The league was established as a central coordinating entity to ensure fair competition and handle operational processes like scheduling games.
This inclusivity extended to racial integration in 1956, two years after the landmark "Brown vs. Board of Education" Supreme Court decision.
This system allowed schools with smaller student bodies but strong athletic programs to compete in higher conferences.
These events drew significant media attention and large crowds, reflecting the importance of high school sports in the Baltimore area at the time.
[3] The league was successful until 1992 when the Baltimore City public high schools withdrew from the MSA to join the MPSSAA for the opportunity to compete for state championships.