The Greater Johnstown School District is a proud member of the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference. The LHAC was born in 1989, with 10 member schools. Greater Johnstown joined the LHAC in 2001, after spending decades in the WPIAL. In 2023 the LHAC expanded to 22 Members Schools, including 6 original members dating back to 1989. Scott Close, Athletic Director of the Somerset Area School District, serves as the Chairman of the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference.