West Aurora officials said the primary reason to shift conferences is to improve opportunities for students after four of the Upstate Eight Conference's stronger programs Batavia, Geneva, St . The high schools of the Upstate Eight Conference are located in Kane County, Cook County, and DuPage County. Bartlett's Kelton McEwen averaged 13 points and 4 assists last year for the Hawks, who went 25-7. Worth noting: The Rams have a new head coach in Eric Kelly, who previously served as a varsity assistant for the past 9 seasons at Waubonsie Valley, Bolingbrook, Stagg, and Providence-St. Mel. Originally, the conference had eight member schools, but over time the membership has varied from six to as many as sixteen schools without any change of name. St. Charles teams will leave the Upstate Eight in 2018-19. Glenbard South's Allie Mizwicki, right, is one reason the Raiders are hoping to improve on their 11-7 Upstate Eight record. (G, 5-4); Angelina Sagadraca, soph. We are seeking real conversations about the struggles we are facing and the God that is before all things and that holds all things together. These high schools are all members of the Illinois High School Association. Sep 21, 2021 8:16 AM - Here's a look at some of the top storylines through the first four weeks of the season, including an impressive offensive outing for Kaneland, Graham Borden coming on strong for Geneva's defense, and Jalen Buckley and Vince Solano coming up big at Batavia. Worth noting: The Sabres have a new coach, as Quentin Ruff takes over for Kent Payne, who guided the team the past 4 seasons. Each night will be a battle and we will always need to bring our best to compete." The conference unloaded a lot of talent but there are still players in the conference who are going to keep the Upstate Eight on the map." Lake Park left the conference to join the DuPage Valley Conference for the 20132014 season and was replaced by West Chicago. In 1965 Glenbard East left to join the Des Plaines Valley League and was replaced bySt. Charles High School. Both players earned all-conference accolades last season. The Rams begin their season Monday against Glenbard North in the annual District 87 Thanksgiving Tournament. Despite a slow moving first half Minooka relied heavily on its defense and rode a strong run game to a 16-14 victory over Glenbard East. Upstate Eight Football Standings State Illinois Season Varsity 22-23 Teams in Conference 10 "Going 18-0 in conference last year with a 23-point margin of victory, we are embracing being the hunted and preparing for everyone's best shot. ** School renamed Wheaton Warrenville South HS in 1992. The Tomcats open UEC play against Streamwood on Dec. 1. Top new players: Dimitre Petrasiunas, soph. (G, 5-10). Streamwood's home opener is on Dec. 5 against Oswego. The conference currently oversees a total of 17 sports. Opponents' wins are used to break ties. Top new players: Cam Williams, jr. (F, 6-3); Angjelos Salca, jr. (G, 6-0); Mitch Erickson, soph. Top new players: Lexi Lopez, soph. "Enrique will play a big part for us this season," said Tomcats coach Rick Robinson. "You had a trade-off," Hicks said. "There are a few top tier teams that will compete for the conference title but the other 6 or 7 (teams) will battle it out each and every night.". 1600 Meters Compare top 10. "It's not doing anything for those schools when they're beating teams 36-0.". Upstate Eight 2020-21 * Last updated at 12:25 pm on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 Print this page. (F, 5-8); Jamie Mizwicki, frosh. Maine South blows out South Elgin to reach quarterfinals, Nazareth changes the momentum, knocks Glenbard South out of playoffs, South Elgin wins thriller to reach 2nd round, Erkman's big plays help Lake Zurich rout Larkin, Scouting Fox opening round playoff football games, Scouting DuPage County opening round playoff football games, Scouting Lake County opening round playoff football games, Undefeated York, South Elgin headline playoff field. The Sabres open their season Wednesday against Dundee-Crown at the Chargers' Thanksgiving Tournament and begin UEC play at West Chicago on Nov. 29. Sunday, January 29th | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Church at The Mill | 4455 Anderson Mill Rd. Glenbard South begins its season against Glenbard West in the District 87 Thanksgiving Tournament. Batavia High School and Geneva High School joined in 2010 following the dissolution of the Western Sun Conference, and joined newly opened Metea Valley High School in Aurora to bring conference membership to 14 schools. Newly opened schoolsBartlett High SchoolandNeuqua Valley High Schoollocated inNapervillejoined in 1998. Top returning players: Kaitlyn Hoffing, sr. (G, 5-3); Maja Gakovic, sr. (G, 5-3); Melina Liva, sr. (G/F, 5-6); Adrian Rocha, sr. (G, 5-4); Isabella Valadez, jr. (G, 5-1); Kayla Valadez, jr. (G, 5-1). Batavia High SchoolandGeneva High Schooljoined in 2010 following the dissolution of theWestern Sun Conference, and joined newly openedMetea Valley High Schoolin Aurora to bring conference membership to 14 schools. We plan to be much better in February than we are right now." Online Pre-Registration is closed. Aqunio, Nunez and Giovenco combined to score 14 points per contest a year ago. Worth noting: There will be a different look on the bench for the Sabres this season. Luczynski, who helped lead the Hawks to a 2nd-place conference finish last season (both losses to Larkin), graduated and is now playing at Link Year Prep Academy in Branson, Mo. These high schools are all members of the Illinois High School Association. . Top new players: Terrell Young, soph. Call this one the name game. South Elgin's Victor Sison (5) moves around Larkin's Darnell Wilder (13) during an Upstate Eight Conference game in South Elgin on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023. Regardless of who you are or where youre from, this event is open to all women ages 16 years and older. Here's a look some of the best football matchups in the Fox area for Week 5, including 4-0 South Elgin playing 4-0 Glenbard East, and Batavia also in a 4-0 matchup vs. Glenbard North. Upstate Eight Conference Standings Playoff Bid School Conference Overall Opponents' Wins Points; Won Lost Won Lost For Against; R: South Elgin: 8 : 0 : 10 : 1 : 461 : 72 : C: Glen Ellyn (Glenbard South) 8 : 1 : 9 : 2 : 317 : The high schools of the Upstate Eight Conference are located inKane County,Cook County, andDuPage County. (F, 5-8). Dr. Ellen loves to read Christian fiction, ride horseback, fly kites, sleep and spend quiet time walking on the beach with her husband, who is also her best friend and pastor, Nicolas. Worth noting: "It will be an interesting year as we transition from playing around a 7-foot-4 center (Conrad Luczynski) to playing with speed and purpose," said Bartlett coach Jim Wolfsmith. While we were very competitive last year, we lacked the depth to compete in some close games. (G, 5-5); Ceci Desarden, soph. On the basketball court, Brown averaged a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds per game last season. Top returning players: Catey Carney, jr. (G, 5-8); Ciara Johnson, jr. (G, 5-6); Gabby Walton, jr. (F, 5-10); Mackenzie Huber, sr. (G, 5-7); Esebella Lee, sr. (F, 5-11); Livia Robbins, jr. (G, 5-7); Kaylee Ludwig, jr. (G, 5-4). In 20192020 school year, Fenton will replace West Aurora when accepting to leave the conference for the Southwest Prairie Conference. Tuesday Feb 14. We also appreciate updates to coaches' names. The Central State Eight Conference is a high school athletic conference in the Illinois High School Association (IHSA), based in Central Illinois. This effectively left the DVC as a 6 member high school conference. The two schools voted unanimously to accept the invitation to the Upstate Eight Conference starting in the 2014-2015 season. Top returning players: Ari Pierson, jr. (G, 6-2); Jack Ryan, sr. (G, 6-1); Trevor Rehnstrom, jr. (G, 6-3); Aleks Jajic, jr. (F, 6-5). The event featured more than 200 entries and marked the first time in 3 years that West Chicago Community High School students, led by English teacher Tara Deleon, were able to attend in-person, thanks to COVID. Fenton, which begins its season Monday against UIC Prep, competes in the Yorkville Christian Tournament Nov. 26 and 28 before playing host to East Aurora in its UEC opener on Nov. 29. 1. Fenton defeats Aurora East 66-50. Nov 8, 2022. Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.comAyden Russo (1) returns to West Chicago's lineup after averaging 9.3 points a game last year. Donna is a graduate of Union University (B.S.) We've had a great relationship with them and hope to continue that by playing the Elgin and Aurora schools and West Chicago in the future in nonconference.". John Starks | Staff Photographer. |state=expanded: {{Upstate Eight Conference|state=expanded}} to show the template expanded, i.e., fully visible |state=autocollapse : {{Upstate Eight Conference|state=autocollapse}} shows the template collapsed to the title bar if there is a {{ navbar }} , a {{ sidebar }} , or some other table on the page with the collapsible attribute Streamwood opens its season Monday against Johnsburg at the Johnsburg Thanksgiving Tournament and begins UEC play against East Aurora on Dec. 1. About the Upstate Women's Conference We all live busy lives. "Expectations are high again as we return basically four starters," said coach Dan Mandernack, whose team reached the sectional title game before falling to eventual 4A state runner-up Barrington. Our recaps of the 2018-19 high school basketball season continue with the Upstate Eight and West Suburban Gold and Silver conferences. Here's a look at the best football matchups in DuPage County for Week 6, including undefeateds York and Glenbard West squaring off, Neuqua Valley taking its 5-0 record to Metea Valley, and Naperville North and Naperville Central renewing their rivalry, among others. Joaquin Vargas of Streamwood High School was the 1st place winner at the 2021/22 conference in the freshman 182lb weight class. Top returning players: Raina Yang, sr. (G, 5-5); Caitlyn Tolentino, sr. (G, 5-7); Zoie Lewis, sr. (F, 5-9); Chloe Kmiec, sr. (G, 5-7); Ari Lopez, sr. (F, 5-7). Top new players: Jalen Bealer, jr. (G, 6-1); Kenneth Cooley, jr. (G, 5-10). "We have to learn to play together to reach our potential. East Aurora begins plays St. Charles East, Proviso East and Westinghouse at the annual Ron Johnson/St. Injured last season, Scearce averaged 9 points and 4 boards per game pre-injury. "We will be small and play fast." He scored eight points in the first half Friday night, sparking host Larkin to a 67-38 Upstate Eight Conference win over archrival Elgin. Four players -- Russo (9.3 ppg, 1.3 assists per game), Schultz, Caleb Williams, and Mason Williams return with significant varsity minutes under their belts last year, while four others -- Trigueros, Alderton, Robert Lee and Tommy Doyle are first-time varsity performers. South Elgin rode a dominant running game and a stingy defense to a 41-7 win in a battle of Upstate Eight unbeatens Friday vs. Glenbard East. The Bison begin their season Monday against Clemente at the 34th annual Chuck Mitchell Tournament in Bensenville. Here's a look at some of the top storylines through the first four weeks of the season, including an outstanding game for Wheaton North running back Brayton Maske last week when he ran for 210 yards against St. Charles North. Church has high hopes for his young squad. (H. Rick Bamman / The Beacon-News) McEwen earned All-Area and all-conference honors a year ago, averaging 13 points, 4 assists and 3 rebounds per game. West Aurora High Schoolleft in 1997 to join theDuPage Valley Conference. This year, the Fox Valley went from two divisions to one division. St. Charles East and St. Charles North joined Geneva and Batavia in beating the Dec. 1 deadline for notifying the Upstate Eight they will be leaving to form a new conference for the 2018-19 school year. "I think the conference is up for grabs," said Ruff. Donna Gaines is the wife of Dr. Steve Gaines, pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Cordova, TN and he formerly served as president of the Southern Baptist Convention from 2016 to 2018. Lake Parkleft the conference to join the DuPage Valley Conference for the 2013-2014 season and was replaced byWest Chicago. "Janice's peers say she is a trailblazer who makes them better providers through her compassion, dedication, knowledge and positivity," said NHIF Board Chair David Franklin, MSA. Worth noting: Miller, who is in her 26th year of teaching at Glenbard East, knows what she wants from her team. Young men may compete in baseball, football, and wrestling, while young women may compete in badminton and softball. (F, 5-9); Sanaii McPherson, frosh. Upstate Eight Conference Standings Playoff Bid School Conference Overall Opponents' Wins Points; Won Lost Won Lost For Against : South Elgin: 5 : 0 : 5 : 0 : 216 : 55 : Streamwood: 5 : 1 : 5 : 1 : 236 : 118 : South Elgin High Schooljoined upon opening in 2005, preemptively taking DeKalb's place, as they left in 2006. "We never really have big kids, but we are scrappy, and we'll play hard and compete," said Robinson. Worth noting: Trigueros returns to bolster the Wildcats' lineup after a highly successful freshman season that saw the point guard average 10.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game. TheUpstate Eight Conference, abbreviated as UEC or Upstate 8 is an organization of thirteen high schools in NortheasternIllinois, representing ten communities inChicago's suburbs. Larkin's strong junior class, led by starters Damari Wheeler-Thomas, Fernando Perez, Jamarion Stubbs, and Dontrell Maxie, has helped spark the Royals to a fast start in the Upstate Eight Conference boys basketball standings. West Chicago defeats Streamwood 61-48. The chief point of discussion will be to determine if there's interest in trying to maintain two divisions or to simply have one nine-team conference. And the second quarter was key. The Royals open their season Monday at the Rockford Tip-Off Classic and begin conference play at Glenbard East on Dec. 1. The Maroons begin conference play at Fenton on Dec. 1. The Maroons begin play this week in the Keith McIntosh Tournament at IMSA before their Nov. 22 home debut against Harvard. Come join women from all over the Upstate for one power-packed evening of worship, fellowship, truth, and encouragement! Wilder, Colen-York and Ivy will be leaned upon in Blakley's absence, while newcomers Casebeer, Reed, Jones and Hibbett hope to provide a spark. Top returning players: Maddox Hollian, jr. (G, 6-0); Nate Aqunio, sr. (G, 5-9); Angel Nunez, jr. (G/F, 6-1); Ismael Martinez, sr. (G, 5-9); Micah Giovenco, sr. (F, 6-2). IHSA Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. "This experience bodes well for our team," said Fitzgerald. I can foresee us competing with South Elgin and East Aurora for conference, and the Glenbards will be very tough as well. "We look to be much improved from many categories. The nine-school option isn't a burden, although it likely would leave football teams with only one nonconference game. We are excited to announce that Meredith Andrews will be joining us at the Upstate Women's Conference and leading us in worship. In determining the conference representative, three-way ties are broken by the fewest points allowed in games involving the three teams. 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