These high schools are all members of the Illinois High School Association. Here's our look at what to expect in Lake County football playoff opening round matchups. Results ; . Worth noting: One of three first-year head coaches in the Upstate Eight, Philip Church previously served as a longtime varsity assistant at Bartlett, so he is totally familiar with the conference. Scouting Week 6 DuPage County football games, Bartlett at Larkin game time changed, attendance will be open to all, Special teams standouts through the first 5 weeks of the season, Willowbrook's coming on strong after 0-2 start, Bartlett shuts out Fenton, improves to 4-1, South Elgin runs past Glenbard East in battle of UEC unbeatens, Rested Glenbard South cruises past Larkin in UEC, Scouting Week 5 DuPage County football games, Wheaton North's O-line paving the way for big things, Elk Grove football coach Osei leaving for Kankakee. The two schools voted unanimously to accept the invitation to the Upstate Eight Conference starting in the 2014-2015 season. (G/F, 5-8); Ronaja Stewart, soph. Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.comAyden Russo (1) returns to West Chicago's lineup after averaging 9.3 points a game last year. * Naperville Community HS split into Naperville Central HS and Naperville North HS (which had no connection with the conference) in 1970. (5-7, F); Lizeth Maya, soph. Aqunio, Nunez and Giovenco combined to score 14 points per contest a year ago. Top returning players: Jocelyn Bardesi, jr. (G, 5-4); Izzy Castro, soph. "We will need to establish our identity and style early on in the season." 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." South Elgin opens its season Tuesday against Willowbrook at the St. Charles East/Ron Johnson Thanksgiving Tournament and begins UEC play against Glenbard South on Dec. 1. "We will be small and play fast." "The returnees/seniors are leading by example and believe in themselves. Larkin's Jakob Blakley (10) puts up a shot during the third quarter against Bartlett during an Upstate Eight Conference game in Bartlett on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. St. Charles High School split into St. Charles East and St. Charles North in 2000, with St. Charles North joining in 2001. Colin and Keegan Taylor are twin forwards, while older brother Josh returns after not playing last season. The high schools of the Upstate Eight Conference are located in Kane County, Cook County, and DuPage County. (G, 5-5). "We were a young conference last year, so a lot of teams are bringing back big pieces from last year," said Gardon. Lake Park High Schooland newly openedStreamwood High Schoolwere added in 1979, which led to a stable lineup for the next 12 years. It was apropos, because there was definitely electricity in the air Friday night at Mel Eide Field. *** In 2000, St. Charles HS renamed St. Charles East when St. Charles North opened in 2001. Worth noting: Gonzalez, who averaged 16.5 points per game as a sophomore last year, will not be available this season due to an ACL injury. Worth noting: The Maroons look for a much-improved season, thanks to plenty of experienced players. Here's a look at the some of the storylines through five weeks of the regular season, focusing this week on some of the top special teams performers in the area. "We are looking forward to a good season.". 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. Opponents' wins are used to break ties. 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. 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. Moore, SC 29369. Top new players: Cam Williams, jr. (F, 6-3); Angjelos Salca, jr. (G, 6-0); Mitch Erickson, soph. Upstate Eight * Last updated at 10:53 am on Monday, August 15, 2022 Print this page. (G, 5-2); Lexi Martinez, sr. (C, 5-10); Kayla Cole, sr. (F, 5-8); Maile Fuller, jr. (F, 5-6); Stephanie Asare, jr. (F, 5-9); Chloe Horn, jr. (F, 5-7); Mari Scott, sr. (G, 5-5); Lily Warren, sr. (C, 5-10). Feb 7, 2023 9:39 AM - Elgin native and 1975 Larkin High School graduate Dave Huxtable, a career college football coach, has landed his first NFL job. "Effort and intensity have picked up in practice and the players are excited to move forward," said Johnson. Sunday, January 29th | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Church at The Mill | 4455 Anderson Mill Rd. Athletic directors will meet Thursday. Elgin earned Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Academic All-State Team accolades last season. . (G, 5-7); Abby Del Preto, soph. "Enrique will play a big part for us this season," said Tomcats coach Rick Robinson. 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. While the name implies that the conference has eight schools, there are actually ten schools currently active, due to other schools changing conference affiliations. Worth noting: "Year two of this group being together with having a full summer schedule, we are looking to grow from last year," said Hawks coach Tanner Gardon. She and her husband reside in Texas and are the proud parents of two very lovely daughters and have four handsome grandsons. (C, 5-11); Allie Mizwicki, jr. (G, 5-5). "We never really have big kids, but we are scrappy, and we'll play hard and compete," said Robinson. 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. 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. "We are trying to reestablish our program at Bartlett and we're going to play the game the right way." # Indicates a game that does not count for this team when determining playoff qualifiers. Lewis is expected to be sidelined by an ankle injury for the first month or so. 2022-23 Missouri Wrestling Nov 8, 2022. 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. 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. 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. I think that Glenbard South, East Aurora and Fenton will shock some people. The Wildcats open their season at this week's IMSA Classic before beginning UEC play on Nov. 29 at home against Streamwood. Church at The Mill | 4455 Anderson Mill Rd. Top returning players: Brooklynn Moore, soph. TheUpstate Eight Conference, abbreviated as UEC or Upstate 8 is an organization of thirteen high schools in NortheasternIllinois, representing ten communities inChicago's suburbs. Glenbard South begins its season against Glenbard West in the District 87 Thanksgiving Tournament. "We actually have very little varsity experience.". Downers Grove South's Wesley Hooker (22) gets a dunk . in Biblical Counseling from The Masters College, M.A. (F, 6-0). Some teams are returning a lot of guys so the league will be very competitive -- like it always is.". "I am excited to see how good we can be when it comes playoff time," said Carter. Here's our look at what to expect in DuPage County football playoff opening round matchups. The Hawks open Monday against Wheaton Academy in the Warriors' Thanksgiving Tournament and begin UEC play at West Chicago on Dec. 1. 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). Trevor Burnett ran for 121 yards and Michael Champagne threw for 235 and 4 TDs as Glenbard South moved to within a win of becoming playoff-eligible with a UEC win against visiting Larkin. "It's not doing anything for those schools when they're beating teams 36-0.". (Brian O'Mahoney / The Beacon-News) (Brian O'Mahoney / The Courier-News). Raina Yang averaged 10.2 points a game last year for a South Elgin team that won 27 games and went 18-0 in the Upstate Eight. Young men and women may compete in basketball, bowling, Dance, cheerleading, cross country, chess, golf, gymnastics, soccer, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, speech, and volleyball. Patrick Kunzer | Staff Photographer, Glenbard South's Allie Mizwicki, right, is one reason the Raiders are hoping to improve on their 11-7 Upstate Eight record. For faster navigation, this Iframe is preloading the Wikiwand page for Upstate Eight Conference. Lake Park High School and newly opened Streamwood High School were added in 1979, which led to a stable lineup for the next 12 years. (F, 5-8). Top returning players: Jabian Acosta, sr. (G/F, 6-4); Ralph Clark, sr. (G, 6-0); Enrique Perez, sr. (F, 6-3). 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. In selecting the field of 256, wins are the most important playoff selection criterion. Newly opened schools Bartlett High School and Neuqua Valley High School located in Naperville joined in 1998. (G, 5-4). "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. Tuesday Feb 14. On the basketball court, Brown averaged a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds per game last season. These high schools are all members of the Illinois High School Association. The nine-school option isn't a burden, although it likely would leave football teams with only one nonconference game. "Jakob is recovering from surgery in the summer," said Carter. Limited tickets will be available to purchase at the doors beginning at 5:30 PM. (H. Rick Bamman / The Beacon-News) She is a devoted student of Gods Word and has written and taught Bible Studies for over 37 years. Worth noting: There will be a different look on the bench for the Sabres this season. Bartlett High School, Millennium Field (Behind Str, Streamwood High School, Millenium Stadium, Larkin High School, Memorial Stadium (Elgin HS) 12. Tuesday Feb 14. Newly opened schoolsBartlett High SchoolandNeuqua Valley High Schoollocated inNapervillejoined in 1998. ** School renamed Wheaton Warrenville South HS in 1992. (G, 5-6); Yaritza Servin, soph. Top returning players: Kelton McEwen, jr. (G, 6-0); Nathan Scearce, jr. (G, 6-4); Marty McCarthy, sr. (G, 6-1); Keegan Kunzer, sr. (G, 6-0); Shubh Mangrola, sr. (G, 5-9); Will Poulopoulos, sr. (G, 5-9); Ethan Hedeen, sr. (G, 6-0). "Rebounding will be a key." Larkin's Baylei Johnson already has passed 1,000 career points and is closing in on 1,000 rebounds. The Upstate Eight Conference (UEC, U8C, or Upstate 8) is an organization of ten high schools in northeastern Illinois, representing ten communities in Chicago's suburbs. Oct 14, 2022 10:45 PM - The Glenbard East football team endured nearly 47 minutes of bad luck Friday in its cross . 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. Once he gets back, we have a chance to be one of the best teams in the area." These high schools are all members of the Illinois High School Association. 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 Burlington Central Tournament will be an eye opener for some of these younger girls," said Knapp. # Indicates a game that does not count for this team when determining playoff qualifiers. Top returning players: Jasmyn Trigueros, soph. Top new players: Aamiyah Dixon, frosh. Worth noting: Johnson, who averaged 17.4 points and 11.2 rebounds per game last season, has already surpassed the 1,000-point mark for her career and is fast approaching the 1,000-rebound career mark (868). Upstate Eight 2020-21 * Last updated at 12:25 pm on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 Print this page. St. Charles teams will leave the Upstate Eight in 2018-19. Top new players: Mia Lake, sr. (G, 5-5); Sofia Alcala, jr. (F, 5-10); Kate Bruhl, frosh. Top returning players: Mia Moore, sr. (G, 5-8); Anastasia Bellamy, jr. (C, 6-2); Estefany Sixto, jr. (5-5, G). The Royals open their season this week at the Burlington Central Tournament before hosting Glenbard South on Nov. 29. Del Preto (4.4 ppg, 2.7 rebounds) adds backcourt depth, while George steps into the frontcourt for her freshman campaign. However, a 26-win season is nothing to frown about. Formed in 1963 its charter members wereDeKalb High School,East Aurora High School,Elgin High School,Larkin High School,Glenbard East High School,Naperville Community,West Aurora High SchoolandWheaton Communityhigh schools. (G, 5-5); Kiara Andrewin, sr. (G/F, 5-7); Jersie Speidel, frosh. Lake Parkleft the conference to join the DuPage Valley Conference for the 2013-2014 season and was replaced byWest Chicago. She serves as the Chair and Professor of Womens Ministry and Program Coordinator at the College of Biblical Studies where she teaches, counsels, trains and mentors women. "We are building a new culture with a new coaching staff," said Kelly. John Starks | Staff Photographer. Prior to the 2015-2016 school year, Metea Valley High School . Formed in 1963 its charter members were DeKalb High School, East Aurora High School, Elgin High School, Larkin High School, Glenbard East High School, Naperville Community, West Aurora High School and Wheaton Community high schools. Call this one the name game. Often, the Wildcats' lack of experience showed during an 8-win season in 2021-2022. Hampshire athletic director David Hicks said it became easier to schedule games in some sports, but more difficult in others. ", Sunday, January 29th | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm "We haven't been approached lately by anyone," Hicks said. East Aurora begins plays St. Charles East, Proviso East and Westinghouse at the annual Ron Johnson/St. Powered by: 8to18 Media, Inc. "It kind of hit us out of left field in October when we first heard," Bartlett athletic director Jeff Bral said. The Upstate Eight Conference (UEC, U8C, or Upstate 8) is an organization of ten high schools in northeastern Illinois, representing ten communities in Chicago's suburbs. "He really came on for us toward the end of last year." "It's been a great conference for the past 51 years. "With 14 returning players and all five starters, we hope to improve coming off an excellent, competitive summer," coach Nick Bumbales said. The Raiders open their UEC slate on Nov. 29 at Larkin. "They are all about the next man up mentality and will try to make up those points by a committee instead of it resting on the shoulders of one person." Bartlett's Kelton McEwen averaged 13 points and 4 assists last year for the Hawks, who went 25-7. 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." The Bader Show The Upstate Eight Conference is an organization of ten high schools in northeastern Illinois, representing ten communities in Chicago's suburbs. Elgin opens its season Tuesday against Genoa-Kingston at the Westminster Christian Thanksgiving Tournament. Williams, another football standout committed to Notre Dame in 2024, heads a contingent of varsity newcomers. In 1965 Glenbard East left to join the Des Plaines Valley League and was replaced bySt. Charles High School. Worth noting: Coming off a winning Upstate Eight campaign, the ever-improving Tomcats have their sights set on another solid conference season in 2022-23. "Our expectation this season is to work hard each day and get a little better each and every practice," said Fenton coach Dave Mello. The Rams open their season Tuesday night against Romeoville before hosting their annual District 87 Rachel Bach Memorial Tournament Nov. 19, 21-22. These high schools are all members of theIllinois High School Association. However, a 26-win season is nothing to frown about. 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). Worth noting: Brett Johnson takes over at the helm for the Maroons after guiding South Elgin to a 99-74 record over the past 7 seasons. "It might be easier in football, harder in volleyball or sports where you play double round-robin but still want to get out of your league to play some.". (F, 6-2); Brayden Alderton, soph. For the 2015-2016 athletic season,Metea Valley High School,Neuqua Valley High School, andWaubonsie Valley High Schoolleave the Upstate Eight conference for theDuPage Valley Conference. "We expect the girls to give their all for 32 minutes each game and to give maximum effort in practice. We will be ready -- this group is extremely hungry." (G, 6-0). (F, 5-9); Sanaii McPherson, frosh. This year, the Fox Valley went from two divisions to one division. (F); Emily Puth, jr. (G); Christina Chiero, jr. (G); Meg Schaub, jr. (G). McCarthy, a 3-year varsity player, is a slasher and physical defender, while Kunzer emerged as a key contributor last year. in Christian Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a PhD in Church Administration and Womens Ministry from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas. "After graduating just one senior from last year's team, this year's team has a tremendous amount of varsity experience," said Wildcats coach Mark Fitzgerald. Glenbard South begins its season Wednesday night at Oswego. Top returning players: Nick Tinajero, sr. (G, 6-2); Caleb Lewis, sr. (G, 5-9); Alejandro Diaz, jr. (G, 6-2); Xavior Gonzalez, jr. (G, 5-8). Limited tickets will be available to purchase at the doors beginning at 5:30 PM. The Central State Eight Conference is a high school athletic conference in the Illinois High School Association (IHSA), based in Central Illinois. Raiders | Glenbard South HS Athletics Website. (F, 5-11); Madison Hunt, soph. South Elgin opens its season Wednesday against Palatine at the Dundee-Crown Thanksgiving Tournament and will return to Dundee-Crown for the Komaromy Holiday Classic in December. The Royals open their season Monday at the Rockford Tip-Off Classic and begin conference play at Glenbard East on Dec. 1. (G, 5-9); Josh Hibbett, soph. 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). "Our expectation this season is to work hard each day and get a little better each and every practice," said Fenton coach Dave Mello. Tyler Dau. (G, 5-6); Shaniyah Coleman, jr. (F, 5-8); Bella Coleman, jr. (F, 5-7); Mahitha Ratakonda, soph. (F, 6-2); Derek Clark, jr. (F, 6-3); Luis Vergara, jr. (G, 5-10); Ethan Zagore, jr. (F, 6-1); Nathan Dinse, sr. (F, 6-2). Ruff's recent coaching experience includes stops at Elgin (2 years as JV), UW-Stout (1 year as an assistant), Lewis University (1 year as an assistant), and Larkin (1 year as freshman head coach). It's all about levels. South Elgin survived and advanced. Donna is a graduate of Union University (B.S.) 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. Upstate Eight Conference champion: South Elgin. Bardesi, who averaged 6 points and 2 assists per game last season, is a 3-year starter and captain, while sharpshooting Castro averaged 6 points and 3 rebounds per contest a year ago. Oct 19, 2022 8:04 AM - Let's do a quick check of the Upstate Eight Conference in terms of the conference title race and the playoffs. |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 Our recaps of the 2018-19 high school basketball season continue with the Upstate Eight and West Suburban Gold and Silver conferences. West Chicago defeats Streamwood 61-48. 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. 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. Barely. Four of those five defeats were by 5 points or less. "We need to keep working hard and continuing to improve," said the coach. Here's a look at the best matchups in DuPage County for Week 5, including a pair of matchups between 4-0 teams -- South Elgin against Glenbard East, and Glenbard North vs. Batavia. If you notice an error in the conference standings, please let us know immediately. 23 W 200 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn IL 60137. While we were very competitive last year, we lacked the depth to compete in some close games. "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.". Top returning players: Jalen Brown, sr. (F, 6-3); Dmanuel Payton, sr. (G, 5-8); Harper Bryan, jr. (F, 6-4); Owen Gibson, sr. (F, 6-4); Alex Lamontagna, sr. (G, 6-0). A 7th-place conference finisher from a year ago, the Rams open their UEC slate against 2-time defending champion Larkin on Dec. 1. "This was something you could see coming for a long time," Larkin basketball coach Deryn Carter said. (G, 5-2). Top new players: Sneha George, frosh. "Only Elias (Williams) played in last year's senior-dominated lineup so getting guys caught up to speed on how to compete at the varsity level has been a focus since June. Waubonsie Valley High School, located in Aurora, joined in 1991. Recchia expects the seniors to provide leadership and his team to play hard from start to finish. Upstate Eight Conference High School Football. The Wildcats open their season Tuesday against Lisle at the Lisle Thanksgiving Tournament and begin UEC play on Dec. 1 against Bartlett. Special to the Daily Herald. Top returning players: Jakob "Cheese" Blakley, jr. (G, 6-0); Darnell Wilder, sr. (G, 5-10); Adrian Colen-York, sr. (G, 6-3); Armani Ivy, sr. (F, 6-2). "We have a lot of athleticism this season," said Hardtke. (G, 5-5); Ceci Desarden, soph. A year ago, the Rams jumped off to a 9-4 mark in conference games before dropping their last 5 contests. 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. Starting in the 2018-2019 school year,St. Charles North,St. Charles East,Batavia, andGenevawill leave for the newly formed DuKane Conference along withWheaton North,Wheaton Warrenville South,Glenbard North, andLake Parkfrom theDuPage Valley Conference. Glenbard North defeats South Elgin 72-45. "My wife coached freshman softball one year, and it's embarrassing, the difference in underclass program levels in some sports. Maine South blows out South Elgin to reach quarterfinals . Glenbard South defeats Larkin 56-47. "We have very little varsity experience coming back," said the coach. Top new players: Jackson Casebeer, jr. (F, 6-4); Tremare Reed, jr. (G, 5-9); AJ Jones, soph. Worth noting: The Sabres have a new coach, as Quentin Ruff takes over for Kent Payne, who guided the team the past 4 seasons. Saturday Feb 11. Both conferences now have nine teams. If you notice an error in the conference standings, please let us know immediately. In 20192020 school year, Fenton will replace West Aurora when accepting to leave the conference for the Southwest Prairie Conference. Carney averaged 10.5 points and 4 rebounds per game last season, while Johnson averaged 8.1 points, 4 rebounds and 1.8 steals, and Walton chipped in, averaging 6.1 points and 6.9 boards. Top new players: Joe Trigueros, soph. 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. "With the return of Moore and Allie Mizwicki, the addition of some talented freshmen, and Mia Lake and Sofia Alcala returning from season-ending injuries, we are hoping to climb in the Upstate Eight standings and compete for one of the top spots in the conference," said Daca. Top new players: Kim Olwoch, jr. (F); Trinity Thompson, jr. (F). (F, 6-5); Colin Taylor, soph. I feel we could win 20 games." About the Upstate Women's Conference We all live busy lives. In recent years, it's become more difficult for some Upstate Eight schools to field teams at even the sophomore level, let alone a B level for freshmen. These high schools are all members of the Illinois High School Association. Top new players: Jovana Govedarica, sr. (F, 5-7); Lauren Leider, sr. (G, 5-4); Kamila Piekarczyk, soph. Three seasons ago, Larkin did not field a sophomore team. (G/F, 5-8). The conference currently oversees a total of 17 sports. Shubh Mangrola, a senior guard, comes off the bench for Bartlett.He came up big Tuesday night in a battle with East Aurora for third place in the Upstate Eight Conference. 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. (F, 5-11); Kailey Pawlikowski, soph. West Chicago did not have a sophomore football team this season. "There are a lot of teams in the conference with very talented players. The Tomcats open UEC play against Streamwood on Dec. 1. Women's Weekly Dec 2, 2021. Church at The Mill | 4455 Anderson Mill Rd. I like the talent we have but know that our brutal nonconference schedule (Willowbrook, Benet, St. Charles North, Fremd, Burlington Central) will push the physical and mental growth for everyone." The Upstate Illini Conference (UIC) was a high school conference in northwest and north central Illinois.The conference participated in athletics and activities in the Illinois High School Association.The conference included small public and private high schools with enrollments between 75-1,000 students in Bureau, Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, Jo Daviess, Kane, Lee, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson and . Glenbard East High School and West Aurora High School will return to the Upstate Eight Conference for the 2014-2015 athletic season, leaving the DuPage Valley Conference. Elizabeth Endriukaitis, who served as a varsity assistant to Rosner the past two seasons, also was the Sabres' freshman head coach (2018-2020). Upstate Eight Football Standings State Illinois Season Varsity 22-23 Teams in Conference 10 Regardless of our age or marital status our weeks are packed full and our days need at least 4 more hours to get everything done, right? Young men may compete in baseball, football, and wrestling, while young women may compete in badminton and softball. "With so many new coaches in the conference, it will be interesting to see how teams shape up come February." Glenbard East begins UEC play against Bartlett on Nov. 29. Southern Illinois River-to-River Conference. (F, 5-10); Vanessa Fuentes, soph. He had 17 points and 13 rebounds in an overtime win over South Elgin on Tuesday. "This experience bodes well for our team," said Fitzgerald. 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