"This was something you could see coming for a long time," Larkin basketball coach Deryn Carter said. In selecting the field of 256, wins are the most important playoff selection criterion. Church at The Mill | 4455 Anderson Mill Rd. Naperville Community and Wheaton Central left in 1975 to join the newly formed DuPage Valley Conference. 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. 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 actually have very little varsity experience.". Here's our look at what to expect in Lake County football playoff opening round matchups. 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. The key to is having a good season will depend on how our new players and younger players grow throughout the season." Special to the Daily Herald. Worth noting: A year ago, the Bison was in the hunt for the Upstate Eight Conference title before falling 3 games behind eventual champion South Elgin. Elgin earned Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Academic All-State Team accolades last season. "This team comes to practice every day with a great attitude and work ethic, so the sky is the limit for this group.". John Starks | Staff Photographer. (G, 6-0). "With so many new coaches in the conference, it will be interesting to see how teams shape up come February." Swing players Madison King and Kelly Taruc should provide solid bench support, while freshman Aamiyah Dixon has impressed coaches with her quickness and ball skills in preseason practices. Sunday, January 29th | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Church at The Mill | 4455 Anderson Mill Rd. St. Charles North's Lucas Segobiano tries to strip the ball from St. Charles East's Zach Mitchell during the fourth quarter of a Sept. 16 game won by St. Charles East 28-21. Injured last season, Scearce averaged 9 points and 4 boards per game pre-injury. The Rams open their season Tuesday night against Romeoville before hosting their annual District 87 Rachel Bach Memorial Tournament Nov. 19, 21-22. Bartlett linebacker Bryce Kim enjoyed a homecoming game to remember during the Hawks' 43-0 Upstate Eight Conference football triumph over Fenton Friday night. Limited tickets will be available to purchase at the doors beginning at 5:30 PM. West Chicago (193) finished in third, one point behind Glenbard East. 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. About the Upstate Women's Conference We all live busy lives. The year 2022 marked Wiehle's fourth first-place award at the Upstate Eight Conference Art Show, having medaled in drawing both in 2020 and 2021, and in mixed media with her self-portrait in 2021. Lake Parkleft the conference to join the DuPage Valley Conference for the 2013-2014 season and was replaced byWest Chicago. Top new players: Joe Trigueros, soph. St. Charles teams will leave the Upstate Eight in 2018-19. "I am excited to see how good we can be when it comes playoff time," said Carter. "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. The Royals open their season this week at the Burlington Central Tournament before hosting Glenbard South on Nov. 29. (G, 5-2). Waubonsie Valley High School, located inAurora, joined in 1991. The St. Charles schools already have lacrosse. The Royals' top returnee, Jakob "Cheese" Blakley (13 ppg), will be sidelined for the first couple months due to an injury. Top new players: Melanie Lopez, sr. (G/F, 5-7); Mikayla Wilson, sr. (F, 5-8); Kanylah Young, jr. (G, 5-5); Mika Fields, jr. (G, 5-4); Alyssa Adeoti, soph. 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. Worth noting: A year ago, the Bison was in the hunt for the Upstate Eight Conference title before falling 3 games behind eventual champion South Elgin. Regardless of who you are or where youre from, this event is open to all women ages 16 years and older. We are excited to announce that Meredith Andrews will be joining us at the Upstate Women's Conference and leading us in worship. 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. She is a devoted student of Gods Word and has written and taught Bible Studies for over 37 years. (C, 5-11); Allie Mizwicki, jr. (G, 5-5). Wiehle's self-portrait, titled "Art Surrounds Us", went on to win at the Illinois State Board of Education Arts Week competition , and can . (F, 5-11); Madison Hunt, soph. 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. We also appreciate updates to coaches' names. 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.". The Maroons begin play this week in the Keith McIntosh Tournament at IMSA before their Nov. 22 home debut against Harvard. Glenbard South begins its season Wednesday night at Oswego. Top returning players: Jasmyn Trigueros, soph. Lake Park High Schooland newly openedStreamwood High Schoolwere added in 1979, which led to a stable lineup for the next 12 years. and Texas Womans University, (M.Ed.). View full rankings. ", Sunday, January 29th | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm (F); Emily Puth, jr. (G); Christina Chiero, jr. (G); Meg Schaub, jr. (G). (G, 5-10). 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. Waubonsie Valley High School, located in Aurora, joined in 1991. Young men may compete in baseball, football, and wrestling, while young women may compete in badminton and softball. Maine South blows out South Elgin to reach quarterfinals . Del Preto (4.4 ppg, 2.7 rebounds) adds backcourt depth, while George steps into the frontcourt for her freshman campaign. There's no pressure on us to add teams," Bral said. East Aurora begins plays St. Charles East, Proviso East and Westinghouse at the annual Ron Johnson/St. WEGO's Creative Writing Club brought home 4 awards from the Upstate Eight Literary Festival, held at Elgin High School, on April 22. Williams, another football standout committed to Notre Dame in 2024, heads a contingent of varsity newcomers. TheUpstate Eight Conference, abbreviated as UEC or Upstate 8 is an organization of thirteen high schools in NortheasternIllinois, representing ten communities inChicago's suburbs. Worth noting: Improvement is the key word surrounding this year's Wildcats' team. St. Charles teams will leave the Upstate Eight in 2018-19. Here's our look at what to expect in Fox football playoff opening round matchups. "He really came on for us toward the end of last year." Long-lost ship found in Lake Huron, confirming tragic story, NBCs Hoda Kotb off Today show due to family health issue, 1st Ward race: Incumbent Daniel La Spata nears outright victory but may face Sam Royko in runoff, while Proco Joe Moreno falls short, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. 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). Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.comAyden Russo (1) returns to West Chicago's lineup after averaging 9.3 points a game last year. In 1965 Glenbard East left to join the Des Plaines Valley League and was replaced by St. Charles High School. "We've got a solid sophomore team coming up and are expecting to start competing for postseason titles this year. 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. 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. The DuKane Conference will consist of the former Upstate Eight schools and Glenbard North, Lake Park, Wheaton North and Wheaton Warrenville South from the DuPage Valley. 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. An option entertained in the past by the Upstate Eight was weighing interest from Huntley or District 300 schools in leaving the Fox Valley for the Upstate Eight. Recchia expects the seniors to provide leadership and his team to play hard from start to finish. On the basketball court, Brown averaged a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds per game last season. "We will play without our leading scorer from a year ago (Gonzalez), but I really love this group's approach to the season," said Fenton coach Chaz Taft. "It's been a great conference for the past 51 years. (G, 5-5); Kiara Andrewin, sr. (G/F, 5-7); Jersie Speidel, frosh. Come join women from all over the Upstate for one power-packed evening of worship, fellowship, truth, and encouragement! Worth noting: The Raiders return legitimate inside-outside offensive threats in Brooklynn Moore (10.2 ppg, 9.2 rpg) and Allie Mizwicki (10.4 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 33 percent 3-point shooting). 12. Upstate Eight Conference Boys Championships. Worth noting: Fresh from a solid 4th-place finish in the UEC, the Tomcats return their share of talent, led by Acosta, who averaged 9.6 points and 8 rebounds per game last year, and Clark, a 3-year varsity performer. (Brian O'Mahoney / The Courier-News). "Our expectation this season is to work hard each day and get a little better each and every practice," said Fenton coach Dave Mello. Top returning players: Mia Moore, sr. (G, 5-8); Anastasia Bellamy, jr. (C, 6-2); Estefany Sixto, jr. (5-5, G). Newly opened schools Bartlett High School and Neuqua Valley High School located in Naperville joined in 1998. "We think the conference is going to be really tough this year," said Johnson. Whether youre burned out, feel isolated, about to give up, or standing well, we want to invite you to be a part of a gathering that will change your life and remind you that you are loved and not alone. Top new players: Dimitre Petrasiunas, soph. 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). "We are building a new culture with a new coaching staff," said Kelly. That next year Wheaton Community was renamed Wheaton Central when the district split. Upstate Eight Conference Elgin native Huxtable lands 1st NFL job. Saturday Feb 11. The Hawks, who open their season Tuesday night against Maine West at the Schaumburg Thanksgiving Tournament, begin their home campaign on Dec. 2 against West Chicago. St. Charles High School split into St. Charles East andSt. Charles Northin 2000, with St. Charles North joining in 2001. # Indicates a game that does not count for this team when determining playoff qualifiers. Online Pre-Registration is closed. Four of those five defeats were by 5 points or less. Elliott, who has 28 years of nursing experience in a home care setting, currently serves as the director of vascular access at Utica-N.Y.-based Upstate Home Care. Steve and Donna have been married for 42 years and have four adult children, and sixteen beautiful grandchildren! "Enrique will play a big part for us this season," said Tomcats coach Rick Robinson. Larkin (7-11, 5-4) broke . The Sabres open their season Wednesday against Dundee-Crown at the Chargers' Thanksgiving Tournament and begin UEC play at West Chicago on Nov. 29. "We have very little varsity experience coming back," said the coach. He had 17 points and 13 rebounds in an overtime win over South Elgin on Tuesday. 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. The introduction of lacrosse as a new varsity sport for 2017-18 is another consideration. South Elgin's perfect season came to a close Friday night against a Maine South squad that's used to breaking teams' hearts in the postseason. Powered by: 8to18 Media, Inc. Oct 19, 2022 8:55 AM - An interesting final week is shaping up in the DuPage Valley Conference. "We need to keep working hard and continuing to improve," said the coach. "Everyone is still chasing Larkin and Bartlett," said Church. 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). 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. (G/F, 5-8). "We have 10 seniors but six are on the varsity for the first time," said Mello. Aqunio, Nunez and Giovenco combined to score 14 points per contest a year ago. While we were very competitive last year, we lacked the depth to compete in some close games. "We wanted to make sure that all the levels match up, and that's something we don't have sometimes in the Upstate Eight.". Tuesday Feb 14. Upstate Eight Football Standings State Illinois Season Varsity 21-22 Teams in Conference 10 Regardless of our age or marital Home Read More 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. McEwen earned All-Area and all-conference honors a year ago, averaging 13 points, 4 assists and 3 rebounds per game. "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. 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: Dakota White, sr. (G, 6-1); Jack Jeschke, sr. (F, 6-0); James Donato, jr. (F, 6-3). Upstate Eight Basketball Standings State Illinois Season Varsity 21-22 Teams in Conference 10 Bartlett's Kelton McEwen averaged 13 points and 4 assists last year for the Hawks, who went 25-7. Coach: Elizabeth Endriukaitis (1st year). Expectations are that they will vastly improve from last year and we will compete in every game." "I believe our conference games will be very competitive and fun to watch.". 22-23 Upstate Eight Varsity Conference on Jan 21, 2023 in Aurora, IL. I feel we could win 20 games." Southern Illinois River-to-River Conference. (G, 5-10); Isiah Shafi, jr. (F, 6-1); Francis Sagadraca, jr. (G, 5-10); Genaud Phillips, jr. (G, 5-11); Anjelo Agdagdag, jr. (G, 5-11); Tre'Sean Bush, jr. (G, 5-11); Sincir Hunter, jr. (G, 6-0); Josh Wilder, sr. (G, 5-11); Saul Zamudio, sr. (G, 5-10); James Rivera, sr. (F, 6-4); Manuel Nieto, sr. (F, 6-3); Diego Alcantar, sr. (G, 5-10). Opponents' wins are used to break ties. Also, the schools don't field teams in as many sports as the St. Charles schools, with water polo being one example. Limited tickets will be available to purchase at the doors beginning at 5:30 PM. And the second quarter was key. 1. 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