"We're looking to continue the improvements made during the second half of last season," said West Chicago coach Bill Recchia. Payton, Bryan, Gibson and Lamontagna combined to provide 17 points per contest a year ago. The high schools of the Upstate Eight Conference are located in Kane County, Cook County, and DuPage County. We also appreciate updates to coaches' names. (G/F, 5-8). South Elgin High School joined upon opening in 2005, preemptively taking DeKalb's place, as they left in 2006. 22-23 Upstate Eight Varsity Conference on Jan 21, 2023 in Aurora, IL. These high schools are all members of the Illinois High School Association. "There are a lot of new coaches in the conference so it will be interesting to see how the style of play changes.". Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Top new players: Kim Olwoch, jr. (F); Trinity Thompson, jr. (F). (F, 5-11); Madison Hunt, soph. 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 . West Chicago did not have a sophomore football team this season. 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. (F, 6-2); Keegan Taylor, soph. Bartlett's Kelton McEwen averaged 13 points and 4 assists last year for the Hawks, who went 25-7. Moore, SC 29369 "We think the conference is going to be really tough this year," said Johnson. Tuesday Feb 14. Bartlett's varsity football game at Larkin has been changed to 5 p.m. Friday at Memorial Field . If you notice an error in the conference standings, please let us know immediately. Top new players: Terrell Young, soph. I think that Glenbard South, East Aurora and Fenton will shock some people. 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? (G, 5-6); Yaritza Servin, soph. "This experience bodes well for our team," said Fitzgerald. 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. 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. Elgin native and 1975 Larkin High School graduate Dave Huxtable, a career college football coach, has landed his first NFL job. 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. South Elgin cruised to the team title at this year's UEC tournament at East Aurora, posting 250.5 points to second-place Glenbard East's 194 points. South Elgin High Schooljoined upon opening in 2005, preemptively taking DeKalb's place, as they left in 2006. 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). Aqunio, Nunez and Giovenco combined to score 14 points per contest a year ago. 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). "We need to keep working hard and continuing to improve," said the coach. Barely. Paul Valade | Staff Photographer, Kaitlyn Hoffing returns to lead a Fenton squad coming off a 26-6 season. "It's been a great conference for the past 51 years. 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. Worth noting: Improvement is the key word surrounding this year's Wildcats' team. If you notice an error in the conference standings, please let us know immediately. (G, 5-4); Brooke Buenafe, soph. 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. (C, 5-10). 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 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. Starting in the 20182019 school year, St. Charles North, St. Charles East, Batavia, and Geneva will leave for the newly formed DuKane Conference along with Wheaton North, Wheaton Warrenville South, Glenbard North, and Lake Park from the DuPage Valley Conference while new member, Glenbard South High School joins in and the River and Valley Divisions became eliminated. Lewis is expected to be sidelined by an ankle injury for the first month or so. However, a 26-win season is nothing to frown about. (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). Top returning players: Mia Moore, sr. (G, 5-8); Anastasia Bellamy, jr. (C, 6-2); Estefany Sixto, jr. (5-5, G). 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. Waubonsie Valley High School, located in Aurora, joined in 1991. "This was something you could see coming for a long time," Larkin basketball coach Deryn Carter said. "You had a trade-off," Hicks said. 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. Upstate Eight Basketball Standings State Illinois Season Varsity 21-22 Teams in Conference 10 "The Burlington Central Tournament will be an eye opener for some of these younger girls," said Knapp. Upstate Eight 2020-21 * Last updated at 12:25 pm on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 Print this page. "I feel that if our freshmen develop, we can make a strong push for conference this year. (Brian O'Mahoney / The Beacon-News) (G, 5-8). Upstate Eight Conference Standings "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." (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). Both conferences now have nine teams. She has utilized her gifts and talents in the areas of teaching, counseling, training and mentoring women. 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. 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. "We were a young conference last year, so a lot of teams are bringing back big pieces from last year," said Gardon. 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 Tomcats face Plainfield North on Tuesday in their season opener, while competing at the Willowbrook Invitational Nov. 17, 19, 21-22. Top new players: Lexi Lopez, soph. "With so many new coaches in the conference, it will be interesting to see how teams shape up come February." 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). The Sabres open their season Wednesday against Dundee-Crown at the Chargers' Thanksgiving Tournament and begin UEC play at West Chicago on Nov. 29. John Starks | Staff Photographer. Worth noting: It will be tough to top last year's list of accomplishments, as the Royals won the most games in school history (31-4), cruised through the Upstate Eight with an unblemished 18-0 mark, and captured regional and sectional titles before being knocked off by eventual 4A state champion Glenbard West in the tournament. 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. St. Charles teams will leave the Upstate Eight in 2018-19. 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. "We have to learn to play together to reach our potential. "We haven't been approached lately by anyone," Hicks said. 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. 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. 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). Top new players: Sneha George, frosh. Opponents' wins are used to break ties. 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). Perez should also provide some frontcourt experience. |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 Steve and Donna have been married for 42 years and have four adult children, and sixteen beautiful grandchildren! "This is my first year taking over the program and we have to build some great team chemistry," said Ruff, who brings some lofty goals into his debut campaign. Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Famer George Rosner retired after serving two long stints as Streamwood's head coach (1980-92, 1997-2022) and compiling 468 victories during his 41-year coaching career. 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. The high schools of the Upstate Eight Conference are located inKane County,Cook County, andDuPage County. (Brian O'Mahoney / The Courier-News). 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). "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 new players: Dimitre Petrasiunas, soph. (G, 5-9); Rheayanna Ferguson, frosh. Top new players: Kristian Davis, sr. (F, 6-0); Terrell Arrington, jr. (G, 5-9); Jayden Yarber, sr. (F, 6-1). Church at The Mill | 4455 Anderson Mill Rd. * Naperville Community HS split into Naperville Central HS and Naperville North HS (which had no connection with the conference) in 1970. (G, 5-7). This effectively left the DVC as a 6 member high school conference. Donna is the author of four books, Theres Gotta Be More; Seated: Living from Our Position in Christ; Leaving Ordinary, Encounter God through Extraordinary Prayer and Choose Wisely, Live Fully. WEGO's Creative Writing Club brought home 4 awards from the Upstate Eight Literary Festival, held at Elgin High School, on April 22. 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. Elgin opens its season Tuesday against Genoa-Kingston at the Westminster Christian Thanksgiving Tournament. For more than 21 years, Dr. Ellen has communicated her burden for the women of God in conferences, seminars, bible studies and retreats. 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. Del Preto (4.4 ppg, 2.7 rebounds) adds backcourt depth, while George steps into the frontcourt for her freshman campaign. "It's not doing anything for those schools when they're beating teams 36-0.". 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. Recchia expects the seniors to provide leadership and his team to play hard from start to finish. (G, 5-4). 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. Top returning players: Mary-Kate Gonzales, sr. (G, 5-4); Ashley Harrison, sr. (F, 5-7); Karina Vidales, sr. (F, 5-7); Jasmine Zuno, sr. (G, 5-5); Jamia Gatlin, jr. (G, 5-6); Cassandra Cruz, soph. Monday Feb 13. # Indicates a game that does not count for this team when determining playoff qualifiers. In 1965 Glenbard East left to join the Des Plaines Valley League and was replaced bySt. Charles High School. Streamwood opens its season Monday against Johnsburg at the Johnsburg Thanksgiving Tournament and begins UEC play against East Aurora on Dec. 1. "I am excited to see how good we can be when it comes playoff time," said Carter. Come join women from all over the Upstate for one power-packed evening of worship, fellowship, truth, and encouragement! Regardless of our age or marital Home Read More Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.comAyden Russo (1) returns to West Chicago's lineup after averaging 9.3 points a game last year. McEwen earned All-Area and all-conference honors a year ago, averaging 13 points, 4 assists and 3 rebounds per game. The introduction of lacrosse as a new varsity sport for 2017-18 is another consideration. Top new players: Brianna Coffey, frosh. While we were very competitive last year, we lacked the depth to compete in some close games. (G, 5-5); Ceci Desarden, 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. 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. The nine-school option isn't a burden, although it likely would leave football teams with only one nonconference game. While the name implies that the conference has eight schools, there are actually ten schools currently active, due to other schools changing conference affiliations. The Rams begin their season Monday against Glenbard North in the annual District 87 Thanksgiving Tournament. "I think the conference is up for grabs," said Ruff. Here's our look at what to expect in Lake County football playoff opening round matchups. (H. Rick Bamman / The Beacon-News) Top returning players: Dakota White, sr. (G, 6-1); Jack Jeschke, sr. (F, 6-0); James Donato, jr. (F, 6-3). "Our expectation this season is to work hard each day and get a little better each and every practice," said Fenton coach Dave Mello. 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. Glenbard South begins its season against Glenbard West in the District 87 Thanksgiving Tournament. 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. 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). 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. Glenbard North defeats South Elgin 72-45. It's all about levels. A 7th-place conference finisher from a year ago, the Rams open their UEC slate against 2-time defending champion Larkin on Dec. 1. TheUpstate Eight Conference, abbreviated as UEC or Upstate 8 is an organization of thirteen high schools in NortheasternIllinois, representing ten communities inChicago's suburbs. Meredith is an award-winning contemporary Christian artist with songs such as "Open up the Heavens" and "Make Room. Top new players: Mia Carter, frosh. Nov 8, 2022. "There are a lot of teams in the conference with very talented players. The Wildcats open their season Tuesday against Lisle at the Lisle Thanksgiving Tournament and begin UEC play on Dec. 1 against Bartlett. East Aurora begins plays St. Charles East, Proviso East and Westinghouse at the annual Ron Johnson/St. Upstate Eight Conference Boys Championships. In determining the conference representative, three-way ties are broken by the fewest points allowed in games involving the three teams. The other Upstate Eight schools remain uncertain. In 20192020 school year, Fenton will replace West Aurora when accepting to leave the conference for the Southwest Prairie Conference. Bids: R = conference representative; C = clinched playoff berth (6+ wins); A = at-large playoff team (5 wins). Top new players: Aamiyah Dixon, frosh. Bids: R = conference representative; C = clinched playoff berth (6+ wins); A = at-large playoff team (5 wins) # Indicates a game that does not count for this team when determining playoff qualifiers. "With 14 returning players and all five starters, we hope to improve coming off an excellent, competitive summer," coach Nick Bumbales said. 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. Lake Park High Schooland newly openedStreamwood High Schoolwere added in 1979, which led to a stable lineup for the next 12 years. These high schools are all members of the Illinois High School Association. Top returning players: Jabian Acosta, sr. (G/F, 6-4); Ralph Clark, sr. (G, 6-0); Enrique Perez, sr. (F, 6-3). Upstate Eight Conference champion: South Elgin. Bartlett linebacker Bryce Kim enjoyed a homecoming game to remember during the Hawks' 43-0 Upstate Eight Conference football triumph over Fenton Friday night. 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. 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 . Worth noting: Brown's name should ring familiar to Raiders' football fans after he ran for a school-record 286 yards on 21 carries with 4 touchdowns against Bartlett this past fall. Glenbard South begins its season Wednesday night at Oswego. Top returning players: Jocelyn Bardesi, jr. (G, 5-4); Izzy Castro, soph. "Enrique will play a big part for us this season," said Tomcats coach Rick Robinson. (F, 5-10); Vanessa Fuentes, soph. Patrick Kunzer/for the Daily Herald, Larkin's Baylei Johnson already has passed 1,000 career points and is closing in on 1,000 rebounds. This year, the Fox Valley went from two divisions to one division. McCarthy, a 3-year varsity player, is a slasher and physical defender, while Kunzer emerged as a key contributor last year. It's a move made to put the St. Charles schools in a conference with schools of similar participation levels and leaves remaining Upstate Eight teams pondering the league's future alignment. (F, 6-0). The Hawks open Monday against Wheaton Academy in the Warriors' Thanksgiving Tournament and begin UEC play at West Chicago on Dec. 1. 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. (F, 5-8). Charles East Thanksgiving Tournament. The Maroons begin play this week in the Keith McIntosh Tournament at IMSA before their Nov. 22 home debut against Harvard. "We have Baylei leading the charge," said Knapp. in Biblical Counseling from The Masters College, M.A. Oct 14, 2022 10:45 PM - The Glenbard East football team endured nearly 47 minutes of bad luck Friday in its cross . Worth noting: There will be a different look on the bench for the Sabres this season. Top new players: Mia Lake, sr. (G, 5-5); Sofia Alcala, jr. (F, 5-10); Kate Bruhl, frosh. That next year Wheaton Community was renamed Wheaton Central when the district split. Donna is a graduate of Union University (B.S.) I feel we could win 20 games." ** School renamed Wheaton Warrenville South HS in 1992. Sunday, January 29th | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Church at The Mill | 4455 Anderson Mill Rd. West Aurora High School left in 1997 to join the DuPage Valley Conference. "We are young and talented with some good pieces," said East Aurora coach Lee Clayborn. The Upstate Eight Conference is an organization of ten high schools in northeastern Illinois, representing ten communities in Chicago's suburbs. (G/F, 5-8); Ronaja Stewart, soph. (F); Emily Puth, jr. (G); Christina Chiero, jr. (G); Meg Schaub, jr. (G). Regardless of who you are or where youre from, this event is open to all women ages 16 years and older. West Aurora High Schoolleft in 1997 to join theDuPage Valley Conference. These high schools are all members of the Illinois High School Association. A native of Beaumont, Texas, Dr. Venessa Ellen surrendered her life to Christ and to His call to serve His Kingdom in the 90s.Dr. Worth noting: The Sabres have a new coach, as Quentin Ruff takes over for Kent Payne, who guided the team the past 4 seasons. 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. The Royals open their season Monday at the Rockford Tip-Off Classic and begin conference play at Glenbard East on Dec. 1. Top returning players: Jasmyn Trigueros, soph. The Bader Show "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. The Raiders open their UEC slate on Nov. 29 at Larkin. Southern Illinois River-to-River Conference. 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.". 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. These high schools are all members of the Illinois High School Association. Call this one the name game. "Effort and intensity have picked up in practice and the players are excited to move forward," said Johnson. (F, 6-2); Josh Taylor, sr. (F, 6-2). "We look to be much improved from many categories. "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. Special to the Daily Herald. IHSA Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Top new players: Jalen Bealer, jr. (G, 6-1); Kenneth Cooley, jr. (G, 5-10). Here's our look at what to expect in DuPage County football playoff opening round matchups. Upstate Eight Football Standings State Illinois Season Varsity 21-22 Teams in Conference 10 (G, 6-0). Lake Parkleft the conference to join the DuPage Valley Conference for the 2013-2014 season and was replaced byWest Chicago. 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. Also, the schools don't field teams in as many sports as the St. Charles schools, with water polo being one example. Wiehle's self-portrait, titled "Art Surrounds Us", went on to win at the Illinois State Board of Education Arts Week competition , and can . 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. 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. The Tomcats open UEC play against Streamwood on Dec. 1. Larkin graduated several standouts from a year ago, including Fox All-Area Captain Damari Wheeler-Thomas (now at North Dakota State) and Fernando Perez, Jr. "We lost a lot of production from last year -- lost a lot of leadership and playmaking," said Larkin coach Deryn Carter. 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). "We could easily go on as nine schools, or we could reach out to others. Nazareth scored 28 points in the first half to cruise to a 48-22 running-clock victory over Glenbard South in a Class 5A first-round playoff game in Glen Ellyn. 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. * Last updated at 12:25 pm on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. 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. (G, 5-9); Josh Hibbett, soph. "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.". "We actually have very little varsity experience.". 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. The Upstate Eight could address that by scheduling one nonconference game with Fox Valley teams. 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. 1600 Meters Compare top 10. Bartlett's Kelton McEwen averaged 13 points and 4 assists last year for the Hawks, who went 25-7. Three seasons ago, Larkin did not field a sophomore team. *** In 2000, St. Charles HS renamed St. Charles East when St. Charles North opened in 2001. (F, 6-5); Colin Taylor, soph. Downers Grove South's Wesley Hooker (22) gets a dunk . The Bison begin their season Monday against Clemente at the 34th annual Chuck Mitchell Tournament in Bensenville. She has taught many youth, college, and womens groups. 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. Bids: R = conference representative; C = clinched playoff berth (6+ wins); A = at-large playoff team (5 wins). Hampshire athletic director David Hicks said it became easier to schedule games in some sports, but more difficult in others. Their home debut is Dec. 6 against South Elgin. He scored eight points in the first half Friday night, sparking host Larkin to a 67-38 Upstate Eight Conference win over archrival Elgin. Limited tickets will be available to purchase at the doors beginning at 5:30 PM. Glenbard East High SchoolandWest Aurora High Schoolwill return to the Upstate Eight Conference for the 2014-2015 athletic season, leaving theDuPage Valley Conference. Naperville Community and Wheaton Central left in 1975 to join the newly formed DuPage Valley Conference. For the 2015-2016 athletic season, Metea Valley High School, Neuqua Valley High School, and Waubonsie Valley High School leave the Upstate Eight conference for the DuPage Valley Conference. 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