(F, 5-11); Kailey Pawlikowski, soph. (G, 5-5); Ceci Desarden, soph. (G, 5-10). 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. The Wildcats open their season at this week's IMSA Classic before beginning UEC play on Nov. 29 at home against Streamwood. 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. 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 . 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. 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. ** School renamed Wheaton Warrenville South HS in 1992. (F/C, 6-0); Miranda Hermez, jr. (G, 5-5). 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. Top returning players: Mia Moore, sr. (G, 5-8); Anastasia Bellamy, jr. (C, 6-2); Estefany Sixto, jr. (5-5, G). Glenbard East High SchoolandWest Aurora High Schoolwill return to the Upstate Eight Conference for the 2014-2015 athletic season, leaving theDuPage Valley Conference. Come join women from all over the Upstate for one power-packed evening of worship, fellowship, truth, and encouragement! 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 expect the girls to give their all for 32 minutes each game and to give maximum effort in practice. The Upstate Eight Conference, abbreviated as UEC or Upstate 8 is an organization of thirteen high schools in Northeastern Illinois, representing ten communities in Chicago's suburbs. Top new players: Joe Trigueros, soph. (G, 5-6); Shaniyah Coleman, jr. (F, 5-8); Bella Coleman, jr. (F, 5-7); Mahitha Ratakonda, soph. The St. Charles schools already have lacrosse. # Indicates a game that does not count for this team when determining playoff qualifiers. (G, 5-5); Kiara Andrewin, sr. (G/F, 5-7); Jersie Speidel, frosh. 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.". Coach: Elizabeth Endriukaitis (1st year). 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 : Glenbard East begins UEC play against Bartlett on Nov. 29. Raiders | Glenbard South HS Athletics Website. Upstate Eight * Last updated at 10:53 am on Monday, August 15, 2022 Print this page. 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 . (G, 5-4); Angelina Sagadraca, soph. Top new players: Kristian Davis, sr. (F, 6-0); Terrell Arrington, jr. (G, 5-9); Jayden Yarber, sr. (F, 6-1). "We will have to figure some things out while he is not playing. 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. McCarthy, a 3-year varsity player, is a slasher and physical defender, while Kunzer emerged as a key contributor last year. Church has high hopes for his young squad. 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. 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: 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). 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. I feel we could win 20 games." "The Burlington Central Tournament will be an eye opener for some of these younger girls," said Knapp. West Chicago did not have a sophomore football team this season. Sunday, January 29th | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Church at The Mill | 4455 Anderson Mill Rd. 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. The two schools voted unanimously to accept the invitation to the Upstate Eight Conference starting in the 2014-2015 season. It was apropos, because there was definitely electricity in the air Friday night at Mel Eide Field. "We have very little varsity experience coming back," said the coach. "This team comes to practice every day with a great attitude and work ethic, so the sky is the limit for this group.". * Last updated at 12:25 pm on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Tuesday Feb 14. Top new players: Brianna Coffey, frosh. Here's our look at what to expect in DuPage County football playoff opening round matchups. 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. (G, 5-2). (F, 6-0). 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. * Naperville Community HS split into Naperville Central HS and Naperville North HS (which had no connection with the conference) in 1970. Opponents' wins are used to break ties. 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. In determining the conference representative, three-way ties are broken by the fewest points allowed in games involving the three teams. (G, 5-6); Yaritza Servin, soph. View full rankings. The Royals open their season Monday at the Rockford Tip-Off Classic and begin conference play at Glenbard East on Dec. 1. "There are a lot of new coaches in the conference so it will be interesting to see how the style of play changes.". The high schools of the Upstate Eight Conference are located in Kane County, Cook County, and DuPage County. (G, 5-5); Leana Williams, jr. (G, 5-6). And the second quarter was key. "We were a young conference last year, so a lot of teams are bringing back big pieces from last year," said Gardon. Top new players: Mia Lake, sr. (G, 5-5); Sofia Alcala, jr. (F, 5-10); Kate Bruhl, frosh. Larkin's Baylei Johnson already has passed 1,000 career points and is closing in on 1,000 rebounds. "It's been a great conference for the past 51 years. White, called "the hardest worker in the program" by Ruff, averaged 9 points and 11 rebounds per game last season. Often, the Wildcats' lack of experience showed during an 8-win season in 2021-2022. 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." Top returning players: Ayden Russo, sr. (G, 5-9); Jack Schultz, sr. (G, 6-0); Caleb Williams, sr. (F, 6-5); Mason Williams, jr. (F, 6-3). 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. "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. 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). 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). In the pregame mix, the Lake Zurich sound system blasted out the classic 80's song 'Electric Avenue'. 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. 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. South Elgin survived and advanced. (G/F, 5-8). 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. 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. 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. Charles East Thanksgiving Tournament. Elgin opens its season Tuesday against Genoa-Kingston at the Westminster Christian Thanksgiving Tournament. Four of those five defeats were by 5 points or less. (G, 5-4); Brooke Buenafe, soph. She and her husband reside in Texas and are the proud parents of two very lovely daughters and have four handsome grandsons. 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. Worth noting: There will be a different look on the bench for the Sabres this season. The Central State Eight Conference is a high school athletic conference in the Illinois High School Association (IHSA), based in Central Illinois. 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. 1600 Meters Compare top 10. There's no pressure on us to add teams," Bral said. "The returnees/seniors are leading by example and believe in themselves. The Bader Show "I believe our conference games will be very competitive and fun to watch.". Herrick, meanwhile, chipped in with 6.6 points and 6 rebounds per game a year ago. (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). Newly opened schools Bartlett High School and Neuqua Valley High School located in Naperville joined in 1998. "We have Baylei leading the charge," said Knapp. The royal season for York continued Saturday. # Indicates a game that does not count for this team when determining playoff qualifiers. "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.". 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. (F, 5-8); Jamie Mizwicki, frosh. Our recaps of the 2018-19 high school basketball season continue with the Upstate Eight and West Suburban Gold and Silver conferences. 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. Naperville Community and Wheaton Central left in 1975 to join the newly formed DuPage Valley Conference. Lake Park left the conference to join the DuPage Valley Conference for the 20132014 season and was replaced by West Chicago. 23 W 200 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn IL 60137. Young men may compete in baseball, football, and wrestling, while young women may compete in badminton and softball. "I feel that if our freshmen develop, we can make a strong push for conference this year. Three seasons ago, Larkin did not field a sophomore team. Top new players: Aamiyah Dixon, frosh. Paul Valade | Staff Photographer, Kaitlyn Hoffing returns to lead a Fenton squad coming off a 26-6 season. Top returning players: Baylei Johnson, sr. (F, 6-1); Chelsea Herrick, sr. (F, 5-9). Originally, the conference . ", Sunday, January 29th | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Opponents' wins are used to break ties. Williams, another football standout committed to Notre Dame in 2024, heads a contingent of varsity newcomers. She has utilized her gifts and talents in the areas of teaching, counseling, training and mentoring women. While the name implies that the conference has eight schools, there are actually ten schools currently active, due to other schools changing conference affiliations. Some teams are returning a lot of guys so the league will be very competitive -- like it always is.". 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. Top new players: Kim Olwoch, jr. (F); Trinity Thompson, jr. (F). (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). Prior to the 2015-2016 school year, Metea Valley High School . Oct 19, 2022 8:55 AM - An interesting final week is shaping up in the DuPage Valley Conference. 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. (F, 5-10); Vanessa Fuentes, soph. "We need to keep working hard and continuing to improve," said the coach. 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. South Elgin High School joined upon opening in 2005, preemptively taking DeKalb's place, as they left in 2006. Worth noting: Despite losing veteran standout guards Caroline Croft and Ella Winterhalder to graduation from a team that set a school record for single-season victories (27) while completing an unbeaten UEC campaign, the cupboard is far from empty for South Elgin. 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. Expectations are that they will vastly improve from last year and we will compete in every game." (G, 5-7); Abby Del Preto, soph. (F, 5-8). These high schools are all members of the Illinois High School Association. "This experience bodes well for our team," said Fitzgerald. 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. Women's Weekly Dec 2, 2021. 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." Top new players: Terrell Young, soph. 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. 1. Sunday, January 29th | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm If you notice an error in the conference standings, please let us know immediately. 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. 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. We will be ready -- this group is extremely hungry." 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. 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 . Glenbard South begins its season against Glenbard West in the District 87 Thanksgiving Tournament. (G, 5-6); Izzy Vidallo, sr. (G, 5-4); Alyssa Wysuph, sr. (F, 5-7); Trinity Evans, sr. (F, 5-6); Madison King, jr. (F, 5-7); Kelly Taruc, soph. I think that Glenbard South, East Aurora and Fenton will shock some people. Upstate Eight Conference High School Football. Athletic directors will meet Thursday. Donna is founder of Arise2Read, a partnership of evangelical churches and businesses with local school districts to help break the generational poverty cycle, through evangelism and literacy. "We're excited to start a new chapter at Elgin," said Johnson, whose team returns Hollian, who averaged 10.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.5 steals per game last season. Daily Herald file photo. Glenbard South begins its season Wednesday night at Oswego. "We are building a new culture with a new coaching staff," said Kelly. "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. 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. Bartlett's Kelton McEwen averaged 13 points and 4 assists last year for the Hawks, who went 25-7. 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. Worth noting: The Sabres have a new coach, as Quentin Ruff takes over for Kent Payne, who guided the team the past 4 seasons. Donna is a graduate of Union University (B.S.) The Upstate Eight could address that by scheduling one nonconference game with Fox Valley teams. That next year Wheaton Community was renamed Wheaton Central when the district split. "We are trying to reestablish our program at Bartlett and we're going to play the game the right way." 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. Top new players: Sneha George, frosh. St. Charles High School split into St. Charles East and St. Charles North in 2000, with St. Charles North joining in 2001. Moore, SC 29369 Online Pre-Registration is closed. 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. "We think the conference is going to be really tough this year," said Johnson. "This was something you could see coming for a long time," Larkin basketball coach Deryn Carter said. These high schools are all members of the Illinois High School Association. He had 17 points and 13 rebounds in an overtime win over South Elgin on Tuesday. (F, 6-5); Colin Taylor, soph. Top new players: Brandon Block, jr. (G, 6-1); Damian Harnish, jr. (G, 6-3); Angel Olea, jr. (G, 6-0); Miguel Sanchez, jr. (G, 5-8). Top returning players: Jasmyn Trigueros, soph. 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. These high schools are all members of the Illinois High School Association. Payton, Bryan, Gibson and Lamontagna combined to provide 17 points per contest a year ago. 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. 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. About the Upstate Women's Conference We all live busy lives. Barely. Upstate Eight Football Standings State Illinois Season Varsity 21-22 Teams in Conference 10 "My wife coached freshman softball one year, and it's embarrassing, the difference in underclass program levels in some sports. (F, 6-2); Brayden Alderton, soph. Recchia expects the seniors to provide leadership and his team to play hard from start to finish. Bartlett High School, Millennium Field (Behind Str, Streamwood High School, Millenium Stadium, Larkin High School, Memorial Stadium (Elgin HS) 12. 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. Glenbard North High School declined an invite from the Upstate Eight Conference to join. (5-7, F); Lizeth Maya, soph. These high schools are all members of the Illinois High School Association. In 1965 Glenbard East left to join the Des Plaines Valley League and was replaced bySt. Charles High School. 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. (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). Worth noting: Miller, who is in her 26th year of teaching at Glenbard East, knows what she wants from her team. West Chicago defeats Streamwood 61-48. "We actually have very little varsity experience.". While we were very competitive last year, we lacked the depth to compete in some close games. Oct 14, 2022 10:45 PM - The Glenbard East football team endured nearly 47 minutes of bad luck Friday in its cross . 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. The Bison begin their season Monday against Clemente at the 34th annual Chuck Mitchell Tournament in Bensenville. "We are young and talented with some good pieces," said East Aurora coach Lee Clayborn. 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. (C, 5-10). Saturday Feb 11. 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. "Enrique will play a big part for us this season," said Tomcats coach Rick Robinson. 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. In determining the conference representative, three-way ties are broken by the fewest points allowed in games involving the three teams. "We look to be much improved from many categories. The Tomcats face Plainfield North on Tuesday in their season opener, while competing at the Willowbrook Invitational Nov. 17, 19, 21-22. Ellen holds the following degrees: M.A. Upstate Eight Football Standings State Illinois Season Varsity 22-23 Teams in Conference 10 "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. 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: Brett Johnson takes over at the helm for the Maroons after guiding South Elgin to a 99-74 record over the past 7 seasons. For faster navigation, this Iframe is preloading the Wikiwand page for Upstate Eight Conference. The Hawks open Monday against Wheaton Academy in the Warriors' Thanksgiving Tournament and begin UEC play at West Chicago on Dec. 1. Meredith is an award-winning contemporary Christian artist with songs such as "Open up the Heavens" and "Make Room. Perez should also provide some frontcourt experience. 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 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. 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. Southern Illinois River-to-River Conference. Upstate Eight Conference Boys Championships. "We haven't been approached lately by anyone," Hicks said. "It's not doing anything for those schools when they're beating teams 36-0.". The Raiders open their UEC slate on Nov. 29 at Larkin. Elgin native and 1975 Larkin High School graduate Dave Huxtable, a career college football coach, has landed his first NFL job. "Our expectation this season is to work hard each day and get a little better each and every practice," said Fenton coach Dave Mello. Glenbard North defeats South Elgin 72-45. 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. "But we feel we have multiple options, and we're under no pressure.". 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). Call this one the name game. Fenton defeats Aurora East 66-50. Top returning players: Dakota White, sr. (G, 6-1); Jack Jeschke, sr. (F, 6-0); James Donato, jr. (F, 6-3). Glenbard South's Allie Mizwicki, right, is one reason the Raiders are hoping to improve on their 11-7 Upstate Eight record. The nine-school option isn't a burden, although it likely would leave football teams with only one nonconference game. A 7th-place conference finisher from a year ago, the Rams open their UEC slate against 2-time defending champion Larkin on Dec. 1. "With so many new coaches in the conference, it will be interesting to see how teams shape up come February." These high schools are all members of the Illinois High School Association. Monday Feb 13. Elgin earned Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Academic All-State Team accolades last season. 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 will need to establish our identity and style early on in the season." Moore, SC 29369 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). Top new players: Mia Carter, frosh. (G, 5-9); Josh Hibbett, soph. 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. * Last updated at 6:19 pm on Saturday, October 22, 2022. Top new players: Jovana Govedarica, sr. (F, 5-7); Lauren Leider, sr. (G, 5-4); Kamila Piekarczyk, soph. 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. (F, 5-8). 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. "I think the conference is up for grabs," said Ruff. 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