(F); Emily Puth, jr. (G); Christina Chiero, jr. (G); Meg Schaub, jr. (G). Top new players: Kim Olwoch, jr. (F); Trinity Thompson, jr. (F). (F, 5-11); Kailey Pawlikowski, soph. We all live busy lives. I feel we could win 20 games." 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. 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. 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. 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." Moore, SC 29369. "Our expectation this season is to work hard each day and get a little better each and every practice," said Fenton coach Dave Mello. This year, the Fox Valley went from two divisions to one division. Kaitlyn Hoffing returns to lead a Fenton squad coming off a 26-6 season. Top returning players: Catey Carney, jr. (G, 5-8); Ciara Johnson, jr. (G, 5-6); Gabby Walton, jr. (F, 5-10); Mackenzie Huber, sr. (G, 5-7); Esebella Lee, sr. (F, 5-11); Livia Robbins, jr. (G, 5-7); Kaylee Ludwig, jr. (G, 5-4). "We will have to figure some things out while he is not playing. "We are trying to reestablish our program at Bartlett and we're going to play the game the right way." Top new players: Jovana Govedarica, sr. (F, 5-7); Lauren Leider, sr. (G, 5-4); Kamila Piekarczyk, soph. (G, 5-4); Angelina Sagadraca, soph. 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 been a great conference for the past 51 years. 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. "We actually have very little varsity experience.". 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. (G, 5-7). 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. The Maroons begin play this week in the Keith McIntosh Tournament at IMSA before their Nov. 22 home debut against Harvard. Glenbard North defeats South Elgin 72-45. "Some big-time names have graduated. Meredith is an award-winning contemporary Christian artist with songs such as "Open up the Heavens" and "Make Room. 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. Lake Park left the conference to join the DuPage Valley Conference for the 20132014 season and was replaced by West Chicago. 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. IHSA Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Here's our look at what to expect in Fox football playoff opening round matchups. "I am excited to see how good we can be when it comes playoff time," said Carter. Regardless of who you are or where youre from, this event is open to all women ages 16 years and older. 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. 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. 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). Bartlett's varsity football game at Larkin has been changed to 5 p.m. Friday at Memorial Field . Church at The Mill | 4455 Anderson Mill Rd. (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. (G/F, 5-8). 105,408 views 0 shares: Upstate Eight Conference Meet , Bartlett High School Track & Field and Cross Country - Bartlett, Illinois , Batavia Sr High School Track & Field and Cross Country . (G, 5-2); Mackenzie Wemken, frosh. Colin and Keegan Taylor are twin forwards, while older brother Josh returns after not playing last season. 12. (5-7, F); Lizeth Maya, 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). Expectations are that they will vastly improve from last year and we will compete in every game." South Elgin lost a lot of experienced talent to graduation, leaving Church with a bit of an unknown commodity this season. "We are not going to be the same type of team, but we will have some of the same qualities that we have always had." Originally, the conference . (G, 5-4); Donielle Smith, frosh. For more than 21 years, Dr. Ellen has communicated her burden for the women of God in conferences, seminars, bible studies and retreats. The Bison begin their season Monday against Clemente at the 34th annual Chuck Mitchell Tournament in Bensenville. Top new players: Terrell Young, soph. Once he gets back, we have a chance to be one of the best teams in the area." Williams, another football standout committed to Notre Dame in 2024, heads a contingent of varsity newcomers. The high schools of the Upstate Eight Conference are located in Kane County, Cook County, and DuPage County. 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. The two schools voted unanimously to accept the invitation to the Upstate Eight Conference starting in the 2014-2015 season. "We could easily go on as nine schools, or we could reach out to others. "We've always been committed to the Upstate Eight," Kyle said. (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: Ayden Russo, sr. (G, 5-9); Jack Schultz, sr. (G, 6-0); Caleb Williams, sr. (F, 6-5); Mason Williams, jr. (F, 6-3). "Rebounding will be a key." The Royals open their season Monday at the Rockford Tip-Off Classic and begin conference play at Glenbard East on Dec. 1. Athletic directors will meet Thursday. That next year Wheaton Community was renamed Wheaton Central when the district split. Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.comAyden Russo (1) returns to West Chicago's lineup after averaging 9.3 points a game last year. That next year Wheaton Community was renamed Wheaton Central when the district split. 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. "The returnees/seniors are leading by example and believe in themselves. 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. "There are a lot of teams in the conference with very talented players. 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.". 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. About the Upstate Women's Conference We all live busy lives. Batavia High SchoolandGeneva High Schooljoined in 2010 following the dissolution of theWestern Sun Conference, and joined newly openedMetea Valley High Schoolin Aurora to bring conference membership to 14 schools. Elgin opens its season Tuesday against Genoa-Kingston at the Westminster Christian Thanksgiving Tournament. Top returning players: Jabian Acosta, sr. (G/F, 6-4); Ralph Clark, sr. (G, 6-0); Enrique Perez, sr. (F, 6-3). "We are young and talented with some good pieces," said East Aurora coach Lee Clayborn. (F, 5-10); Vanessa Fuentes, soph. South Elgin survived and advanced. Bartlett's Kelton McEwen averaged 13 points and 4 assists last year for the Hawks, who went 25-7. "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. This effectively left the DVC as a 6 member high school conference. 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). 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. Tyler Dau. "He really came on for us toward the end of last year." She has taught many youth, college, and womens groups. The Storm return a pair of double-figure scorers in Yang (10.2 ppg, 6.1 assists) and Tolentino (10.1 ppg, 2.9 steals), both of whom earned all-conference status last year, along with Lewis (9.7 ppg, 6.4 rebounds), Kmiec (8.1 ppg, 67 3-pointers) and Lopez (3.9 ppg). Payton, Bryan, Gibson and Lamontagna combined to provide 17 points per contest a year ago. 22-23 Upstate Eight Varsity Conference on Jan 21, 2023 in Aurora, IL. Call this one the name game. Top new players: Jackson Casebeer, jr. (F, 6-4); Tremare Reed, jr. (G, 5-9); AJ Jones, soph. Lake Park High Schooland newly openedStreamwood High Schoolwere added in 1979, which led to a stable lineup for the next 12 years. 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). 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. John Starks | Staff Photographer. On the basketball court, Brown averaged a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds per game last season. The high schools of the Upstate Eight Conference are located inKane County,Cook County, andDuPage County. Top returning players: Brooklynn Moore, soph. * Naperville Community HS split into Naperville Central HS and Naperville North HS (which had no connection with the conference) in 1970. 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. "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. If you notice an error in the conference standings, please let us know immediately. TheUpstate Eight Conference, abbreviated as UEC or Upstate 8 is an organization of thirteen high schools in NortheasternIllinois, representing ten communities inChicago's suburbs. Top new players: Sneha George, frosh. "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. Upstate Eight Football Standings State Illinois Season Varsity 22-23 Teams in Conference 10 Downers Grove South's Wesley Hooker (22) gets a dunk . Tuesday Feb 14. 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