"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. The key to is having a good season will depend on how our new players and younger players grow throughout the season." 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. "Alyssa Wysuph has rounded into a formidable post threat," said Bumbales, who is in his 35th year of teaching at Elgin. 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). 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. "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.". 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. Paul Valade | Staff Photographer, Kaitlyn Hoffing returns to lead a Fenton squad coming off a 26-6 season. And the second quarter was key. The high schools of the Upstate Eight Conference are located inKane County,Cook County, andDuPage County. "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 new players: Terrell Young, soph. For faster navigation, this Iframe is preloading the Wikiwand page for Upstate Eight Conference. 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: Jackson Casebeer, jr. (F, 6-4); Tremare Reed, jr. (G, 5-9); AJ Jones, soph. The Raiders open their UEC slate on Nov. 29 at Larkin. "He really came on for us toward the end of last year." The Maroons begin play this week in the Keith McIntosh Tournament at IMSA before their Nov. 22 home debut against Harvard. In 20192020 school year, Fenton will replace West Aurora when accepting to leave the conference for the Southwest Prairie Conference. 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 : Worth noting: The Maroons look for a much-improved season, thanks to plenty of experienced players. (C, 5-10). She has taught many youth, college, and womens groups. Newly opened schoolsBartlett High SchoolandNeuqua Valley High Schoollocated inNapervillejoined in 1998. Tuesday Feb 14. Top new players: Kim Olwoch, jr. (F); Trinity Thompson, jr. (F). Naperville Community and Wheaton Central left in 1975 to join the newly formedDuPage Valley Conference. Bartlett linebacker Bryce Kim enjoyed a homecoming game to remember during the Hawks' 43-0 Upstate Eight Conference football triumph over Fenton Friday night. Sunday, January 29th | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Church at The Mill | 4455 Anderson Mill Rd. 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. "We have 10 seniors but six are on the varsity for the first time," said Mello. (G, 5-7). Worth noting: There will be a different look on the bench for the Sabres this season. (F, 5-11); Madison Hunt, soph. (G, 5-2); Mackenzie Wemken, frosh. 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. 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/C, 6-0); Miranda Hermez, jr. (G, 5-5). He scored eight points in the first half Friday night, sparking host Larkin to a 67-38 Upstate Eight Conference win over archrival Elgin. 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 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. Nevertheless, it was a shock to the system when the move finally occurred. Results ; . 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. View full rankings. The Upstate Eight Conference is an organization of ten high schools in northeastern Illinois, representing ten communities in Chicago's suburbs. Worth noting: The Sabres have a new coach, as Quentin Ruff takes over for Kent Payne, who guided the team the past 4 seasons. Also, the schools don't field teams in as many sports as the St. Charles schools, with water polo being one example. (F, 5-11); Kailey Pawlikowski, soph. However, a 26-win season is nothing to frown about. 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. WEGO's Creative Writing Club brought home 4 awards from the Upstate Eight Literary Festival, held at Elgin High School, on April 22. The Maroons begin conference play at Fenton on Dec. 1. 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. Streamwood's home opener is on Dec. 5 against Oswego. (G, 6-0). This effectively left the DVC as a 6 member high school conference. "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. Volunteers coach 2nd grade students one hour a week and also serve in after-school Bible clubs. We all live busy lives. "It's been a great conference for the past 51 years. "It's not doing anything for those schools when they're beating teams 36-0.". Hampshire athletic director David Hicks said it became easier to schedule games in some sports, but more difficult in others. (G, 5-9); Caiden Scholl, soph. 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. "We think the conference is going to be really tough this year," said Johnson. Steve and Donna have been married for 42 years and have four adult children, and sixteen beautiful grandchildren! 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. "We have to learn to play together to reach our potential. Bartlett High School, Millennium Field (Behind Str, Streamwood High School, Millenium Stadium, Larkin High School, Memorial Stadium (Elgin HS) 12. 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. 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. We also appreciate updates to coaches' names. 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. *** In 2000, St. Charles HS renamed St. Charles East when St. Charles North opened in 2001. I feel we could win 20 games." Glenbard East High SchoolandWest Aurora High Schoolwill return to the Upstate Eight Conference for the 2014-2015 athletic season, leaving theDuPage Valley Conference. If you notice an error in the conference standings, please let us know immediately. Would you be willing to set aside one Sunday night to be intentional to find rest, restore your heart, connect with other women and hear how Gods Word can speak into your life? 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. (F, 6-2); Brayden Alderton, soph. "But we feel we have multiple options, and we're under no pressure.". Lake Park left the conference to join the DuPage Valley Conference for the 20132014 season and was replaced by West Chicago. 1. * Last updated at 6:19 pm on Saturday, October 22, 2022. "Jakob is recovering from surgery in the summer," said Carter. More specifically, she has taught, counseled and trained women in the areas of praying, worshipping, fasting, confessing and repenting of sin, renewing the mind, studying applying the Bible to their personal lives, managing their time, resolving conflict biblically, relating to one another as God has designed, and honoring, respecting and submitting to God given authorities. Kaitlyn Hoffing returns to lead a Fenton squad coming off a 26-6 season. These high schools are all members of the Illinois High School Association. 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. (F, 5-10); Vanessa Fuentes, soph. (G, 5-5). 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. Raiders | Glenbard South HS Athletics Website. 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. 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). 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. The Wildcats open their season at this week's IMSA Classic before beginning UEC play on Nov. 29 at home against Streamwood. Regardless of who you are or where youre from, this event is open to all women ages 16 years and older. (G, 5-6); Shaniyah Coleman, jr. (F, 5-8); Bella Coleman, jr. (F, 5-7); Mahitha Ratakonda, soph. She has utilized her gifts and talents in the areas of teaching, counseling, training and mentoring women. Top new players: Dimitre Petrasiunas, soph. The conference was established in . Glenbard North defeats South Elgin 72-45. 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). 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. Top returning players: Jabian Acosta, sr. (G/F, 6-4); Ralph Clark, sr. (G, 6-0); Enrique Perez, sr. (F, 6-3). Tuesday Feb 14. Online Pre-Registration is closed. Colin and Keegan Taylor are twin forwards, while older brother Josh returns after not playing last season. 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. Often, the Wildcats' lack of experience showed during an 8-win season in 2021-2022. Lake Parkleft the conference to join the DuPage Valley Conference for the 2013-2014 season and was replaced byWest Chicago. 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. Southern Illinois River-to-River Conference. White, called "the hardest worker in the program" by Ruff, averaged 9 points and 11 rebounds per game last season. 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. Top new players: Joe Trigueros, soph. West Chicago defeats Streamwood 61-48. (G, 5-4); Brooke Buenafe, soph. While we were very competitive last year, we lacked the depth to compete in some close games. "This was something you could see coming for a long time," Larkin basketball coach Deryn Carter said. "We could easily go on as nine schools, or we could reach out to others. The Royals' top returnee, Jakob "Cheese" Blakley (13 ppg), will be sidelined for the first couple months due to an injury. "Enrique will play a big part for us this season," said Tomcats coach Rick Robinson. 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: Jalen Bealer, jr. (G, 6-1); Kenneth Cooley, jr. (G, 5-10). Here's a look at some of the best storylines through the first five weeks of the regular season in DuPage County, including Willowbrook winning three straight games after an 0-2 start, among others. Larkin (7-11, 5-4) broke . (G/F, 5-8). Our recaps of the 2018-19 high school basketball season continue with the Upstate Eight and West Suburban Gold and Silver conferences. 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. Waubonsie Valley High School, located inAurora, joined in 1991. Some teams are returning a lot of guys so the league will be very competitive -- like it always is.". "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 . Top new players: Shailen Shukti, soph. Aqunio, Nunez and Giovenco combined to score 14 points per contest a year ago. "We will have to figure some things out while he is not playing. Limited tickets will be available to purchase at the doors beginning at 5:30 PM. Top new players: Aamiyah Dixon, frosh. (G/F, 5-8); Ronaja Stewart, soph. South Elgin survived and advanced. 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 Central State Eight Conference is a high school athletic conference in the Illinois High School Association (IHSA), based in Central Illinois. "You had a trade-off," Hicks said. Here's our look at what to expect in Fox football playoff opening round matchups. Coach: Elizabeth Endriukaitis (1st year). "My goal is to win 15 games this year. Nov 8, 2022. John Starks | Staff Photographer. "We are looking forward to a good season.". It was apropos, because there was definitely electricity in the air Friday night at Mel Eide Field. We will be ready -- this group is extremely hungry." Oct 19, 2022 8:55 AM - An interesting final week is shaping up in the DuPage Valley Conference. She and her husband reside in Texas and are the proud parents of two very lovely daughters and have four handsome grandsons. "Rebounding will be a key." "We've got a solid sophomore team coming up and are expecting to start competing for postseason titles this year. * Naperville Community HS split into Naperville Central HS and Naperville North HS (which had no connection with the conference) in 1970. Monday Feb 13. 19. Expectations are that they will vastly improve from last year and we will compete in every game." "There are a lot of teams in the conference with very talented players. Glenbard South begins its season against Glenbard West in the District 87 Thanksgiving Tournament. (G, 5-9); Josh Hibbett, soph. 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 . "We are young and talented with some good pieces," said East Aurora coach Lee Clayborn. Here's our look at what to expect in Lake County football playoff opening round matchups. (G, 5-8). Oct 14, 2022 10:45 PM - The Glenbard East football team endured nearly 47 minutes of bad luck Friday in its cross . Del Preto (4.4 ppg, 2.7 rebounds) adds backcourt depth, while George steps into the frontcourt for her freshman campaign. Church at The Mill | 4455 Anderson Mill Rd. 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. 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. "I feel that if our freshmen develop, we can make a strong push for conference this year. "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." Saturday Feb 11. 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 . Top new players: Jovana Govedarica, sr. (F, 5-7); Lauren Leider, sr. (G, 5-4); Kamila Piekarczyk, soph. The Rams begin their season Monday against Glenbard North in the annual District 87 Thanksgiving Tournament. Barely. Top returning players: Brooklynn Moore, soph. 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? 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. Elgin earned Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Academic All-State Team accolades last season. 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 Bader Show About the Upstate Women's Conference We all live busy lives. 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. Top new players: Brianna Coffey, frosh. Wiehle's self-portrait, titled "Art Surrounds Us", went on to win at the Illinois State Board of Education Arts Week competition , and can . 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. 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). Top returning players: Jocelyn Bardesi, jr. (G, 5-4); Izzy Castro, soph. West Chicago did not have a sophomore football team this season. Glenbard South's Allie Mizwicki, right, is one reason the Raiders are hoping to improve on their 11-7 Upstate Eight record. The introduction of lacrosse as a new varsity sport for 2017-18 is another consideration. Top new players: Sneha George, frosh. That next year Wheaton Community was renamed Wheaton Central when the district split. It's all about levels. In the pregame mix, the Lake Zurich sound system blasted out the classic 80's song 'Electric Avenue'. "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. I can foresee us competing with South Elgin and East Aurora for conference, and the Glenbards will be very tough as well. "We have very little varsity experience coming back," said the coach. Moore, SC 29369. 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). Top returning players: Elias Cole Williams, sr. (G/F, 6-1); Victor Sison, sr. (G/F, 6-2); Mason Montgomery, sr. (G/F, 6-1); Sean Harvey, sr. (F, 6-7); Jake Tiakhiao, sr. (G, 5-11). 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. 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. 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. In selecting the field of 256, wins are the most important playoff selection criterion. 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). 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. Ellen holds the following degrees: M.A. "We will need to establish our identity and style early on in the season." (G, 5-7); Abby Del Preto, soph. There's no pressure on us to add teams," Bral said. Young men may compete in baseball, football, and wrestling, while young women may compete in badminton and softball. Limited tickets will be available to purchase at the doors beginning at 5:30 PM. Glenbard South defeats Larkin 56-47. In selecting the field of 256, wins are the most important playoff selection criterion. 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. Larkin's Baylei Johnson already has passed 1,000 career points and is closing in on 1,000 rebounds. (C, 5-11); Allie Mizwicki, jr. (G, 5-5). 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. "We have a lot of athleticism this season," said Hardtke. Upstate Eight Football Standings State Illinois Season Varsity 22-23 Teams in Conference 10 Glenbard South begins its season Wednesday night at Oswego. 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). (5-7, F); Lizeth Maya, 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. . Donna is a graduate of Union University (B.S.) West Aurora High Schoolleft in 1997 to join theDuPage Valley Conference. "There are a lot of new coaches in the conference so it will be interesting to see how the style of play changes.". Bartlett's Kelton McEwen averaged 13 points and 4 assists last year for the Hawks, who went 25-7. 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. Athletic directors will meet Thursday. IHSA Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. 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. Upstate Eight Football Standings State Illinois Season Varsity 21-22 Teams in Conference 10 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. 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. Top returning players: Mia Moore, sr. (G, 5-8); Anastasia Bellamy, jr. (C, 6-2); Estefany Sixto, jr. (5-5, G). Top new players: Kristian Davis, sr. (F, 6-0); Terrell Arrington, jr. (G, 5-9); Jayden Yarber, sr. (F, 6-1). If you notice an error in the conference standings, please let us know immediately. (G, 5-4); Angelina Sagadraca, soph. 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. Upstate Eight Conference champion: South Elgin. 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. (Brian O'Mahoney / The Courier-News). 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). Both players earned all-conference accolades last season. Upstate Eight Conference High School Football. "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. Top new players: Cam Williams, jr. (F, 6-3); Angjelos Salca, jr. (G, 6-0); Mitch Erickson, soph. 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. In 1965 Glenbard East left to join the Des Plaines Valley League and was replaced by St. Charles High School. 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. 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. The nine-school option isn't a burden, although it likely would leave football teams with only one nonconference game. "We have Baylei leading the charge," said Knapp. "Some big-time names have graduated. 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 : (G, 5-9); Rheayanna Ferguson, frosh. 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. 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. (F, 6-2); Josh Taylor, sr. (F, 6-2). East Aurora begins plays St. Charles East, Proviso East and Westinghouse at the annual Ron Johnson/St. 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. The high schools of the Upstate Eight Conference are located in Kane County, Cook County, and DuPage County. Each night will be a battle and we will always need to bring our best to compete." Women's Weekly Dec 2, 2021. Bartlett's varsity football game at Larkin has been changed to 5 p.m. Friday at Memorial Field . 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. Worth noting: Miller, who is in her 26th year of teaching at Glenbard East, knows what she wants from her team. "My wife coached freshman softball one year, and it's embarrassing, the difference in underclass program levels in some sports. "We will be able to shoot it and hopefully our defense will be aggressive," said Wolfsmith, who owns a 253-182 mark. However, a 26-win season is nothing to frown about. Injured last season, Scearce averaged 9 points and 4 boards per game pre-injury. 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. 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