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. "Effort and intensity have picked up in practice and the players are excited to move forward," said Johnson. 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. 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. The high schools of the Upstate Eight Conference are located in Kane County, Cook County, and DuPage County. Streamwood opens its season Monday against Johnsburg at the Johnsburg Thanksgiving Tournament and begins UEC play against East Aurora on Dec. 1. 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. Naperville Community and Wheaton Central left in 1975 to join the newly formedDuPage Valley Conference. |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 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 . 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. The Wildcats open their season at this week's IMSA Classic before beginning UEC play on Nov. 29 at home against Streamwood. The Wildcats open their season Tuesday against Lisle at the Lisle Thanksgiving Tournament and begin UEC play on Dec. 1 against Bartlett. 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. Women's Weekly Dec 2, 2021. These high schools are all members of the Illinois High School Association. Upstate Eight Conference High School Football. 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. "This was something you could see coming for a long time," Larkin basketball coach Deryn Carter said. In 1965 Glenbard East left to join the Des Plaines Valley League and was replaced bySt. Charles High School. However, a 26-win season is nothing to frown about. (G, 5-8). 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. (H. Rick Bamman / The Beacon-News) Recchia expects the seniors to provide leadership and his team to play hard from start to finish. (C, 5-11); Allie Mizwicki, jr. (G, 5-5). 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. Bartlett's Kelton McEwen averaged 13 points and 4 assists last year for the Hawks, who went 25-7. West Aurora High Schoolleft in 1997 to join theDuPage Valley Conference. 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. 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. St. Charles teams will leave the Upstate Eight in 2018-19. (G, 5-9); Josh Hibbett, soph. "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. Lewis is expected to be sidelined by an ankle injury for the first month or so. "I am excited to see how good we can be when it comes playoff time," said Carter. Powered by: 8to18 Media, Inc. I think that Glenbard South, East Aurora and Fenton will shock some people. Top new players: Sneha George, frosh. "We have a lot of athleticism this season," said Hardtke. The Maroons begin conference play at Fenton on Dec. 1. Colin and Keegan Taylor are twin forwards, while older brother Josh returns after not playing last season. In determining the conference representative, three-way ties are broken by the fewest points allowed in games involving the three teams. * Last updated at 12:25 pm on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Top new players: Joe Trigueros, soph. (F, 5-10); Vanessa Fuentes, soph. Bartlett High School, Millennium Field (Behind Str, Streamwood High School, Millenium Stadium, Larkin High School, Memorial Stadium (Elgin HS) 12. (G, 5-4). South Elgin lost a lot of experienced talent to graduation, leaving Church with a bit of an unknown commodity this season. 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. (F/C, 6-0); Miranda Hermez, jr. (G, 5-5). 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 Royals open their season Monday at the Rockford Tip-Off Classic and begin conference play at Glenbard East on Dec. 1. Prior to the 2015-2016 school year, Metea Valley High School . The two schools voted unanimously to accept the invitation to the Upstate Eight Conference starting in the 2014-2015 season. (G, 5-5); Kiara Andrewin, sr. (G/F, 5-7); Jersie Speidel, frosh. "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. 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. The Hawks open Monday against Wheaton Academy in the Warriors' Thanksgiving Tournament and begin UEC play at West Chicago on Dec. 1. Church at The Mill | 4455 Anderson Mill Rd. Church has high hopes for his young squad. 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. Often, the Wildcats' lack of experience showed during an 8-win season in 2021-2022. (G, 5-9); Rheayanna Ferguson, frosh. "I feel that if our freshmen develop, we can make a strong push for conference this year. 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? Waubonsie Valley High School, located in Aurora, joined in 1991. The Royals open their season this week at the Burlington Central Tournament before hosting Glenbard South on Nov. 29. (Brian O'Mahoney / The Beacon-News) Bids: R = conference representative; C = clinched playoff berth (6+ wins); A = at-large playoff team (5 wins). 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. The Tomcats open UEC play against Streamwood on Dec. 1. Top new players: Dimitre Petrasiunas, soph. Kaitlyn Hoffing returns to lead a Fenton squad coming off a 26-6 season. West Chicago did not have a sophomore football team this season. Both conferences now have nine teams. These high schools are all members of the Illinois High School Association. The key to is having a good season will depend on how our new players and younger players grow throughout the season." IHSA Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. "It's been a great conference for the past 51 years. 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. The nine-school option isn't a burden, although it likely would leave football teams with only one nonconference game. . Elizabeth Endriukaitis, who served as a varsity assistant to Rosner the past two seasons, also was the Sabres' freshman head coach (2018-2020). "There are a lot of new coaches in the conference so it will be interesting to see how the style of play changes.". (F); Emily Puth, jr. (G); Christina Chiero, jr. (G); Meg Schaub, jr. (G). "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. 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. Perez should also provide some frontcourt experience. 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). (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). Upstate Eight Conference Standings 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. Paul Valade | Staff Photographer. Worth noting: The Sabres have a new coach, as Quentin Ruff takes over for Kent Payne, who guided the team the past 4 seasons. 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). (G, 5-7); Abby Del Preto, soph. Worth noting: There will be a different look on the bench for the Sabres this season. (F, 6-5); Colin Taylor, soph. East Aurora begins plays St. Charles East, Proviso East and Westinghouse at the annual Ron Johnson/St. Originally, the conference . Southern Illinois River-to-River Conference. Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.comAyden Russo (1) returns to West Chicago's lineup after averaging 9.3 points a game last year. 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. In selecting the field of 256, wins are the most important playoff selection criterion. Glenbard South begins its season against Glenbard West in the District 87 Thanksgiving Tournament. 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." Downers Grove South's Wesley Hooker (22) gets a dunk . "Enrique will play a big part for us this season," said Tomcats coach Rick Robinson. 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). We are excited to announce that Meredith Andrews will be joining us at the Upstate Women's Conference and leading us in worship. 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 . Top new players: Mia Lake, sr. (G, 5-5); Sofia Alcala, jr. (F, 5-10); Kate Bruhl, frosh. Church at The Mill | 4455 Anderson Mill Rd. Lake Parkleft the conference to join the DuPage Valley Conference for the 2013-2014 season and was replaced byWest Chicago. I feel we could win 20 games." Top returning players: Baylei Johnson, sr. (F, 6-1); Chelsea Herrick, sr. (F, 5-9). West Aurora High School left in 1997 to join the DuPage Valley Conference. Elgin opens its season Tuesday against Genoa-Kingston at the Westminster Christian Thanksgiving Tournament. 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 : "We actually have very little varsity experience.". The introduction of lacrosse as a new varsity sport for 2017-18 is another consideration. Daily Herald file photo. 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. 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 High School split into St. Charles East andSt. Charles Northin 2000, with St. Charles North joining in 2001. (F, 6-0). (C, 5-10). Each night will be a battle and we will always need to bring our best to compete." Sunday, January 29th | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Larkin (7-11, 5-4) broke . Young men may compete in baseball, football, and wrestling, while young women may compete in badminton and softball. And the second quarter was key. Oct 14, 2022 10:45 PM - The Glenbard East football team endured nearly 47 minutes of bad luck Friday in its cross . Streamwood's home opener is on Dec. 5 against Oswego. 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. In selecting the field of 256, wins are the most important playoff selection criterion. Tuesday Feb 14. It was apropos, because there was definitely electricity in the air Friday night at Mel Eide Field. Tuesday Feb 14. Fenton defeats Aurora East 66-50. "Alyssa Wysuph has rounded into a formidable post threat," said Bumbales, who is in his 35th year of teaching at Elgin. Lake Park High Schooland newly openedStreamwood High Schoolwere added in 1979, which led to a stable lineup for the next 12 years. Once he gets back, we have a chance to be one of the best teams in the area." The Upstate Eight Conference is an organization of ten high schools in northeastern Illinois, representing ten communities in Chicago's suburbs. This is a big jump, but I think if my guys buy in and lock into the system, we can make it a competitive year. The high schools of the Upstate Eight Conference are located inKane County,Cook County, andDuPage County. "With 14 returning players and all five starters, we hope to improve coming off an excellent, competitive summer," coach Nick Bumbales said. 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. 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. (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. "We were a young conference last year, so a lot of teams are bringing back big pieces from last year," said Gardon. She has taught many youth, college, and womens groups. Worth noting: Miller, who is in her 26th year of teaching at Glenbard East, knows what she wants from her team. 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. As women we desire to see that there is more to life than what we see on each other's social media pages. Top returning players: Jabian Acosta, sr. (G/F, 6-4); Ralph Clark, sr. (G, 6-0); Enrique Perez, sr. (F, 6-3). (G/F, 5-8). "We're looking to continue the improvements made during the second half of last season," said West Chicago coach Bill Recchia. (G, 5-5); Leana Williams, jr. (G, 5-6). Top new players: Quami Stanton, jr. (G, 5-11); Dailen Zollicoffer, jr. (G, 5-10); Gavin Bellezza, jr. (G/F, 5-11). Expectations are that they will vastly improve from last year and we will compete in every game." Bartlett's Kelton McEwen averaged 13 points and 4 assists last year for the Hawks, who went 25-7. (F, 6-2); Keegan Taylor, soph. "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. "We looked into the possibility of an eight-team conference that has similar levels at all sports and activities, from freshman B on up through varsity," St. Charles East Principal Charles Kyle said. Worth noting: Improvement is the key word surrounding this year's Wildcats' team. Hampshire athletic director David Hicks said it became easier to schedule games in some sports, but more difficult in others. These high schools are all members of theIllinois High School Association. There's no pressure on us to add teams," Bral said. "I believe our conference games will be very competitive and fun to watch.". Maine South blows out South Elgin to reach quarterfinals, Nazareth changes the momentum, knocks Glenbard South out of playoffs, South Elgin wins thriller to reach 2nd round, Erkman's big plays help Lake Zurich rout Larkin, Scouting Fox opening round playoff football games, Scouting DuPage County opening round playoff football games, Scouting Lake County opening round playoff football games, Undefeated York, South Elgin headline playoff field. She and her husband reside in Texas and are the proud parents of two very lovely daughters and have four handsome grandsons. 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." "We have very little varsity experience coming back," said the coach. Top new players: Aamiyah Dixon, frosh. 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). # Indicates a game that does not count for this team when determining playoff qualifiers. 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. 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. The conference was established in . The Bader Show "With so many new coaches in the conference, it will be interesting to see how teams shape up come February." 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. 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. 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. For faster navigation, this Iframe is preloading the Wikiwand page for Upstate Eight Conference. While the name implies that the conference has eight schools, there are actually ten schools currently active, due to other schools changing conference affiliations. 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. 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. "This experience bodes well for our team," said Fitzgerald. Upstate Eight 2020-21 * Last updated at 12:25 pm on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 Print this page. That next year Wheaton Community was renamed Wheaton Central when the district split. (G, 5-4); Angelina Sagadraca, soph. Tuesday Feb 14. These high schools are all members of the Illinois High School Association. (G, 5-2); Mackenzie Wemken, frosh. "We haven't been approached lately by anyone," Hicks said. "We have to learn to play together to reach our potential. 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. The Bison begin their season Monday against Clemente at the 34th annual Chuck Mitchell Tournament in Bensenville. "The Burlington Central Tournament will be an eye opener for some of these younger girls," said Knapp. (G, 5-9); Caiden Scholl, soph. (F, 5-9); Sanaii McPherson, frosh. 1600 Meters Compare top 10. "We never really have big kids, but we are scrappy, and we'll play hard and compete," said Robinson. and Texas Womans University, (M.Ed.). Upstate Eight Conference Boys Championships. (F, 5-8). 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. Moore, SC 29369 Online Pre-Registration is closed. Also, the schools don't field teams in as many sports as the St. Charles schools, with water polo being one example. "We will need to establish our identity and style early on in the season." Opponents' wins are used to break ties. (F, 6-2); Josh Taylor, sr. (F, 6-2). "We will be able to shoot it and hopefully our defense will be aggressive," said Wolfsmith, who owns a 253-182 mark. 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). Charles East Thanksgiving Tournament. 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). in Biblical Counseling from The Masters College, M.A. We will be ready -- this group is extremely hungry." If you notice an error in the conference standings, please let us know immediately. In 1965 Glenbard East left to join the Des Plaines Valley League and was replaced by St. Charles High School. About the Upstate Women's Conference We all live busy lives. This year, the Fox Valley went from two divisions to one division. This effectively left the DVC as a 6 member high school conference. 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. Glenbard South defeats Larkin 56-47. Sunday, January 29th | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Church at The Mill | 4455 Anderson Mill Rd. Bartlett linebacker Bryce Kim enjoyed a homecoming game to remember during the Hawks' 43-0 Upstate Eight Conference football triumph over Fenton Friday night. 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 Royals' top returnee, Jakob "Cheese" Blakley (13 ppg), will be sidelined for the first couple months due to an injury. 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. (G, 5-6); Shaniyah Coleman, jr. (F, 5-8); Bella Coleman, jr. (F, 5-7); Mahitha Ratakonda, soph. 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 returning players: Mia Moore, sr. (G, 5-8); Anastasia Bellamy, jr. (C, 6-2); Estefany Sixto, jr. (5-5, G). He had 17 points and 13 rebounds in an overtime win over South Elgin on Tuesday. The other Upstate Eight schools remain uncertain. "After graduating just one senior from last year's team, this year's team has a tremendous amount of varsity experience," said Wildcats coach Mark Fitzgerald. 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). "We will have to figure some things out while he is not playing. "We've always been committed to the Upstate Eight," Kyle said. 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). "We have Baylei leading the charge," said Knapp. "We look to be much improved from many categories. Top returning players: Brooklynn Moore, soph. "The returnees/seniors are leading by example and believe in themselves. Larkin's Baylei Johnson already has passed 1,000 career points and is closing in on 1,000 rebounds. Worth noting: The Maroons look for a much-improved season, thanks to plenty of experienced players. Raiders | Glenbard South HS Athletics Website. 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. "Rebounding will be a key." 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. The Central State Eight Conference is a high school athletic conference in the Illinois High School Association (IHSA), based in Central Illinois. Glenbard South's Allie Mizwicki, right, is one reason the Raiders are hoping to improve on their 11-7 Upstate Eight record. Glenbard North defeats South Elgin 72-45. The Maroons begin play this week in the Keith McIntosh Tournament at IMSA before their Nov. 22 home debut against Harvard. 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. * Last updated at 6:19 pm on Saturday, October 22, 2022. Limited tickets will be available to purchase at the doors beginning at 5:30 PM. Elgin earned Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Academic All-State Team accolades last season. Glenbard East High SchoolandWest Aurora High Schoolwill return to the Upstate Eight Conference for the 2014-2015 athletic season, leaving theDuPage Valley Conference. Nevertheless, it was a shock to the system when the move finally occurred. 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 are young and talented with some good pieces," said East Aurora coach Lee Clayborn. "We will be small and play fast." Payton, Bryan, Gibson and Lamontagna combined to provide 17 points per contest a year ago. "You had a trade-off," Hicks said. Special to the Daily Herald. 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. 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. "We are building a new culture with a new coaching staff," said Kelly. # Indicates a game that does not count for this team when determining playoff qualifiers. (G, 5-4); Brooke Buenafe, soph. (G, 5-5). St. Charles High School split into St. Charles East and St. Charles North in 2000, with St. Charles North joining in 2001. 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