McCarthy, a 3-year varsity player, is a slasher and physical defender, while Kunzer emerged as a key contributor last year. 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. Meredith is an award-winning contemporary Christian artist with songs such as "Open up the Heavens" and "Make Room. 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 . "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. 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. 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. (F, 5-8); Jamie Mizwicki, frosh. Three seasons ago, Larkin did not field a sophomore team. Elgin earned Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Academic All-State Team accolades last season. Top new players: Quami Stanton, jr. (G, 5-11); Dailen Zollicoffer, jr. (G, 5-10); Gavin Bellezza, jr. (G/F, 5-11). "We will be small and play fast." 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. Upstate Eight Basketball Standings State Illinois Season Varsity 21-22 Teams in Conference 10 South Elgin opens its season Wednesday against Palatine at the Dundee-Crown Thanksgiving Tournament and will return to Dundee-Crown for the Komaromy Holiday Classic in December. (C, 5-11); Allie Mizwicki, jr. (G, 5-5). 1600 Meters Compare top 10. "This team comes to practice every day with a great attitude and work ethic, so the sky is the limit for this group.". Perez should also provide some frontcourt experience. 1. In 1965 Glenbard East left to join the Des Plaines Valley League and was replaced bySt. Charles High School. "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. Tuesday Feb 14. Upstate Eight Conference Standings (Brian O'Mahoney / The Beacon-News) 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: Baylei Johnson, sr. (F, 6-1); Chelsea Herrick, sr. (F, 5-9). Top new players: Kim Olwoch, jr. (F); Trinity Thompson, jr. (F). Online Pre-Registration is closed. "We expect the girls to give their all for 32 minutes each game and to give maximum effort in practice. The high schools of the Upstate Eight Conference are located in Kane County, Cook County, and DuPage County. Worth noting: There will be a different look on the bench for the Sabres this season. 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. Glenbard North High School declined an invite from the Upstate Eight Conference to join. Young men may compete in baseball, football, and wrestling, while young women may compete in badminton and softball. Each night will be a battle and we will always need to bring our best to compete." 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. Monday Feb 13. 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. Kaitlyn Hoffing returns to lead a Fenton squad coming off a 26-6 season. Waubonsie Valley High School, located in Aurora, joined in 1991. For the 2015-2016 athletic season,Metea Valley High School,Neuqua Valley High School, andWaubonsie Valley High Schoolleave the Upstate Eight conference for theDuPage Valley Conference. (F, 5-8). 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. Upstate Eight Conference Elgin native Huxtable lands 1st NFL job. "It's been a great conference for the past 51 years. 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. (F, 5-8); Gabby Ploche, jr. (G, 5-6); Athena Arellanes, jr. (F, 5-8); Lyric Graves, jr. (F, 5-10); Yesi Escobar, frosh. "It kind of hit us out of left field in October when we first heard," Bartlett athletic director Jeff Bral said. 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." South Elgin High Schooljoined upon opening in 2005, preemptively taking DeKalb's place, as they left in 2006. He scored eight points in the first half Friday night, sparking host Larkin to a 67-38 Upstate Eight Conference win over archrival Elgin. "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. 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. Downers Grove South's Wesley Hooker (22) gets a dunk . Originally, the conference . Upstate Eight Football Standings State Illinois Season Varsity 21-22 Teams in Conference 10 "Janice's peers say she is a trailblazer who makes them better providers through her compassion, dedication, knowledge and positivity," said NHIF Board Chair David Franklin, MSA. The royal season for York continued Saturday. Donna is a graduate of Union University (B.S.) Larkin's Baylei Johnson already has passed 1,000 career points and is closing in on 1,000 rebounds. Daily Herald file photo. Top returning players: Jabian Acosta, sr. (G/F, 6-4); Ralph Clark, sr. (G, 6-0); Enrique Perez, sr. (F, 6-3). Upstate Eight Conference High School Football. Larkin (7-11, 5-4) broke . The introduction of lacrosse as a new varsity sport for 2017-18 is another consideration. I feel we could win 20 games." Top returning players: Mia Moore, sr. (G, 5-8); Anastasia Bellamy, jr. (C, 6-2); Estefany Sixto, jr. (5-5, G). The Hawks open Monday against Wheaton Academy in the Warriors' Thanksgiving Tournament and begin UEC play at West Chicago on Dec. 1. The Rams begin their season Monday against Glenbard North in the annual District 87 Thanksgiving Tournament. 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. 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). Upstate Eight 2020-21 * Last updated at 12:25 pm on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 Print this page. Upstate Eight Conference champion: South Elgin. Elgin native and 1975 Larkin High School graduate Dave Huxtable, a career college football coach, has landed his first NFL job. (G, 5-6); Shaniyah Coleman, jr. (F, 5-8); Bella Coleman, jr. (F, 5-7); Mahitha Ratakonda, soph. Lake Park High Schooland newly openedStreamwood High Schoolwere added in 1979, which led to a stable lineup for the next 12 years. In selecting the field of 256, wins are the most important playoff selection criterion. in Biblical Counseling from The Masters College, M.A. St. Charles teams will leave the Upstate Eight in 2018-19. The key to is having a good season will depend on how our new players and younger players grow throughout the season." Worth noting: The Sabres have a new coach, as Quentin Ruff takes over for Kent Payne, who guided the team the past 4 seasons. (G, 5-2). 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. Young men and women may compete in basketball, bowling, Dance, cheerleading, cross country, chess, golf, gymnastics, soccer, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, speech, and volleyball. In 20192020 school year, Fenton will replace West Aurora when accepting to leave the conference for the Southwest Prairie Conference. We all live busy lives. (G, 5-4); Donielle Smith, frosh. Volunteers coach 2nd grade students one hour a week and also serve in after-school Bible clubs. Also, 3-1 Naperville Central travels to 4-0 Neuqua Valley. St. Charles High School split into St. Charles East and St. Charles North in 2000, with St. Charles North joining in 2001. It's all about levels. If you notice an error in the conference standings, please let us know immediately. 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. 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. Injured last season, Scearce averaged 9 points and 4 boards per game pre-injury. Call this one the name game. We are excited to announce that Meredith Andrews will be joining us at the Upstate Women's Conference and leading us in worship. |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 "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: Cam Williams, jr. (F, 6-3); Angjelos Salca, jr. (G, 6-0); Mitch Erickson, soph. Tyler Dau. South Elgin survived and advanced. (F, 6-5); Colin Taylor, soph. That next year Wheaton Community was renamed Wheaton Central when the district split. Sunday, January 29th | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Church at The Mill | 4455 Anderson Mill Rd. 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. The Royals open their season Monday at the Rockford Tip-Off Classic and begin conference play at Glenbard East on Dec. 1. The conference was established in . 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. 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. "There are a lot of new coaches in the conference so it will be interesting to see how the style of play changes.". Often, the Wildcats' lack of experience showed during an 8-win season in 2021-2022. White, called "the hardest worker in the program" by Ruff, averaged 9 points and 11 rebounds per game last season. (C, 5-10). "Alyssa Wysuph has rounded into a formidable post threat," said Bumbales, who is in his 35th year of teaching at Elgin. Recchia expects the seniors to provide leadership and his team to play hard from start to finish. Top new players: Brianna Coffey, frosh. 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. 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. Naperville Community and Wheaton Central left in 1975 to join the newly formedDuPage Valley Conference. She is a devoted student of Gods Word and has written and taught Bible Studies for over 37 years. Some teams are returning a lot of guys so the league will be very competitive -- like it always is.". Joaquin Vargas of Streamwood High School was the 1st place winner at the 2021/22 conference in the freshman 182lb weight class. In determining the conference representative, three-way ties are broken by the fewest points allowed in games involving the three teams. "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.". Saturday Feb 11. "I feel that if our freshmen develop, we can make a strong push for conference this year. 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 new players: Jackson Casebeer, jr. (F, 6-4); Tremare Reed, jr. (G, 5-9); AJ Jones, soph. 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." 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. Upstate Eight Conference Boys Championships. Top returning players: Sophia Desarden, sr. (G, 5-2); Sam Blanchard, sr. (G/F, 5-8); Diana Ricardez, sr. (F, 5-11); Izzy Kline, sr. (F, 5-9); Johnyea Wyatt, sr. (F, 5-8); Amadea Montijo, jr. (G, 5-7); Emily Linkevich, soph. 23 W 200 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn IL 60137. "He really came on for us toward the end of last year." West Chicago defeats Streamwood 61-48. Here's our look at what to expect in Lake County football playoff opening round matchups. Sunday, January 29th | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Ruff's recent coaching experience includes stops at Elgin (2 years as JV), UW-Stout (1 year as an assistant), Lewis University (1 year as an assistant), and Larkin (1 year as freshman head coach). The Royals' top returnee, Jakob "Cheese" Blakley (13 ppg), will be sidelined for the first couple months due to an injury. "There are a lot of teams in the conference with very talented players. The other Upstate Eight schools remain uncertain. "But we feel we have multiple options, and we're under no pressure.". "With 14 returning players and all five starters, we hope to improve coming off an excellent, competitive summer," coach Nick Bumbales said. "I think the conference is up for grabs," said Ruff. ** School renamed Wheaton Warrenville South HS in 1992. 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. West Aurora High School left in 1997 to join the DuPage Valley Conference. 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. 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. 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: Shailen Shukti, soph. 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. "We have to learn to play together to reach our potential. (F/C, 6-0); Miranda Hermez, jr. (G, 5-5). The Wildcats open their season Tuesday against Lisle at the Lisle Thanksgiving Tournament and begin UEC play on Dec. 1 against Bartlett. "We are looking forward to a good season.". I think that Glenbard South, East Aurora and Fenton will shock some people. # Indicates a game that does not count for this team when determining playoff qualifiers. These high schools are all members of the Illinois High School Association. Nov 8, 2022. She has taught many youth, college, and womens groups. Fenton defeats Aurora East 66-50. 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. 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. 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). "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. Wiehle's self-portrait, titled "Art Surrounds Us", went on to win at the Illinois State Board of Education Arts Week competition , and can . Moore, SC 29369 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 and Wheaton Central left in 1975 to join the newly formed DuPage Valley Conference. While we were very competitive last year, we lacked the depth to compete in some close games. Top returning players: Jasmyn Trigueros, soph. Worth noting: The Maroons look for a much-improved season, thanks to plenty of experienced players. 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. Aqunio, Nunez and Giovenco combined to score 14 points per contest a year ago. Regardless of who you are or where youre from, this event is open to all women ages 16 years and older. Prior to the 2015-2016 school year, Metea Valley High School . * Naperville Community HS split into Naperville Central HS and Naperville North HS (which had no connection with the conference) in 1970. (F); Emily Puth, jr. (G); Christina Chiero, jr. (G); Meg Schaub, jr. (G). The high schools of the Upstate Eight Conference are located in Kane County, Cook County, and DuPage County. St. Charles High School split into St. Charles East andSt. Charles Northin 2000, with St. Charles North joining in 2001. "We have Baylei leading the charge," said Knapp. With only one senior in the program, we are young, experienced, and committed to overall improvement." Glenbard East High SchoolandWest Aurora High Schoolwill return to the Upstate Eight Conference for the 2014-2015 athletic season, leaving theDuPage Valley Conference. These high schools are all members of the Illinois High School Association. (G, 5-2); Mackenzie Wemken, frosh. (F, 6-2); Brayden Alderton, soph. Top new players: Joe Trigueros, 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. "Rebounding will be a key." Church at The Mill | 4455 Anderson Mill Rd. 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. Ellen holds the following degrees: M.A. "My goal is to win 15 games this year. 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? 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). 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 for the 2018-19 school year. 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. 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. 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. He had 17 points and 13 rebounds in an overtime win over South Elgin on Tuesday. St. Charles teams will leave the Upstate Eight in 2018-19. (F, 5-11); Madison Hunt, 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. About the Upstate Women's Conference We all live busy lives. (G, 5-5); Leana Williams, jr. (G, 5-6). 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. (G, 5-6); Yaritza Servin, soph. Church has high hopes for his young squad. IHSA Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. 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. (F, 6-2); Josh Taylor, sr. (F, 6-2). South Elgin High School joined upon opening in 2005, preemptively taking DeKalb's place, as they left in 2006. (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). Top new players: Sneha George, frosh. Bids: R = conference representative; C = clinched playoff berth (6+ wins); A = at-large playoff team (5 wins). 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. The high schools of the Upstate Eight Conference are located in Kane County, Cook County, and DuPage County. We will be ready -- this group is extremely hungry." And the second quarter was key. 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. (F, 5-8). Top new players: Kristian Davis, sr. (F, 6-0); Terrell Arrington, jr. (G, 5-9); Jayden Yarber, sr. (F, 6-1). 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 : Oct 14, 2022 10:45 PM - The Glenbard East football team endured nearly 47 minutes of bad luck Friday in its cross . 12. (G, 5-5); Kiara Andrewin, sr. (G/F, 5-7); Jersie Speidel, frosh. Once he gets back, we have a chance to be one of the best teams in the area." Athletic directors will meet Thursday. "It's not doing anything for those schools when they're beating teams 36-0.". "With so many new coaches in the conference, it will be interesting to see how teams shape up come February." Raiders | Glenbard South HS Athletics Website. Paul Valade | Staff Photographer. Top new players: Jovana Govedarica, sr. (F, 5-7); Lauren Leider, sr. (G, 5-4); Kamila Piekarczyk, soph. Tuesday Feb 14. I can foresee us competing with South Elgin and East Aurora for conference, and the Glenbards will be very tough as well. 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. For faster navigation, this Iframe is preloading the Wikiwand page for Upstate Eight Conference. (G, 5-4); Brooke Buenafe, soph. Maine South blows out South Elgin to reach quarterfinals . On the basketball court, Brown averaged a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds per game last season. Powered by: 8to18 Media, Inc. "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." It was apropos, because there was definitely electricity in the air Friday night at Mel Eide Field. Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.comAyden Russo (1) returns to West Chicago's lineup after averaging 9.3 points a game last year. "We are young and talented with some good pieces," said East Aurora coach Lee Clayborn. 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 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. 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. Payton, Bryan, Gibson and Lamontagna combined to provide 17 points per contest 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). However, a 26-win season is nothing to frown about. 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. "We are building a new culture with a new coaching staff," said Kelly. 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). 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. (5-7, F); Lizeth Maya, soph. Coach: Elizabeth Endriukaitis (1st year). Top new players: Jalen Bealer, jr. 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