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The week in Uni sports: A roundup of varsity action, Oct. 5-10

In another successful week for Uni varsity athletics, both cross country teams finished fourth at the Cumberland Invitational, while the boys soccer team won both of its games, including a 3-1 Senior Night victory over St. Thomas More. Check inside for more about last week in Uni sports.

First person: Swimming for charity

On Wednesday the Uni and Urbana girls swim teams will hold their annual Make a Difference Meet. You can come out and cheer on Uni's dynamic swimmers at the Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center while also helping out a good cause, the Center for Women in Transition. Read on for details.

The week in Uni sports: A roundup of varsity action, Sept. 28-Oct. 3

Last week was a busy stretch for boys soccer, girls swimming, and girls volleyball. On the soccer field, the Illineks proved their recent tie with Champaign Central was no fluke, turning in three strong performances. The swim team kept progressing against top competition, while the volleyball team had a very successful week, ending with a repeat victory as Crusader Invitational champs.

The week in Uni sports: A roundup of varsity action, Sept. 21-26

The highlight of the week came Thursday as boys soccer put a scare into Champaign Central, taking a 1-0 lead and holding on for a 1-1 tie. The cross country teams turned in fine showings at two meets. The swimming team chalked up a victory, while the volleyball team played tough against a Decatur Lutheran powerhouse.

The week in Uni sports: A roundup of varsity action, Sept. 15-19

As the fall season approached its mid-point, both cross country teams won their home meet and put forward a strong showing at the Tuscola Invitational. Boys soccer stepped it up on defense in a scoreless tie against Danville Schlarman, volleyball continued its conference success, and girls swimming made strides against top competition. Check inside for a summary of Uni's week in sports.

Girls swimming preview '09: Anemones united for another great season

The Uni girls swim team is back, following last year's very successful season. Despite losing four talented swimmers, including state-qualifying senior Lisa Boyce, the Anemones add several underclassmen to most of last year's team. Striving to "work hard, have fun, and aim high," what looks to be an intriguing season begins Saturday at Stanford Olympia.

Girls Swimming at IHSA State Finals

Date:
11/20/2009
Participation:
Varsity
Opponent:
Multiple schools
Status:
Not yet occurred
Location:
Winnetka (New Trier H.S.)

State final prelims will be held Nov. 20, with championship races to follow on Nov. 21.

Girls Swimming at IHSA Sectionals

Date:
11/14/2009
Participation:
Varsity
Opponent:
Multiple schools
Status:
Not yet occurred
Location:
Unit 4 Pool (Champaign Centennial H.S.)

Meet begins at 1 p.m.

Girls Swimming at Normal U-High Invite

Date:
11/07/2009
Participation:
Varsity
Participation:
Junior Varsity
Opponent:
Multiple schools
Location:
Horton Pool, Illinois State University

Results to be posted.

Girls Swimming at Twin City Meet

Date:
10/20/2009
Participation:
Varsity
Participation:
Junior Varsity
Opponent:
Multiple schools
Location:
Urbana


Team Results
1. Champaign Central 445
2. Centennial 327
3. Urbana 319
4. UNI HIGH 242


All Uni Times
50 Free - 1st Milee Nelson (25.80), 6th Erika Belmont (27.59), 8th Victoria Wong (28.73),
100 Free - 1st Milee Nelson (56.43), 5th Bissy Michael (1:01.87)
200 Medley Relay - 3rd Uni High (2:04.01), 8th Uni High (2:31.26)

Girls Swimming vs. Eureka

Date:
10/17/2009
Participation:
Varsity
Participation:
Junior Varsity
Opponent:
Eureka
Location:
ARC (U of I campus)
Score:
100

All Uni Times
200 Medley Relay- 1st Erika Belmont, Sian Best, Bissy Michael, Anna Rubakhina (2:08.18), 3rd Maia Gersten, Isaure Hostetter, Diana Liu, Maritza Mestre (2:21.15)
200 Freestyle - 1st Milee Nelson (2:09.33), 2nd Amalia Dolan (2:22.38), 6th Sarah Yockey (2:33.23)
200 IM - 3rd Maritza Mestre (2:45.43), 5th Isaure Hostetter (2:55.34), 6th Maia Gersten (3:30.89)

Girls Swimming at Urbana

Date:
10/14/2009
Participation:
Varsity
Participation:
Junior Varsity
Opponent:
Urbana
Location:
Urbana
Score:
80

All Uni Times
200 Medley Relay- 1st Belmont, Best, Michael, Rubakhina (2:08.38), 4th Gersten, Hostetter, Liu, Mestre (2:23.45)
200 Freestyle- 1st Milee Nelson (2:06.31), 3rd Amalia Dolan (2:21.11), 5th Sarah Yockey (2:34.45)
200 IM- 2nd Bissy Michael (2:33.88), 3rd Sian Best (2:34.22), 6th Petra Rantanen (3:00.82)

Girls Swimming at Central Invitational

Date:
10/10/2009
Participation:
Varsity
Participation:
Junior Varsity
Opponent:
Multiple schools
Status:
Final
Location:
Unit 4 Pool (Champaign Centennial H.S.)


Team Results
1. Champaign Central 448
2. Mother McAuley 355.50
3. O'Fallon 224.50
4. UNI HIGH 185
5. Paxton-Buckley-Loyola 5

Best Uni Times
200 Freestyle - 2nd Milee Nelson (2:01.05), 4th Bissy Michael (2:21.14)
100 Freestyle - 1st Nelson (57.02)
400 Freestyle Relay - 3rd Uni High (4:10.97)


All Uni Times

Girls Swimming at Danville

Date:
10/03/2009
Participation:
Varsity
Participation:
Junior Varsity
Opponent:
Danville
Location:
Danville
Outcome:
L

All Uni Times

Girls Swimming at Centennial Tri-Meet

Date:
09/29/2009
Participation:
Varsity
Participation:
Junior Varsity
Opponent:
Centennial, Danville
Status:
Final
Location:
Unit 4 Pool (Champaign Centennial H.S.)


Team Results
1. Danville H.S.
2. Champaign Centennial H.S.
3. UNI HIGH 81

Best Uni Times
200 Freestyle: Milee Nelson (2:04.86), 1st
500 Freestyle: Milee Nelson (5:27.22), 1st
200 IM: Sian Best (2:33.68) 2nd
50 Freestyle: Erika Belmont (27.86) 3rd
100 Breastroke: Bissy Michael (1:15.84) 1st
100 Breastroke (1:21.40) 3rd

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