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Boys cross country: Illineks head to state finals for second straight year

[Updated with photos and audio] Competing in what might have been the toughest sectional in Class 1A, the Illineks on Saturday qualified for the IHSA state finals for the second consecutive year. With 121 points, Uni finished third out of 20 teams at the Decatur St. Teresa sectional meet.

Photo essay: Scenes from another boys cross country regional title

The 2009 Illineks are a step closer to returning to the IHSA Class 1A state finals thanks to their weekend victory at the St. Joseph regional meet. The boys' next challenge will come Saturday, when they take on 19 other teams at the Decatur St. Teresa sectional. The meet will be held at the Hickory Point Golf Course.

Boys cross country: Uni repeats as regional champion

Led by runner-up Albert Anastasio and third-place finisher Buck Walsh, the Uni boys this weekend earned their second straight Class 1A cross country regional title. Next stop: Decatur's Hickory Point Golf Course, where the 2008 sectional champs will defend their title on Saturday.

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.

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.

Subbie Cross Country at IESA State Meet

Date:
10/17/2009
Participation:
Boys
Participation:
Girls
Opponent:
Multiple Schools
Status:
Final
Location:
Maxwell Park, Normal


CLASS A BOYS

Individual Results
26. Vinay Shanbhag, 11:32
50. Bryan Hwu, 11:55


CLASS A GIRLS

Individual Results
11. Mara Dolan, 12:32
39. Jaki Vipond, 13:05


Subbie Cross Country at PBL Invitational

Date:
10/07/2009
Participation:
Boys
Participation:
Girls
Opponent:
Multiple Schools
Status:
Final
Location:
PBL Middle School, Paxton


CLASS A BOYS

Individual Results
4. Vinay Shanbhag, 11:49
5. Bryan Hwu, 11:55
22. Jonathan Yockey, 12:48
24. Randall Hornbaker, 13:00
67. Lucas Newman-Johnson, 14:52
87. Kedar Vaidya, 16:16


CLASS A GIRLS

Individual Results
2. Mara Dolan, 13:01
4. Jaki Vipond, 13:30
40. Lea Slauch, 16:28

Subbie Cross Country at Unity Invitational

Date:
09/29/2009
Participation:
Boys
Participation:
Girls
Status:
Final
Location:
Unity Middle School, Tolono


CLASS A BOYS

Individual Results
4. Vinay Shanbhag, 12:09
6. Bryan Hwu, 12:24
39. Jonathan Yockey, 13:44
40. Randall Hornbaker, 13:50
90. Lucas Newman-Johnson, 16:12
111. Kedar Vaidya, 18:37


CLASS A GIRLS

Individual Results
1. Mara Dolan, 13:32
5. Jaki Vipond, 14:03
56. Lea Slauch, 17:50

Subbie Cross Country at St. Joseph Invitational

Date:
09/25/2009
Participation:
Boys
Participation:
Girls
Opponent:
Multiple Schools
Status:
Final
Location:
St. Joseph Middle School, St. Joseph


CLASS A BOYS

Individual Results
4. Vinay Shanbhag, 12:02
8. Bryan Hwu, 12:26
29. Peter Ivanov, 13:50
30. Jonathan Yockey, 13:51
51. Kedar Vaidya, 17:40


CLASS A GIRLS

Individual Results
1. Mara Dolan, 13:10
5. Jaki Vipond, 13:42
39. Beth Larson, 17:19


Subbie Cross Country at Kickapoo Invitational

Date:
09/22/2009
Participation:
Boys
Participation:
Girls
Opponent:
Multiple Schools
Location:
Kickapoo State Park, Oakwood


CLASS A BOYS

Individual Results
4. Vinay Shanbhag, 12:11
6. Bryan Hwu, 12:27
49. Jonathan Yockey, 14:15
51. Peter Ivanov, 14:34
66. Lucas Newman-Johnson, 15:13
69. Randall Hornbaker, 15:20
106. Kedar Vaidya, 18:35


CLASS A GIRLS

Individual Results
1. Mara Dolan, 12:57
7. Jaki Vipond, 13:45

Subbie Cross Country at Jefferson Invitational

Date:
09/10/2009
Participation:
Boys
Participation:
Girls
Opponent:
Multiple Schools
Status:
Final
Location:
Jefferson Middle School, Champaign


CLASS A BOYS

Individual Results (Varsity)
1. Vinay Shanbhag, 12:23
3. Bryan Hwu, 12:44
12. Randall Hornbaker, 13:47
14. Jonathan Yockey, 13:50
21. Peter Ivanov, 14:33
30. Lucas Newman-Johnson, 15:32
44. Nathan Beauchamp, 17:02
52. Kedar Vaidya, 18:47


CLASS A GIRLS

Individual Results (Varsity)

Subbie Cross Country at PBL

Date:
09/03/2009
Participation:
Boys
Participation:
Girls
Opponent:
Multiple Schools
Status:
Final
Location:
PBL Middle School, Paxton


CLASS A BOYS

Individual Results (Uni Varsity)
3. Vinay Shanbhag, 12:31
4. Bryan Hwu, 12:35
8. Peter Ivanov, 13:40
9. Jonathan Yockey, 13:44
16. Randall Hornbaker, 15:36
19. Lucas Newman-Johnson, 16:22
24. Nathan Beauchamp, 17:59
25. Kedar Vaidya, 18:55


CLASS A GIRLS

Individual Results (Uni Varsity)

Subbie Cross Country at Edison Invitational

Date:
08/29/2009
Participation:
Boys
Participation:
Girls
Opponent:
Multiple Schools
Status:
Final
Location:
Robeson Park, Champaign


CLASS A BOYS

Individual Results (Uni Varsity)
12. Bryan Hwu, 13:01
14. Vinay Shanbhag, 13:06
55. Peter Ivanov, 14:05
56. Randall Hornbaker, 14:52
58. Jonathan Yockey, 14:55
87. Lucas Newman-Johnson, 16:14

Open Race
59. Nathan Beauchamp, 18:21
77. Kedar Vaidya, 21:32


CLASS A GIRLS

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