Girls Cross Country

Girls cross country: Team improves over last year's sectional but falls short of state

By Gargoyle Staff
Published: Monday, November 2, 2009 - 9:01pm

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[Updated with photos] The Uni girls cross country season ended on Saturday with an 11th-place finish at the Class 1A Decatur St. Teresa sectional meet. The top Illinek finisher was senior Elizabeth Russell, who placed 45th. Overall, the team improved by 28 points and two places over last year's sectional.

Photo essay: A run in the park with girls cross country

By Will Fernandez & Mohammad Jaber
Published: Friday, October 30, 2009 - 7:20pm

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The Illineks will be among 20 teams competing in the Class 1A girls sectional meet Saturday in Decatur. At stake is a trip to the Nov. 7 state finals in Peoria. But to qualify for sectionals, the Uni girls had to place in the top five of last weekend's regional meet at Kickapoo State Park. As this photo essay by Will Fernandez shows, the weather wasn't ideal, but the Illineks pushed forward and grabbed fourth place, good enough to advance to the penultimate stage of the postseason.

Girls cross country: The veteran and three newcomers lead Illineks to success

By Eunjung Kim
Published: Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 10:14pm

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When the Uni girls cross country team qualified for sectionals last weekend, four Illineks placed in the top 25. Consisting of Elizabeth Russell, Sarah Vaughen, Emma Coverdill, and Christina Harden, this foursome has come on strong for the resurgent Illineks.

Girls cross country: Illineks advance to sectionals

By Will Fernandez & Gargoyle Staff
Published: Monday, October 26, 2009 - 8:40pm

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Led by Elizabeth Russell's 10th-place performance, Uni came in fourth out of eight teams at Saturday's Class 1A St. Joseph regional meet, qualifying for the upcoming sectional in Decatur. Besides Russell, three other Illineks placed in the top 25: Sarah Vaughen (16th), Emma Coverdill (20th), and Christina Harden (22nd).

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

By Chris Yoder
Published: Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 11:50pm

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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

By Chris Yoder
Published: Tuesday, October 6, 2009 - 1:42pm

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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

By Chris Yoder
Published: Monday, September 28, 2009 - 2:37pm

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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.

Audio slideshow: Uni girls cross country on the move

By Stephanie Overmier & Gargoyle Staff
Published: Thursday, September 24, 2009 - 6:52am

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Last year the Uni girls cross country team had to deal with a lack of numbers. But this year is a different story. The team has doubled in size, and the depth has resulted in excellent team performances. Led by senior Elizabeth Russell, the Illineks will be a tough opponent when the IHSA postseason begins in late October.

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

By Chris Yoder
Published: Monday, September 21, 2009 - 5:49pm

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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

By Eunjung Kim
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - 6:30pm

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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

By Eunjung Kim
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - 6:28pm

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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

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Subbie Cross Country at Unity Invitational

By Eunjung Kim
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - 6:27pm

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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

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Subbie Cross Country at St. Joseph Invitational

By Eunjung Kim
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - 6:23pm

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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

By Eunjung Kim
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - 6:22pm

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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

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Subbie Cross Country at Jefferson Invitational

By Eunjung Kim
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - 5:47pm

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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)

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