Tag: York High School

IHSA football playoffs, interesting pairing, Lyons vs. York

By Bobby Narang Now, the fun beings The Illinois High School Association released the football playoff pairings for the eight classes. As usual, there were some interesting matchups set for the first round. In Class 8A, York, which finished in second place last season, is set to battle West Suburban

Memorable night in Elmhurst: Football and futbol

By Bobby Narang Last Friday was a night to remember in Elmhurst. The York High School football team was playing host to Downers Grove North in a battle of unbeatens. The game between the West Suburban Conference team led to a memorable evening at York. Downers Grove North won, 35-14.

York High School seeks more progress in 8A football playoffs

By Bobby Narang York High School football head coach Mike Fitzgerald had a clear understanding of the importance of a breakout season for his program. In Fitzgerald’s fourth season, the Dukes won their first six games to earn the program’s first playoff berth since 2011. The Dukes, who will play

Three high school football programs return to success

By Bobby Narang York High School and Downers Grove North High School each is enjoying a renaissance in the respective football program. Both West Suburban Conference Silver programs won their first three games to lift the spirits of their players after a few rough years. Playing in a division that

York football growth continues in rugged conference

By Bobby Narang York High School head football coach Mike Fitzgerald clearly understood the importance of a comeback victory. Entering the final weeks of his third season at York, Fitzgerald is in the key stage of his program development period. Recent history hasn’t been kind to the Dukes’ program. Despite

York High School head coach to miss Tosh experience

By Bobby Narang York High School first-year boys basketball head coach, Mike Dunn, will have to wait a bit longer for his first coaching experience at his new school. The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) has yet to name a start date for the basketball season, despite surrounding states already

York High School football team learns from Glenbard West

By Bobby Narang York High School football is not officially back, however, but the Dukes are making headwaves under second-year head coach, Mike Fitzgerald. A year ago, in Fitzgerald’s first season, the Dukes finished with a 4-5 record, which culminated with a season-ending home victory over Downers Grove North. This