By Bobby Narang Back in late December, the York High School boys basketball team hit a snag. The York Dukes opened up the 51st Annual Jack Tosh Holiday Classic by losing on a buzzer beater to Batavia in the first round. By falling into the consolation bracket, the Dukes battled
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
By Bobby Narang York High School senior Hunter Stepanich is looking to end his prep career on a memorable note. Stepanich is aiming to make a noise in all three of his sports, starting with football this fall, to basketball in the winter to volleyball in the spring. The 6-foot-7,
By Bobby Narang The York High School baseball team is looking for another trip to the State tournament this spring. But the Dukes, despite a senior-loaded team, are a vastly different squad this season. The Dukes have finished in fourth place in back-to-back seasons in Class 4A, mainly led by
Oswego High School’s Jeremiah Cain evades York players to gain yards in the second round playoff game Friday, Nov. 8.
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.
By Bobby Narang York High School did its job on Friday night. The Dukes had a tough West Suburban Conference Silver Division home game against upstart Hinsdale Central last week. York wanted to avoid a trap game scenario with a potential massive league showdown looming against Downers Grove North Monday,
By Bobby Narang New quarterback. New No. 1 running back. And a new coach. But the York High School football team, which had historic success under the direction of Mike Fitzgerald, is still humming along despite massive changes in the offseason. First off, the Dukes welcomed a new starting quarterback
By Bobby Narang A year ago, the York High School football team was in the middle of an epic season in the 100-plus years of the program. The Dukes won all of their regular-season games, captured the West Suburban Silver championship, and reached the Class 8A playoff semifinals to finish
By Bobby Narang Two games into the 2023 high school football season, York is proving last season wasn’t a fluke. Ten years ago, the Dukes were a fledging program and failed to win a game in 2013. Last season, the Dukes recorded the program’s first undefeated regular season in their
By Bobby Narang York High School’s football program is looking to keep on rolling. York head football coach Mike Fitzgerald said the vibe around the program at the Elmhurst school remains upbeat and positive. “The expectations and approach hasn’t changed too much this year compared to last year,” he said.
York personnel pose for a photo after the Dukes’ 4-3 win over Batavia for the IHSA Class 4A sectional championship Saturday, June 3, at Judson University in Elgin
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
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
By Bobby Narang York High School’s football records go back to the start of the program, way back in 1920. The Dukes have one of the oldest and most extensive record-keeping across nearly every sport, a rarity in this age. Many sports have their annual win-loss record for 100 years,
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
By Bobby Narang York High School senior point guard Jeff Grace is always lending a helping hand. From his freshman year, Grace quickly became a cornerstone in the York program. His ability to play multiple positions, along with his unflappable personality and toughness, helped the Dukes win numerous big games
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
By Bobby Narang In a two-year span, Nate Shockey established himself as one of the best players in York High School basketball history. All Shockey did was win games in his final two seasons and played a leading role on two of the best teams in program history. That’s why
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
