Tag: York High School

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....

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York High School football team in good form

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,...

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Big changes for York High School football program

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...

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York-Downers Grove North in big showdown

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...

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York continues new high school football prowess

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...

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Keep rolling York High School football approach

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....

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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...

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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...

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Surging York football team faces Silver Division tests

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,...

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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...

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Coach Dunn extols virtues of York’s Jeff Grace

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...

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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...

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Nate Shockey among York’s best

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...

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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...

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