York girls cross-country making strides

York football loses to Willowbrook

By Mike Miazga

Correspodnent

York girls cross country

The York girls cross-country team recently took eighth at the prestigious Palatine Invitational. Sarah May was 11th individually while Katherine Tomaska took 27th.

York also placed sixth at the recent Richard Spring Invitational in Peoria.

“We’ve improved at running as a pack and focusing on a strong, controlled first mile and pushing the second and third mile,” said York coach Lauren DeAngelis.

DeAngelis said her team has made the most out of its training time. “They are very goal-oriented and driven toward improving and running as a pack,” she said.

DeAngelis praised the work of May, Tomaska and Erin Davies. “Katherine, Sarah and Erin are the foundation of this team,” she said. “They have been great leaders and motivators for our young, talented team. They have been very solid all year as our first through third runners.”

DeAngelis feels York is headed in the right direction as conference s the IHSA postseason inches closer. “I believe the girls have been putting in a lot of hard work, dedication and determination into their training and the season,” she said. “I am looking forward to a strong showing from us at all levels at the West Suburban Conference meet to gain momentum moving into the postseason.”

York football

The York football team fell to 0-6 overall after a 45-22 West Suburban Conference crossover loss to Willowbrook in Villa Park.

The Dukes return home Friday to face Oak Park-River Forest (4-2) in a West Suburban Conference Silver Division contest.

Josiah Scott and George Angelo each had rushing touchdowns for York, which also scored a defensive touchdown late in the game. Willowbrook led 14-7 after the first quarter, 24-7 at halftime and 38-7 after three quarters. Willowbrook moved to 5-1 with the win.