Defense, rebounding propel Bluejays to great start By Mike Miazga Correspondent Basketball teams that play stellar defense give themselves a chance. Teams that play stellar defense and also get it done in the rebounding department give themselves an even greater chance. The Elmhurst College men’s basketball team fits into that […]

  Dukes lost to recent close games to Glenbard East and Downers North. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York girls basketball team’s 9-8 record through its first 17 games doesn’t tell the entire story. Of the Dukes’ nine losses, eight have been by seven or fewer points and four have […]

  Dukes hold opponents to 40 points or lower in all five games. By Mike Miazga Correspondent Defense was the name of the game for the York girls basketball team at the recent Riverside-Brookfield tournament. The Dukes held all five of its opponents to 40 points or less en route […]

Former York student realizes dream of being NHL goalie. By Mike Miazga Correspondent   Elmhurst native Garret Sparks’ ultimate dream was far from handed to him on a silver platter. Sparks, who attended York High School his first three years, traveled a long road in his pursuit of reaching the […]

York girls gymnastics team participates in ’10 for 10′ campaign Local Holiday Gift Mart benefits from gymnast’s efforts. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York girls gymnastics team recently participated in the “10 for 10” campaign for a local Holiday Gift Mart. Under the leadership of team captains Justine O’Leary and […]

York boys basketball team goes 3-1 at Palatine Dukes’ Hill excels at Hinsdale South girls gymnastics invitational. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York boys basketball team started off its season by going 3-1 at the recent Ed Molitor Thanksgiving Classic at Palatine. York started the tournament with a 79-47 win […]

  IC Catholic Prep football team loses in state semifinals York girls swimmers compete at state. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The IC Catholic Prep football team’s tremendous run came to a close recently in the Class 3A state semifinals. The Knights dropped a 42-14 decision to Bishop McNamara in the […]

York boys cross-country team takes fourth in the state Kern Jr. finishes second individually in Class 3A. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York boys cross-country team narrowly missed out on bringing another state trophy home. The Dukes tied for third with Neuqua Valley at the recent Class 3A boys state […]

  York boys cross-country team wins sectional title York girls, Timothy Christian boys and girls cross-country teams headed to state as well. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York boys cross-country team is headed back to extremely familiar territory. The Dukes won the Class 3A Lake Park sectional championship to advance […]

  Dukes compete in WSC Silver Division meet Saturday. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York girls swimming team is gearing up for the two biggest meets of the season. The Dukes will swim in the West Suburban Conference Silver Division meet Saturday and two weeks later will compete in the […]