Sports – THIS IS YORK

Girls softball heading to state: the Rocks won’t know what hit them

Summer School Journalism Students, Contributing Reporters

June 7, 2018

Today, the girls softball team was sent off to the IHSA State tournament with a police escort. They will be playing in the 4A division and competing against the most successful teams in the state for the championship. The finals and semifinals will be taking place at East Peoria’s Eastside Center Stad...

Under the Monocle: Sydney Hutchinson — O Canada, O Canada!

Isabel LoPiano, Reporter

May 26, 2018

Filed under Showcase, Sports

While many seniors are nervous or anxious about their transition to college and starting a new chapter, there is one senior in particular who is very excited for the change she is about to experience. Senior Sydney Hutchinson will be continuing her academic and athletic career at Queen’s Universi...

Water polo’s rising stars

Joe Leonardo, Sports Editor

May 26, 2018

Filed under Sports

On Saturday, May 12, the York Boys Water Polo team hosted a top-seeded Fenwick Friars team in the sectional championship with a trip to state on the line. Previously, York lost to Fenwick by a score of 12 to 7. This Saturday, with a chance of redemption and a trip to state for the first time in two years...

Girls track and field dominate the 3A Wheaton Warrensville South sectional meet

Sarah Pinkowski, Reporter

May 14, 2018

Filed under Showcase, Sports

When you think of the York girls track and field program, many things may come to mind such as winning, success, or talent. But after Thurs. May 10, the word “state” will forever be associated with the team. Despite the sectional meet being on a Thursday night when a majority of the team’s meet...

Come support your fellow dukes as they prepare to defend the name that is York Dukes Water Polo

Annika Tourlas, Reporter

May 11, 2018

Filed under Concert Corner, Sports

After last years loss against Fenwick in the sectional finals, both the girls and boys water polo programs are hoping for a different outcome this time around. Placing second in the West Suburban Conference, both boys and girls varsity water polo are heading to the semifinals tonight with their fingers cros...

Paint the School Purple

Joey Leonardo, Sports Editor

May 7, 2018

Filed under Showcase, Sports

For the past seven years, the boys volleyball program has participated in a joint effort with the charity Relay for Life to support those fighting cancer. Two years ago, the boys water polo team joined this effort, and now both teams have come together to help raise money for the foundation. In April...