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This Is York
The student news site of York Community High School

This Is York
The student news site of York Community High School

This Is York
AJ Swiatek

AJ Swiatek, Sports Editor

AJ Swiatek is a senior at York and the current sports editor for ThisIsYork.org. This is his third year inside the journalism department at York. Swiatek specializes in writing about sports both within the high school and on the professional stage. Outside of his time with York-Hi, Swiatek calls a multitude of sports for the York Sports Network and watches the New York Football Jets. In the future, he hopes to major in broadcast journalism.

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Seniors Shannon Farrow and Charlotte Reedy cheer on the state-winning Girls XC team.

Dukes ranked number one in MaxPreps 2022 fall athletic rankings

AJ Swiatek and Kate Brody
March 22, 2022
Students in the Glenbard West section cheer on the Hilltoppers as they play against Los Angeles Sierra Canyon high school.

West Suburban Conference Silver/Gold Basketball Power Rankings

AJ Swiatek, Sports Editor
February 10, 2022
Chicago Bears opt for more of the same with new hires

Chicago Bears opt for more of the same with new hires

AJ Swiatek, Sports Editor
January 27, 2022
Students crowd in the hallway leading into the lunchroom waiting to approach the swipe cart.

York brings back the ID scanner to enter cafeteria

Grace Bernstein, AJ Swiatek, Phoebe Stergios, and Contributing Reporters
January 19, 2022
Lady Dukes Dominate at Detweiller

Lady Dukes Dominate at Detweiller

Jack Borchers and AJ Swiatek
November 12, 2021
Promotional material for the new hit Netflix show, "Squid Game". The series was produced in South Korea before becoming popular internationally.

Internationally acclaimed “Squid Game” makes waves in America

Finnegan Belleau and AJ Swiatek
October 18, 2021
Juniors celebrate their win against the seniors at this years annual Girls' Flag Football game. Photo By Nate Stettin

Juniors Knock Off Seniors in Commanding Fashion | York Girls Flag Football Run Down

Finnegan Belleau, AJ Swiatek, and Milan Bishop-Sasaki
September 23, 2021
Justin Fields wait comes to an end, as the former Ohio State Buckeye takes his next step to the NFL in the Navy and Orange.

Andy Dalton vs. Justin Fields-A Decision With Lasting Effects

AJ Swiatek and Jack Tobin
September 17, 2021

60 Seconds Sports for September 10, 2021

Zach Ortlieb and AJ Swiatek
September 15, 2021
The York Dukes getting ready to break the huddle and continue their success they have strung together all game against the Saxons.

Dukes Trample Schaumburg Saxons in a Promising Victory

AJ Swiatek, Sports Editor
August 31, 2021
Junior Connor Groya preparing for the new season at a last-second York Dukes practice. "We put in the work all season by waking up early to practice in the morning and having after-school practices to make sure we got to be the best we could be, and ultimately have success in the conference,” Groya said.

Boys Swim And Dive Ready To Make A Splash

AJ Swiatek, Reporter
March 7, 2021
Girls Varsity Cross Country top seven runners, juniors Katelyn Winton and Erin Powers, sophomores Bria Bennis and Brooke Berger, and freshmen Michaela Quinn, Maggie Owens and Katherine Klimek hold their state trophy after an undefeated 2020 season. “Our whole top 7 is all coming back for next year and this is very motivating! We are all excited for next year hoping that things will go back to normal so that we could possibly get another state title!,” sophomore top runner Brooke Berger said.

Girls Varsity Cross Country ends an undefeated season with a State win

Danielle Stockwell, Phoebe Stergios, and AJ Swiatek
November 20, 2020
Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback celebrating a win over the Los Angeles Rams in his first career start.

NFL Playoff Race Post Week Eight

AJ Swiatek, Reporter
November 5, 2020
Diontae Johnson of the 6-0 Steelers celebrates a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans.

NFL Playoff Race Following Week Seven

AJ Swiatek, Reporter
October 29, 2020

The NFL Playoff Race Following Week 4

AJ Swiatek, Reporter
October 4, 2020

[Video] 5 Reasons The New York Jets Are Poised To Make A Playoff Push In 2020.

AJ Swiatek, Contributing Reporter
December 17, 2019
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