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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
Joey Leonardo

Joey Leonardo, Sports Editor

Joey Leonardo is a senior at York and is the sports editor of This Is York. Outside of school, he enjoys partaking in basketball, golf, and playing video games with his friends. Over the summer he interned for State Representatives, Deanne Mazzochi and Dan Lipinski.

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Matt Leinart celebrates with head coach Pete Carroll after winning the 2005 Orange Bowl against Oklahoma.

NFL U: Ranking the top colleges for critical positions (2000-2020)

Joey Leonardo and AJ Datoli
May 4, 2020
The Bears took Notre Dame tight end Cole Kmet 43rd overall in the NFL Draft on Friday night.

Bears add talent at TE, CB in night two of the NFL Draft

Joey Leonardo, Sports Editor
April 27, 2020
Senior Harrison Proud takes a face-off in a game last spring, the 2019 season, against the Glenbard West Hilltoppers.

COVID-19 Forces Seniors to Say Goodbye to Their Sport Too Soon

Joey Leonardo and Jake Hansmann
April 24, 2020

Your Chicago Madness Champion is…

Joey Leonardo and Jake Hansmann
April 18, 2020

Chicago sports March Madness round of 8 results and Final Four preview

Joey Leonardo and Jake Hansmann
April 9, 2020

Chicago sports madness: 16 results and preview of next round

Joey Leonardo and Jake Hansmann
April 7, 2020
Best Chicago sports moments March Madness bracket

Best Chicago sports moments March Madness bracket

Joey Leonardo and Jake Hansmann
April 6, 2020

York Athletic Boosters “Green Scene” proves to be successful once again

Joey Leonardo and Jake Hansmann
March 3, 2020
Senator Bernie Sanders, York-Hi's endorsed candidate for the Democratic Nomination and President Donald Trump, the endorsed candidate for the Republican Nomination.

York-HI’s Endorsement for the 2020 Primary Election

Ethan Thomas, Jude DeMotte, Joey Leonardo, and Jake Hansmann
February 24, 2020
Senior Nate Shockey delivers a chest pass to advance the ball up court.

UTM: Nate Shockey

Joey Leonardo, Sports Editor
February 10, 2020
Detective Waldenmeyer approached media students in hopes of making a change for the better in regards to student safety.

PSA: Crossing at the railroad tracks

Joey Leonardo and Jake Hansmann
February 4, 2020
After a monster game against the Patriots last weekend, Titans running back Derrick Henry looks to keep his team alive this Saturday in Baltimore.

NFL Divisional Round preview and picks

Joey Leonardo and Jake Hansmann
January 10, 2020

Revenge Tour 2019; XC State Meet

Grace Moriarty and Joey Leonardo
December 16, 2019
Mrs. Deluga introducing the Distinguished Dukes. Photo by Joey Leonardo.

The 2019 Distinguished Dukes

Christine Cannon and Joey Leonardo
November 11, 2019

Duke Talk Episode 2: Week 8 NFL Picks

Joey Leonardo and Jake Hansmann
October 25, 2019

[Video] Duke Talk Episode 1

Joey Leonardo and Jake Hansmann
October 21, 2019
Senior wideout Owen Pechous (2) "mosses" two defenders (2 of 3).

Dukes fall in shootout to OPRF 35-28

Joey Leonardo and Jake Hansmann
October 20, 2019
The Dukes defensive line prepares to clash with the Warriors offense.

Dukes Football falls to Willowbrook 35-21: Playoff hopes ride on final two games

Joey Leonardo and Jake Hansmann
October 14, 2019
The Dukes storm the field in preparation to take on a third in state Hinsdale Central team.

Dukes fall to rival Hinsdale Central despite three touchdowns by Conroy

Joey Leonardo and Jake Hansmann
October 8, 2019
York's inaugural student vs faculty softball game will take place before the homecoming football game at the field shown above.

Student vs Faculty Softball Game Sign-Up!

Joey Leonardo, Sports Editor
September 12, 2019
Freshman Holly Jo Gollias claps alongside the rest of her team as they support York.

Varsity football victorious after battle in overtime

Hannah Brody and Joey Leonardo
September 5, 2019
The Opioid Crisis: How did we get here and where are we now?

The Opioid Crisis: How did we get here and where are we now?

Joey Leonardo, Sports Editor
May 28, 2019
Head coach Brian Drumm addresses the team before the game begins.

Dukes Water Polo concludes season with loss in sectional final.

Joey Leonardo, Sports Editor
May 20, 2019
Join York's free pool for students. Winner will receive a Chipotle gift card.

Join York’s March Madness Pool

Joey Leonardo, Sports Edior
March 19, 2019
Tobias Harris hits a jumpshot in his 76ers debut. He finished with 14 points and 8 rebounds.

Major moves at the trade deadline leading to potential chaos in the NBA

Joey Leonardo, Sports Editor
February 15, 2019
Tom Brady celebrates winning his sixth Super Bowl with his daughter, Vivian, after defeating the Rams 13-3.

What’s left for Tom Brady to prove?

Joey Leonardo, Sports Editor
February 8, 2019
The volleyball and water polo programs came together sporting their purple before going out to raise money.

Paint the School Purple

Joey Leonardo, Sports Editor
May 7, 2018
Senior Nate Lyons looks to make a pass in a home game

Boys Basketball Season Recap

Joey Leonardo, Sports Editor
March 12, 2018
Caroline Lavin Hightower with her 1947 Y's Tales yearbook

Under the Monocle: Caroline Lavin Hightower, Class of 1947

Joey Leonardo, Sports Editor
December 19, 2017
Under the Monocle: Daniel Klysh

Under the Monocle: Daniel Klysh

Joey Leonardo, Sports Editor
September 20, 2017
York has high hopes for this cross country season

Cross country prepares for speedy success in new season

Joey Leonardo, Sports Editor
September 8, 2017
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