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Loyola's Johnny McGuire (33) is wrapped up by a host of York Players during the IHSA Class 8A semifinal football game Saturday November 19, 2022 in Elmhurst.
Brian Hill | Staff
Loyola ends York's perfect season
Updated Nov 21, 2022 2:23 PM
In search of the first state trip in program history, York finally encountered an opponent Saturday it couldn't overcome.
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York’s Matt Vezza keeps the ball for a touchdown run against Palatine in last week’s Class 8A quarterfinal win in Elmhurst.
John Starks | Staff
Scouting DuPage County semifinal football playoff games
Updated Nov 18, 2022 8:29 AM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County football semifinal playoff games.
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Loyola goes to the air to reach 8A semifinals
Updated Nov 16, 2022 4:13 PM
After running the football past two playoff opponents, Loyola Academy utilized quarterback Jake Stearney’s arm to advance to the Class 8A semifinals
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York’s Matt Vezza keeps the ball for a touchdown run against Palatine in a Class 8A quarterfinal playoff football game in Elmhurst on Saturday, November 12, 2022.
John Starks | Staff
Vezza, York run past Palatine and into 8A semifinals
Updated Nov 12, 2022 6:00 PM
Matt Vezza can beat teams with his arm. On Saturday, the York senior quarterback showed once again that he can also do that with his legs.
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Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com Glenbard West’s Brandon Kud (10) recovers a fumble as Glenbrook South quarterback Hunter Kreske is sacked during the Class 8A second round football game in Glen Ellyn last Saturday.
Scouting DuPage County quarterfinal football playoff games
Updated Nov 11, 2022 9:42 AM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County football quarterfinal playoff games.
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York’s Matt Vezza (9) runs for the game winning score during a second round Class 8A varsity football playoff game between York High School and Marist High School on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 in Chicago, IL.
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Vezza’s TD sends York past Marist in double OT thriller to first quarterfinal since 2006
Updated Nov 5, 2022 8:21 PM
Matt Vezza as a runner was not a number York called on too frequently during a perfect regular season, because it was not needed.
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York notches another milestone with playoff victory against Oswego East
Updated Oct 29, 2022 12:22 AM
Becoming only the third team in program history to reach double digits in wins, York advanced to the Class 8A second round with a 31-10 win over Oswego East in Elmhurst.
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Scouting DuPage County opening round playoff football games
Updated Oct 27, 2022 6:47 PM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County football playoff opening round matchups.
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Undefeated York, South Elgin headline playoff field
Updated Oct 22, 2022 10:08 PM
The royal season for York continued Saturday.
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Scouting Week 9 DuPage County football games
Posted Oct 21, 2022 1:00 AM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County Week 9 football matchups.
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York routs Oak Park, completes first 9-0 season
Updated Oct 20, 2022 9:54 PM
After a runner-up West Suburban Silver finish a year ago, York accomplished more than just its goal of an outright conference title Thursday night.
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Neuqua Valley’s Carter Stare is wrapped up by DeKalb’s Jaleel Wallace during the Wildcats’ loss last Friday in DeKalb. Neuqua Valley enters the final week of the regular season tied with Naperville Central for the DVC lead.
Mark Busch/mbusch@shawmedia.com
DVC race coming down to the wire in Week 9
Updated Oct 19, 2022 8:55 AM
An interesting final week is shaping up in the DuPage Valley Conference.
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Wheaton North’s Nick Morici tries to tackle Wheaton Warrenville South’s Colin Moore during the Falcons’ 8-7 win last week.
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Scouting Week 8 DuPage County football games
Updated Oct 13, 2022 2:14 PM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County Week 8 football matchups.
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York throttles Hinsdale Central to stay unbeaten
Updated Oct 7, 2022 11:52 PM
York’s Matt Vezza threw for a pair of touchdowns and Jake Melion ran for two more as York got its revenge over Hinsdale Central on Friday night.
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Naperville Central’s Christopher Bern picks up some yards during the Redhawks’ win over Naperville North last week. Naperville Central can become playoff eligible by winning at DeKalb on Friday.
John Starks | Staff
Scouting Week 7 DuPage County football games
Updated Oct 6, 2022 7:49 PM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County week 7 football matchups.
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Glenbard West’s Korey Tai (7) looks downfield for a receiver during the boys varsity football game between York and Glenbard West on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022 in Elmhurst, IL.
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York remains perfect on season with victory vs. Glenbard West
Posted Oct 1, 2022 1:00 AM
In 1920, York ushered in the inaugural season of the football program. The Dukes, one of the oldest programs in the state, won five of their seven games in their first season.
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York’s Matt Vezza runs the ball during its win over Lyons on Saturday in Elmhurst.
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York tops Lyons, sets up battle of unbeatens next vs. Glenbard West
Updated Sep 24, 2022 8:11 PM
Jake Melion did not anticipate being York’s lead back on Saturday, and felt the physical effects of the additional pounding afterward.
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Naperville North’s Nathan Jacobs looks for more running room during a loss to Neuqua Valley last week. Both teams return to DuPage Valley play Friday night.
Brian Hill | Staff
Scouting Week 5 DuPage County football games
Updated Sep 23, 2022 6:57 AM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County week 5 football matchups.
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York’s Kelley Watson (1) celebrates a touchdown with Brian Grant (10) during the Dukes’ overtime win over Downers Grove North on Friday in Elmhurst.
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York rallies to beat Downers North in OT
Posted Sep 17, 2022 1:00 AM
In a matchup of undefeated teams with stingy defenses, it was the legs of Damian Glodz and Kelly Watson that ultimately proved to be the difference.
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Scouting Week 4 DuPage County football games
Updated Sep 15, 2022 4:04 PM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County week 4 football matchups.
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Tyler Dodd scored Naperville Central’s lone touchdown in a loss to Plainfield North last Friday on an 80-yard reception.
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Special teams come up big for Naperville Central, Wheaton Academy
Updated Sep 7, 2022 8:10 AM
When football coaches talk about the three phases of the game, special teams generally is mentioned as the third one.
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DuPage County week two football roundup
Updated Sep 3, 2022 7:21 PM
Maine East, St. Viator and Elk Grove were among the winners in Cook and Lake County on the second week of the 2022 high school football season.
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DuPage County week one football roundup
Updated Aug 27, 2022 4:46 PM
Addison Trail, York and Wheaton Academy were among the winners in DuPage County on the opening weekend of the 2022 high school football season.
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Glenbard West’s Michael Short (1) defends Lincoln-Way East’s Adeola olaleye (23) during the IHSA Class 8A Semifinals on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at Frankfort.
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Glenbard West tripped up in Class 8A semifinals
Updated Nov 19, 2022 7:47 PM
Football teams don’t practice their passing game in weather like that which arrived Saturday, with the frigid wind whipping out of the west and snow squalls hitting at inopportune times.
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Glenbard West’s gambles pay off in high-scoring win over Maine South
Updated Nov 12, 2022 9:25 PM
Glenbard West played a little keep away to hold off Maine South 37-34 in the Class 8A quarterfinals Saturday in Park Ridge.
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Glenbard West’s Julius Ellens, left, gets past Glenbrook South’s Charlie Gottfred for a first-quarter touchdown Saturday during the Class 8A second round playoff game in Glen Ellyn.
Joe Lewnard | Staff
Ellens has day to remember in Hilltoppers’ big win
Updated Nov 6, 2022 9:00 PM
Julius Ellens’ 312 yards rushing and 5 touchdowns leads Glenbard West to a 42-0 win over Glenbrook South in the Class 8A football playoffs
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Mount Carmel overtakes Downers North in 2nd half
Updated Nov 5, 2022 5:29 PM
Mount Carmel drew upon its past experiences when it battled adversity in its Class 7A second-round game against Downers Grove North on Saturday.
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Glenbard West avenges playoff loss to Lockport
Updated Oct 29, 2022 8:01 PM
Korey Tai and Glenbard West did not need any added motivation for their playoff opener, but it was provided with a rematch against Lockport.
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Lyons’ Danny Montsesano (1) wraps up Naperville Central’s Logan Devick (14) during a first round Class 8A varsity football playoff game between Lyons Township and Naperville Central on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022 in Western Springs, IL.
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Pooch punt leaves Naperville Central in a bad spot against Lyons Twp.
Updated Oct 28, 2022 11:12 PM
It’s a rare occasion that a pooch punt saves the day for any football team. But that proved to be crucial play in Lyons Township’s 26-17 defeat Friday of Naperville Central in the first round of the Class 8A playoffs.
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Lyons rallies late to beat Downers Grove North
Updated Oct 22, 2022 10:42 PM
Patrick Cramer scooped and scored on his blocked punt, turned toward a loud Lyons Township student section behind the end zone and took a deep bow.
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Pope, Glenbard West getting healthy at right time
Updated Oct 22, 2022 6:01 PM
Having missed multiple games this season, Joey Pope is getting healthy at just the right time.
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Glenbard West overcomes mistakes, Lyons
Updated Oct 15, 2022 8:45 PM
Jack Oberhofer said Glenbard West calls this upcoming week, Week 9, the “gauntlet week.”
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Rolling Meadows' Evan Grace takes the snap against Elk Grove last week. The Mustangs need one more win for their 11th straight playoff berth.
John Starks | Staff
Five high school football storylines to watch in Week 8
Updated Oct 14, 2022 7:07 AM
Here's five storylines to watch heading into Week 8 of the high school football season.
WEST SUBURBAN SILVER
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Colors:Kelly Green/White
Address: 355 W. St. Charles Rd.
Elmhurst, Il 60126
Phone:630-617-2400
County:DuPage
Website:www.elmhurst205.org