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York Dukes high school football

Elmhurst native Rob Harley joins NIU staff as defensive coordinator

An Elmhurst native with experience as both a coordinator and position coach, Rob Harley has joined the Northern Illinois University football coaching staff as defensive coordinator.

By Shaw Local News Network●

2024 Suburban Life All-Area football team

Here is the 2024 Suburban Life All-Area football team.

By Bob Narang●

Friday Night Drive Week 15 Power Rankings: East St. Louis finishes at the top of the heap

East St. Louis finishes in the No. 1 spot of the final Friday Night Drive Power Rankings for the season. See how things stacked up in the latest version of the Top 25.

By Steve Soucie●

Jimmy Conners provides York early jolt, leaves it all out there despite injury in Class 8A final

York senior Jimmy Conners has been key in the team's run to a first state final, and he provided an immediate jolt Saturday with a 74-yard touchdown run on the Dukes' third play. Unfortunately his night ended early with a foot injury, but Conners left it all out there.

By Joshua Welge●

Loyola grinds out third consecutive IHSA Class 8A title by toppling York

Loyola entered the final game of the IHSA football season hoping to claim its third consecutive state championship and as a heavy favorite to do so. The Ramblers got it with a 35-14 Class 8A win on Saturday night at Illinois State University, but York made them work for it.

By Steve Soucie●