Elmhurst Beacon
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York hosts Bloom Township in 8A playoff opener

York (6-3) hosts No. 46 Bloom Township in a Class 8A first-round playoff game Friday, Oct. 23, at 6:30 p.m., riding a three-game win streak and led by senior linebacker Tommy Hosler's 78 tackles.

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Elmhurst's York hosts Bloom Township in Class 8A playoff opener

York senior linebacker Tommy Hosler, who made his varsity debut in the 2024 Class 8A state championship game as a sophomore, leads the Dukes in tackles for the second straight season heading into Friday's home playoff opener against Bloom Township.

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Elmhurst men's basketball tops CCIW preseason poll

Elmhurst University men's basketball was voted the preseason No. 1 in the CCIW coaches' poll, collecting 62 points and six first-place votes ahead of the Nov. 7 season opener at Ripon College.

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York hosts Lyons Friday with playoff bye at stake

York hosts 6-2 Lyons Township at 7:30 p.m. Friday with a potential Class 8A first-round bye on the line after consecutive wins, while Willowbrook faces Addison Trail at 8 p.m. Thursday in a District 88 rivalry game moved up for the IHSA flag football state finals.

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