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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.

Two high school football teams face off at the line of scrimmage under stadium lights.

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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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Exterior of Willowbrook High School showing the main entrance and school name signage.

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Willowbrook football moves Sept. 4 games to West Leyden

Willowbrook Athletics announced that the Warriors' sophomore and varsity football games on Friday, Sept. 4 will be played at West Leyden High School in Northlake, with no reason given for the venue change.

Navy blue Chicago Bears jersey with number 34 and the name Payton, covered in signatures.

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Elmhurst museum kicks off football exhibit

The Elmhurst History Museum opens its "Bear Down: Football in the Windy City" exhibit Friday, Aug. 28, featuring a Sid Luckman jersey from the Pro Football Hall of Fame, then hosts a free vintage baseball game between city officials and Elmhurst University on Sunday.

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