York Boys Capture Conference Title

HILLSIDE, IL — A sudden venue change couldn’t slow down the York High School cross country teams.

Despite a chaotic, last-minute switch from the original course to Proviso West High School due to weather and scheduling conflicts, the Dukes delivered an impressive showing at Saturday’s conference championships — with the boys’ team winning the title and the girls’ team finishing a close second.

The York Dukes boys varsity team claimed the conference championship in dramatic fashion, edging perennial rival Downers Grove North by just two points. York’s trademark depth and pack running once again proved decisive, placing four runners among the top ten finishers.

Top finishers for York boys:

• Harrison Manternach — 3rd place (15:44.52)
• Carter Olsen — 4th place
• Patrick Hill — 6th place
• Michael Gurgone — 7th place

The York girls varsity team battled fiercely in another razor-thin finish, taking second place — also by just two points — behind archrival Glenbard West of Glen Ellyn.

Sophomore Karlin Janowski provided the day’s standout moment, dominating the field to capture the individual conference title with a winning time of 17:41.52.

Other key contributors:

• Sophia Galiano-Sanchez — 5th place
• Lila Stanley — 12th place

Both York squads showed exceptional resilience and focus amid the last-minute venue change, continuing their strong seasons with performances that underscore the program’s depth, determination, and championship mindset.