York's Physicality Pays Off in Thrilling Win Over Libertyville
The area's most physical team, York, continued its unexpected winning streak with a 47-41 triumph over Libertyville. The No.20 Dukes pack a punch thanks to their trio of towering, athletic players - Hunter Stepanich (6-7), Georgetown Costa Kampas (6-5, 275 pounds), and Jackson Rennick (6-4).
The team's physicality is undeniable, with Stepanich describing their defense as the "trademark" of the squad. The trio forms a formidable defensive unit that makes opposing players uncomfortable, allowing them to capitalize on turnovers and score easily.
Libertyville's 6-9 Bryce Wegrzyn, who was injured early in the second half, tried to play through his blurry vision but eventually had to sit out for the remainder of the game. Meanwhile, York's senior class has consistently stepped up as leaders, with Stepanich saying that they knew from the start they'd be ready.
"Playing with some friends I've known since I was 5 years old and having this success is awesome," Kampas added. The team's close-knit bond has made a significant difference in their performance this season.
York's coach, Mike Dunn, echoed this sentiment, stating that his team's players "play extremely hard" and are "utilizing our big boys" to achieve success. With ten consecutive wins under their belt before their loss to Lyons earlier in the week, York continues to defy expectations as a force to be reckoned with in the area.
Their remaining losses have come against high-quality teams - Batavia, Fremd, and Hersey. As they look to move forward, Dunn remains proud of his team's progress, saying "nobody expected us to be where we are at" but that they're committed to continuing to improve each day.
The area's most physical team, York, continued its unexpected winning streak with a 47-41 triumph over Libertyville. The No.20 Dukes pack a punch thanks to their trio of towering, athletic players - Hunter Stepanich (6-7), Georgetown Costa Kampas (6-5, 275 pounds), and Jackson Rennick (6-4).
The team's physicality is undeniable, with Stepanich describing their defense as the "trademark" of the squad. The trio forms a formidable defensive unit that makes opposing players uncomfortable, allowing them to capitalize on turnovers and score easily.
Libertyville's 6-9 Bryce Wegrzyn, who was injured early in the second half, tried to play through his blurry vision but eventually had to sit out for the remainder of the game. Meanwhile, York's senior class has consistently stepped up as leaders, with Stepanich saying that they knew from the start they'd be ready.
"Playing with some friends I've known since I was 5 years old and having this success is awesome," Kampas added. The team's close-knit bond has made a significant difference in their performance this season.
York's coach, Mike Dunn, echoed this sentiment, stating that his team's players "play extremely hard" and are "utilizing our big boys" to achieve success. With ten consecutive wins under their belt before their loss to Lyons earlier in the week, York continues to defy expectations as a force to be reckoned with in the area.
Their remaining losses have come against high-quality teams - Batavia, Fremd, and Hersey. As they look to move forward, Dunn remains proud of his team's progress, saying "nobody expected us to be where we are at" but that they're committed to continuing to improve each day.
I love how York is breaking expectations with their physical style of play! They must have some serious chemistry going on since Stepanich and Kampas have known each other since they were 5 lol 
. It's awesome to see a team come together like that, especially when you've got guys who are literally giants on the court 
Costa Kampas is on another level though! 
Their defense is super solid, I'm not surprised they're getting wins against tough opponents. Coach Dunn must be doing something right with his system 
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. And Kampas just dropped some real talk when he said playing with friends since 5 years old makes a difference... it's like they're not even competing, they're just living their best lives 
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. They're like the underdog story come true - nobody expected them to be where they are now, but they're owning it and it's SO satisfying 
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. the way they work together as a team is seriously inspiring - it's clear they have that special bond 
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Hunter, Georgetown, and Jackson are like a triplet threat - no one can match their intensity! And its not just about the physicality, they have that chemistry with each other which is super key. They're all friends, literally since kindergarten, so you can feel the bond on the court. 
Their coach Dunn seems to be getting the most out of them too 
With their upcoming games, I'm rooting for York to keep this winning streak going - they're definitely defying expectations! 
. Their physicality is a game-changer - it's like watching the Three Musketeers, minus the swashbuckling 
. Those three guys are just too hard to deal with on the court. Kampas being 275 pounds and still agile? That's like something out of a superhero origin story 
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The fact that they've got 10 consecutive wins under their belt is just insane 
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. Guess it paid off for them though. Ten consecutive wins under their belt... what's next? 
! They just dropped a sick limited edition design that I need ASAP! 
But for real though, have you seen York's Dukes play? Those guys are like a force of nature on the court 
. I'm all about teams that lead with heart and camaraderie - it's a breath of fresh air in high school sports 
. And can we talk about Georgetown Costa Kampas for a sec? That dude is a beast on the court, I need to know where he got those sick skills 
. York's continued success is a reminder that even underdog teams can achieve greatness with dedication and teamwork 
those players sound like they'd crush a pub league game. but for real tho, what's up with all these big schools having super talented basketball teams? york is no surprise though, their small school vibe has been making waves this season 
hunter stepanich is like a beast 
georgetown costa kampas is so underrated btw he's got skills for days 
and jackson rennick is just straight fire 
. It's all about the team's chemistry and hard work under Coach Dunn 
... might make the whole team look unbalanced 
gotta find a way to balance strength & speed 
. And it's awesome to see Stepanich and the rest of the senior class stepping up as leaders - it's clear they've developed a strong sense of teamwork and trust over the years.
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. But what's even more impressive is how they've overcome those tough losses against Batavia, Fremd, and Hersey, which had people doubting them 
. They're still a team on the rise, and I'm excited to see what the rest of the season has in store for them 
! They're all about that physicality life and it's serving them well. I mean, who needs finesse when you can just throw your body at people?