York's Physicality Proves Too Much for Libertyville in Thrilling 47-41 Victory
The Dukes' large, physically gifted lineup proved too much for Libertyville, as York edged out their opponent 47-41 in a thrilling matchup. The team's reliance on its big three – Hunter Stepanich, Georgetown Costa Kampas, and Jackson Rennick – paid dividends, with the trio combining for a dominant performance that left opponents struggling to keep up.
York's defense was the clear standout factor in the game, as the team's physicality and pressuring ability allowed it to disrupt Libertyville's offense and limit scoring opportunities. "Our defense is the trademark of the team," Stepanich said. "We can clean up down low and cover the corners. Our defense makes people uncomfortable, and we capitalize on that."
The Dukes' offense also showed its mettle, with Stepanich leading the way with 17 points and seven rebounds. Kampas added 12 points, while Rennick contributed to the team's rebounding efforts. The trio's size and strength in the paint proved decisive, as York held Libertyville without a field goal in the third quarter.
Despite being favored by many, York has proven itself to be a force to be reckoned with this season. Coach Mike Dunn credits his players' strong bond and teamwork for the team's success. "This is an incredibly close-knit group," Kampas said. "And being with the team for 2 to 3 weeks longer made a difference."
The Dukes' victory has been a long time coming, but it was a testament to their hard work and dedication that they were able to overcome expectations and achieve success. As Stepanich noted, "This was our opportunity to step up and lead as a senior class, and we always knew we would be ready."
The Dukes' large, physically gifted lineup proved too much for Libertyville, as York edged out their opponent 47-41 in a thrilling matchup. The team's reliance on its big three – Hunter Stepanich, Georgetown Costa Kampas, and Jackson Rennick – paid dividends, with the trio combining for a dominant performance that left opponents struggling to keep up.
York's defense was the clear standout factor in the game, as the team's physicality and pressuring ability allowed it to disrupt Libertyville's offense and limit scoring opportunities. "Our defense is the trademark of the team," Stepanich said. "We can clean up down low and cover the corners. Our defense makes people uncomfortable, and we capitalize on that."
The Dukes' offense also showed its mettle, with Stepanich leading the way with 17 points and seven rebounds. Kampas added 12 points, while Rennick contributed to the team's rebounding efforts. The trio's size and strength in the paint proved decisive, as York held Libertyville without a field goal in the third quarter.
Despite being favored by many, York has proven itself to be a force to be reckoned with this season. Coach Mike Dunn credits his players' strong bond and teamwork for the team's success. "This is an incredibly close-knit group," Kampas said. "And being with the team for 2 to 3 weeks longer made a difference."
The Dukes' victory has been a long time coming, but it was a testament to their hard work and dedication that they were able to overcome expectations and achieve success. As Stepanich noted, "This was our opportunity to step up and lead as a senior class, and we always knew we would be ready."
York's defense was like a brick wall lol, I mean I'm not surprised though cuz they're huge 
Hunter Stepanich is literally the king of the court rn! 17 points and 7 rebounds? girl bye! 
The way Kampas and Rennick played together was like magic 
my fave thing about York's game plan is that they didn't rely on one player to win, but they had a solid team effort 
Coach Mike Dunn is so smart for emphasizing teamwork and bonding... I'm low-key jealous 
I wish our school had such a strong bond like York's 
! they totally shut down libertyville's offense with their intense pressuring ability. stepanich, kampas, and rennick are a killing combo 
– their size and strength in the paint were too much for the opposing team to handle. i'm loving this underdog story, york's been flying under the radar all season but now they're making some noise! 
... gotta say, York's physicality really did make a difference in that match. I mean, when you've got players like Hunter Stepanich, Georgetown Costa Kampas, and Jackson Rennick dominating on the court, it can be tough for opponents to keep up 
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. Their bond seems to make all the difference in terms of communication and execution on the field... er, I mean, on the court 
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And I gotta say, Stepanich is my man 
17 points and 7 rebounds? That's some next level stuff 
kampas and rennick are also rockstars for their contributions. but seriously, this team has been practicing so hard and its paying off in such a big way 
! Their big three is seriously unstoppable – Hunter Stepanich, Georgetown Costa Kampas, and Jackson Rennick are like a force field in the paint 
. I mean, 47-41? That's some intense basketball right there 
. And can we talk about their defense for a sec? It was so on point 
...I mean, they really made Libertyville uncomfortable 
. Coach Mike Dunn must be super proud of his team 
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And that defense? 
So York's big 3 is like the ultimate dynamic duo - Hunter Stepanich, Georgetown Costa Kampas & Jackson Rennick are just too much for Libertyville to handle. Their size & strength in the paint was a game changer! 
And I gotta give it up for Coach Mike Dunn, he's clearly got his players' backs & it shows in their teamwork 
. The way York's defense was able to disrupt Libertyville's offense was like a masterclass 
. It's always great to see underdogs prove themselves & now we know York is more than just a contender, they're a force to be reckoned with 
. As for York, they've definitely earned their spot as a force to be reckoned with this season 
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