York senior wide receiver Simon Kodosky is looking to take the next step in his high school career.

A two-year starter, Kodosky immediately made his mark on the program in his junior season. For each of the past two seasons, Kodosky is leading the team in receiving yards and touchdown catches.

But Kodosky – and the rest of the seniors – are aiming to leave a permanent mark on the Elmhurst program in the form of the first state championship in school history.

The Dukes, who lost to Loyola in the Class 8A state title game last season, start their playoff journey on Friday against a familiar foe in West Suburban Silver Division member Lyons .

The two teams squared off in Week 9, with the Lions earning the division title with a 34-26 victory. The Dukes (6-3, 4-2) hope for a reversal in

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