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Official account of YHS Baseball | Proud member of the Southwest Prairie Conference | 2022 SPC - West Champs | 2021 IHSA Regional Champs
Joined January 2020
I am super excited to announce that I will be committing to Missouri State University Bear up 🐻 #committed
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I am excited to announce my commitment to @UWLAXBaseball. I want to thank my parents and family for the support to get me here. I would also like to thank my coaches, Wayne, Forystek, and McWilliams. Go Eagles! @RhinoBaseball @FoxesBaseball @bsf_pitching @ChicagoELITE18u
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Blessed to announce my commitment to Lewis University! A special thanks to Coach Boyette for being an amazing Coach and even better mentor, my family for the countless hours put in for me, and the Lewis staff! #flyhigh
@LewisBaseball @BoyetteTodd @RhinoBaseball @PrepBaseballIL
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Staying home. I want to thank all my friends, family, and coaches for getting me to where I am today. I am excited to announce I am continuing my education and athletic career at Aurora University! @FoxesBaseball @AUSpartanBase @TaddGibby24 @daveMedlin4 @mwiz1003
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No matter your circumstances you can always show up for your team and your team can show up for you! We❤️our @BEkwinski & her dedication to her teammates & team! Also impressive to see the flag players in here the day after their season ended. What’s your excuse? #foxesforlife 🦊
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I’m amped to announce that I will be playing collegiate baseball at Cornell college next year! I’d like to thank my parents and family for supporting me through my journey. I’d also like to thank my coaches that have helped me thrive along the way. @FoxesBaseball @RhinoBaseball
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Big thanks to 2023 graduate Dale Horstmann (@Horstmann_40) for donating his portable pitching mound to the program. Once a Fox, always a Fox! @YHSAthletics115
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Michael's moment. After Arizona run, Yorkville's Michael Hilker gets taken by Minnesota Twins in 20th round of MLB draft. "I have a job now." @ByPaulJohnson with story for #TribSuburbanSports. @michaelhilker4 @FoxesBaseball @Twins @ArizonaBaseball
https://t.co/GIlEFC7OyX
chicagotribune.com
Yorkville alum Michael Hilker, a right-handed pitcher, gets taken by the Minnesota Twins in the 20th round of the MLB draft.
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Welcome back to Illinois! Keep pursuing the dream!
I’m exited to announce my commitment to Northern Illinois University to continue my athletic and academic career!! @ryancopelandNIU
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I’m exited to announce my commitment to Northern Illinois University to continue my athletic and academic career!! @ryancopelandNIU
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Here is the @KCNpreps All-Area baseball team: https://t.co/NrOWt1gZ7E.
@EMcbroom49 @DylanK201520 @jacsentucker3 @Wheaton2Devin @PlanoReaperBB @KalArntzen @JustinGies32394 @BietermanCoach @FoxesBaseball @OEHSbaseball @_jailenveliz26 @Baseball_PCA
shawlocal.com
Here is the 2025 Record Newspapers All-Area baseball team.
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Michael Hilker (@michaelhilker4), who was the 2022 @KCNpreps Player of the Year at @FoxesBaseball, was drafted on Monday by the Minnesota Twins in the 20th round and 599th overall selection of the Major League Baseball draft. @jwelge96's story: https://t.co/Ef0MRFsxBG
shawlocal.com
Michael Hilker, who was the 2022 Record Newspapers baseball Player of the Year at Yorkville, was drafted on Monday by the Minnesota Twins in the 20th round and 599th overall selection of the Major...
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Congratulations, to ‘22 grad Michael Hilker on being drafted last night! Cant’t wait to see what path you take! @michaelhilker4 | @YHSAthletics115 | @jwelge96 | @PrepBaseballIL
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Tech - The support you gave our program, school, and in general high school athletics was remarkable and inspiring. On Saturday’s when we are opening up the field or getting off a bus, we will be thinking about you and the conversations we had.
wspynews.com
Visitation times: A visitation will be held on Sunday from two to six at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Sandwich. A visitation will also follow on Monday from 10 a.m.
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Congratulations to former Yorkville standout Michael Hilker (@michaelhilker4) and @ArizonaBaseball on reaching the College World Series!!! @YHSAthletics115
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The Foxes season comes to an end with a 6-1 loss to RHS. Seniors - Thanks for all you have done for this program and being role modes for the rest of the kids in the program! Your dedication and commitment will be missed. Remember, once a Fox, always a Fox. @YHSAthletics115
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Three former Foxes made the big tournament! Good luck Owen Ross (@owen_rossey) USC Upstate, Nate Harris (@NateHarris1515) UK, and Michael Hilker (@michaelhilker4) UA! @YHSAthletics115
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@JustinGies32394: 2-3, 3R @KalArntzen: 1-4, 2B, 2R, 2RBI @BodhiHarrison23: 1-3, 2R, RBI @BryceBaxa2028: 3-3, 2B, 5RBI @AaronKlemm47: 1-3, 2B, 2RBI @RFish516: 4IP, 3ER, 5H, 4K @FrankiePavlik: IP, 3K
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