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Risin into Fall: Football

Eli Cohen, Assistant Sports Editor August 21, 2019

After finishing 7-2 last year before losing in their first playoff game, the Kits graduated many key players such as quarterback Ben Tarpey to Miami of Ohio as well as Michael Axelrood, a wide receiver...

Tarpey preparing for a play.

Tarpey chooses Miami of Ohio

Chris Werner, Sports Editor May 23, 2019

After just one year as the Wildkits’ signal caller, Ben Tarpey will be a preferred walk-on for the Miami of Ohio Redhawks. Tarpey’s performance during his senior year sparkled as he broke the ETHS...

Axelrood lines up before the snap.

Axelrood heads to Princeton

Chris Werner, Sports Editor May 23, 2019

Michael Axelrood played on both sides of the ball since his sophomore season at Evanston and rose to stardom despite battling injuries throughout his career. Axelrood chose Princeton over an array of...

Varsity defense celebrates a sack.

Edwardsville ends Kits’ historic season

Chris Werner, Sports Editor November 4, 2018

In the opening round of the class 8A football playoffs, Evanston started slow and never recovered as the Edwardsville Tigers came away with a 44-27 victory. The loss ended Evanston’s season as they finished...

Previewing ETHS’ first home postseason game in seven years

Previewing ETHS’ first home postseason game in seven years

Eli Cohen and Hailey Fine October 26, 2018

What you need to know for ETHS football’s first home playoff game in seven years On Friday Oct. 26, the No. 10 seed Evanston will host the No. 23 seed Edwardsville, a 6-3 team that resides just outside...

Senior Michael Axelrood elevates for a catch versus Niles North.

Kits defeat Niles North 52-15 to cap off regular season

Eli Cohen and Hailey Fine October 22, 2018

ETHS improved to 7-2 after defeating Niles North in dominant fashion, 52-15, on Friday night. It marks the first time in two decades that Evanston football has won seven games in a season, and the first...

Senior running back Cion Miller-Smith sprints through the Glenbrook South defense.

Kits claim playoff berth with 28-7 road victory

Eli Cohen and Chris Werner October 13, 2018

Evanston’s usually stout defensive front gave up a whopping 262 rushing yards Friday night but a ‘bend don’t break’ theme emerged as the Kits only allowed one score all game, resulting in a 28-7...

Defensive back Trenton Bertrand covers Hawks wide receiver.

Kits take first loss of season against Maine South, 21-13

Chris Werner, Sports Editor September 22, 2018

The stage was set for Evanston’s next upset of the season Friday night, but self-inflicted wounds prevented the team’s first victory against Maine South since before the turn of the century. “I’m...

Junior Quadre Nicholson dodges a Conant defender.

Kits win third straight at home against Conant

Eli Cohen, Staff Writer September 8, 2018

ETHS moved to 3-0 after a tough 20-7 win against Conant on Friday night in a game where offense came at a premium and both defenses shined. “We wanted to protect our home turf at Lazier Field, so...

Junior Darrius Hunt catches a pass during summer practices.

Fallin’ into season: Football

Eli Cohen, Staff Writer August 28, 2018

The Kits daunting schedule will surely provide challenges, but with an experienced and versatile offense, the talented squad should put up a strong fight against tough competition. the most challenging...

Junior Quadre Nicholson speeds past Wheaton North defenders on his way to a three touchdown night.

Nicholson pushes Kits past Wheaton North

Chris Werner, Sports Editor August 26, 2018

On Friday night, ETHS inducted their 2018 athletic hall of fame class as well as honored legendary coach Murney Lazier. The team put on a performance that Lazier would’ve enjoyed. After a sluggish...

Collin Olla-Chatman catches a pass before the Palatine game

ETHS Football season stats

Nathan Shankar, Online Executive Editor November 3, 2017

A disappointing season-ending loss to Maine South last Friday does not take away from another terrific year for the Wildkits football squad, which saw them make the playoffs for the sixth time in their...

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