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The news site of Evanston Township High School's student newspaper

The Evanstonian

Sports

Trainers posing in front of training room.

Evanston’s athletic trainers fuel the game

Charlie Edwards, Staff Writer April 17, 2025

Injuries are one of the unavoidable challenges of sports. Many athletes can attest to the struggle of staying healthy while in season, and with an athletic department as large as Evanston's, plenty of...

Keeping It Klear: 'I'm from Baltimore, that's why'

Keeping It Klear: ‘I’m from Baltimore, that’s why’

Will Klearman, Sports Editor April 17, 2025

After Derik Queen hit a floater off the glass as time expired to send Maryland to its first Sweet 16 since 2016, the big freshman delivered one of the most candid, memorable quotes I’ve ever seen live. Andy...

Broken bones, unbroken spirits

Merrill Short, Staff Writer April 17, 2025

When a student-athlete gets injured, people around them see the cast, brace or crutches of their injury. What they don’t see are the mental challenges, long hours of rehab and the feelings of watching...

ETHS athletes navigate the college recruitment grind

Jonah Wright, Staff Writer April 17, 2025

For athletes at Evanston Township High School, playing a sport goes beyond just the game. ETHS sports allow students to be competitive, be passionate, stay in shape, and create lifelong friendships and...

Spring athletes battle unpredictable weather

Spring athletes battle unpredictable weather

Kate Reno, Staff Writer April 17, 2025

The spring sports season at ETHS brings a constant battle against the elements. One day offers perfect playing conditions with warm sunshine, while the next delivers freezing winds or pouring rain, creating...

Frisbee player scanning the field.

Ultimate Frisbee’s ultimate comeback

Liam Hinkle, Staff Writer April 17, 2025

In 2022, the ETHS ultimate frisbee team was teetering on the edge of collapse. With only fifteen registered players, the program often failed to field the number of players necessary to play in matches....

Student athletes frustrated by PE make-up policy

Bridget Durkin, Staff Writer April 17, 2025

Athlete or not, students at ETHS are required to take four years of PE to graduate. Over the course of four years, it is almost inevitable that students will miss at least a handful of PE classes. No matter...

George Richardson looking to get a shot up on seven foot center Colin Stack.

Evanston falls to Benet in semifinals, ends season with third-place finish

Will Klearman, Bridget Durkin and Ethan Ravi March 16, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, IL— Evanston’s Cinderella run to the state semifinals came to a heartbreaking end Friday night, as the Benet Redwings (33-5) handed the Kits a 56-47 defeat, putting an end to their hopes...

Eliza Hogan running with the baton.

Spring Sports Previews | ETHS girls track team brings back key seniors for strong 2025 season

Liam Race and Nate Schmekpeper March 14, 2025

The girls' track team is coming off a strong 2024 season, with returning stars and a larger roster than usual. “We have a really good senior class this year, and it’s one of the biggest senior classes...

Ari Wexler smiles after a point.

Spring Sports Previews | Young Evanston boys tennis team, led by new coach, looks to find new identity

Bridget Durkin, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

The 2024 Evanston boys tennis season was one to remember. Finishing 7th at State, the Kits placed within the top 10 for the first time since 1978. This was made possible with the help of former senior...

Rijad Dizdarevic clears the ball.

Spring Sports Previews | It’s a season of change for boys water polo

Charlie Edwards, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

Big changes are coming for the Boys’ Water Polo team. Longtime head coach Kevin Auger retired following last season, and former assistant coach Alex Negronida has stepped in to take his place. “I...

Fiona’s Focus: Society's failure to protect female athletes

Fiona’s Focus: Society’s failure to protect female athletes

Fiona Vosper, Sports Editor March 14, 2025

The high number of injuries in female sports is not just a coincidence—it results from multiple factors. Many of these are rooted in biology and the structural differences between males and females....

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