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

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Kits 2 Commits | Ryan Wambo, DePauw University

Kits 2 Commits | Ryan Wambo, DePauw University

Will Klearman, Sports Editor May 13, 2025

“It’s a bittersweet feeling—I think bittersweet describes it pretty well,” said a reflective Ryan Wambo thinking about his time at Evanston Township High School.  “I’m not really sad to...

Kits 2 Commits | Katherine Granchalek, Kenyon College

Kits 2 Commits | Katherine Granchalek, Kenyon College

Stella Davis, Multi-Media Sports Editor May 13, 2025

Katherine Granchalek started playing lacrosse at age four, influenced by her older brother. A four-year starter on ETHS' varsity lacrosse team, she has led the team to multiple sectional wins. Granchalek...

Dear athletes of the Class of 2025

May 13, 2025

Dear athletes of the Class of 2025 and the future of Evanston athletics, Seniors have mirrored what it means to be a Wildkit athlete. Throughout all the downs—like nerve-racking games, tough conversations...

Kits 2 Commits | Cole Vander Velde, Milwaukee College of Engineering

Kits 2 Commits | Cole Vander Velde, Milwaukee College of Engineering

Charlie Edwards, Staff Writer May 13, 2025

High school baseball has not always been easy for Cole Vander Velde. It's a competitive, grueling sport, and he had to put the work in to make an impact. “I had to prove myself in high school and...

Kits 2 Commits | Maddy Varela, Amherst College

Kits 2 Commits | Maddy Varela, Amherst College

Bridget Durkin, Staff Writer May 13, 2025

From the moment Varela was introduced to soccer through an AYSO league, it was clear she had a special love for the sport. She later joined FC United, a travel team, where she developed skills that earned...

Kits 2 Commits | Johnny Hunwick, Kenyon College

Liam Hinkle, Staff Writer May 13, 2025

Ever since he was young, Johnny Hunwick has wanted to play sports in college. Although it wasn’t always soccer that he was in love with, it was in soccer that he eventually found his path. He will be...

Kits 2 Commits | Caleb Gutierrez, St. Norbert College

Kits 2 Commits | Caleb Gutierrez, St. Norbert College

Liam Race, Staff Writer May 13, 2025

The next chapter of defensive linemen Caleb Gutierrez’s academic and football career will be written at St. Norbert's College. “I’m most looking forward to that new life of college, and everything...

Kits 2 Commits | Owen Vander Velde, DePauw Univeristy

Kits 2 Commits | Owen Vander Velde, DePauw Univeristy

Charlie Edwards, Staff Writer May 13, 2025

Owen Vander Velde didn't always see himself playing baseball in college. The grind of being a student-athlete in college is a challenge, and Vander Velde wasn't always sure it was something he wanted. “I...

Kits 2 Commits | Natalie Hammond, Rutgers University

Kits 2 Commits | Natalie Hammond, Rutgers University

Ryder Bingaman, Sports Writer May 13, 2025

For varsity rower Natalie Hammond, it's never been about the stats or individual glory that comes with the sport of rowing, but knowing that she and her teammates put out their best performance possible. “We’ve...

Kits 2 Commits | Dallas Amos, Illinois State University

Kits 2 Commits | Dallas Amos, Illinois State University

Liam Hinkle, Staff Writer May 13, 2025

ETHS Cornerback and wide receiver Dallas Amos has decided to pursue the sport at the division one level, choosing to attend Illinois State University. While Amos grew up playing football as his stepdad...

Kits 2 Commits | Tommy Allocco, Ithaca College

Kits 2 Commits | Tommy Allocco, Ithaca College

Jonah Wright, Staff Writer May 13, 2025

For lacrosse player Tommy Allocco, the road to committing to Ithaca wasn’t so smooth. “The recruiting process was not easy,” explained Allocco. “To be honest, I didn’t really like a lot of...

Kits 2 Commits | Izzie Switanek, Bates College

Kits 2 Commits | Izzie Switanek, Bates College

Ashlyn Rogowski, Multi-Media Sports Editor May 13, 2025

Izzie Switanek, a standout rower, has officially decided to continue her athletic career at Bates College next fall. During her time here at ETHS, both in club and school teams, Switanek had always considered...

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