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ETHS Girls Soccer settles for draw with GBS in conference finale

Liam Hinkle, Staff Writer May 10, 2025

ETHS Girls Soccer closed out conference play with a 1-1 draw against Glenbrook South on a brisk Thursday night. The Wildkits got off to a strong start in the eighth minute when junior Bridget Durkin...

Trevians edge Kits in a defensive battle

Liam Hinkle, Staff Writer April 27, 2025

In a highly competitive and physical affair, the Kits fell 1-0 to rival New Trier in their opening conference game of the season. Despite the defeat, the Kits were able to walk off the field with their...

Girls Lacrosse earns a controlling victory against Latin

Charlie Edwards April 21, 2025

Evanston Girls Lacrosse continued their dominant 7-game winning streak on Thursday with a resounding 20-2 victory over Latin. The Wildkits controlled every aspect of the game, overloading the goalie with...

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...

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