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The Evanstonian

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

The Evanstonian

Sports

Kits strive for two wins tomorrow

Chris Werner, Sports Editor April 27, 2018

“Let’s play two.” The Kits will play their second doubleheader of the season as they take on CSL foe Glenbrook North at 10:30 a.m., and Von Steuben at 1 p.m.. “You have to take it one game at...

Nikki Kimmel guards Mary McClintock at a practice.

Lacrosse hopes balance in ages brings success

Eli Cohen, Sports Writer March 23, 2018

With 14 returning players, including 11 seniors, this year’s girls lacrosse team still added key new members to the squad, preparing to establish themselves as a force to be reckoned with this spring. “This...

Junior Andy Perez perfects his forehand.

As boys tennis roster size increases, so do expectations

Joey Eovaldi, Sports Editor March 23, 2018

Strength in numbers. In one of the largest turnouts for boys tennis in terms of size, five freshman made varsity. “Our main focus this year is to accommodate for each person on the team, from frosh/soph...

Junior Jaheim Holden takes a jump shot over a defender.

Just the beginning

Chris Werner, Sports Editor March 23, 2018

The Kits lost a close one to Whitney Young for a chance to reach the state championship, but the team came back and won convincingly over the Larkin Royals to come in third place in Illinois. Matt...

DIII commits prove passion with willingness to pay-to-play

DIII commits prove passion with willingness to pay-to-play

Eli Hartman-Seeskin, Sports Columnist March 23, 2018

The class of 2018 has a remarkable number of varsity athletes committing to college athletics, and even more remarkable is the number of Division III commits. The choice of these athletes to pay to play...

Evanstonian’s First Annual Bracket Challenge

March 14, 2018

The Evanstonian's very own bracket guru Joey Eovaldi breaks down his picks, teams to watch, and all the must-see games of this year's NCAA tournament in the first-ever Evanstonian NCAA Bracket Challenge,...

Junior players Lance Jones and Rasheed Bakare celebrate the victory on Tuesday night.

Onto the Final Four!

Charlie Gruner, Sports Editor March 14, 2018

For the first time since 2008, the boys basketball team is headed to Peoria for a chance to be crowned as a state champion after last night’s three point shooting tour de force and a 78-51 super sectional...

San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mill faces racist chants during the Feb.25 match.

Racial Taunts in Sports

Billy Krupkin and Joey Eovaldi, Sports Columnists March 12, 2018

Rarely does one attend a sporting event, at any level, without hearing some sort of jeer, heckle, or other taunt directed towards a team or player. Some fans take these jeers to the next level with racist...

Senior Will Peterson successfully deadlifts 455 pounds during a baseball workout.

Worth the weight

Jonah Charlton, Sports Editor February 22, 2018

While the spring sport season has yet to begin, senior leaders in the boys baseball, girls soccer and boys lacrosse programs have taken initiative during the winter months to prepare their teams for in-season...

Wealth advantages in sports parallel politics

Wealth advantages in sports parallel politics

Eli Hartman-Seeskin, Sports Columnist February 22, 2018

Coaches, athletes and analysts say natural talent and a strong work ethic are all it takes to have success in athletics, but this limited and idealized view is simply false. Just as is true in American...

Junior Zach Andalman does the backstroke at practice.

Boys swimming relies on experience for state meet

Billy Krupkin and Billy Krupkin February 22, 2018

While the boys swimming and diving State Meet is a unique challenge, the Wildkits are expecting to perform like it’s nothing new. “At the state level, our biggest strengths are definitely diving and...

Rubin brings Bowling into the spotlight

Joey Eovaldi, Sports Editor February 22, 2018

In the wake of his role model’s death, newly decorated bowler, senior Jake Rubin, was faced with his most difficult challenge. And he delivered with his best performance.      “My great grandfather...

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