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Sports

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...

Junior Lance Jones drives through New Trier defenders to score.

March Madness

Ben Baker-Katz, Sports Editor February 22, 2018

The varsity basketball team has played some of the best competition in the state so far this season, such as Niles North, New Trier, and Loyola.     “They [Wildkits] don’t have a huge weakness,”...

Members of the ETHS track team sprint during practice.

Boys track ups their game with tough competition

Chris Werner, Sports Editor February 22, 2018

   Teams typically prefer to compete against the strongest competition just before the postseason, but the track team is beginning the year against some of the state’s premier teams.      On Saturday,...

ETHS Athlete Commitments

February 22, 2018

Norma May speaking at the  ceremonial dedication of the Fieldhouse to Willie May.

ETHS dedicates fieldhouse to Olympian, Willie May

Joey Eovaldi, Sports Editor February 13, 2018

On a day when no other events occurred at Evanston Township High School, a snowstorm didn’t stop Willie May from getting his dedication. On Friday Feb. 9, the fieldhouse at ETHS was officially dedicated...

“The shot” propels Kits over Hawks in emotional game

Chris Werner, Sports Editor February 1, 2018

On Friday night in a packed Beardsley Gym,  Maine South seemed to have secured a two-point win. But ETHS freshman Blake Peters decided a historic, viral ending could be a bit more exciting. In the...

Overbearing parents invade in their childs everyday lives.

Invasive ‘helicopter parents’ hinder their child’s maturity

By Peter Barbato, Feature Writer January 12, 2018

Overbearing parents, often referred to as ‘helicopter parents’, attempt to create a positive environment for their children but don’t realize that they are setting their children up for failure later...

As a 57 point guard, Henning brings agility to all aspects of her game.

Kayla Henning fills the spotlight for girls basketball

Charlie Gruner, Sports Editor December 15, 2017

While only a sophomore, Kayla Henning is mature beyond her years, as she looks to have a breakout season to fill the void of last season’s graduated talent. “Kayla is the ultimate teammate,” coach...

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