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

The Evanstonian

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Carelette Williams does the pole vault.

Gymnastics faces first test against GBN

Chris Werner, Sports Editor November 21, 2017

David and Goliath. Girls gymnastics will kick off their season with an away dual meet against a strong Glenbrook North team on Nov. 30 at 5:30 p.m. “GBN is a powerhouse,” coach Meghan Koons...

Senior Fritz Gallun moves the puck across the ice.

Boys hockey ready for Loyola invite

Billy Krupkin, Sports Editor November 21, 2017

Puckin’ problems. The boys hockey team will be given a major test as they go up against some of the state’s best competition in the Loyola Thanksgiving Invitational this week. “I think...

Seniors Joey Eovaldi, Logan Singer, and Enyaeva Michelin compete at meets.

Cross country seniors leave mark on program

Charlie Gruner, Sports Editor November 21, 2017

While the departure of two State qualifiers may hurt Evanston cross country’s performance next year, their legacy will shape the culture of the program for years to come. “This year’s seniors...

Collin Olla-Chatman catches a pass before the Palatine game

ETHS Football season stats

Nathan Shankar, Online Executive Editor November 3, 2017

A disappointing season-ending loss to Maine South last Friday does not take away from another terrific year for the Wildkits football squad, which saw them make the playoffs for the sixth time in their...

Junior Jalen Christian shoots a layup.

Basketball adjusts to life without Eastern

Chris Werner, Sports Editor November 3, 2017

Changing of the guard. With Nojel Eastern graduated, along with three other starters from last season, Evanston will implement a drastically different style of play than in recent years. “We’re not...

Junior Sydney Hollingsworth competes at a meet.

Yin and Yang

Ben Baker-Katz, Sports Editor November 3, 2017

Five years ago, the freshmen girls swimming team beat New Trier for the first time in years by one point. Last weekend, this freshmen class beat the Trevians by over 100 points, breaking a meet record...

Fans need to learn to cheer the right way

Fans need to learn to cheer the right way

Eli Hartman-Seeskin, Sports Columnist November 3, 2017

Louder and smarter. Despite high attendance at home games, fans’ over-excitement and lack of discipline detracted from the effectiveness of the student section. Evanston football generates a crowd...

Girls basketball hungry to silence doubters at Schaumburg tournament

Charlie Gruner, Sports Editor November 3, 2017

While many may think this will be a down year for girls basketball due to the outstanding talent lost to graduation, the team is still chock full of young superstars ready to take control of the program,...

Seniors Van Rutter and Adrian Bytyqi get wrapped up with one another at practice.

Wrestling wants W’s

Joey Eovaldi, Sports Editor November 3, 2017

While last year’s season didn’t have a successful finish, Evanston wrestling is ready to show off their off-season work and start the season with a win in their first meet on Nov. 21. “At this point,...

Nojel Eastern. Photo courtesy of PurdueSport.

Recent grads find unique experiences at D1 level

Billy Krupkin, Sports Editor November 3, 2017

The Division 1 level is the premier tier for college student-athletes, and many of Evanston’s own have found success at this level in recent years. Since 2015, ETHS has sent 38 student-athletes to Division...

Maya Mahoney serves the ball over-hand to Niles North.

Kits travel to Winnetka to even season series

Charlie Gruner, Sports Editor October 17, 2017

While the Evanston vs. New Trier rivalry has seen domination from the Trevians in the past decade, the senior class of the girls volleyball team is determined to change that narrative while they...

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