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The Evanstonian

Sports

Fallin’ into season: Girls Tennis

Chloe Haack, Staff Writer August 28, 2018

Evanston girls’ tennis lost their star player Anastasia Goncharova who is now attending UC Santa Barbara, but their resilience will help then bounce back quickly this fall. "Naturally, we'll miss...

Senior Maya Mahoney serves to opposition.

Fallin’ into season: Girls Volleyball

Chloe Haack, Staff Writer August 28, 2018

After a historic 2017 season, Evanston's girls' volleyball team is looking to build upon that strong foundation with a new emphasis on "teamwork." "I truly believe that everyone has something to contribute...

Junior Quadre Nicholson speeds past Wheaton North defenders on his way to a three touchdown night.

Nicholson pushes Kits past Wheaton North

Chris Werner, Sports Editor August 26, 2018

On Friday night, ETHS inducted their 2018 athletic hall of fame class as well as honored legendary coach Murney Lazier. The team put on a performance that Lazier would’ve enjoyed. After a sluggish...

Freshman Ruby Rogers plays in varsity game against Prospect, May 2018.

Freshmen “play up” at varsity level

Chloe Haack, Sports Writer July 18, 2018

In 2018, 26 freshmen were rostered as varsity athletes. Through hard work and dedication, these freshmen were able to achieve memorable accomplishments during their seasons. From “The Shot” to conference...

Isaiah Ricketts will play lacrosse at Canisuis University next fall.

13 Wildkits to compete at D1 level this fall.

May 24, 2018

Isaiah Ricketts - Canisius lacrosse “I’m looking forward to experiencing a new environment, to hopefully bring my game to the next level, and to strive through adversity. Enyaeva Michelin - North...

Road less traveled: DIII athletes find opportunities outside the spotlight

Billy Krupkin, Sports Editor May 24, 2018

While many covet the opportunity to become student-athletes at the Division I level, a more common route for those seeking to play collegiate athletics, Division III, is not often recognized as...

Former ETHS basketball player pursues NBA dream

Former ETHS basketball player pursues NBA dream

Eli Hartman-Seeskin, Sports Columnist May 24, 2018

From E-Town to G-Town to G- League, Rodney Pryor’s basketball career has taken many twists and turns. After starting high school at Evanston, graduating from Notre Dame, starting college at...

Lessons from sports important regardless of future plans

Lessons from sports important regardless of future plans

Eli Hartman-Seeskin, Sports Columnist May 24, 2018

High school is perhaps the most unique period in an athlete’s career. It is when sports become a commitment rather than a hobby, when the hard working are separated from the complacent. High school...

Junior Halley Seed takes a shot on goal.

Water polo takes young roster into conference

Ben Baker-Katz April 27, 2018

After falling one goal short last season, girls water polo looks to take home the hardware at the conference tournament next weekend. “We’re confident,” said head coach Andy Miner. “We expect...

Chloe Haack plays catch at  practice

Softball continues to build off of last year’s run

Charlie Gruner, Sports Editor April 27, 2018

On a mission. Evanston softball has become a force to be reckoned with across the CSL after they proved last year that they are a championship program, and they haven’t looked back since. “The...

Senior Will Downie and Freshman Zach Myers scrimmage.

Veteran leadership key in boys lax team’s success

Billy Krupkin, Sports Editor April 27, 2018

While the boys lacrosse team has had to adjust to an unforeseen coaching change this season, the program has stayed locked in thanks to guidance and leadership from the senior class. “These kids could...

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