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Boys volleyball impresses in season opener

Owen Chiss and Nate McDade March 19, 2024

Only trailing by two points across the entirety of two sets is a surefire way to open the season strong.  On Monday evening in Beardsley Gym, boys volleyball came out of the gates firing on all cylinders...

Baseball bests Loyola in season opener at Northwestern

Cash Nelson, Staff Writer March 18, 2024

On a picturesque Saturday morning at Northwestern’s Rocky Miller Park, the long-awaited season opener for the Kits finally arrived. After the team’s exciting 31-8 record last season, Evanston gave...

Freshman Merriam nets hat trick in girls soccer’s rout of Niles West

Eva Sondgeroth and Riley Romisher March 18, 2024

Coming off a dominant 5-0 win against IC Catholic Prep on last Monday’s season opener, the Kits came out strong once again against Niles West on Saturday– a team that Evanston beat 365 days earlier...

Image courtesy of Evanston boys lacrosse.

Boys lacrosse kicks season off with low-scoring victory over Buffalo Grove

Owen Chiss, Sport Editors March 15, 2024

Despite being short-handed and battling through a wind-filled, rainy 48 minutes, boys lacrosse found a way to get it done at home against Buffalo Grove, defeating the Bison, 7-3, in the Kits’ season...

Just blocks away from ETHS, Dance Center Evanston (DCE) is a space for people from every age to experience dance, whether through their structured pre-school-to-high-school Student Division, the Academy Program, teen classes, adult drop-in sessions, the boys program or any other option from an endless list of opportunities. However, for many students that take the strenuous route of pre-professional Academy levels, body standards in dance are hard to ignore.

Dance Center Evanston’s path to making dance accessible for everybody—and every body

Alexis Rogers, Sports Editor March 15, 2024

Six days a week, junior Kari Robinson heads to Studio5, changes her shoes, and takes to the dance floor for class. As she stretches at the barre or crosses the floor for a sequence, she builds strength,...

Head coach Stacy Salgado earned her 100th victory in the Kits' season-kickoff win over IC Catholic Prep.

Head coach Salgado earns 100th win in girls soccer’s season-opening shutout victory

Alexis Rogers, Sports Editor March 13, 2024

Girls soccer gave fans a first look at the 2024 Kits during their home opener against IC Catholic Prep—and the future is bright. With Sydney Ross, Jocelyn Leigh and Shea Lucas captaining a group of eight...

Boys basketball departs in first round after being stunned by Maine South

Boys basketball departs in first round after being stunned by Maine South

Owen Chiss, Will Klearman and Cash Nelson February 22, 2024

When Evanston head coach Mike Ellis walked out of the locker room post-game on Wednesday night, he was simply at a loss for words. “I don’t know what to say. That’s how bad it was,” Ellis stated. Evanston...

Swimming into sectionals

Swimming into sectionals

Nate Greenwald, Photographer February 22, 2024

ETHS’ boys swim and dive team has spent the season building towards Sectionals. These photos, taken at a January meet, show the grit and determination that encapsulates the squad overall. On Sat.,...

Behind the mask(ot): a conversation with Willie the Wildkit

Behind the mask(ot): a conversation with Willie the Wildkit

Ryan Wambo, Staff Writer February 22, 2024

It’s hard to miss Evanston’s mascot when he’s standing on the sidelines with his bright orange fur and signature blue jersey. Willie the Wildkit is a beloved Evanston tradition. Part of the myth...

The spirit-makers of ETHS

The spirit-makers of ETHS

Eva Sondgeroth and Fiona Vosper February 22, 2024

Throughout the school year, ETHS competes in hundreds of athletic competitions. While it’s the athletes’ jobs to play well, there are other groups who work long hours to evoke a sense of school...

When Evanston last took on Maine South on Jan. 26, the Kits won, 58-45.

Boys basketball looking to ride momentum into playoffs

Owen Chiss and Will Klearman February 20, 2024

Boys basketball will enter into the Class 4A IHSA postseason on Wednesday against not only a familiar face but a face that the Kits have had their way with recently. For the third time this season,...

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