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

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

The Evanstonian

Sports

Ari Wexler smiles after a point.

Spring Sports Previews | Young Evanston boys tennis team, led by new coach, looks to find new identity

Bridget Durkin, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

The 2024 Evanston boys tennis season was one to remember. Finishing 7th at State, the Kits placed within the top 10 for the first time since 1978. This was made possible with the help of former senior...

Rijad Dizdarevic clears the ball.

Spring Sports Previews | It’s a season of change for boys water polo

Charlie Edwards, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

Big changes are coming for the Boys’ Water Polo team. Longtime head coach Kevin Auger retired following last season, and former assistant coach Alex Negronida has stepped in to take his place. “I...

Fiona’s Focus: Society's failure to protect female athletes

Fiona’s Focus: Society’s failure to protect female athletes

Fiona Vosper, Sports Editor March 14, 2025

The high number of injuries in female sports is not just a coincidence—it results from multiple factors. Many of these are rooted in biology and the structural differences between males and females....

Zach Bachochin throwing the ball around.

Spring Sports Previews | A young baseball team looks to grow

Ryder Bingaman, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

Last year, the Kits devastatingly lost in the sectional championship for the second year in a row. During the game, GBN showed excellent defense and held the explosive Kits offense to just one run. "It...

ETHS Marching Band brings magic to life with Disney performance

Estelle Carnahan, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

Students at ETHS have multiple opportunities for trips all around the globe through theater programs, world languages and, of course, the ETHS band or orchestra. Every year, one of these groups will take...

Isabelle Anthony prepares to pitch.

Spring Sports Previews | Senior-heavy softball team looks to finally win Conference

Ryder Bingaman, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

It's now or never for the Evanston girls softball team. With nine returning players and a senior-heavy roster, the Kits are poised for a pivotal season. Although the team improved their record in 2023,...

Norah Wolf cradling the lacrosse ball.

Spring Sports Previews | Evanston girls lacrosse embarks on new season with key returners and high hopes

Kate Reno, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

After seven seniors graduated last year from the girls lacrosse team, there is no doubt that the team is entering a new era. Two things will stay the same, however: Head Coach Sarah McKenna and the 15...

The volleyball team preparing for battle.

Spring Sports Previews | Boys volleyball focused on growth, looking for a break-out season

Jonah Wright, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

As spring approaches, the boys volleyball team is gearing up for another exciting season. Last year’s season was solid: Evanston finished 21-18 in the regular season and lost to an excellent Loyola team...

Alice Lemmon in the pool.

Spring Sports Previews | Girls water polo aims for another successful season

Charlie Edwards, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

Last season was a historic one for Evanston girls water polo. The Wildkits finished with a record of 29-3-1 and made it all the way to the state finals before losing a heartbreaker to Stevenson. “It...

Erik Van Leer hangs from the rings.

Spring Sports Previews | Boys gymnastics looking to do damage again coming off of historic year

Noah Polansky, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

Last spring marked a historic season for Evanston boys gymnastics, but now the question is: can they do it again? The 2023-24 boys gymnastics team achieved its best IHSA state championships finish since...

Priced out: The financial burden of sports

Priced out: The financial burden of sports

Bridget Durkin, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

Evanston prides itself on the opportunities and resources it provides to its athletes, from open gym times to the availability of Lazier,. However, there is room for improvement. Evanston athletes involved...

Omar Pryor stands sturdy in net.

Spring Sports Previews | Boys lacrosse targets greater physicality and offensive improvement

Liam Hinkle, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

The Evanston boys lacrosse team is looking to improve after a fairly average 2024 campaign that saw the team finish with an 8-11 record and fall to the top-ranked Loyola team in the sectional semi-finals. “I...

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