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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 child's 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 5'7'' 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...

Physical education is unnecessary for varsity athletes

Physical education is unnecessary for varsity athletes

Eli Hartman-Seeskin, Sports Columnist December 15, 2017

All students at ETHS are required to take Physical Education all four years of school, but varsity athletes should not have to participate in PE on top of daily two-hour practices. Athletes have not always...

Junior Zach Andalman does the backstroke at practice.

Swimmers to start CSL slate tonight

Chris Werner, Sports Editor December 15, 2017

Even though Evanston and Maine South are competitive in virtually every sport, ETHS has beaten the Hawks by at least 65 points in every meet for the past five years and look to continue that dominance...

Wrestling muscles up for Russ Erb tournament today

Ben Baker-Katz, Sports Editor December 15, 2017

Despite wrestling’s sixth place finish in the Russ Erb Tournament last year, the team returns stronger and ready for a fight today.      “It’s another level of competition, it’s a state caliber...

Sophomore Ananya Visweswaran performs her vault in competition.

Gymnastics to compete at tournament

Joey Eovaldi, Sports Editor December 15, 2017

‘Small but mighty.’ Girls gymnastics is focused on winning the A Star Is Born tournament as they take their team down the road to Niles West tonight.      “This year our team is way closer partially...

Boys Basketball squares up tonight against Niles North

Billy Krupkin, Sports Editor December 15, 2017

While boys basketball enters tonight’s contest against Niles North as the underdog, they aren’t expecting anything less than a battle to the finish.     “Niles North has a very talented senior...

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