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High-ranked boys basketball team tips off season this Tuesday

High-ranked boys basketball team tips off season this Tuesday

Jesse Heuer, Sports Editor November 20, 2015

It’s finally here. The boys basketball season opens with the Battle of the Bridge Thanksgiving tournament at DePaul Prep on Nov. 23. “This is as good as it’s going to get,” said Coach Mike...

Boys bowling continues to struggle

Diego Ramos-Torrescano, Sports Editor November 20, 2015

It’s been two years since the boys bowling team has captured a win, and things aren’t looking any better. The Wildkits will seek their first win this Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. at Classic Bowl in Morton...

Boys soccer must be remembered as champions

Boys soccer must be remembered as champions

Matt Schroeder, Sports Columnist November 20, 2015

One loss doesn’t define a season. Despite the fact that boys soccer fell 1-0 to Libertyville in super sectionals, this team should be remembered as winners, not the team that almost made it to state. 21...

Football eyeing a win in their return to the playoffs

Football eyeing a win in their return to the playoffs

Diego Ramos­Torrescano, Sports editor November 5, 2015

Back from the dead. One year after falling short of earning a playoff spot, football is back and prepared to shock the world. The No. 21 Wildkits (6­3) will match up against the No. 13 South Elgin...

Girls junior varsity swimming has stellar performance

Nathan Shankar, Online Writer November 2, 2015

Watch out. Girls junior varsity swimming has been consistently winning this season, and by huge margins. “The success of the JV swim team thus far has been outstanding. The girls have won five...

Lebron vs. MJ debate oblivious to common sense

Lebron vs. MJ debate oblivious to common sense

Matt Schroeder, Sports Columnist October 30, 2015

With the NBA season underway, the age-old debate of “who’s the GOAT” is back once again. While Michael Jordan may be the greatest player of all time, the argument defending these points is faulty...

Football to face South Elgin in first round of playoffs tonight

Football to face South Elgin in first round of playoffs tonight

Diego Ramos-Torrescano, Sports Editor October 30, 2015

Back from the dead. One year after falling short of earning a playoff spot, football is back and prepared to shock the world. The No. 21 Wildkits (6-3) will match up against the No. 13 South Elgin Storm...

Girls tennis wraps up a successful season after sending two girls to state

Girls tennis wraps up a successful season after sending two girls to state

Katy Donati, Sports Editor October 30, 2015

Game, Set, Match. Girls tennis has served up another successful season, beating some of the top teams in their region, and sending two girls to state. “I think this season we have grown mentally...

Swim team goes for 18

Swim team goes for 18

Jesse Heuer, Sports Editor October 30, 2015

17 searching for 18. Girls swimming has beat Maine South every year for the past 17 years. Today, they look to make it 18 years as they head to Park Ridge for a meet at 5:30 p.m. “Maine South will...

Sports psychology

October 23, 2015

Kits hope to break three year losing streak against Waukegan

Nathan Easington, Sports Editor September 18, 2015

The grind never stops. The boys soccer team have an intense week of practice ahead of them as they prepare for their showdown against the Waukegan Bulldogs on Sept. 24. “We always look forward...

IHSA should include athletes with disabilities

IHSA should include athletes with disabilities

Matt Schroeder, Sports Columnist September 18, 2015

Let him run. Sophomore Aaron Holzmueller’s cerebral palsy hasn’t stopped him from being one of the top athletes in the school, so it shouldn’t stop him from running at the state cross country meet. Aaron...

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