Sports

Gymnastics head to sectionals on Wednesday

Chris Werner, Sports Editor • April 26, 2019

In Frank Erwin’s four years as Evanston’s head gymnastics coach, only Jesse Bernstien in 2017, has gotten past the IHSA sectional round as an at-large qualifier. But freshman sensation Aryeh Lesch,...

The definition of a sport needs to be revised

Michael Barthelemy, Sports Captain • March 23, 2019

Fourth quarter. Down by one. Game on the line. Immediately, you race up the court, weaving through what feels like an endless stream of defenders. As you see time quickly expiring, and huck up a desperation...

Boys water polo ready to dive back into season for the ages

Michael Barthelemy and Will Wambo • March 23, 2019

After getting a taste of state competition last season, the ETHS boys water polo team has their sights set on winning it all, despite the loss of six seniors. The Kits finished eighth in state last...

Baseball slides to Vero Beach for spring break

Sam Beebe and Sophia McCandlish • March 22, 2019

Every year, the baseball team takes a trip to Vero Beach, Florida and competes in a tournament over spring break. “[Vero] allows the team to interact and see each other in a different way,” head...

Girls lacrosse: youth movement

Peter Barbato, Staff Writer • March 22, 2019

Despite a dramatic loss in number of seniors, girl’s lacrosse is looking to utilize their youth to turn what could easily be a “rebuilding” year into one of contention. “The seniors last year...

Checking into the season

Hailey Fine, Sports Captain • March 22, 2019

Despite the drastic drop in seniority this year, boys lacrosse plans to take the season head on and keep up a competitive attitude. “We graduated two division 1 and two division 3 athletes so there...

Softball: New coach, new mindset

Zach Myers, Staff Writer • March 22, 2019

With their sights set on another conference title, softball looks to bounce back from last years regional championship loss to Whitney Young and continue their domination of the CSL South led by first...

Soccer looks to prove themselves against Loyola tonight

Chloe Haack, Staff Writer • March 22, 2019

Correction: The printed version of this article included the incorrect time of the game tonight. The home game against Loyola is at 6 pm. After a sectional semifinal loss to end last season, the girls...

Volleyball: Set for season

Chloe Haack, Staff Writer • March 22, 2019

Last season’s tightly bonded boys volleyball team will surely move into this season with a winning mindset and hopefully, a winning record. In the past, boys volleyball has struggled to create a winning...

Girls track: Sprinting to success

Everneesa Beech and Aldric Martinez-Olson • March 22, 2019

While the record-breaking career of current University of North Carolina track star runner Enyaeva Michelin had a historic effect on the girls’ track team, this year’s Kits have confidence that this...

Offseason effort sparks excitement for boys tennis

Chris Werner, Sports Editor • March 22, 2019

After a 2-5 record against CSL opponents last year and a third place finish at the CSL South tournament, the team has trained hard in the offseason and coach Marcus Plonus is excited about what could be...

Kits end heroic season in championship defeat

Eli Cohen and Chris Werner • March 22, 2019

With under 20 seconds to go in the 4A State championship game down 12 points, coach Mike Ellis subbed Ryan Bost, Jaheim Holden and Lance Jones out of the contest. With their exit went the most successful...