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

The Evanstonian

Sports

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...

Ella Eovaldi makes history at State with a 4th place finish

Ella Eovaldi makes history at State with a 4th place finish

Charles Edwards, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

Ella Eovaldi has done it again. Already the only Wildkit to have qualified for State three times in girls gymnastics history, the senior gymnast continued to add to her legacy with a 4th-place finish at...

Soccer players celebrate a goal.

Spring Sports Previews | Girls soccer seeks playoff success heading into season

Liam Hinkle, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

The Evanston girls soccer team's past two seasons have been direct copies of each other. Both have seen the team finish with a 19-3-1 record in the regular season, before being stunned in the devastating...

Abby Olusesi prepares to hit the birdie.

Spring Sports Previews | Girls badminton set for strong season with focus on teamwork

Stella Davis, Assistant Sports Editor March 14, 2025

With the upcoming spring sports tryouts on March 3rd, the ETHS girls' badminton team is gearing up to start their season after a winter of preparation. They’re a team to watch, with a focus on building...

Kits down Glenbard West to punch their ticket to State

Kits down Glenbard West to punch their ticket to State

Will Klearman, Merrill Short and Ashlyn Rogowski March 12, 2025

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL—In a game that came down to the final seconds, Theo Rocca found himself at the free-throw line on two separate occasions with a chance to seal the Kits’ super-sectional victory...

Evanston fights a physical battle, securing the sectional title win over Loyola

Evanston fights a physical battle, securing the sectional title win over Loyola

Jonah Wright, Merrill Short and Liam Race March 10, 2025

At the beginning of the season, it was clear this team had something special, but the dominance displayed by the Wildkits throughout the postseason has been incredible. As this talented squad cuts down...

Peters' defense was excellent for the Kits all night.

Kits’ defense propels them past Lane Tech and into the sectional finals

Liam Hinkle and Charlie Edwards March 5, 2025

The Kits continued their quest for an ISHA state championship by defeating Lane Tech 56-39 in the sectional semi-finals. Once again, the Kits found themselves dominating against a highly rated team. “I...

Sophomore Tate Schroeder had a big coming out party under bright lights in the regional finals on Friday.

Boys basketball finishes strong against Highland Park in Regional Finals

In the playoffs, records don't matter. The dominating season the Wildkits had was in the past. Both teams were there for one reason: to perform on the big stage. The work that was put in throughout the...

Boys basketball advances without much challenge in opening round

Boys basketball advances without much challenge in opening round

Charlie Edwards, Liam Hinkle and Jonah Wright February 27, 2025

#1 Evanston started their quest for State with a bang in Highland Park on Wednesday night. The Kits dominated every aspect of the game and never took their foot off the gas pedal en route to a commanding...

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