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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...

Class of 2024 Kits to Commits

Alexis Rogers, Fiona Vosper, Eva Sondgeroth, Bridget Durkin, Nate McDade, Ryan Wambo, Owen Chiss, Cash Nelson, Will Klearman, Riley Romisher, Liam Hinkle, Jilian Denlow, Alec Lloyd, Kate Reno and Katelyn Brownlee • May 8, 2024

Spring sports showcase

Jilian Denlow, Owen Chiss, Alexis Rogers, Eva Sondgeroth, Will Klearman, Ryan Wambo, Fiona Vosper, Bridget Durkin, Katelyn Brownlee and Riley Romisher • March 14, 2024

Wadsworth completes comeback at one singles, Kits top Lane Tech

Liam Hinkle, Staff Writer • September 19, 2023

Although sophomore Linden Wadsworth dropped her first set on Monday evening, the top Kit singles player came roaring back to defeat Lane Tech’s one singles, 3-6, 6-4, 10-7. Wadsworth’s resilience in...

Fall Sports Forecast

August 15, 2023

Girls tennis sends six players to sectional play

Will Wambo, Staff Writer • November 8, 2019

Sending six players to sectionals, the Kits used their underdog mentality to create playoff success. “In sectionals, Evanston is the underdog and many teams count us out before we play, so my mindset...

Ready to prove themselves: how the tennis team looks to create a season to remember

Michael Barthelemy, Sports Editor • September 27, 2019

Coming into this season with a fairly young side, the girls tennis team has chosen to embrace the underdog role that has been thrown at them rather than to run from it. Playing into the role of a Cinderella...

Risin into Fall: Girls Tennis

Hailey Fine, Sports Editor • August 21, 2019

Girls tennis is getting a fresh start with new head coach Leanne Baker and almost an entirely new varsity team. Although this may pose a challenge, the girls have been working all summer in order...

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...

Connor, Hedges go 2-2 at state

Michael Barthelemy and Chris Werner • October 22, 2018

Evanston’s doubles team of seniors Margot Connor and Annie Hedges reached the second day of competition at the state tournament after going 2-1 on Thursday, but were knocked out after losing their first...

ETHS tennis doubles team headed to state competition

Michael Barthelemy, Sports Writer • October 15, 2018

On Saturday, Oct. 13, Evanston seniors and doubles pairing Margot Conner and Annie Hedges advanced past the sectional round, qualifying for the state tournament. The tandem have been successful this...

Down Goncharova, up a supernova

Peter Barbato and Peter Gallun • October 2, 2018

Strength in numbers. The key to Girls Tennis’ success is their depth. “I think this year is honestly the best team we’ve had skill-wise because we have a very deep roster,” senior captain...

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