The Evanstonian

Jahzara Middleton

Lena Papa, Staff Writer • May 11, 2023

“The thing I love about soccer is the commitment. It’s always been there for me when I’ve been down.” Jahzara (Jahz) Middleton said. She is committed to play soccer at Oakton Community College....

Lily Shure

Eva Sondgeroth, Staff Writer • May 11, 2023

The ex-gymnast turned soccer player Lily Shure has come to love the team bonding and growth aspect of soccer, and she continues to work hard every day. “My favorite part about soccer is seeing the...

Miles Granjean

Christopher Vye, Sports Editor • May 11, 2023

In the midst of a breakout senior season, Miles Granjean has decided to continue his track and field pursuits at the University of Iowa next fall. Despite having previously established a niche for himself...

Kits to commits: spring sports

May 11, 2023

Jordin Kadiri

Alexis Rogers, Assistant Sports Editor • May 11, 2023

Next year, Jordin Kadiri will be taking her talents to DePaul University. The versatile Kadiri plays center and outside back, but really can play “everything but goalie.” A member of both FC United...

Ariel Kite

Jessica Sehgal, Executive Editor • May 11, 2023

Ariel Kite was just three years old when she touched her first soccer ball. Now, at 18, she’s preparing to travel 350 miles away from her American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) fields and continue...

Shayna Da Silva

Ben Levy, Staff Writer • May 11, 2023

The midfield position in soccer is vital to the team’s success. Yet Shayna Da Silva makes it look easy. In the Kits’ home thriller against New Trier, she traps a bouncing pass mid-stride, maneuvering...

Dylan Groff

Will Klearman, Staff Writer • May 11, 2023

During his four years at ETHS, Dylan Groff starred in both lacrosse and football, being a four-year varsity lacrosse player and the starting quarterback for varsity football. Although Groff likely could...

Aidan Klein

Owen Chiss, Assistant Sports Editor • May 11, 2023

Standing at a whopping 6’9”, Aidan Klein is built to be a volleyball player. The powerful middle blocker will be taking his talents next fall just five miles away from ETHS, at Loyola University Chicago. Klein’s...

Adriana Merriam

Alexis Rogers, Assistant Sports Editor • May 11, 2023

Adriana Merriam continues to dominate on and off the field, volunteering to coach and co-captaining this year’s varsity team. She began her career under the encouragement of her uncle, who plays for...

Jared Lortie

Christopher Vye, Sports Editor • May 11, 2023

A pitcher and first baseman for the Wildkits, Jared Lortie will continue his academic and athletic careers at Hamilton College in Canton, NY, come next fall. Unlike most of Evanston’s varsity baseball...

Molly Lemon

Christopher Vye, Sports Editor • May 11, 2023

After coming into high school exclusively a swimmer, Molly Lemmon will leave ETHS as a water polo player. She will continue to play during her next four years at Macalester College. “I didn't think...