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

The Evanstonian

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

The Evanstonian

Alexis Rogers

Alexis Rogers, Assistant Sports Editor

Hi! I’m Alexis Rogers (she/her), and I’m an Assistant Sports Editor for the Evanstonian. I’m a junior at ETHS, and this is my second year on staff. I love the social aspects of journalism, and how it shapes my understanding of the community. I play on the softball team, am part of the stage crew for the theater department, and student direct for the Evanston Children’s Theater in my free time. My writing can also be found at the EvanstonRoundtable, where I am an intern.

By Alexis Rogers
Photo courtesy of Patrick Osilaja

Patrick Osilaja

Alexis Rogers, Assistant Sports Editor May 11, 2023

A steadfast defender, midfielder and two-year Varsity player at ETHS, Patrick Osilaja is lending his soccer skills to Eastern Illinois University after graduation.  “My decision process was not easy,”...

Photo courtesy of Jordin Kadiri

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...

Matthew Davies

Alexis Rogers, Assistant Sports Editor May 11, 2023

Matthew Davies will continue his soccer and academic career at Greenville this fall, pursuing a major in business or economics and competing on the Division III field. He began playing at a young age. “My...

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...

Ariel Kite plays goalkeeper during her junior season. (Photo courtesy of Ariel Kite.)

Girls soccer scores two goals in three minutes to shut out Trevians, remain undefeated at home

Alexis Rogers, Assistant Sports Editor April 26, 2023

Three minutes took the premier matchup between Evanston and New Trier from a nailbiter to a big victory for the Kits. After a pressure-filled first half that resulted in a 1-0 lead for ETHS, the girls...

Girls soccer takes conference victory against Glenbrook South, stays undefeated at home

Girls soccer takes conference victory against Glenbrook South, stays undefeated at home

Alexis Rogers, Assistant Sports Editor April 20, 2023

The Kits entered their second half against Glenbrook South with a 1-0 lead, and within one minute of play, had conceded a goal to tie the match—putting their undefeated home record at risk. Though the...

Art by Ahania Soni, Clara Gustafson

“You can just lie, most people do”: The rise of underage sports betting

Alexis Rogers, Assistant Sports Editor April 20, 2023

With its eye-catching graphics and fun, decorated leaderboards, the app Fliff is marketed as a risk-free sweepstakes game that relies on the gambling of “Fliff coins,” online tokens with no monetary...

Girls soccer takes down GBN, starts season with three consecutive wins

Alexis Rogers, Assistant Sports Editor March 22, 2023

Girls soccer was in a stalemate with Glenbrook North well into the second half until senior co-captain Adriana Merriam put her stamp on the contest. A soaring shot from Merriam flew past GBN’s keeper. In...

Opinion | Gender discrimination plagues athletes, even 50 years after Title IX

Alexis Rogers, Assistant Sports Editor March 15, 2023

Growing up as a girl in sports in the 21st-century, I have benefited unknowingly from Title IX my entire life. I ran cross country in middle school, played soccer, softball and swam, and I did it all with...

Girls basketball ends year with blowout win in regional semifinal and loss in regional final

Alexis Rogers, Assistant Sports Editor February 16, 2023

After winning five out of six of their final games in the regular season, girls basketball went into the IHSA regional final with hard-fought momentum. Their 63-38 playoff victory against Niles West on...

Girls basketball celebrates fifty years of Title IX after loss to Hersey at E-Town Showdown

Girls basketball celebrates fifty years of Title IX after loss to Hersey at E-Town Showdown

Alexis Rogers, Assistant Sports Editor February 5, 2023

Over 100 female alumni, current athletes and future Kits gathered at the Welsh-Ryan arena during the third annual Etown Showdown. Their purpose: to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the federal...

One pin away: Boys wrestling loses tight Senior Night match

Alexis Rogers, Assistant Sports Editor January 28, 2023

Despite facing a deficit on Friday night after a few early defeats, boys wrestling mounted a comeback late. Ultimately, the push to close the gap fell short, as the Kits lost, 30-36, in their final...

Measuring up: the unique pressures on modern teen athletes

Measuring up: the unique pressures on modern teen athletes

Alexis Rogers, Assistant Sports Editor January 27, 2023

When asked what they wish adults knew about their experiences as high school athletes, students share common themes. Junior Aidan Thomson’s busy swimming schedule overflows into the rest of his life. “Understand...

Senior Sofia Rocca shoots free throw against Niles West, photo courtesy of Maya Valentine

Girls’ basketball emerges victorious in high-energy Senior Night game

Alexis Rogers, Assistant Sports Editor January 21, 2023

Breaking a four-game losing streak, girls basketball took home the win in its Senior Night game against Niles West, 53-30, on Friday. Securing an early lead, ETHS showcased superior teamwork, skill and...

Photo courtesy of Chris Livatino

On your marks, get set, row!

Alexis Rogers and Owen Chiss November 14, 2022

Rowing, the newest addition to ETHS’ roster of sports, has launched this fall, introducing 50 athletes to a traditionally exclusive sport with the intention of establishing diversity and inclusion from...

Boys soccer ends season with shutout loss in regional final

Alexis Rogers, Assistant Sports Editor October 22, 2022

While a blowout win against Maine South in the previous round of the IHSA playoffs showed promise for a boys soccer team hoping to go on to repeat as Regional champions, that dream came to an end on Saturday. The...

Field hockey nets second-ever goal against tough Trevians in loss

Field hockey nets second-ever goal against tough Trevians in loss

Alexis Rogers, Assistant Sports Editor October 10, 2022

As the field hockey program has taken strides in recent seasons, games against 2021 state champion New Trier have still been a struggle. This was the case on Monday night as well, as the Trevians proved...

Volleyball earns set against relentless Trevian attack

Volleyball earns set against relentless Trevian attack

Alexis Rogers and Eva Sondgeroth October 8, 2022

Girls volleyball fought tooth and nail to sour New Trier’s senior night, but ultimately came up a bit short. In a match that went to a conclusive third set, the Trevians wore the Kits down, winning...

Field hockey aims to stick it to its opponents

Alexis Rogers, Assistant Sports Editor September 23, 2022

The field hockey team kicked off its season with three games in August–a loss to both St. Ignatius and Glenbard West, and then a resounding 7-1 win against Lakes Community.  As a newly inaugurated...

Girls track fights the rain to secure school relay record at state meet

Alexis Rogers, Assistant Sports Editor August 15, 2022

The girls track team proved its talent and determination at the IHSA state championship meet this spring, where the squad brought home multiple medals and a team place of fourth. The particularly rainy...

Badminton smashes expectations, sends three girls to State

Alexis Rogers, Assistant Sports Editor August 15, 2022

The badminton team sent three seniors to state this spring: Catherine Hanson in singles and Ella Berkowitz and Lula Garfield as a doubles team. The athletes won two matches apiece before elimination on...

Courtesy of Aaron Martin

Aaron Martin

Alexis Rogers, Staff Writer May 12, 2022

Aaron Martin committed to Brown University early in his senior year, during a high school season in which he aided the Kits’ dominant performance. A standout athlete on the ETHS and Flying Fish swim...

Allison Lemmon

Allison Lemmon

Alexis Rogers , Staff Writer May 12, 2022

Before pursuing a field hockey career that would eventually carry over into her upcoming years at Colgate University, Allison Lemmon was a competitive gymnast and dancer. A back injury and dimming enthusiasm...

Courtesy of Tate Lucas

Tate Lucas

Alexis Rogers, Staff Writer May 12, 2022

One of 13 seniors on the girls soccer team, Tate Lucas will be headed to Denison University next fall to continue her soccer career. Notably, she will also be joining fellow Wildkit Sarah Sollinger in...

Brealyn Viamille

Alexis Rogers , Staff Writer May 12, 2022

After a four-year stint on ETHS’ Varsity soccer team, senior Brealyn Viamille is heading to Florida International University this fall to continue her academic and athletic careers. The switch-footed...

Courtesy of Sarah Sollinger

Sarah Sollinger

Alexis Rogers, Staff Writer May 12, 2022

Sarah Sollinger has been playing soccer since she was four years old, and she isn’t slowing down anytime soon. The soon-to-be ETHS graduate is heading to Denison University this fall, where she will...

Opinion | Evanston must protect young, female employees

Alexis Rogers, Staff Writer April 18, 2022

Trigger warning: This article references cases of sexual assault and harassment.  In the summer of 2020, over 50 female lifeguards and employees working at Evanston beaches submitted a petition alleging...

Badminton team emphasizes competitive spirit and togetherness

Alexis Rogers, Staff Writer March 18, 2022

The badminton team kicked off the season with a quad match against Lake Forest, Buffalo Grove, and Conant on March 14. Last year, badminton switched from its usual springtime season to winter, and strict...

Girls soccer sets goals with reliable and driven senior team

Alexis Rogers, Staff Writer March 18, 2022

After a season that closed with Evanston becoming 2021 Illinois High School Association Regional Champions, the girls soccer team aims to push themselves further into State playoffs, led by a strong group...

Boys swim & dive sweeps Loyola at season opener

Alexis Rogers, Assistant Sports Editor December 23, 2021

Reflecting upon their first victory against Loyola and looking ahead into the busy schedule boys swim & dive faces this winter, senior varsity swimmer and co-captain Aaron Martin believes that the...

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