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

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Ben Wilson

Ben Wilson, Sports Editor

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Remembering a legend

Remembering a legend

Ben Wilson, Sports Editor May 13, 2016

Writing about Ross Freeland and describing his impact on the people in his life would be a challenge to fit into a novel, and fitting it into the Evanstonian is surely an impossible feat. This story will give...

8 ranked water polo competes in Naperville Central Invite today

Ben Wilson, Sports Editor May 9, 2016

Despite much success under head coach Andy Miner, girls water polo is yet to triumph over the Naperville Central Redhawks. Ranked eighth in state, the Kits will surely have an intense game against the...

Senior Micquel Roseman goes up for an easy lay-in against Waukegan.

Boys hoops tips off tonight at New Trier

Ben Wilson, Sports Editor February 5, 2016

11 in a row. Boys basketball will ride an 11-game win streak into tonight’s showdown at New Trier. The Trevians will be seeking revenge after a 58-45 beat down by the Kits in December, a game in...

Gunning for a W

Gunning for a W

Ben Wilson, Sports Editor December 18, 2015

The boys swim team will host GBN, still seeking their first win of the season. “We haven’t had a lot of trouble against GBN in the past few years,” said senior freestyler Axel Lafont-Mueller. “They’re...

Girls swimming traveling to New Trier for today’s state swim meet

Girls swimming traveling to New Trier for today’s state swim meet

Ben Wilson, Sports Editor November 20, 2015

Today and tomorrow, girls swimming will be competing for a shot at first place in the 200 medley relay. “The girls usually come together at the right time,” said coach Kevin Auger. “I expect them...

Girls swimming travels to New Trier for today’s state swim meet

Girls swimming travels to New Trier for today’s state swim meet

Ben Wilson, Sports Editor November 20, 2015

Deadly in the medley. Today and tomorrow, girls swimming will compete for a shot at first place in the 200 medley relay. “The girls usually come together at the right time,” said coach Kevin Auger....

Football ready to pummel Maine East at Homecoming

Ben Wilson, Sports Editor September 18, 2015

You need to come see these boys play. After weeks of hype and build up, the Homecoming football game is finally upon us, and the boys are ready to put on a show for the Wildkit faithful. “We’re...

Football looks to avenge last seasons heartbreaking loss to Proviso West

Football looks to avenge last season’s heartbreaking loss to Proviso West

Ben Wilson, Sports Editor September 3, 2015

Despite last year’s disappointing season, expectations for the football team are high heading into Friday night’s matchup versus Proviso West. “We have a lot of people talking about us, many want...

Breaking Through

Breaking Through

Ben Wilson, Sports Editor March 30, 2015

On to the next one. Girls soccer plans to add on to last season’s success as they look to make this season even better. “The dynamic of the team has certainly transitioned to a way more competitive...

Boys Swimming heads to New Trier for state finals

Boys Swimming heads to New Trier for state finals

Ben Wilson, Sports Editor February 27, 2015

After failing to beat number one ranked Glenbrook South all year, the Wildkits went into GBS territory and claimed gold in the sectional final last Saturday. “By the first break we had qualified all...

Girls swimming ends season at home

Girls swimming ends season at home

Ben Wilson, Sports Writer November 25, 2014

The girls swim team faced their biggest challenge of the season last weekend when they hosted the state meet. Unfortunately, the state-qualifying swimmers fell short. “It was an advantage that the...

Senior Brandon Hilliard celebrates after a touchdown.

Kits face Bulldogs in Waukegan for early Saturday matchup

Ben Wilson, Sports Editor October 5, 2014

Even though high school football games have been known as a Friday night tradition, Evanston will take on the Bulldogs in a rare Saturday game on Oct. 11. “We’ve struggled in the past to play during...

Squad Up

Squad Up

Ben Wilson, Sports Editor September 19, 2014

The Kits should be ready to face Maine West tonight even though they have had their struggles on the road. After the pounding West got last year from Evanston, outscoring them by 21, they expect a...

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