Casey Mcdermott

Casey Mcdermott, Sports Writer

Hi! My name is Casey and my pronouns are she/her. This is my first year writing for the Evanstonian and I am super excited to be working with the sports section. Outside of the paper, I play Volleyball for the high school and for my club team, and I enjoy hanging out with friends!

By Casey Mcdermott

Evanston wins their second rival game against New Trier

Ashlyn Rogowski, Stella Davis, Bridget Durkin, Casey Mcdermott and Merrill Short • February 15, 2025

The stands were packed, with the iconic sea of black outfits ready for the notorious ETHS v New Trier game. The rivals meet for another riveting game, however this time on the Kits’ home turf. Going...

Julie Caldwell’s refereeing journey

Casey McDermott, Staff Writer • February 14, 2025

Officiating often takes a backseat in sports, rarely receiving the recognition it truly deserves. However, for Julie Caldwell, it became a lifelong passion. Her journey as a referee for ETHS basketball,...

Evanston basketball welcomes new transfers

Casey McDermott and Merrill Short • January 24, 2025

With a record of 14-3 (3-1 CSL), the 2024-25 men's basketball season is moving in full blast. They have managed to seamlessly integrate two new key players— Kaidan Chatham, a senior from Niles North,...

Boys basketball beat GBN in ugly home opener

Kate Reno, Casey Mcdermott, Merrill Short, Cash Nelson, Will Klearman, Nate Schmeckpeper and Ryder Bingaman • December 11, 2024

The energy inside Beardsley Gym was electric on Friday night as boys basketball tipped off their home opener against the Glenbrook North Spartans (5-2, 0-1 CSL). Fresh off a decisive win the previous Saturday,...

Winter Sports Previews

Kate Reno, Liam Hinkle, Nate Schmeckpeper, Charlie Edwards, Bridget Durkin, Noah Polansky, Ryder Bingaman, Luca Hamman and Casey Mcdermott • November 1, 2024