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The Evanstonian

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

The Evanstonian

Chloe Haack, Staff Writer

By Chloe Haack

Grodzin paves premier path for boys bowling

Chloe Haack, Staff Writer February 28, 2020

Senior Zev Grodzin put on quite a show at the IHSA State Finals in O’Fallon, IL with a 59th place finish. Being the only Evanston bowler ever to advance to the final day in the tournament, Grodzin knows...

Momentous finish to jumpstart postseason for girls gymnastics

Chloe Haack, Staff Writer January 31, 2020

After placing first against Niles West and North Shore Country Day, the gymnastics team will use this momentous finish to aim high in the postseason.  Senior captain Jamie Otwell led the pack with...

Boys hockey hopes to shake off tough month of November

Chloe Haack, Staff Writer December 13, 2019

After starting a losing streak in November, boys hockey hopes this slump won’t cost them postseason accolades.  The past month has been rough for the team. Going 1-3 in November and losing to New...

Girls gymnastics hope youthful team can prove stay competitive

Chloe Haack, Staff Writer December 13, 2019

The girls gymnastics team is rostering mostly underclassmen this year, but that won’t stop them from competing in the conference rankings. Only six of the 35 gymnasts are upperclassmen, giving the...

Boys hockey continues thrilling season

Chloe Haack, Staff Writer November 8, 2019

Boys hockey is one of the most successful fall teams this year. With a 6-2-1 record so far, the team is on the path to a historic postseason, even with tough opponents in the games ahead.  “Hopefully,...

Risin into Fall: Boys Cross Country

Chloe Haack, Staff Writer August 21, 2019

After advancing to sectionals last season in 10th, the boys cross country team hopes to utilize their majority underclassmen roster to create a championship-caliber team.  Senior Max Peterson ran a...

Fall sport season rundown

Boys XC By Gordon Redfield-Gale Staff Writer After losing top seniors to their respective college programs, it appeared as though the cross-country team would need time to rebuild. However,...

Hogan leaps off the high dive.

Hogan commits to Michigan

Michael Barthelemy and Chloe Haack May 23, 2019

Star diver Lucy Hogan committed to the University of Michigan at the beginning of fall after being flooded with Division I offers. “Michigan is a great school with a great athletic program,” Hogan...

Destefano goes to kick the ball.

Annika Destefano chooses Cornell

Chloe Haack, Staff Writer May 23, 2019

Annika Destefano will continue her soccer career at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York next fall. “I visited Cornell many times and every time I went I found something new that I loved,” Destefano...

Junior Morgan Riley cradles the ball

Hot start not enough for determined girls lacrosse

Chloe Haack, Staff Writer April 26, 2019

After blowing out nine opponents so far, the girls lacrosse team is aiming to continue their domination throughout the rest of the season. After defeating each team by double digits through nine games,...

Junior midfielder 
Calista O’Connor looks down the field to pass.

Soccer looks to prove themselves against Loyola tonight

Chloe Haack, Staff Writer March 22, 2019

Correction: The printed version of this article included the incorrect time of the game tonight. The home game against Loyola is at 6 pm. After a sectional semifinal loss to end last season, the girls...

Volleyball: Set for season

Chloe Haack, Staff Writer March 22, 2019

Last season’s tightly bonded boys volleyball team will surely move into this season with a winning mindset and hopefully, a winning record. In the past, boys volleyball has struggled to create a winning...

Junior Max Peterson sprints around the curve during his 1600 meter race win.

Ebeling, Peterson lead boys track into season

Chloe Haack, Staff Writer February 15, 2019

Last season, the boys track program graduated four Division I athletes: Syracuse distance runner Joey Eovaldi and Eastern Illinois University high jumper Matt Caines. This year is no different.      One...

Freshman Ava Axelrood prepares for the dismount.

Gymnastics flipping their way into the record books

Michael Barthelemy and Chloe Haack December 26, 2018

Girls gymnastics hopes to continue an already memorable season, despite welcoming many new members to the team. The Kits improved greatly last year and are excited to build off their early momentum...

8 Kits commit to Division 1 athletics at Fall National Signing Day

8 Kits commit to Division 1 athletics at Fall National Signing Day

On Wednesday Nov. 14, eight ETHS seniors committed to Division 1 athletic programs. Seniors Annika Destefano, Rosemary Gibbons, Lucy Hogan, Lance Jones, Keara Kerr, Trevor Nelson, Olivia O'Donnell and...

Wildkit to Wolverine

Wildkit to Wolverine

Michael Barthelemy and Chloe Haack November 9, 2018

Flooded with Division I offers, senior and star diver Lucy Hogan committed to the University of Michigan at the beginning of fall. Deciding between Harvard, Ohio State, Michigan and Texas, she chose...

After upset win, volleyball bows out in second round of playoffs

After upset win, volleyball bows out in second round of playoffs

Chloe Haack, Sports Writer October 26, 2018

After an upset victory over 15th ranked Wheeling, girls volleyball's playoff run ended with a loss to New Trier on Tuesday night. The second ranked New Trier team had been plowing through their competition...

Senior captain Tommy Barbato tees off at an early season tournament.

Tommy Barbato ties for 31st at boys golf state tournament

Chloe Haack, Sports Writer October 15, 2018

Senior Tommy Barbato tied for 31st in a field of 112 players at the Boys Golf 4A State Championship tournament in Bloomington, Illinois this past Saturday posting a score of four over par. Barbato is the...

Volleyball focuses on games ahead

Chloe Haack, Staff Writer October 2, 2018

No regrets. New head coach Liz Brieva has brought a refreshed mindset to the Evanston girls’ volleyball program. “No regrets. That’s our motto this year,” Brieva said. “We don’t want to...

Fallin’ into season: Girls Tennis

Chloe Haack, Staff Writer August 28, 2018

Evanston girls’ tennis lost their star player Anastasia Goncharova who is now attending UC Santa Barbara, but their resilience will help then bounce back quickly this fall. "Naturally, we'll miss...

Senior Maya Mahoney serves to opposition.

Fallin’ into season: Girls Volleyball

Chloe Haack, Staff Writer August 28, 2018

After a historic 2017 season, Evanston's girls' volleyball team is looking to build upon that strong foundation with a new emphasis on "teamwork." "I truly believe that everyone has something to contribute...

Freshman Ruby Rogers plays in varsity game against Prospect, May 2018.

Freshmen “play up” at varsity level

Chloe Haack, Sports Writer July 18, 2018

In 2018, 26 freshmen were rostered as varsity athletes. Through hard work and dedication, these freshmen were able to achieve memorable accomplishments during their seasons. From “The Shot” to conference...

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