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

The Evanstonian

Joey Eovaldi

Joey Eovaldi, Sports Columnist

I was born in Chicago and am a senior at Evanston Township High School. This is my second year on the Evanstonian Staff. I have written for the Sports section both years. I run Cross Country and Track and Field, and have for four years now. I want to major in Sports Management and minor in Sports Journalism in college. I am also looking to run in college.

By Joey Eovaldi
Junior Andy Perez perfects his forehand.

As boys tennis roster size increases, so do expectations

Joey Eovaldi, Sports Editor March 23, 2018

Strength in numbers. In one of the largest turnouts for boys tennis in terms of size, five freshman made varsity. “Our main focus this year is to accommodate for each person on the team, from frosh/soph...

Rubin brings Bowling into the spotlight

Joey Eovaldi, Sports Editor February 22, 2018

In the wake of his role model’s death, newly decorated bowler, senior Jake Rubin, was faced with his most difficult challenge. And he delivered with his best performance.      “My great grandfather...

Norma May speaking at the  ceremonial dedication of the Fieldhouse to Willie May.

ETHS dedicates fieldhouse to Olympian, Willie May

Joey Eovaldi, Sports Editor February 13, 2018

On a day when no other events occurred at Evanston Township High School, a snowstorm didn’t stop Willie May from getting his dedication. On Friday Feb. 9, the fieldhouse at ETHS was officially dedicated...

Sophomore Ananya Visweswaran performs her vault in competition.

Gymnastics to compete at tournament

Joey Eovaldi, Sports Editor December 15, 2017

‘Small but mighty.’ Girls gymnastics is focused on winning the A Star Is Born tournament as they take their team down the road to Niles West tonight.      “This year our team is way closer partially...

Bowling rolls into match against New Trier on Nov. 29

Joey Eovaldi, Sports Editor November 21, 2017

Right up their alley. Girls bowling is getting into midseason form as they prepare to strike New Trier on Nov. 29 and win back “The Pin.” “With the combined talent and experience we have...

Seniors Van Rutter and Adrian Bytyqi get wrapped up with one another at practice.

Wrestling wants W’s

Joey Eovaldi, Sports Editor November 3, 2017

While last year’s season didn’t have a successful finish, Evanston wrestling is ready to show off their off-season work and start the season with a win in their first meet on Nov. 21. “At this point,...

Put a sock in it: Superstitions do not exist

Put a sock in it: Superstitions do not exist

Joey Eovaldi, Sports Columnist October 17, 2017

Superstitions don’t exist in sports, and no, I didn’t just jinx you by saying that. Many athletes believe their performances depend on superstitions they have created, but in actuality, an athlete’s...

Flag on the play

Flag on the play

Joey Eovaldi, Sports Columnist September 22, 2017

‘Tweet! Tweet!’ That’s most of what you hear when watching a sports game today, thanks to referees’ inconsistent and excessive calls that force players, coaches and fans to focus on them, rather...

Concussion discussion needs to include more than football

Concussion discussion needs to include more than football

Joey Eovaldi, Sports Columnist August 28, 2017

While the conversation of concussions tends to fall in the hands of football, there needs to be a light shined on other sports that are deeply affected by these traumatic head injuries. There is little...

8-1-1 girls soccer heads into Naperville Invite with first place hopes

8-1-1 girls soccer heads into Naperville Invite with first place hopes

Joey Eovaldi, Sports Editor April 21, 2017

The Kits expect to perform well at the Naperville Invite this year after last year's disappointment in the tournament. They square off against Hinsdale Central later today, looking to continue their group...

Baseball excited to show their strength, skills in their season opener tomorrow

Joey Eovaldi, Sports Editor March 17, 2017

One goal: Win a State Championship. The Kits hope to get started on their season goal, and open up their season with a strong win tomorrow, at Prairie Ridge. “We have the same goals every...

Olympic athletes need assistance

Joey Eovaldi, Sports Editor February 24, 2017

Although there are only a few volunteers to start off the new Special Olympics program, it has momentum and athletes already looking forward to their first competition on April 23. The program features...

Senior Emily Kelleher balances strength and focus in anticipation for the Trevians.

Vault into season

Joey Eovaldi, Sports Editor December 19, 2016

133. Girls Gymnastics strives to put up the highest point total in school history as they head into tomorrow’s meet at New Trier. “Once we really start to hit out routines on the varsity level,...

Senior Emily Kelleher balances strength and focus in anticipation for the Trevians.

New talent leads girls gymnastics to strong start

Joey Eovaldi, Sports Editor December 16, 2016

133. Girls Gymnastics strives to put up the highest point total in school history as they head into tomorrow’s meet at New Trier. “Once we really start to hit out routines on the varsity level,...

Volleyball gears up for Discovery Invite

Volleyball gears up for Discovery Invite

Joey Eovaldi, Sports Editor October 5, 2016

Despite a 6-13 start, girls volleyball believes they can turn their season around at the Discovery Invite on Oct. 7 and 8 with more energy and endurance. “We will have gained a lot of experience and...

Tennis Travels to Oak Park-River Forest

Tennis Travels to Oak Park-River Forest

Joey Eovaldi, Sports Editor August 23, 2016

Making a racquet. Tomorrow girls tennis hopes to dominate this season and start it off right with win at Oak Park-River Forest. Since the Huskies beat the Kits 7-1 last year, this year’s team is...

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