Melia Seyferth – The Evanstonian

Melia Seyferth, Staff Writer

My name is Melia Seyferth (she/her). I am a sophomore and a staff writer of the sports section. This is my second year in the Evanstonian; last year, I wrote for the news section. This year, I am excited to be in the sports section and write about sports and get interesting stories from the athletes themselves. I write for The Evanstonian because I enjoy writing, especially about sports, and I learn a great deal about what’s happening in our community. Outside of the Evanstonian, I am on the field hockey and lacrosse teams. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, going on walks, and playing field hockey.

By Melia Seyferth

Kits 2 Commit | Rory Malia, Denison University

Melia Seyferth, Staff Writer • May 8, 2026

Four-year, dual-sport, varsity athlete Rory Malia is continuing her lacrosse career at Denison University. As a double-sport athlete, sports have been a huge part of Rory’s life, which made her decision...

Kits to Commit | Canaan Handcox, West Virginia State University

Melia Seyferth, Staff Writer • May 8, 2026

Canaan Handcox is a senior who will be attending West Virginia State University next fall for football. He played football, basketball, and track & field at ETHS. Canaan had many Division I offers...

Kuumba Olympics teaches kids new sports

Melia Seyferth, Staff Writer • April 17, 2026

The Kuumba Olympics is a summer camp that is held with multiple sports available to introduce various types of skills to future Kits. E-town is excited and ready for the Kuumba Olympics, which are being...

Girls Soccer looks for a deep playoff run

Melia Seyferth, Staff Writer • March 20, 2026

With girls’ soccer only losing three starters, the team is ready to get back at it and have a good season. The Kits have a tight group that has been working hard in the offseason and putting in the extra...

Four year varsity athletes lead the way

Melia Seyferth, Staff Writer • March 20, 2026

Most athletes can’t say they have been on varsity all four years of high school. It is a big accomplishment to be a freshman making a varsity sport. Bridget Durkin, Sienna Seyferth, and Rory Malia, all...

Evanston Hockey skates outside the lines of the IHSA

Melia Seyferth, Staff Writer • January 23, 2026

Although many people see the varsity Evanston Hockey team as a high school team, it is not officially a high school sport in the state of Illinois. The Illinois High School Association (IHSA)...

Evanston Hockey vs. IHSA

Melia Seyferth, Staff Writer • December 12, 2025

Although many people see the varsity Evanston Hockey team as a high school team, it is not officially a high school sport in the state of Illinois. The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) does not...

Girls basketball looks to bounce back after challenging season

Melia Seyferth, Staff Writer • November 21, 2025

ll team is coached by Brittnnay Johnson, who returns for her tenth season and serves as the Assistant Athletic Director. “Last season was a grind. We finished 12–20, but that record doesn’t...

Kits on the rise: Field Hockey and Swim & Dive eye state success

Melia Seyferth, Staff Writer • October 24, 2025

The Girls Field Hockey and Girls Swim & Dive teams are both in competitive positions to advance to State in 2025. The last time the field hockey team advanced to the state tournament was in 2023,...

Kit Pit returns under new leadership

Evie Holstine and Melia Seyferth • September 19, 2025

Kit Pit was recently voted the number one student section in Illinois and the third best student section in the nation, according to The Student Section Report. This popular student-run club at ETHS now...

Sexual Assault Awareness Week: A time for education and support

Melia Seyferth, Staff Writer • April 17, 2025

Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. Every 9 minutes, that person is a child. While this is being said, only 25 out of 1,000 predators will end up in prison. Sexual Assault Awareness...

Women’s History Month begins

Melia Seyferth, Staff Writer • March 14, 2025

Women’s History Month is an annual celebration that occurs in the month of March. Women’s History Month is an observance to highlight the contributions of women to society. We also celebrate this month...

Spirit Week honors Black history, culture

Evie Holstine and Melia Seyferth • February 14, 2025

February 1 is the start of Black History Month, a month to celebrate the amazing contributions African Americans have had in the United States. ETHS plans to celebrate and kick off Black History Month...