Nina Gatchell – The Evanstonian

Nina Gatchell, Staff Writer

My name is Nina Gatchell, I am a sophomore in high school, my pronouns are she/her, I am a writer for the Evanstonian sports section, and this is my first year. I chose to write for the Evanstonian because I like educating people on certain topics and bringing awareness to them. I think the Evanstonian is a great way to get into writing, even if you don’t think writing is for you. Outside of the Evanstonian, I am a competitive swimmer for both ETHS and my club team. I am a lifeguard and swim teacher, so a lot of my life revolves around water. Aside from that, I love drawing, cooking, crafting, and traveling. For fun, I enjoy starting new TV series, hanging out with my friends, and trying new food.

By Nina Gatchell

The undercoverage of womens sports

Nina Gatchell, Staff Writer • March 20, 2026

Season after season, Evanston girls’ sports have competed at an elite level. Evanston’s varsity girls lacrosse and field hockey has ranked in the top 10 in Illinois for the past 2 years. Girls' varsity...

Support balance in sports

Nina Gatchell, Staff Writer • March 20, 2026

Season after season, Evanston girls’ sports have competed at an elite level. Evanston’s varsity girls lacrosse and field hockey has ranked in the top 10 in Illinois for the past 2 years. Girls' varsity...

Inside look of a day in the life of an ETHS athlete on gameday

Nina Gatchell and Anisha Mueller • February 27, 2026

“Day in the life” or “DITL” of an influencer is a popular social media trend that captures how your favorite creators spend their day. Influencers make vlogs showing segments of their day with...

Kits build momentum entering winter break

Nina Gatchell and Nate Schmeckpeper • December 14, 2025

Evanston Boys’ Basketball defeated Glenbrook North 61-41, making this their 6th win so far this season. Evanston is currently ranked 1st in the CSL conference and 47th in Illinois. Last year, this game...

Beyond the game: CSL builds inclusion

Anisha Mueller and Nina Gatchell • October 24, 2025

At the “Building a More Inclusive CSL” meeting on September 16, 2025, students from all over the Chicago Suburban League gathered at ETHS to share, learn, and connect about experiences in sports. This...

Wildkits Push Early, Trevians Close the Net

Nina Gatchell, Staff Writer • October 24, 2025

ETHS Girls Volleyball put up a fight against New Trier on September 30th with a close first set of 21-25. New Trier pulled away in the second set, winning 13-25. Despite the loss, the Wildkits had some...

Wildkits Push Early, Trevians Close the Net

Nina Gatchell, Staff Writer • October 6, 2025

ETHS Girls Volleyball put up a fight against New Trier last Tuesday with a close first set of 21-25. New Trier pulled away in the second set, winning 13-25. Despite the loss, the Wildkits had some exciting...

The grind before the glory

Nina Gatchell and Anisha Mueller • September 22, 2025

Training before the first game, race, practice, or tryout will help to get the most out of any sports season. Being physically and mentally prepared is essential for success during tryouts. Soccer captain...