Olivia Ohlson – The Evanstonian

Olivia Ohlson, Staff Writer

Hi! My name is Olivia Ohlson and I am a sports staff writer. It is my third year on staff and in the sports section. I love writing for The Evanstonian because I love sharing information about ETHS sports teams and athletes to help our community feel more motivated to support our student-athletes. Especially within our smaller sports programs! Outside of The Evanstonian I am a member of the Varsity Girls Golf Team, The Community Service Club, The Ambassador leadership team and Team ASAP. Outside of school I enjoy serving on the Girls Play Sports youth advisory board and City of Evanston Youth Advisory Council, coaching younger student-athletes, baking, crocheting and hanging out with friends.

By Olivia Ohlson

Senior Column | Four Years, Four Lessons: Making the Most of ETHS

Olivia Ohlson, Guest Columnist • May 13, 2025

My past four years at ETHS have been a great experience. While I can barely recognize the person I was four years ago, it also feels like just yesterday that I took my seat in my first high school class. In...

Girls wrestling pins down a Senior Night win

Olivia Ohlson, Staff Writer • January 30, 2023

Facing off against Riverside-Brookfield at home on Friday night, the girls wrestling team secured a 30-12 win over the Bulldogs following seven hard-fought matches. After making its debut last season...

Girls basketball falls to Bolingbrook in season opener

Olivia Ohlson and Eliana Prawer-Stock • November 16, 2022

Bolingbrook, who finished third in the state last year, came to Evanston as girls basketball kicked off its season on Tuesday night and showed fans why the Raiders are primed for another deep State run...

Boys gymnastics boasts successful season despite recent rocky years

Olivia Ohlson, Staff Writer • August 15, 2022

Boys gymnastics coach Frank Erwin had only one word to describe the 2021-2022 spring season: “Excellent”. Over the course of this past season the program sent four boys to state in 16 events, and that...

Alex Vasquez

Olivia Ohlson, Staff Writer • May 12, 2022

After four years of high school baseball, senior Alex Vasquez is poised to continue his baseball career, committing to Denison University in Ohio. In addition to Division III Denison, Vasquez had a few...

Maggie Farragher

Olivia Ohlson, Staff Writer • May 12, 2022

During her four years at ETHS, Maggie Farragher juggled two sports at once, playing both varsity basketball and lacrosse her senior year. In college though, Farragher will be zoning in on lacrosse as she...

Growth mindset guides girls basketball forward

Olivia Ohlson, Staff Writer • December 23, 2021

Girls varsity basketball has been off to a strong start to open the 2021-22 season. Away at Maine South for its first conference game of the season, Evanston was tied with the Hawks at halftime but pulled...

Cheerleading excels football season, prepares for remainder of the year

Olivia Ohlson, Staff Writer • November 19, 2021

The cheerleading squad blew spectators away at Homecoming earlier in the fall with its fun and skillful routine. Still, the team has more up its sleeves when it comes to the remainder of the year. With...

Volleyball digs out wins, commits to change off-court

Olivia Ohlson, Staff Writer • September 17, 2021

The girls volleyball team has had a few disappointing seasons in a row, finishing last year with a record below .500. This year, they hope to make a comeback by focusing on passing and setting as well...