“I’ve always been a competitive person,” said Rosie Witt, reflecting on what got her into softball in the first place. “Whether it’s sports or academics, I like pushing myself to see how far...

For offensive lineman Chris Fargo, it has always been about the team. “In my four years of high school football, I scored zero points, and my name was called zero times,” said Fargo. “You’ve...

“It’s a bittersweet feeling—I think bittersweet describes it pretty well,” said a reflective Ryan Wambo thinking about his time at Evanston Township High School.  “I’m not really sad to...

After Derik Queen hit a floater off the glass as time expired to send Maryland to its first Sweet 16 since 2016, the big freshman delivered one of the most candid, memorable quotes I’ve ever seen live. Andy...

CHAMPAIGN, IL— Evanston’s Cinderella run to the state semifinals came to a heartbreaking end Friday night, as the Benet Redwings (33-5) handed the Kits a 56-47 defeat, putting an end to their hopes...

If you’ve been on any major national news website in the past month, you’ve probably found yourself drowning in dozens of articles about President Donald Trump’s latest provocative move. Whether...

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL—In a game that came down to the final seconds, Theo Rocca found himself at the free-throw line on two separate occasions with a chance to seal the Kits’ super-sectional victory...

His career at Northwestern may be over, but Brooks Barnhizer’s legacy will linger in Welsh Ryan Arena for decades to come. It’s really hard to put it all into words, but maybe that’s the beautiful...

Boys basketball goes wire to wire in big win at New Trier   On Friday night, Evanston packed into New Trier’s arena for a game that lived up to the hype. The Wildkits (18-4) and Trevians (18-6)...

Last year, it was David vs. Goliath on New Trier’s homecourt … and David won. This year, it's not David and Goliath-- it’s the clash of the titans. The Kits are coming in with their best teams...

When Evanston first played at Deerfield back in December, it was not the outcome the Wildkits had hoped for. The Kits struggled offensively and received their first and only conference loss at the hands...

I have grown up going to every Northwestern basketball and football game since I was five years old. My older brother and dad first introduced me to Northwestern and college sports, and I quickly fell...

There’s a real problem with high school football in Illinois, and it’s becoming impossible to ignore. The 2024 IHSA football season wrapped up in late November at Illinois State’s Hancock Stadium...

The energy inside Beardsley Gym was electric on Friday night as boys basketball tipped off their home opener against the Glenbrook North Spartans (5-2, 0-1 CSL). Fresh off a decisive win the previous Saturday,...

Welcome to Keeping it Klear! I’m stoked to be launching this column. After two and a half years of writing feature stories, opinion pieces and a hell of a lot of sports game recaps, I think I’ve finally...

Ethan and The Evanstonian take on the Boys Varsity Basketball team.

Ethan and The Evanstonian take on the Boys Varsity Basketball team.

The sport of rowing has long been associated with the wealthy—and predominantly white—elite. For some athletes, that stereotype needed to be broken. When Northwestern alum Luciana Ruiz first had the...

With one out in the bottom of the first inning and a man on first, senior second baseman Charlie Kalil set the tone early for the Kits. Kalil took a 2-0 pitch deep over the left field wall to give the...

Both the first and second sets in Beardsley Gym on Tuesday night were tied, 24-all.  That didn’t scare any Wildkit player on the court. With Maine South (6-4, 0-2 CSL) knocking at the door, Evanston...

When Lance Jones came into Evanston athletic director Chris Livatino’s office at the start of his high school senior year, Livatino posed a question to the basketball star. “I asked him about what...

Despite early pushes from Niles Notre Dame on Tuesday night, boys volleyball took care of business against the Dons, 27-25 and 25-17.  The victory over Notre Dame (5-4) gave the Kits (6-2) solid momentum...

Laughter is brightest where food is best. (Irish proverb)

When Evanston head coach Mike Ellis walked out of the locker room post-game on Wednesday night, he was simply at a loss for words. “I don’t know what to say. That’s how bad it was,” Ellis stated. Evanston...

Whether you are an avid boba drinker, know one or have overheard Northwestern University students talking about where they should go on their next boba adventure, you definitely have not missed seeing...

Boys basketball will enter into the Class 4A IHSA postseason on Wednesday against not only a familiar face but a face that the Kits have had their way with recently. For the third time this season,...

Evanston has done an impressive job of pulling out come-from-behind victories recently. But every time the Kits attempted to cut Glenbrook South’s lead down on Friday night in Glenview, the Titans continuously...

When Purdue was stunned by No. 16 seeded Fairleigh Dickinson in an embarrassing loss in the Round of 64 in last year's NCAA Tournament, Purdue head coach Matt Painter knew he needed to find an experienced...

Not having a lead for four quarters is typically not the recipe for a win. After last night, though, Evanston might say otherwise. Down by as much as 11in the fourth quarter alone on Monday night,...

As soon as senior Morgan Brown won the tip-off on Friday night, the Maine South crowd’s presence was heard. “Overrated” chants echoed inside the arena while senior Brandon Watson crossed half-court...

When senior Tyler Dennis cashed on two free throws off Glenbrook North’s Patrick Schaller fourth foul in the third quarter, the Kits had cut the Spartan lead to just 37-30.  Eight minutes later,...

On Tuesday night, boys basketball shot 31 percent from the field in a 42-39 upset loss to Carmel Catholic, who had lost six straight prior to their matchup in Beardsley Gym with the Kits. So when Evanston...

Evanston head coach Mike Ellis could tell early on Friday night that his young squad wasn't in the right headspace for its conference matchup against Glenbrook North. In the first quarter, senior Spartan...

On April 8, former Evanston basketball star Lance Jones verbally committed to Purdue.  The Boilermakers, who were shocked in the 2023 NCAA March Madness Tournament by #16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson,...

Dogs out – a term that has taken off in the 2020s. But what exactly does it mean? No, contrary to its name, it doesn’t actually have anything to do with dogs, but rather, toes. ‘Having the dogs out’...

After Cristiano Hamer scored a goal to put Evanston up 1-0 in the first three minutes of Saturday’s regional finals against Maine South, the Kits never looked back. In a late morning game in Park...

Senior Lyana Hyman was just thirteen years old when she was admitted into the hospital for the first time and diagnosed with depression. Since then, Hyman’s continuous battle with mental health has followed...

Just when you thought senior Damarion Timberlake’s list of 2023 highlights couldn’t get any longer, the running back delivered a career performance against Deerfield on Friday night. On a frigid,...

To an outside spectator, a fire hydrant may seem like a tool that keeps our streets flame-free. But to the Evanston and New Trier boys soccer teams, that object is synonymous with rivalry. The winner of...

You’re in the closing stretch of your sixth block class. It’s been five hours since you have eaten breakfast, and you’re feeling very sluggish. To make it all worse, you’re in that class that you...

As Evanston’s #2 bulldozed his way into the endzone for his second rushing touchdown of the night, many students and fans watching the game were left wondering, “Who is that?” That player was...

Last season, ETHS boys soccer finished the regular season with a record of 13-6-2 (4-1 CSL) which earned them second place in the conference. Despite having high hopes in the postseason tournament, the...

After a disappointing 2022 season, girls volleyball is looking to have a rebound year. The team finished last fall with a record of 10-26 (0-10 CSL), landing them last place in the conference. “Most...

  On April 25, 2017, 11-year-old Cameron Wellington-Knibbs’ life changed forever. After years of inconsistent living, loss, and a lack of opportunity, Wellington-Knibbs’ aunt and uncle decided...

If you told 10-year-old Cameron Wellington-Knibbs that he would earn a scholarship playing college football he would have been beyond astonished. Cam was born in Montego Bay, Jamaica and lived there until...

After three years of starting on the offensive line for the varsity football team, senior Gabe Rosen had a plethora of options to play at the next level. After numerous offers and interest from Division...

During his four years at ETHS, Dylan Groff starred in both lacrosse and football, being a four-year varsity lacrosse player and the starting quarterback for varsity football. Although Groff likely could...

After an up-and-down season, ETHS closed out the year with a record of 3-6, landing them in fourth place in the Central Suburban South standings. An exciting 53-50 overtime home opener win against Indian...