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Jesse Heuer

Jesse Heuer, Sports Editor

By Jesse Heuer
Ben Easington jukes a defender. He will attend USC next fall.

Defying the odds: ETHS boasts ten Division I commits

Only about two percent of high school athletes nation wide reach division one college athletics, but this year ETHS is proud to sport ten division one commits in eight different sports. Since 2008,...

Girls lacrosse travels to Fenwick, Maine South next week

Jesse Heuer, Sports Editor April 21, 2017

Start the buses. Girls lacrosse will hit the road next week in search of two big victories against Fenwick and Maine South. Last year the Kits defeated Fenwick 14-9. According to coach Sarah McKenna...

Boys basketball falls short of dream

Boys basketball falls short of dream

Jesse Heuer, Sports Editor March 24, 2017

Coach Mike Ellis’ highly ranked team was shooting to win ETHS’ first state championship in half a century.  The path to Peoria for the IHSA final was cut off in a March 14 supersectional loss to the...

Freshman Callista OConner winds up for a shot

’03 grad takes over soccer

Jesse Heuer, Sports Editor March 17, 2017

New leadership. After graduating in 2003 with a state championship, Stacy Salgado, the team’s assistant coach for the past two years, takes over as head coach for girls soccer. “I’m...

Sophomore Jaheim Holden dribbles up the court

Kits travel to Akron for Lebron James Classic

Jesse Heuer, Sports Editor December 16, 2016

Heir to the throne. After getting out to a hot start, boys basketball will have their hands full this weekend as they play two of Ohio’s top teams. “Anything with LeBron James’ name on it is...

Wrestling hosts first meet of season tonight at 5:30

Wrestling hosts first meet of season tonight at 5:30

Jesse Heuer, Sports Editor November 22, 2016

Redemption. After losing the conference championship by one point to New Trier last year, the Kits bring back an experienced squad with high hopes as they host Lane Tech and Hope Academy tonight at...

Beating the odds

Jesse Heuer, Sports Editor October 28, 2016

ETHS suffered a blowout loss in their final regular season game against Maine South, but they get a fresh start tonight as they open the first round of the IHSA playoffs at Homewood-Flossmoor. “No...

Senior Wes Harell skips past a Niles defender

Soccer ready for playoffs

Jesse Heuer, Sports Editor October 5, 2016

Boys soccer may have gone through a rough patch, but they’re getting back on track and ready to make the push for playoffs. According to topdrawersoccer.com, ETHS is ranked ninth in the state with...

Kits host top-ranked Barrington tonight

Kits host top-ranked Barrington tonight

Jesse Heuer, Sports Editor September 16, 2016

True test.    After starting the season with three big wins, the Kits will have to bring their best effort tonight in order to take down the Barrington Broncos.    “Playing a top notch team at...

Football kicks off their season against Hubbard

Football kicks off their season against Hubbard

Jesse Heuer, Sports Editor August 23, 2016

Last season may have ended with a disappointing 62-10 defeat to South Elgin in the first round of the IHSA playoffs, but the Kits take the field with a fresh team looking to prove themselves. The season...

Julie Colwell

Julie Colwell

Jesse Heuer, Sports Editor May 13, 2016

Wellness and P.E. teacher Julie Colwell has done it all at ETHS and now she’s ready to move on to the next chapter in her life. “Now that I’m teaching my ex-students kids I’ve realized it’s...

Girls soccer to play in state’s top ranked tournament

Girls soccer to play in state’s top ranked tournament

Jesse Heuer, Sports Editor April 27, 2016

True test. Kits will discover where they stand among the state’s top teams when they play in the 19th annual Naperville Invitational. “Being successful in a tournament of this caliber gives us...

Senior Vincent Holm-Drumgole and sophomore Jacob Finn-Samiels race against Maine South.

Boys swimming preps for conference in regular season finale

Jesse Heuer, Sports Editor February 5, 2016

Varsity’s night off. Boys swimming will be resting their top swimmers against last place Waukegan tonight, in order to give less-experienced swimmers the opportunity to swim varsity and JV events. “Some...

Senior Trevon Marshall drives a Niles West player in the Kits 61-26 win over the Wolves. Photo by Jada Marriott

Kits hit the road for Christmas tourney

Jesse Heuer, Sports Editor December 18, 2015

Holiday hoops. Boys basketball travels to Fairdale, KY tonight for the annual King of the Bluegrass Holiday Classic, where they will play some of the nation’s top high school teams in front of college...

High-ranked boys basketball team tips off season this Tuesday

High-ranked boys basketball team tips off season this Tuesday

Jesse Heuer, Sports Editor November 20, 2015

It’s finally here. The boys basketball season opens with the Battle of the Bridge Thanksgiving tournament at DePaul Prep on Nov. 23. “This is as good as it’s going to get,” said Coach Mike...

Swim team goes for 18

Swim team goes for 18

Jesse Heuer, Sports Editor October 30, 2015

17 searching for 18. Girls swimming has beat Maine South every year for the past 17 years. Today, they look to make it 18 years as they head to Park Ridge for a meet at 5:30 p.m. “Maine South will...

Key players return to boys hockey team

Jesse Heuer, Sports Editor October 12, 2015

Seeking revenge. ETHS boys’ hockey looks for payback against Warren on Oct. 14 in Gurnee with the addition of new players. On Sept. 12, the boys played Warren in a tournament and suffered...

Girls swimming looks for consistency in meet against Deerfield

Jesse Heuer, Sports Editor September 18, 2015

Two key seniors will be missed. Seniors Paige Haden and Ana Woods will be gone on college visits, which will cause a dilemma for the girls swimming meet against Deerfield on Sept. 25. “The rest...

Girls volleyball opens against Lane Tech

Girls volleyball opens against Lane Tech

Jesse Heuer, Sports Editor August 24, 2015

Pack Beardsley Gym Wednesday evening as girls volleyball begins the 2015 campaign against Lane Tech at 6. “Lane Tech is one of the most competitive teams in the CPS. We’re hoping ETHS students come...

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