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Sports

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Coach Buzz steps down, forever cementing the ‘Buzz Bond’

Ryan Wambo, Managing Editor January 24, 2025

The definition of a sports coach on Google is: a person who helps athletes improve their skills and reach their full potential in a sport. A man walked through the gates of Lazier Field 17 years ago and...

The Mental Game: How Sports Psychology is Transforming Athletes at ETHS

The Mental Game: How Sports Psychology is Transforming Athletes at ETHS

Jonah Wright, Staff Writer January 24, 2025

If you play a sport or have ever played one, you’ve probably heard your coach say, “The game is 90% mental,” or something along those lines. When you hear this you might just brush it off, thinking...

Evanston basketball welcomes new transfers

Evanston basketball welcomes new transfers

Casey McDermott and Merrill Short January 24, 2025

With a record of 14-3 (3-1 CSL), the 2024-25 men's basketball season is moving in full blast. They have managed to seamlessly integrate two new key players— Kaidan Chatham, a senior from Niles North,...

Keeping It Klear: Has the NCAA lost its magic?

Keeping It Klear: Has the NCAA lost its magic?

Will Klearman, Sports Editor January 24, 2025

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...

Sabers sharpen success in fencing

Sabers sharpen success in fencing

Liam Hinkle, Staff Writer January 24, 2025

“When most people think of fencing, their minds go straight to medieval age sword fighting, where your goal is to slash your opponent to death,” states fencing Head Coach Andrew Stence. “This...

Unity and rivalry: the sporting spirit of ETHS

Unity and rivalry: the sporting spirit of ETHS

Bridget Durkin, Staff Writer January 24, 2025

Evanston Township High School boasts an impressive 31 different sports, all competing at various levels against other schools. I am a junior and I have played on the girls soccer team here at ETHS since...

Owen Seaver keeps his eyes on the ball.

Umm… It’s table tennis, not ping-pong

Ryder Bingaman, Staff Writer January 24, 2025

Ping Pong…my bad…table tennis is a game that is beloved by billions. It re-creates the adrenaline and excitement of tennis but on a table that can fit in someone's garage. ETHS coaches Marx Success...

The baseball team giving back

ETHS sports score points for the community

Charlie Edwards, Staff Writer January 24, 2025

ETHS is an institution that is entrenched in the Evanston community, and Wildkit athletics are a major part of this institution. The people of Evanston support the Kits through thick and thin, but this...

Ben Ojelly: The freshman gets a seat at the varsity table

Ben Ojelly: The freshman gets a seat at the varsity table

Nate Schmeckpeper and Liam Race January 24, 2025

Freshmen on varsity sports teams is not something you see often, especially not in basketball. Having to face guys up to three years older than you can be daunting. You need to have skills to keep up with...

Fiona’s Focus: How judgment-based sports fuel insecurity and harm for female athletes

Fiona’s Focus: How judgment-based sports fuel insecurity and harm for female athletes

Fiona Vosper, Sports Editor January 24, 2025

As a society we have done an excellent job moving away from gender division in sports. Now it is common to see women play sports that were traditionally only played by men and vice versa. Typically, sports...

Fouls lead to girls basketball loss against GBN

Bridget Durkin and Fiona Vosper January 18, 2025

The Kits fell short in a 43-39 brutal game at home against Glenbrook North, fouling out three of Evanston's key players. Despite being the dominant team on the court, the Kits struggled to make their layups...

Homecoming Triumph: Former Teammates Kaidan Chatham and Yaris Irby Face Off as Evanston Defeats Niles North in Heated Clash

Homecoming Triumph: Former Teammates Kaidan Chatham and Yaris Irby Face Off as Evanston Defeats Niles North in Heated Clash

Ryan Wambo, Managing Editor January 16, 2025

North Shore basketball is full of competitors, but it is still a small world. On Jan. 14, 2025, Evanston faced Niles North at the Vikings’ gymnasium. But if you looked at the matchup scheduled before...

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