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Basketball

George Richardson looking to get a shot up on seven foot center Colin Stack.

Evanston falls to Benet in semifinals, ends season with third-place finish

Will Klearman, Bridget Durkin and Ethan Ravi March 16, 2025

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...

Kits down Glenbard West to punch their ticket to State

Kits down Glenbard West to punch their ticket to State

Will Klearman, Merrill Short and Ashlyn Rogowski March 12, 2025

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...

Evanston fights a physical battle, securing the sectional title win over Loyola

Evanston fights a physical battle, securing the sectional title win over Loyola

Jonah Wright, Merrill Short and Liam Race March 10, 2025

At the beginning of the season, it was clear this team had something special, but the dominance displayed by the Wildkits throughout the postseason has been incredible. As this talented squad cuts down...

Peters' defense was excellent for the Kits all night.

Kits’ defense propels them past Lane Tech and into the sectional finals

Liam Hinkle and Charlie Edwards March 5, 2025

The Kits continued their quest for an ISHA state championship by defeating Lane Tech 56-39 in the sectional semi-finals. Once again, the Kits found themselves dominating against a highly rated team. “I...

Sophomore Tate Schroeder had a big coming out party under bright lights in the regional finals on Friday.

Boys basketball finishes strong against Highland Park in Regional Finals

In the playoffs, records don't matter. The dominating season the Wildkits had was in the past. Both teams were there for one reason: to perform on the big stage. The work that was put in throughout the...

Boys basketball advances without much challenge in opening round

Boys basketball advances without much challenge in opening round

Charlie Edwards, Liam Hinkle and Jonah Wright February 27, 2025

#1 Evanston started their quest for State with a bang in Highland Park on Wednesday night. The Kits dominated every aspect of the game and never took their foot off the gas pedal en route to a commanding...

Evanston varsity girls' basketball in huddle before tipoff

Loyola Cruises Past Young Evanston Team For Regional Title

A young Kits team with only two seniors was seeking to reach the sectionals for the first time since the 2021-2022 season. In addition to not having players with playoff experience, Evanston would be entering...

Girls basketball dominates in Regional Semifinals at home

Girls basketball dominates in Regional Semifinals at home

Liam Hinkle, Staff Writer February 18, 2025

After a turbulent regular season that saw the Kits finish with an 11-19 (3-7 CSL) record the ETHS Girls Basketball team came into their Regional Semi-Finals matchup against Taft knowing they had nothing...

Evanston wins their second rival game against New Trier

The stands were packed, with the iconic sea of black outfits ready for the notorious ETHS v New Trier game. The rivals meet for another riveting game, however this time on the Kits’ home turf.  Going...

Too Hot to Handle: Evanston Winter Athletics Heat Up

Too Hot to Handle: Evanston Winter Athletics Heat Up

Ryan Wambo, Managing Editor February 11, 2025

The Kits are melting the winter ice. It’s a great day to be a Wildkit, as Evanston’s sports teams continue performing at a high level and climbing the ranks.    Boys Basketball This...

Senior George Richardson went a staggering 8/9 on the night and finished with 21 points to lead all scorers. The transfer was incredibly impressive in his first rivalry game.

Boys basketball goes wire to wire in big win at New Trier

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)...

Girls basketball fails to maintain lead against Trevians Friday night

The Kits played rival team New Trier in a nail biting game Friday night and came up short of a victory. Despite coming back in the third quarter, the young team struggled to stay hungry and get a win for...

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