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Sports

Measuring up: the unique pressures on modern teen athletes

Measuring up: the unique pressures on modern teen athletes

Alexis Rogers, Assistant Sports Editor January 27, 2023

When asked what they wish adults knew about their experiences as high school athletes, students share common themes. Junior Aidan Thomson’s busy swimming schedule overflows into the rest of his life. “Understand...

Art by Jillian Arnyai

Athletes reflect on nutritional habits, education

Owen Chiss, Will Klearman, Assistant Sports Editor, Staff Writer January 27, 2023

It’s gameday.  The only thing on your mind is winning. You’ve put in countless hours this week in practice, putting your full effort into each drill, each sprint and each scrimmage in preparation...

Boys swim and dive rises to the occasion on Senior Day

Owen Chiss, Assistant Sports Editor January 22, 2023

Despite falling to Central Suburban League foes in their last three head to head meets, the Wildkit swimmers got back in the win column with a solid win over Naperville North on Senior Day. The 109-69...

Photo courtesy of Jessica Sehgal

‘Sticking together’: camaraderie proves to be the winning factor for boys hockey Senior Night

Jessica Sehgal, Executive Editor January 22, 2023

Following the girls hockey game on Saturday night, the boys hockey’s Senior Night was off to a similar start. A little over halfway into the first period, Oak Park River Forest (OPRF) scored, paving...

Photo courtesy of Jessica Sehgal

In Senior Night loss, girls hockey still gives ‘110 percent’

Jessica Sehgal, Executive Editor January 22, 2023

Going up against Glenbrook—a team that ETHS girls hockey has matched up twice before with, one game resulting in a loss and the other a tie—already evoked pressure on the Kits Saturday night. On top...

Senior Sofia Rocca shoots free throw against Niles West, photo courtesy of Maya Valentine

Girls’ basketball emerges victorious in high-energy Senior Night game

Alexis Rogers, Assistant Sports Editor January 21, 2023

Breaking a four-game losing streak, girls basketball took home the win in its Senior Night game against Niles West, 53-30, on Friday. Securing an early lead, ETHS showcased superior teamwork, skill and...

‘Killing opportunities’: tackling systemic inequity in sports

Christopher Vye, Jacques Philippe, Sports Editor, Staff Writer December 16, 2022

The 2022 Boys Swim & Dive Senior Day was meant to be a celebration. One of the last times the team’s senior members would race at ETHS’ famed Dobbie Burton Aquatic Center, the occasion was intended...

Illustration by Franny Brady

Sports: athletes’ first exposure to discipline

Jessica Sehgal, Olivia Ohlson, Executive Editor, Staff Writer December 16, 2022

If you’re on time, you’re late. Don’t expect to show up out of attire, or you’ll be asked to leave. If you miss a day, it’ll come at a price. These three standards apply to nearly any professional...

Photo courtesy of Maya Valentine

The exception, not the rule: safety at ETHS sporting events

Christopher Vye, Sports Editor December 16, 2022

In 2022, large gatherings of any kind are targets. Schools, nightclubs, parades, movie theaters, grocery stores, shopping malls, places of worship and concert halls have all been the sites of some of America’s...

Undefeated boys basketball edges Glenbrook South in CSL opener

Owen Chiss, Assistant Sports Editor December 3, 2022

Despite dominating for much of its home opener, boys basketball found itself in serious trouble late in the fourth quarter on Friday night, up only two with Glenbrook South taking possession and just eight...

ETHS took on New Trier at Northwestern's Welsh-Ryan Arena 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...

Photo courtesy of Maya Valentine

Upset in regional final shuts door on long playoff run for boys soccer

Alexis Rogers and Owen Chiss November 14, 2022

While the Wildkits finished the regular season with a 12-5-2 record– capturing the second seed in the Glenbrook South Sectional– they were unable to advance past the regional finals following a 2-0...

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