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Boys basketball defeats New Trier on home court

Hailey Fine and Eli Cohen January 13, 2019

In the seventh anniversary of the Bob Bost Classic, a packed Beardsley Gym witnessed Evanston’s 54-46 victory over rival New Trier, as the Kits’ solid interior defense held Trevian star forwards...

Junior Asya Wright bowls a strike.

Experience leads girls bowling to success

Chris Werner, Sports Editor December 27, 2018

After finishing fifth in their regional tournament as a team in both of the past two seasons, one spot away from the fourth place finish necessary to advance to sectionals, the girls bowling team is poised...

Same game, different representation

Ella Kanter and Sofie Kennedy December 26, 2018

2018 marks the 46th anniversary of Title IX -- the law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded programs or activities, including school sports. Since Title IX passed, the number of...

Can’t drive, can’t commit

Can’t drive, can’t commit

Ben Baker-Katz, Sports Columnist & In-Depth Editor December 26, 2018

Imagine being a normal 6th grader, with normal 6th grade problems; except for one thing: you’ve just committed to play football at a DI university. Let’s take a trip to Los Angeles, where 10-year-old...

Freshman Ava Axelrood prepares for the dismount.

Gymnastics flipping their way into the record books

Michael Barthelemy and Chloe Haack December 26, 2018

Girls gymnastics hopes to continue an already memorable season, despite welcoming many new members to the team. The Kits improved greatly last year and are excited to build off their early momentum...

Senior Rafael Salinas brings sophomore Ricardo Salinas to the ground.

Wrestling’s elites ready to tackle the second half of the season

Peter Barbato, Hailey Fine and Sophia McCandlish December 26, 2018

After a successful showing at the Russ Erb tournament led by an elite group, wrestling heads into holiday break with the wind at their backs. “Every week we adjust, get in better shape, fix a technique,...

Boys basketball off to successful start despite undersized lineup

Eli Cohen, Sports Captain December 26, 2018

Chicago is renowned as one of the biggest basketball cities in the nation, but after years of consistent success, ETHS has established itself as a suburban powerhouse. This year’s guard-heavy team hopes...

Kayla Henning, junior, dribbles down the court at Dec. 4 game against Glenbrook South. Henning recovered from an ACL injury offseason.

Girls basketball overcoming injuries

Eli Cohen, Benji Fervoy and Will Wambo December 26, 2018

With a mix of upperclassmen leadership and up-and-coming talent, the Kits look to continue improving. Despite being plagued with injuries, the team is shooting to make it even further into March than their...

Senior Lance Jones blows by the Maine South defender on his way to the hoop.

Kits hold off Maine South in overtime win

Chris Werner, Sports Editor December 10, 2018

Last season, the two games between Maine South and Evanston were decided by a total of five points. On Friday night in Beardsley gym, the Kits and Hawks battled again, and in a game similar to the tight...

Junior Tyler Mayne dribbles the ball up the court in Wednesday's win against GBS.

Kits hand GBS first loss of season

Chris Werner, Sports Editor December 8, 2018

Nobody quite knew how Evanston would play only two days removed from a miraculous, last-second, 60-59 win over Simeon on Sunday. But the Kits, after a relatively slow start, played what coach Brittany...

Kits win third straight Majkowski Classic at St. Viator

Chris Werner, Sports Editor November 28, 2018

At the start of the 2016-17 season, Evanston switched Thanksgiving  tournaments from the Battle of the Bridge tournament at Lane Tech and Depaul Prep to the Majkowski Classic at St. Viator. The move has...

ETHS opens season with 77-45 win at St. Viator tournament

Chris Werner and Eli Cohen November 23, 2018

The Kits came out of the gate slowly against Conant on Tuesday night, taking a prolonged five and a half minutes to score their first basket, but bounced back from their struggles to show why they’re...

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