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MVP Nojel Eastern returns  after suffering major ankle injury

MVP Nojel Eastern returns after suffering major ankle injury

Katy Donati, Sports Reporter December 18, 2015

Despite junior captain Nojel Eastern’s basketball career getting derailed last year due to a severe ankle injury, he’s back on the court and ready to prove that he is still number one in the North...

Girls basketball will face best teams in state this season

Girls basketball will face best teams in state this season

Matthew Barbato, Sports Editor November 20, 2015

Beating the best. Starting with their first tournament from Nov. 17-27, girls basketball will have to overcome some of the top teams in the state in order to be successful. “It’s a very good...

Girls swimming traveling to New Trier for today’s state swim meet

Girls swimming traveling to New Trier for today’s state swim meet

Ben Wilson, Sports Editor November 20, 2015

Today and tomorrow, girls swimming will be competing for a shot at first place in the 200 medley relay. “The girls usually come together at the right time,” said coach Kevin Auger. “I expect them...

Girls Bowling launches their season with the Zee Bee Invite on Nov. 28

Katy Donati, Sports Reporter November 20, 2015

Knock ‘em down. The girls bowling team hopes to roll an exciting new season as they return to the Zee Bee Invite on Nov. 28. “Last year at the invite we did not do very well,” said coach Ray...

Boys wrestling opens season against Niles West

Boys wrestling opens season against Niles West

Luis Sosa, Sports Editor November 20, 2015

Wrestling looks to repeat last year’s victory in their opening match against Niles West, but the struggle to replace last year’s senior class could pose a threat to their prospects. “We need to...

New gymnastics coach put to the test against Maine West

New gymnastics coach put to the test against Maine West

Nate Easington, Sports Editor November 20, 2015

Change up. With longtime head coach Chester Jones’s retirement last year, the girls gymnastics team is now led by coach Meghan Koons, who has some fresh ideas to test before their first meet on Dec....

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...

Boys bowling continues to struggle

Diego Ramos-Torrescano, Sports Editor November 20, 2015

It’s been two years since the boys bowling team has captured a win, and things aren’t looking any better. The Wildkits will seek their first win this Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. at Classic Bowl in Morton...

Boys soccer must be remembered as champions

Boys soccer must be remembered as champions

Matt Schroeder, Sports Columnist November 20, 2015

One loss doesn’t define a season. Despite the fact that boys soccer fell 1-0 to Libertyville in super sectionals, this team should be remembered as winners, not the team that almost made it to state. 21...

Football eyeing a win in their return to the playoffs

Football eyeing a win in their return to the playoffs

Diego Ramos­Torrescano, Sports editor November 5, 2015

Back from the dead. One year after falling short of earning a playoff spot, football is back and prepared to shock the world. The No. 21 Wildkits (6­3) will match up against the No. 13 South Elgin...

Girls junior varsity swimming has stellar performance

Nathan Shankar, Online Writer November 2, 2015

Watch out. Girls junior varsity swimming has been consistently winning this season, and by huge margins. “The success of the JV swim team thus far has been outstanding. The girls have won five...

Lebron vs. MJ debate oblivious to common sense

Lebron vs. MJ debate oblivious to common sense

Matt Schroeder, Sports Columnist October 30, 2015

With the NBA season underway, the age-old debate of “who’s the GOAT” is back once again. While Michael Jordan may be the greatest player of all time, the argument defending these points is faulty...

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