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Girls soccer dominates Payton for fifth-straight victory

Alexis Rogers, Sports Editor • April 5, 2024

In another explosive display of offensive prowess, the Kits took eight goals—while allowing none—to come out on top against Walter Payton College Prep (2-5) on Wednesday night. While facing sheets...

Boys volleyball recovers from early Notre Dame push, wins in two sets

Will Klearman, Staff Writer • April 3, 2024

Despite early pushes from Niles Notre Dame on Tuesday night, boys volleyball took care of business against the Dons, 27-25 and 25-17. The victory over Notre Dame (5-4) gave the Kits (6-2) solid momentum...

Four goals in 10 minutes propels girls soccer to third-consecutive shutout

Alexis Rogers, Sports Editor • March 20, 2024

Within two minutes of play at Lazier Field on Tuesday night, sophomore Bridget Durkin found the back of the net for the Kits’ first goal against St. Ignatius Prep—and the Kits didn’t stop there....

Boys volleyball impresses in season opener

Owen Chiss and Nate McDade • March 19, 2024

Only trailing by two points across the entirety of two sets is a surefire way to open the season strong. On Monday evening in Beardsley Gym, boys volleyball came out of the gates firing on all cylinders...

Baseball bests Loyola in season opener at Northwestern

Cash Nelson, Staff Writer • March 18, 2024

On a picturesque Saturday morning at Northwestern’s Rocky Miller Park, the long-awaited season opener for the Kits finally arrived. After the team’s exciting 31-8 record last season, Evanston gave...

Freshman Merriam nets hat trick in girls soccer’s rout of Niles West

Eva Sondgeroth and Riley Romisher • March 18, 2024

Coming off a dominant 5-0 win against IC Catholic Prep on last Monday’s season opener, the Kits came out strong once again against Niles West on Saturday– a team that Evanston beat 365 days earlier...

Boys lacrosse kicks season off with low-scoring victory over Buffalo Grove

Owen Chiss, Sport Editors • March 15, 2024

Despite being short-handed and battling through a wind-filled, rainy 48 minutes, boys lacrosse found a way to get it done at home against Buffalo Grove, defeating the Bison, 7-3, in the Kits’ season...

Dance Center Evanston’s path to making dance accessible for everybody—and every body

Alexis Rogers, Sports Editor • March 15, 2024

Six days a week, junior Kari Robinson heads to Studio5, changes her shoes, and takes to the dance floor for class. As she stretches at the barre or crosses the floor for a sequence, she builds strength,...

Spring sports showcase

Jilian Denlow, Owen Chiss, Alexis Rogers, Eva Sondgeroth, Will Klearman, Ryan Wambo, Fiona Vosper, Bridget Durkin, Katelyn Brownlee and Riley Romisher • March 14, 2024

Head coach Salgado earns 100th win in girls soccer’s season-opening shutout victory

Alexis Rogers, Sports Editor • March 13, 2024

Girls soccer gave fans a first look at the 2024 Kits during their home opener against IC Catholic Prep—and the future is bright. With Sydney Ross, Jocelyn Leigh and Shea Lucas captaining a group of eight...

Boys basketball departs in first round after being stunned by Maine South

Owen Chiss, Will Klearman and Cash Nelson • February 22, 2024

When Evanston head coach Mike Ellis walked out of the locker room post-game on Wednesday night, he was simply at a loss for words. “I don’t know what to say. That’s how bad it was,” Ellis stated. Evanston...

Swimming into sectionals

Nate Greenwald, Photographer • February 22, 2024

ETHS’ boys swim and dive team has spent the season building towards Sectionals. These photos, taken at a January meet, show the grit and determination that encapsulates the squad overall. On Sat.,...

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