Jonah Wright – The Evanstonian

Jonah Wright, Sports Writer

Hi everyone! My name is Jonah Wright (He/Him). I am a sophomore and a sports writer for the Evanstonian. This year is my first year doing the Evanstonian and I am very excited to see where it takes me. I have always been interested in journalism and I have loved my time on the Evanstonian so far. Outside of the Evanstonian, I am an actor here at ETHS, I am on the Mock Trial Team, and I play for the ETHS Tennis Team. In my free time, I like to hang out with friends, play or watch sports, and travel.

By Jonah Wright

Spring Sports Previews | Boys volleyball focused on growth, looking for a break-out season

Jonah Wright, Staff Writer • March 14, 2025

As spring approaches, the boys volleyball team is gearing up for another exciting season. Last year’s season was solid: Evanston finished 21-18 in the regular season and lost to an excellent Loyola team...

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...

Boys basketball finishes strong against Highland Park in Regional Finals

Jonah Wright, Charlie Edwards and Ryder Bingaman • March 1, 2025

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

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...

Loyola Cruises Past Young Evanston Team For Regional Title

Bridget Durkin, Jonah Wright, Charlie Edwards and Ryan Wambo • February 24, 2025

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...

Kits teams looking to make noise in this year’s postseason tournaments

Fiona Vosper, Will Klearman, Kate Reno, Charlie Edwards and Jonah Wright • February 20, 2025

ETHS Girls’ Bowling Strikes Again: Aiming for State Success The ETHS girls’ bowling team continues to make its mark in ETHS athletic history and ending off an impressive season as Central Suburban...

The New Generation of Athletics: A Look at E-Sports

Jonah Wright, Staff Writer • February 14, 2025

Whether you are a streamer with millions of followers or getting on the game with your friends, video games are a crucial part of many people’s lives. You can spend hours on end playing the games you...

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

Liam Hinkle, Ryder Bingaman, Will Klearman, Cash Nelson, Charlie Edwards and Jonah Wright • February 2, 2025

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)...

Kits basketball gets vengeance against Deerfield

Will Klearman, Jonah Wright, Cash Nelson, Charlie Edwards, Liam Hinkle and Merrill Short • January 25, 2025

When Evanston first played at Deerfield back in December, it was not the outcome the Wildkits had hoped for. The Kits struggled offensively and received their first and only conference loss at the hands...

The Mental Game: How Sports Psychology is Transforming Athletes at ETHS

Jonah Wright, Staff Writer • January 24, 2025

If you play a sport or have ever played one, you’ve probably heard your coach say, “The game is 90% mental,” or something along those lines. When you hear this you might just brush it off, thinking...

Boys basketball dominates in front of large crowd at Beardsley

Liam Hinkle, Ryder Bingaman and Jonah Wright • January 11, 2025

Last season, Maine South ended the ETHS season in the regional playoffs by stunning the Kits 49-32. Almost a year after that heartbreaking loss, the Wildkits came into Friday's home game against the Hawks...

Breaking the Ice: Reese Reynolds Shatters Stereotypes

Ryder Bingaman and Jonah Wright • December 13, 2024

In high school sports, girls playing on boys teams are a rare anomaly. It often means facing prejudice and carrying the weight of extra expectations. But for Reese Reynolds, a girl on the Evanston boys...