The Evanstonian

Spring Sports Previews | ETHS girls track team brings back key seniors for strong 2025 season

Liam Race and Nate Schmekpeper • March 14, 2025

The girls' track team is coming off a strong 2024 season, with returning stars and a larger roster than usual. “We have a really good senior class this year, and it’s one of the biggest senior classes...

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...

Battle for the North Shore: Evanston vs New Trier

Nate Schmeckpeper and Liam Race • February 14, 2025

The most anticipated game of the season: New Trier. The rivalry dates back to the very beginning of ETHS, and every year, players, students, and fans eagerly await the two times the teams face off. Games...

Ben Ojelly: The freshman gets a seat at the varsity table

Nate Schmeckpeper and Liam Race • January 24, 2025

Freshmen on varsity sports teams is not something you see often, especially not in basketball. Having to face guys up to three years older than you can be daunting. You need to have skills to keep up with...

Boys Basketball ends 2024 with conference win against Maine East

Nate Schmeckpeper, Charlie Edwards and Liam Race • December 22, 2024

The Wildkits finished 2024 strong with a massive conference win over Maine East. Evanston started the game with a 14-2 run, eight points coming from starting freshman Ben Ojala who put up two strong shots...