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Drops of Ink

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Drops of Ink

The student news publication of Libertyville High School

Drops of Ink

Senior Eric Sparks (4) scores the second goal for the Wildcats during the second quarter. Sparks, a captain for the team, also scored another goal during the third quarter.

Boys water polo goes down fighting against Deerfield Warriors

Alex Clark, Managing Editor May 4, 2023

On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, the LHS boys water polo team played their last home game against the Deerfield Warriors. The game was full of tension and excitement, and while the Wildcats pushed hard until...

Sophomore Jacob Tayfel (17) rushes down the field past two Patriots in a scramble for the ball. Both Jacob and his brother Logan (38), a freshman, are players for the varsity team.

Fight to the finish: Boys lacrosse gives it their all against Stevenson Patriots

Jack Birmingham and Nicholas Taub May 4, 2023

On Wednesday, May 3, 2023, the varsity boys lacrosse team faced off against their Lincolnshire rivals, the Stevenson Patriots, in one of the most thrilling games of the year. While the senior night game...

After getting a steal for her team, junior Karah Preisser (15) squares off against a Saxon, determined to get her team to the goal.

When it rains it pours: Girls lacrosse fights hard against Schaumburg Saxons

Kaitlyn Mitchell, Staff Member May 1, 2023

On Saturday, April 29, 2023, the Libertyville girls varsity lacrosse team came up just short against the Schaumburg Saxons on senior day. Despite the cold rain pouring down, they continued to push against...

While locked in a battle with Lake Zurich senior Sam Keating (18), Libertyville senior Mabelle Kosowski (16) intercepts the ball to secure possession for the home team. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Kevin Griffin)

Girls soccer closes out senior night with 1-1 draw against Lake Zurich Bears

Jack Birmingham, Sports Editor April 28, 2023

On Thursday, April 27, 2023, the Libertyville girls soccer team ended their senior night game locked in a 1-1 tie with the Lake Zurich Bears to remain first in the conference. It was the moment that every...

Senior Luis Correa (2) jumps up to spike the ball against Waukegan’s defense.

Wildcats beat Waukegan Bulldogs for boys volleyball senior night

Grace Jackman and Sophia Jackman April 21, 2023

On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, the Wildcats varsity boys volleyball team competed against the Waukegan Bulldogs in the Libertyville High School west gym. The crowds roared throughout the game, cheering...

Senior Belinda Li reaches to save the birdie, winning her first match 21-18.

Varsity badminton beats Warren at first home meet

April 17, 2023

On Thursday, March 16, 2023, the girls varsity badminton team beat Warren at their first home meet, 18-0. Seniors Hollis Frise and Kirsten Nowak dominated their doubles match with a score of 21-4....

Winter sports finish strong with astounding state performances

Winter sports finish strong with astounding state performances

Jack Birmingham, Sports Editor April 6, 2023

At the high school level, a wrestling match will take approximately six minutes from start to finish. LHS senior Cole Matulenko brought that down to 31 seconds, a state record. This would have been impressive...

Hugh Weathey fences against another epee fencer from an opponent school at Glenbrook South. Fencing tournaments happen every other weekend at various locations in the midwest.

Club Sports at LHS

Caroline Scott, Copy Manager April 6, 2023

SNOCATZ Founded in 2008, the LHS club SnoCatz was created to give students a chance to either try a new winter sport or practice an old one with friends.  “I grew up with skiing,” said...

Senior Finnley Olsen (2) pitches against the Grant Bulldogs during a home game on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Olsen’s pitching, a strong suit for the Wildcats, saw the Bulldogs go three of seven innings without scoring a run.

LHS softball bests Grant Bulldogs to secure first win of the season

Jack Birmingham, Sports Editor March 24, 2023

Coming off of two close losses to start the season, bested by the Carmel Corsairs 6-4 and the Buffalo Grove Bison 7-4, the Libertyville softball team was itching to get a win, especially on their home...

Sophomore Cole Lockwood (1) readies himself for the next pitch from the Glenbrook South Titans during the bottom of the fifth inning in a game on Thursday, March 23, 2023. A strength for the team, Lockwood said, was his speed on the bases. “I would say that once I get on them, I can cause havoc on the field.”

Cats tie Glenbrook South Titans 3-3 in home overtime showdown

Jack Birmingham, Sports Editor March 24, 2023

On March 23, 2023, the Libertyville boys baseball team geared up for their first home game against the Glenbrook South Titans. Coming off a solid start to their season, the team had secured an 11-9 win...

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