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The student news publication of Libertyville High School

Drops of Ink
Voting results for school election poll

Who’s in the Race?

Rishi Tipparti and Andrew Schinler • October 2, 2024

The 2024 presidential election, set against a backdrop of heightened tension and polarization, is shaping up to be a pivotal moment in U.S. history. With deep divisions over key issues, this election could...

The wildcats sprint onto the field to initiate the second home game of the season against Lake Zurich. Senior Mason Strader (2) proudly holds the Wildcat flag.

Wildcats battle for a senior night win against Lake Zurich

Sofie Figurelli, Social Media Manager • September 24, 2024

On Friday, September 20, 2024, Libertyville’s varsity football team held their 4-0 winning streak with a final score of 29-14 against Lake Zurich High School. The action-packed game helped secure...

Facing pressure from Grant senior attackman Brayden Olson (5), Libertyville senior attackman Luke Kazian (5) takes the ball towards the Bulldogs’ goal to create more scoring opportunities for his team. Kazian had five goals over the course of the night.

Boys lacrosse wins first playoff game against Grant

Jack Birmingham, Sports Editor • May 21, 2024

On Monday, May 20, the varsity boys lacrosse team played their first playoff and final home game of the season, matched up against the Grant Community Bulldogs for the second time this season, ending the...

Sophomore Logan Tayfel (2) takes the ball into Falcon territory, pursued by Wheaton North junior midfielder Sean DeValk (15). Logan Tayfel and his brother Jacob Tayfel each scored once in the game’s second quarter. Logan Tayfel called the game’s ending an “amazing finish to this game today.”

Boys lacrosse bests Wheaton North with 12-3 victory

Jack Birmingham, Sports Editor • April 26, 2024

On Thursday, April 25, the varsity boys lacrosse team played their sixth home game, remaining undefeated at home, as they triumphed over the Wheaton North Falcons 12-3. While both the visiting Falcons...

Senior co-captain Grant Angelbeck scores a point against the Blue Devils in the two singles match. Angelbeck, who won his sets 6-1 and 6-0, said that he is “looking forward to improving my consistency throughout this season.”

Team wins eight matchups against the Blue Devils on a windy day

Aarna Mishra, Staff Member • April 25, 2024

On Tuesday, April 23, the varsity boys tennis team won their home conference competition against the Warren Township Blue Devils, winning eight matchups. Despite facing possible roadblocks, including...

Senior attackman Tommy Gonnella (15) makes his way down the field as his Lake Zurich opponent, sophomore Ryan Hasemeyer (17), closes in. Gonnella has been on the varsity team since his sophomore year.

Boys lacrosse takes down Lake Zurich in 9-4 home win

Jack Birmingham, Sports Editor • April 25, 2024

On Wednesday, April 24, the varsity boys lacrosse team played their fifth home game, remaining undefeated in home games this season, as they bested the Lake Zurich Bears 9-4. The two teams were evenly...

Junior Aaron Skarbek (6), guarded by Highland Park junior Brody Schultz (8), prepares to pass the ball to his teammates during a game against the Highland Park Giants. Skarbek is one of seven juniors on the team, several of whom played during the senior night game that saw a 13-6 Libertyville win.

Boys water polo seizes senior night success over Highland Park

Jack Birmingham, Sports Editor • April 9, 2024

On Monday, April 8, the varsity boys water polo team won their home game against the Highland Park Giants, besting the visiting team 13-6. The Wildcats, ranked behind the Stevenson Patriots and Mundelein...

Junior middle hitter Jordan Coughlin (40) springs into the air to crush the ball over the net into Carmel territory. Coughlin was one of multiple players who earned kills, or unreturnable attacks, over the course of the night.

Boys volleyball comes up just short against Carmel Corsairs

Jack Birmingham, Sports Editor • April 3, 2024

On Tuesday, April 2, the varsity boys volleyball team played their fourth game and second home game of the season, coming up just short in a two-set match against the Carmel Corsairs. The team had started...

Junior middle blocker Jordan Coughlin (40) goes up for a hit. Coughlin had 3 kills in the game against the Titans.

Boys volleyball fights hard against Glenbrook South Titans

Akshay Jaladi, Staff Member • March 27, 2024

On Wednesday, March 20, the varsity boys volleyball team fought against the Glenbrook South Titans, ultimately coming up short in a 2-0 loss. In the first set, the Titans took an early lead and kept...

Cradling the ball, senior Sophia Weick (13) speeds past Lockport's junior defender Sabina Bukowski (1) to get a shot on the goal. Weick has been on varsity all four years of high school and is one of the team captains.

Girls lacrosse endures a hard fight against Lockport

Caroline Scott and Ella D'Amore • March 17, 2024

On Saturday, March 16, the varsity girls lacrosse team fought hard against the Lockport Porters in a tough home game, ending with a 19-7 loss.  The game started off with the Porters scoring five goals,...

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