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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 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...

Senior Aleks Slesers (6) jumps up to smash a shot into the backline of New Trier’s defense.

Boys volleyball comes back to win over New Trier Trevians

Haiden Lui, Staff Member • March 22, 2023

The Libertyville boys volleyball team fought hard to close out a 25-23 victory in their third set against New Trier on Monday, Mar. 20, 2023. This game marked the first win of their season and served to...

Junior Erin Kelly (8) lunges for the ball, keeping the Huskies from getting a goal against the home team.

Girls soccer seizes win over Hersey Huskies in 1-0 home win

Grace Huber and Jana Badawi • March 17, 2023

Overview: In their season opener on March 15, 2023, the Libertyville varsity girls soccer team defeated the Hersey Huskies, with a final score of 1-0. Despite the cold weather and initially slow start,...

Deep in Elk Grove territory, senior Abby Maglio (10) handles the ball in preparation for a pass, facing pressure from a Grenadier. Maglio and others were instructed not to score to avoid running up the score and instead use the opportunity to work on ball movement and passing.

Girls water polo secures success over Elk Grove with a 13-0 win

Jack Birmingham, Sports Editor • March 10, 2023

The Libertyville girls water polo team is making a name for themselves early into the 2023 season, now sporting a 2-1 record following a 13-0 win over the Elk Grove Grenadiers. Starting off with a...

Facing pressure from Highland Park opponents, senior Chhaya Doshi (17) sets up in anticipation of passing to her teammates. Doshi, who has been playing for four years, three of them on varsity, successfully completed the pass to teammate sophomore Payton Howard (8). Doshi said that the win “felt good, just because it’s the start of the season and you need that success.”

Girls water polo powers through home opener with a 10-1 win over Highland Park

Jack Birmingham, Sports Editor • March 9, 2023

On March 8, 2023, the Libertyville girls water polo team played a fierce match in their home pool against the Highland Park Giants. From the opening swim-off to gain first possession, to the final horn...

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