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Drops of Ink

The student news publication of Libertyville High School

Drops of Ink

The student news publication of Libertyville High School

Drops of Ink

Juniors Drew Peterson (left) and Ryan Wittenbrink (right) led the team in scoring.

Cats lose nail-biter to Lake Forest Academy

Kyle Patterson, Staff Writer December 1, 2016

Despite a long and hard-fought game, the boys varsity basketball team lost to Lake Forest Academy (1-1), 63-57, in their home opener on Wednesday, Nov. 30. The loss was especially bitter because the...

Claire Keefe defends #15 on Lake Zurich during the second half of the Wildcats 34-31 loss to the Bears.

Cats lose defensive battle against Lake Zurich

Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer November 30, 2016

On Tuesday, Nov. 29, the girls varsity basketball team lost their conference opener to the Lake Zurich Bears, 34-31. The Cats (2-5) led 10-6 after the first quarter, but the Bears tied it 16-16 at...

Junior small forward Drew Peterson dunks the ball after a steal, leading to a fast break.

Wildcat Basketball shows their talent at the annual Tip-off Madness

Matt Smith, Staff Writer November 20, 2016

The Libertyville community gathered in the gym Friday night for the annual Tip-off madness sponsored by the Wildcats Boys Basketball Association. J-cats(Wildcats feeder program) and the girls basketball...

Maggie OSullivan blocks a shot, as Claire Keefe chases after the ball.

Girls Varsity Basketball Fights Hard Against Mother McAuley

Molly Magill, Staff Writer November 18, 2016

On Thursday, Nov. 16, the varsity girls basketball team played Mother McAuley at Buffalo Grove High School in their season opener. Though ahead through most of the game, in the end, the Wildcats lost,...

Senior Ryan Bogan kicks the ball past two thunderbolt defenders.

Wildcats fight the elements and win big.

Matt Smith, Staff Writer October 1, 2016

In pouring rain, the Wildcats (9-3) defeated the Andrew High School (7-5-4) Thunderbolts (Tinley Park), 3-0, in a non-conference home game on Saturday. 2015’s Illinois 3A state champions dominated...

Libertyville and Batavia went toe to toe last night in Week 2 of the high school football season.

Cats lose to Batavia in OT thriller

Jack Kosowski, Sports Editor September 3, 2016

In a non-conference home game, Libertyville faced off against Batavia in a 3OT thriller that resulted in a 34-31 victory for Batavia. The first half was a defensive struggle with the Wildcats trailing...

Sophomore Makenna Yoor sprints past a Waukegan defender in Tuesdays playoff opener.

Libertyville Soccer Dominates in Playoff Opener

Max Friedlander, Staff Writer May 18, 2016

On Tuesday, the girls’ varsity soccer team started off the playoffs in dominating fashion, defeating Waukegan by a score of 10-0. The Wildcats hold the number two seed in the regional tournament and...

Super Bowl Reaction and Mock Draft

Super Bowl Reaction and Mock Draft

Tanner Dorow, Staff Writer February 15, 2016

Levi’s Stadium has been emptied, locker rooms have been left a mess, teams have returned home, and millions of Americans unwillingly dragged themselves into work or school this past Monday, which can...

The most important part of the Super Bowl is not the game, according to some fans.

Super Bowl stats and fun facts

Jack Kosowski, Staff Writer February 11, 2016

On Sunday, a clash between the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers took place in Santa Clara, California, at Levi’s Stadium. The Broncos came out on top with a 24-10 victory and the honors of receiving...

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