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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

All about LHS’s new sport, girls flag football

All about LHS’s new sport, girls flag football

Elphie Bacilek, Staff Member October 2, 2024

LHS  has introduced a new fall sport this year after the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) approved it on January 2nd, 2024: girl’s flag football. While boys football has been an important and...

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...

Senior Sam Seth (1) runs the ball down the field, leaving Lemont's defense in his trail.

Wildcats take down Lemont in season opener

Sophie Lee, Sports Editor September 3, 2024

On Friday, August 30, 2024, the Libertyville football team took their first win of the season with an outstanding 43-0 against Lemont. With a night full of cheers, touchdowns, and pink skies, community...

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...

Senior varsity member Grant Angelbeck serves an overhead smash during the first set of his singles game. Grant is the co-captain of the team alongside Jack Gerber.

Varsity boys’ tennis loses to Stevenson

Eva Fahrenkrog, Staff Member May 2, 2024

On Thursday, April 25, the varsity boys tennis team lost in a close match against the Stevenson Patriots. The loss ended an undefeated season for Libertyville. While the match was daunting, Libertyville...

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...

Freshman Lainey Chung (12) dribbles the ball down the field, searching for an opportunity to pass to a teammate.

Girls soccer crushes Lake Forest in second conference game

Grace Huber April 23, 2024

On Thursday, April 18, the varsity girls soccer team defeated their Lake Forest rivals with a final score of 6-0.  The visiting Scouts kicked off for the rainy game, but failed to retain possession.  The...

Senior Sophia Weick (13) pulls a spin move on the scattered Lake Forest defensive line. Weick, a captain of the team alongside senior Leah Chung and junior Sophie Lee, scored twice throughout the game.

Girls Lacrosse crank out an outstanding performance in a game against Lake Forest

Jana Badawi April 22, 2024

On Wednesday, April 17, the varsity girls lacrosse team fought hard in a tough game against the Lake Forest Scouts, ending with an 18-5 loss. At the start of the game, the Scouts scored four goals, but...

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