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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

Talerico follows through after a hit from the back line, as, Kapelevich stays ready and eager to hit the ball back over if it is returned.

Girls tennis places well at Conference Tournament

Andrew Brooks, Staff Member October 11, 2021

On Friday, Oct 8 the varsity girls tennis team competed in the North Suburban Conference Tournament. The matches were played during the day on Friday across the county. Seniors Kayla Talerico and Natalie...

The seniors pose for a photo after the final home meet of their high school careers.

Girls cross country beats Zion-Benton on Senior Night

Ashley Sanchez, Staff Member October 7, 2021

On Tuesday, Oct 5, the girls varsity cross country team competed in a race against the Zion-Benton Zee-Bees. The Wildcats took the victory by a score of 19-42. Senior Bree Ponchak won the race, followed...

Keira Kasten (22) flies above the net for a spike.

Girls volleyball fights but loses on Teacher Appreciation Night

Andrew Brooks, Sports Editor October 6, 2021

  The girls volleyball team came up short against Hersey on Monday, October 4. The Wildcats lost 25-18 and 25-13 in the best two-out-of-three format. Their record drops to 10-10 on the season. Senior...

Connor Dickson (1) leaps to complete a pass to Brett Scheuneman (11) as rain falls in the late 4th quarter.

Football comes up short in defensive slugfest against Mundeleien

Andrew Brooks, Sports Editor September 27, 2021

On a rainy Friday night in Mundelein, Libertyville’s varsity football team lost to the rival Mustangs, 14-6. The game wasn’t decided until the final possession, and it was an emotional battle to reach...

Senior Ali Faiz leads the runners off of the starting line.

Boys Cross Country places second against Warren and Mundelein

Roqaya Elmenshawy, Staff Member September 16, 2021

The boys cross country team came in second on Sept. 14 at Adler Park in Libertyville, against Mundelein High School and Warren Township High School. In cross country, the lowest score wins. Warren...

LHS Super Bowl Predictions

LHS Super Bowl Predictions

Andrew Brooks, Sports Editor September 9, 2021

The 2021 NFL Season kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 9 with the Dallas Cowboys taking on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Before the season began, a survey was conducted, asking the LHS Student Body and Staff which...

LHS runners (from left to right, in orange) Danny Woja, Gabe Banek and Andrew Brooks are spaced out among Stevenson runners to start the first leg of the 4x800 relay.

Boys Track Scores Second on Senior Night

Alex Clark, Staff Member May 12, 2021

On Monday, May 10, the varsity and freshman/sophomore track teams competed against Stevenson and Waukegan High Schools at the LHS stadium. Stevenson won the meet, with Libertyville taking second. This...

Oliver Sikora flies towards the net to spike the ball.

Boys volleyball comes up short in thriller against Mundelein

Andrew Brooks, Staff Member May 7, 2021

The boys volleyball team lost in two sets to Mundeleien on Wednesday, May 5; it was their first conference loss of the season, dropping their conference record to 2-1.  In the first set, the team got...

Senior Katie Stone leaps into action over the hurdles as she warms up for her race.

Girls Track Takes Second Place Against Lake Forest and Lake Zurich

Kate Barry, Staff Member April 30, 2021

On Monday, April 26, the junior varsity and varsity girls track teams competed against Lake Zurich and Lake Forest at a home meet on the Libertyville High School track. Lake Zurich won the meet while Libertyville...

The Wildcats are introduced before the game starts.

Girls soccer defeats Carmel 3-0

Christian Roberts, Sports Editor April 29, 2021

The girls soccer team defeated Carmel 3-0 in a match played on April 24. Junior Avery Gleason scored two goals, and Abby Gordon, another junior, scored the other goal.

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