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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

Aiden Nolan (33) celebrates as Blake Ellingson (5) runs across the goal line. Aiden Nolan (33) celebrates as Blake Ellingson (5) runs across the goal line.

Football wins nail-biter over Zion-Benton

Andrew Brooks, Staff Member April 19, 2021

The football team relied on a late push from both their offense and their defense to get past Zion-Benton, 28-19, on Friday, April 16. The Wildcats improved to 4-1 as they celebrated Senior Night in their...

Connor Dickson catches a wide-open touchdown pass in the 4th quarter.

Football beats Stevenson for first time since 2015 in a blowout

Andrew Brooks, Staff Member April 11, 2021

On Friday, April 9, Libertyville’s varsity football team took down Stevenson, 40-22, to improve to 3-1 on the season. It was the Wildcats first win against the Patriots since 2015.  Before the game,...

A Late Start to the Season: Boys Soccer Triumphs over Mundelein

Ellie George, Staff Member March 19, 2021

In the first game of their shortened spring season, boys varsity soccer took home their first win of the year, with a nail-biting 1-0 win over Mundelein on Thursday, March 18. The team had less...

Negative coaching experiences cause some student athletes to quit

Negative coaching experiences cause some student athletes to quit

Ellie George, Staff Member March 18, 2021

*Note: The student sources in this story were granted anonymity in order to speak openly about their experiences without singling out specific sports or coaches. According to The New York Times, more...

Girls basketball defeats Lake Forest, 62-40

February 22, 2021

On Friday, Feb. 19, the girls basketball team celebrated Senior Night and beat Lake Forest High School, 62-40. This was only the second game where spectators were allowed; each player could have two fans...

Senior Morgan Spaulding (33) jumps as she attempts to score.

Girls basketball dominates Waukegan in their third game

Katherine Thomey, Staff Member February 14, 2021

In their third game of the season on Friday, Feb. 12, the Libertyville girls basketball team defeated Waukegan by a score of 88-40. COVID-19 precautions were practiced, with players wearing masks for the...

All In This Together: How An Athlete's Support System Can Help Motivate And Inspire

All In This Together: How An Athlete’s Support System Can Help Motivate And Inspire

Natalie Isberg, Staff Member February 11, 2021

The journey of an athlete is not one they tread on their own. All around them, there exist groups of people that help mold and shape an athlete into the person they want to be. Ultimately, it is through...

The boys swim team starts practice by hanging their masks on strings before getting in the pool, in order to follow guidelines set by the IHSA.

LHS winter sports resume after two-month pause

Andrew Brooks, Staff Member February 2, 2021

On Nov. 16 -- nearly three months ago -- tryouts began for six winter sports at LHS. These sports -- boys swimming and diving, cheer, boys and girls bowling, dance and girls gymnastics -- completed their...

A group of about 35 LHS athletes marched from Cook Park to LHS, yelling chants such as “let us play” in hopes of drawing attention to their cause. Participants waved signs and flags during the march, catching the attention of passing cars.

“More than just a game”: Student athletes march for their season

Ellie George, Staff Member January 28, 2021

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) board met on Jan. 27 to determine what the high school athletics schedule will look like for the remainder of this school year and announced that winter,...

The Reality Of Virtual Recruiting

Sarah Wuh, Staff member December 16, 2020

COVID-19 continues to agitate the college athletic environment, with no signs of stopping. The controversy surrounding program cuts, reopening plans, new COVID-19 cases and cancellations make college sports...

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