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Senior Sam Rasin (5) takes the ball from the outskirts of the pool towards York’s goal. Rasin, who does swimming as well, is also one of four captains for the team, alongside fellow seniors Seif Kotb (7), Luke Kallieris (2) and Ali Tolba (3).

Boys water polo falls short in home opener against state-ranked York

Jack Birmingham, Sports Editor March 6, 2024

On Tuesday, March 5, the boys varsity water polo team played and lost their home opener against the York Dukes, falling 19-1 to their Elmhurst competition. Coming off a 12-9 overtime win on the road against...

The IHSA recently announced the addition of girls flag football as a statewide sport.

IHSA to hold inaugural girls flag football season in fall 2024

Jack Birmingham, Sports Editor February 27, 2024

Girls flag football will be an official athletic program with an accompanying state series as of the fall 2024 season. On Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, an email from Illinois High School Association (IHSA)...

Senior Kate Rule (24) takes the ball down the court, trailed by Loyola senior Paige Engels (33) and sophomore Clare Weasler (10). Despite playing the final game of her high school career, Rule still hopes to see the team continue to display “great team spirit and energy. I think that’s something that’s so vital and so important to this program.”

Girls basketball season comes to a close following super-sectional loss to Loyola

Jack Birmingham, Sports Editor February 27, 2024

On Monday, Feb. 26, the girls varsity basketball team finished their season with a 53-44 loss to the Loyola Academy Ramblers in the Class 4A super-sectional round. For the first time since 1994, the girls...

On Jan. 19, 2024, the varsity boys basketball team huddles together during a tough game against the Warren Township Blue Devils. This close game, which the Blue Devils narrowly won 77-69, was a result of the hard work and communication between this team. Senior Henry Calsin said that “whether [we’re] up or down in the game, weve gotten a lot better at knowing how to [communicate] in a good and competitive manner.”

No ‘I’ in team: Programs foster community culture

Jack Birmingham, Sports Editor February 16, 2024

A pass from the point guard sets up the game-winning three. A block from the offensive lineman protects the quarterback for his final pass. A volleyball player sets for her teammate to spike and bring...

At the end of the sixth round, senior Charlie Watson (right) receives first place and senior Jake Gimbert (left of Watson) receives second place for JV. Both athletes are also varsity lacrosse players, while Gimbert does football as well.

Boys diving triumphs at NSC Championship

Grace Jackman and Sophia Jackman February 13, 2024

On Friday, Feb. 9, the boys varsity and junior varsity competed against six teams in the North Suburban Conference (NSC) Championship. The Stevenson Patriots, Lake Forest Scouts, Mundelein Mustangs, Warren...

Senior Maddy Kopala (42) looks for an open teammate to pass to as two Mundelein players guard her. Kopala has also recently committed to play soccer at the collegiate level.

Girls basketball secures win over Mundelein

Alex Clark, Editor-in-Chief February 9, 2024

On Wednesday, Feb. 7, the varsity girls basketball team won against the Mundelein Mustangs with a score of 51-18. It was senior night and the last home game of the season. The team started ahead in...

Boys basketball battles Rolling Meadows in a close game to the finish

Grace Jackman and Sophia Jackman January 30, 2024

On Saturday, Jan. 27, the varsity boys basketball team faced off against the Rolling Meadows Mustangs in the main gym. The team fought hard until the end, determined to bring home a victory as they came...

Senior Sam Rasin tears through the water during the 200 yard medley relay. 
Rasin, who is the senior team captain and has been swimming since he was eight years old, shared that his strategy for the meet was to “get everybody hyped and everybody encouraging one another.”

Boys swim defeats Warren Township rivals on senior night

Ashley Sanchez, Staff Member January 30, 2024

On Thursday, Jan. 25, the varsity boys swim team competed against the Warren Township Blue Devils. Throughout a total of 24 events, Libertyville won the senior night meet with a final score of 110-76....

Junior and guard Danny Moreira (21) attempts to cut off his opponent’s drive to the basket.

Boys basketball fights hard against Warren Township

Ashley Sanchez, Staff Member January 22, 2024

On Friday, Jan. 19, the varsity boys basketball team played a home game against the Warren Township Blue Devils. Coming off a previous 41-76 away loss to the team on Dec. 6, the home court and student...

Senior Ben Van Lyssel (3) goes in for a layup. Van Lyssel made a total of seven layups throughout the game, ultimately recording a team high of 32 points.

Boys basketball seizes success over Mundelein

Akshay Jaladi, Staff Member December 19, 2023

On Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, the boys varsity basketball team bested the Mundelein Mustangs 73-59, giving them their first conference win of the season and bringing their overall record to 4-7. The Wildcats...

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