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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

Varsity softball loses to Warren, 2-1

Claire Salemi, Staff Member April 27, 2018

On Tuesday, April 24, the Libertyville High School girls softball team lost to Warren in a close game, 2-1. The Wildcats lost after the Blue Devils scored two runs in the ninth inning.

Junior Maggie Burnetti (who is the Sports Editor for Drops of Ink) fights a Conant player for a ground ball.

Varsity girls lacrosse loses to Conant, 8-3

Moira Duffy, Staff Writer April 8, 2018

The LHS girls varsity lacrosse team lost 8-3 at home against Conant on Saturday, April 7. To start the game, Conant scored two goals within the first six minutes. The Cougars pushed their offense upfield,...

The Wildcats had many isolation plays that they ran throughout the game. An Isolation play is when a player gets the ball and their teammates give them space to go one on one with the defender in an attempt to score.

Boys lacrosse loses thriller to Grayslake Central

Matt Smith, Sports Editor April 8, 2018

After six straight game cancellations during the past couple of weeks, the Libertyville Wildcats squared off against the Grayslake Central Rams. It was a close game that went back and forth throughout....

Senior Brendan Cook (23) jumps up for a spike at the end of the first set in which Libertyville won 25-23

Boys volleyball defeats Barrington, improves to 8-1

Dylan Trott, Staff Member April 8, 2018

On Friday, April 6, Libertyville inched past a well-matched Barrington squad. In an immensely intense contest, Libertyville won each set by a margin of just 2 points -- 25-23. After this match, Libertyville...

Seniors Max Kratcoski, goalie Jack Otto and Nick Harrington reach to block an attempted goal from an opponent.

Boys varsity water polo defeats Mundelein 2-1

Olivia Gauvin, Staff Writer April 8, 2018

On Thursday, April 5, the Libertyville boys varsity water polo team played against Mundelein, and won 2-1. Senior Carl Michelotti was the leading scorer for Libertyville, scoring both of the goals against...

Preston Knapp, a freshman from Libertyville, throws the ball to a teammate across the pool.

Libertyville boys JV water polo loses against Glenbrook North

Dylan Heimert, Staff Writer April 5, 2018

On Wednesday, March 21, the Libertyville boys junior varsity water polo team faced Glenbrook North, and lost, 13-5. Junior Brandon Brown was the leading scorer for Libertyville, scoring two goals in the...

Seniors Zachary Ford, middle hitter (and also a member of the Drops of Ink staff) and Jack Stevens, outside hitter, (6) block a Hersey spike attempt.

Varsity boys volleyball defeats Hersey

Kath Haidvogel, Staff Member March 23, 2018

The Libertyville High School varsity boys volleyball team played Hersey on March 21 at Libertyville High School. Libertyville won the first game 25-22 and the second game 25-19. LHS’s overall record...

Drew Peterson celebrates with his teammates, who are ecstatic after a huge 3-point shot, during their home game against conference opponent Lake Zurich.

Libertyville’s Mr.Basketball

Matt Smith, Sports Editor March 13, 2018

Hearts beating, clock ticking, sweat dripping-- the student section in the Libertyville gym is quiet. It’s a close game coming down to the last shot, and there is only one player that everyone expects...

Whenever an LHS sports event, such as a basketball game, has a large fan turnout, there is often positive feedback for the players. “The fans energize us, and it’s great to have a ton of people come to our games,” mentioned boys basketball senior captain and starting forward Chase Eyre.

The King of the Jungle: the Fan

Megan Fahey, Staff Member March 13, 2018

One voice is heard in the crowd. They start a soft rhythm, which erupts into a roar. “I. I believe. I believe that. I BELIEVE THAT WE WILL WIN. I BELIEVE THAT WE WILL WIN.” The crowd is now...

Libertyville lines up to shake hands after the game as Lake Zurich celebrates.

Boys basketball season ends in Sectional semifinals

Maggie Burnetti, Sports Editor March 7, 2018

In their third matchup of the season -- they split the first two -- the Libertyville Wildcats were defeated by the Lake Zurich Bears, 54-50, in the Sectional semifinals of the IHSA State playoffs on...

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