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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

Boys basketball defeats Lake Forest Academy, 55-48

Coreena Kuchler, Staff Writer December 3, 2017

On Thursday, Nov. 30, at Lake Forest Academy, the Libertyville Wildcats  boys varsity basketball team (2-3) defeated the Lake Forest Academy Caxys (4-2), with a final score of 55-48. This non-conference...

The State of Sports Journalism

The State of Sports Journalism

November 30, 2017

As I turn on ESPN in the morning, I expect highlights from whatever major sporting event occurred the day before that I might have missed. But I only see an Instagram post from NBA star Lebron James. The...

Wildcats tip off against Maine South, with Maine South receiving the ball.

Girls varsity basketball loses to Maine South

Stephanie Luce, Staff Writer November 22, 2017

On Tuesday, Nov. 21, the Libertyville girls varsity basketball team lost to the Maine South Hawks 61-40, in a non-conference game. The Wildcats had won their first two previous games making this their...

Senior Brendan Cook (24) and junior Travis Clark (32) battle for the rebound after a shot bounced off the backboard.

LHS boys basketball kicks off the season with a scrimmage

Colleen Mullins, Social Media Editor November 20, 2017

On Friday, Nov. 17, Libertyville High School’s boys basketball season tipped off with a scrimmage in which all levels participated. Each level, freshman, sophomore and varsity, was divided into two...

Prior to the start of the match, the varsity team listened to a pep talk given by senior captain Charlie Morris.

Boys varsity bowling falls to Lake Zurich in regular season match

Hannah Hutchins, Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2017

On Tuesday, Nov. 14, LHS boys bowling played a home match at Lakeside Lanes against Lake Zurich; the Bears won the match with a score of 2,937 pins to 2,770 pins. Although Libertyville won two of the...

White team wins 4-2 in girls varsity basketball scrimmage

Livi Griffith, Layout Editor November 15, 2017

On Saturday, November eleventh, Libertyville high school introduced the varsity girls basketball team with a scrimmage. They played a 6:00 minute game, of white vs. black jersey’s, which ended with...

LHS students, specifically football players and marching band members, have been taking a knee during the national anthem to protest inequality throughout the nation.

Rise to kneel

Olivia Gauvin, Staff Writer November 14, 2017

Throughout American history, many of the most impactful social protests have centered around the ever-changing American values. As social conflicts arise, symbols of change, represented through hands and...

The Wildcats season came to a close as they finished second in State with a 20-1-2 record.

Boys Soccer Playoff Run Ends in State Finals

Brandon Simberg, Staff writer November 12, 2017

Over the past few years, including their State championship in 2015, Libertyville boys soccer has developed a winning culture and program. This season, they came in with lofty expectations. After a dominant...

Senior captain Ryan Wittenbrink presses the Cats offense forward at the start of the first half.

Wildcats Come Up Short in State Match

Zachary Ford, Staff Writer November 5, 2017

Coming in with a 22-0-2 undefeated record, the Libertyville boys soccer team had finally arrived at the IHSA 3A State Championship on Saturday, Nov. 4. Hundreds of fans from Libertyville, and the opposing...

Riley Hoff, senior, dribbles the ball down the field for a goal attempt.

Boys Varsity Soccer IHSA Super-Sectionals

Dylan Heimert November 3, 2017

On Tuesday, Oct. 31, Libertyville boys soccer played against Evanston in the Super-Sectional final. Libertyville won 3-0, with goals from Evan Rasmussen, Riley Hoff and Brandon Murphy. They advanced to...

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