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The student news publication of Libertyville High School

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A Walk Through LHS Sports History

Matt Smith, Sports Editor September 26, 2017

Through 100 years of Libertyville High School athletics, there have been many accomplishments. There have been star athletes and state champions dating all the way back to 1917. This list walks through...

At LHS, Title IX permits girls to play football (traditionally a male-dominated sport) and does not permit boys to play badminton (there is only a girls team offered here).

Title IX: Striving for Equality in Sports

Rachel Benner, Staff Writer May 18, 2017

Over the years, laws have been put into place at schools to close gender gaps. These codes touch mainly on educational opportunities, but they also cover sports and activities. In 1972, a law called Title...

The Wildcats do their pre-game huddle before the last home game of the season.

Volleyball wins last home game of the season

Maria Thames, Photo Editor May 11, 2017

In their final home game of the regular season, the LHS boys varsity volleyball team beat Lake Zurich in a tight match 31-29, 19-25 and 26-24. Their current record for this season is 31-2, and they will...

Cats pitcher Riley Gowens delivers a pitch in the Cats 6-4 win.

Wildcats defeat Mundelein 6-4 in a thriller

Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer May 3, 2017

The first game of the three-game series for first place in the North Suburban Conference lived up to the hype on Tuesday, May 2, as Libertyville defeated Mundelein, 6-4. On the mound were two of the...

The Wildcats huddle up for a second half timeout during their 7-4 victory over Mt. Prospect.

Turner’s Hat Trick Propels Boys Water Polo to Senior Night Victory

TJ Murbach, Staff Writer April 28, 2017

On Thursday April 27th, Libertyville defeated Mt. Prospect 7-4 to improve their record to 15-6-3. After the annual Senior Night ceremony, the Wildcats began their revenge against Mt. Prospect. In their...

James Harden (left) and Russell Westbrook (right) headline a stacked MVP ballot.

Head to Head NBA MVP Debate

TJ Murbach and Brandon Simberg April 24, 2017

The 2016-2017 NBA MVP race is one for the ages. There are five strong candidates, but Kevin Durant broke his foot, Kawhi Leonard had a slight decrease statistically and LeBron James and the Cavs slightly...

Pitcher Caleb Haddon

Q&A with LHS Senior Baseball Players that will Play in College

TJ Murbach, Staff Writer April 20, 2017

The Wildcats are 13-3 this season and have five LHS seniors that are continuing their baseball careers beyond High School and moving on the the NCAA. I conducted interviews over email to help get to know...

Freshman Emma Burns battles for the ball in the air after a draw.

LHS Varsity Lacrosse Defeats Carmel, 8-7

Savanna Winiecki, Staff Writer April 19, 2017

LHS varsity lacrosse defeated Carmel on Monday, April 17. Their next games will be Wednesday, April 19, at Lake Forest and Thursday, April 20, at Deerfield, moving forward with a 3-4 record.

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