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The student news publication of Libertyville High School

Drops of Ink
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...

Senior Henry Calsin, in his second year on varsity, oversees the boys basketball Instagram page, posting highlights and updates such as the 66-47 away win over the Carmel Corsairs on Nov. 30. Henry Calsin, who has been playing since the age of three, said, “just like being an athlete, you represent the program with whatever you do. And I think social media accounts are just an extension of that. So you want to make sure you represent your team and your teammates well.”

Almost gameday: Social media’s impact on high school sports

Jack Birmingham, Sports Editor • December 18, 2023

Interviews with players, entertaining and funny posts, game and score updates. All this and more is available for a high school sports fan on a single Instagram page. For example, one popular feature...

During the varsity football team’s season opener against Lemont, sophomore Jack Treutelaar (33), a long snapper and middle linebacker, sets up for a play wearing his blue and yellow cleats from the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a symbol of the fundraising he did for the organization.

Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Playing for something bigger

Sophie Lee, Staff Member • November 17, 2023

Students at LHS are actively raising money for a worthy cause - Alex's Lemonade Stand - that fights cancer, bringing more meaning to their participation in sports. Namely, sophomore Jack Treutelaar, who...

Junior Stevan Gavric (11) clutches the ball tightly as he faces pressure from a Stevenson opponent. Gavric, a wide receiver, had two touchdowns for the Wildcats over the course of the night.

Football team fights against Stevenson in final game of season

Jack Birmingham, Sports Editor • October 23, 2023

The varsity football team fought hard but came up just short in their final game of the regular season against the Stevenson Patriots, losing 28-35 on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. Taking place in Libertyville's...

Senior Lily Evans (21) goes for a spike in the first set. The Wildcats managed to pull through with an ace from senior Stella Meyer (8) to win the first set 26-24.

Girls volleyball falls just short in close game against Stevenson

Haiden Lui, Staff Member • October 21, 2023

The girls varsity volleyball team held their own in a three-set match, ultimately losing 14-25 in the third set against the Stevenson Patriots on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. The Wildcats fought hard in...

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