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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

During the boys basketball game vs. Lake Forest Academy, the Cheer team wore Maddy Strong shirts to remember one of the recent students that had passed away.

Sports Stand Together

Jack Kosowski and Luke Ekdahl January 26, 2017

Through the mourning of student losses over Thanksgiving break, there has been much support from LHS, including therapy dogs, the paper crane project and many more activities that have allowed for students...

Claire and Kelly will be attending Depauw University and will be rooming together next year.

All-Stars

Manal Ahmed, Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2017

Nonidentical twins with nonidentical paths, seniors Claire and Kelly Keefe have spent 18 years inseparable, doing everything from shopping, traveling, going to school, and endless other activities together,...

Wildcats guard Morgan Manski attacks the paint.

Wildcats Comeback Falls Short Against New Trier

Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer January 18, 2017

On Jan. 17, the girls varsity basketball team fell in a non-conference game to the New Trier Trevians , 56-43. The Wildcats had won six of their last seven coming into the game. The Trevians (13-8)...

Main Captain Justin Agemura  scans the ice during a 2-1 win against Notre Dame.

Meet the Captains: a Q and A with the 2016-2017 IceCat Captains

Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer January 18, 2017

As they near the end of their season,the  Libertyville/Vernon Hills Icecats own a 15-12-1 record. This year, all four captains are seniors at LHS. Emails interviews were conducted with each of the captains...

The matchup featured the conference leading Patriots, as the Wildcats looked to stop them in their tracks.

Girls Basketball: LHS loses lead and game to Stevenson

Jack Kosowski, Sports Editor December 18, 2016

In a hard-fought, yet turnover-riddled game, the Libertyville girls varsity basketball squad lost 45-43 at Stevenson (8-2) on Saturday, Dec. 17. Late in the 4th quarter, the Patriots tied the game...

Senior Caroline Frea wins the tip-off to begin overtime.

Wildcats Edged by Lake Forest in 48-44 OT Loss

Tia Petrzilka, Staff Writer December 17, 2016

On Thursday, Dec. 15, the Libertyville Wildcats (5-6) girls varsity team faced the Lake Forest Scouts (9-2) for a nail-biting rivalry matchup, falling short in overtime, losing 48-44. Going into the...

Drew Peterson makes a free throw for the Cats during the teams win at Lake Forest.

Cats Secure the Victory at Lake Forest

Breezy Listman, Staff Writer December 14, 2016

The boys varsity basketball team went toe-to-toe with the Lake Forest Scouts on Tuesday, Dec. 13, winning 45-40 after a nail-biting game. The Wildcats’ record improved to 5-6, whereas the Scouts’...

Junior Zi Tompkins scoring on a layup.

Wildcats smoke Waukegan 69-29

Kyle Patterson, Staff Writer December 11, 2016

The girls varsity basketball team faced the Waukegan Bulldogs on Friday, Dec. 9, and won by a large margin, beating them 69-29. The win brings the Cats’ record to 4-5, while Waukegan‘s record dropped...

Wildcats win conference game against Waukegan 75-71, improving their record 4-5 overall and 2-0 in conference.

Cats win close game against Bulldogs, 75-71

Luke Ekdahl, Staff Writer December 11, 2016

In a close and long-fought game, the Libertyville varsity boys basketball team won against Waukegan, 75-71, at home on Friday, Dec. 9. The Cats started strong out of the gates as they were up by 6,...

Senior Drew Fortini and junior Brandon Cook do their pregame ritual during the starting lineups.

Wildcats win a close one over Warren, 53-47

TJ Murbach, Staff Writer December 7, 2016

Libertyville took on Warren at home on Tuesday, Dec. 6, and came out with a victory, 53-47, on the shoulders of junior Drew Peterson’s 23-point effort. The Wildcats improved to 3-5, with their first...

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