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Senior Chris Benavides swiftly maneuvers around the pommel horse, earning 6.20 for the varsity team.

Boys gymnastics narrowly defeated by Naperville Central in home meet

Eva Fahrenkrog, Features Editor March 14, 2023

On Saturday, March 11, in a meet hosted by LHS in the gymnastics gym, the boys gymnastics team came up just short against the Naperville Central Redhawks. The varsity team lost to their opponents 118.25...

Deep in Elk Grove territory, senior Abby Maglio (10) handles the ball in preparation for a pass, facing pressure from a Grenadier. Maglio and others were instructed not to score to avoid running up the score and instead use the opportunity to work on ball movement and passing.

Girls water polo secures success over Elk Grove with a 13-0 win

Jack Birmingham, Sports Editor March 10, 2023

The Libertyville girls water polo team is making a name for themselves early into the 2023 season, now sporting a 2-1 record following a 13-0 win over the Elk Grove Grenadiers. Starting off with a...

Facing pressure from Highland Park opponents, senior Chhaya Doshi (17) sets up in anticipation of passing to her teammates. Doshi, who has been playing for four years, three of them on varsity, successfully completed the pass to teammate sophomore Payton Howard (8). Doshi said that the win “felt good, just because it’s the start of the season and you need that success.”

Girls water polo powers through home opener with a 10-1 win over Highland Park

Jack Birmingham, Sports Editor March 9, 2023

On March 8, 2023, the Libertyville girls water polo team played a fierce match in their home pool against the Highland Park Giants. From the opening swim-off to gain first possession, to the final horn...

The team celebrates their hard-earned success with a group photo, holding the banner that signifies their conference title. For the first time in over 30 years, Libertyville claimed sole victory as conference champions.

Valentine’s Day Victory: Libertyville boys basketball beats Waukegan to be conference champions

Jack Birmingham and Jeffrey McLaren February 16, 2023

The Libertyville Wildcats beat the Waukegan Bulldogs 61-33 on Feb. 14, 2023, to become the North Suburban Conference champions for the first time in over 30 years. The last time the Libertyville varsity...

Hayden Cook springs off the board. After taking a break, the freshman performed an amazing dive in the sixth round, earning him 125.70 points.

LHS dives headfirst into the NSC Championship

Jeffrey McLaren, Staff Member February 14, 2023

On Feb. 10, 2023, the Libertyville Wildcats met up with the Mundelein Mustangs, Stevenson Patriots and Warren Blue Devils to compete in the North Suburban Conference Diving Championship. The entire event...

Senior Will Buchert (5) handles the ball just outside the 3-point line, facing pressure from a Stevenson opponent. Despite the pressure of Senior Night, the team ultimately pulled through to win the night by a point.

Boys varsity basketball defeats Stevenson 41-40 to take conference lead

Nicholas Taub, Staff Member February 13, 2023

On Feb. 10, 2023, the Libertyville High School varsity boys basketball team beat the Stevenson Patriots 41-40 to take the lead in the conference after previously being tied with records of 11-1.  The...

Senior Emily Fisher (3) starts off the fourth quarter with a layup, carrying the Wildcats to a lead of 41-39.

LHS varsity girls basketball caps off exciting crosstown game with a win over the reigning state champs: the Carmel Corsairs

Grace Huber and Caroline Scott February 8, 2023

In a nail-biting home game on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, the Libertyville girls varsity basketball team claimed the win against the reigning state champs, the Carmel Catholic Corsairs, during a heated showdown...

Senior Emily Fisher (3) a Maryland commit wins the tip-off for her team, setting the stage for an exhilarating game. The Cats primed themselves for a tough game against the Maine South Hawks.

Girls basketball rallies against Maine South to lock in a 52-47 win

Kaitlyn Mitchell and Marcie Wright February 3, 2023

On Thursday night, Feb. 2, 2023, the Libertyville girls basketball team won a home game against the Maine South Hawks, 52-47. Maine South, who held the 8th-place ranking in Class 4A, according to Associated...

The girls varsity gymnastics team poses with their regional award held up by senior Anna Becker and junior Ally Humbert. The entire team advanced to conference, taking place at Stevenson High School on Wednesday, Feb. 8.

Girls gymnastics team wins regional title

Alex Clark, Managing Editor February 3, 2023

On Feb. 1, 2023, the LHS varsity girls gymnastics team won their regional meet against the Glenbrook North Spartans, Deerfield Warriors, and Highland Park Giants. The meet was hosted by LHS in the west...

Junior Maddy Kopala (42) readies herself at the three-point line, seizing the opportunity to make a shot for her team. Kopala, who had nine points from three-pointers during the game, pulled through and made the basket.

Wildcats best Bears: girls basketball team secures victory over Lake Zurich

Jack Birmingham, Sports Editor February 1, 2023

On Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, the LHS girls varsity basketball team played an away conference game against the Lake Zurich Bears, culminating in a loss for the Wildcats. Just a few short weeks later, the...

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