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Guarded by a Lake Forest player, senior Jack Huber (22) clutches the ball tightly, formulating 
a play to take it to the basket, while seniors Kaj Sorensen (3) and Aidyn Boone (40) move into position in the background. Huber, a strong shot with a penchant for three-pointers, played an outstanding game for the Cats.

Road to redemption: boys basketball avenges a year-old defeat against Lake Forest

Jack Birmingham, Sports Editor January 26, 2023

In the 2021-22 season of varsity boys basketball, the Libertyville Wildcats played the Lake Forest Scouts twice, playing well against their huge rival, but ultimately coming up just short both times. A...

Freshman Blaise Lavista successfully catches a pass to get a 1st down in the varsity game against Stevenson. Photo Courtesy of Coach Mike Jones.

Top of their class: Freshman playing varsity sports

Jack Birmingham, Sports Editor January 13, 2023

Sports and the various athletes who participate in them are a huge part of high school culture and spirit. Especially at a place like Libertyville High School, where various projects such as high-quality...

Wildcats Secured A Win Off Bears 67-52

Wildcats Secured A Win Off Bears 67-52

Jeffrey McLaren, Staff Member December 23, 2022

On Dec. 12, 2022, the Libertyville Wildcats faced off against the Lake Zurich Bears in the main gym. Their clash marked a big moment for both the Wildcats and the Bears, as neither of them let up in...

Junior Tarun Movva attempts to curve the ball in order to get a spare.

Boys Varsity Bowling Faces Defeat Against Glenbrook North

Ashley Sanchez, Staff Member December 22, 2022

On Monday, Dec. 5th, the boy's varsity bowling team faced defeat against Glenbrook North, ending with a total of 2860 points, as Glenbrook North finished strong with a total of 3184 points. Seniors Jack...

With the Blue Devils leading 6-0, junior Will Carney (152) understands the importance of his match as he prepares to face his opponent. Carney gave a terrific performance during the match, despite suffering a leg injury 32 seconds in.

Wildcats’ Wrestling Takes Down Warren 47-30

Jeffrey McLaren, Staff Member December 16, 2022

*Disclaimer: In wrestling, there are 14 different weight classes in a game, and one person dominates that weight class for that specific match. You may notice that the weight classes are not in order of...

Wildcats Sweep Blue Devils 9-0: Can we get an “Oh Yeah!?”

Wildcats Sweep Blue Devils 9-0: Can we get an “Oh Yeah!?”

Jeffrey McLaren, Staff Member December 14, 2022

      At the welcoming abode of Lakeside Lanes, the Libertyville Wildcats and the Warren Blue Devils played their first match of the season on Nov. 8, 2022. The varsity bowling...

Canned Food Drive Volleyball Game

Canned Food Drive Volleyball Game

Daania Adeel, Staff Member December 14, 2022

Despite being triple-teamed, senior Emily Fisher (3) passes to senior Lily Castro (20).

Wildcats Streak to an Outstanding Win in Basketball Game

Haiden Lui, Staff Member December 9, 2022

The Libertyville Girls’ basketball team emerged victorious in their game against Zion-Benton, winning 61-20 on Tuesday, Nov. 29th. The Wildcats forged an early lead and carried that momentum through...

Senior Trenton VanBoening tenses from head to toe in a three-point stance anticipating the next snap. VanBoening is committed to Eastern Michigan University’s football program as an offensive lineman.

Collegiate commitments: Current seniors to play college sports

Jack Birmingham, Sports Editor December 2, 2022

Playing sports is a path that many take throughout their lives, especially high school. However, even the best of the best face some stiff competition and falter from time to time, but it’s how they...

Football Season Recap

Football Season Recap

Jack Birmingham and Jeffrey McLaren November 29, 2022

Friday night football games are a glorious spectacle at most high schools. The ball moves up and down the field in the hands of the players as the stands roar with excitement from the sheer volume of...

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