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The student news publication of Libertyville High School

Drops of Ink
The student news publication of Libertyville High School

Drops of Ink
Andrew Brooks

Andrew Brooks, Sports Editor

Hi, my name is Andrew, and I’m a senior. This is my second year on staff. In school, I’m involved in cross country, swim and dive, track and field, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Out of school, I enjoy fantasy football, frisbee golf, eating food, and hanging out with friends and family.

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Libertyvilles Computer Scientist: George Huber and His Predictive March Madness Model

Libertyville’s Computer Scientist: George Huber and His Predictive March Madness Model

Andrew Brooks, Sports Editor
May 20, 2022
Seniors Connor Walters and Michael Addari smile through the struggle of 40 hours at an airport.

The LHS Baseball Team’s Airport Mayhem

Andrew Brooks, Sports Editor
April 22, 2022
Peter Fink soars out of the water attempting to block one of Lake Forest’s passes.

Boys water polo defeats Lake Forest on Senior Night

Andrew Brooks, Sports Editor
April 15, 2022
On Feb. 19, the referee holds Josh Knudten up to celebrate his victory after the overtime win in the state finals in Champaign. He won the state finals by a go behind with twenty seconds left. Knudten was satisfied with finishing the season off this way.

Road to State

Andrew Brooks, Sports Editor
April 7, 2022

Bracket Busters Podcast

Andrew Brooks, Sports Editor
March 24, 2022
Winter Sports Highlights and Recap

Winter Sports Highlights and Recap

Andrew Brooks, Sports Editor
March 24, 2022
Drew Peterson, basketball star, who graduated from LHS in 2018, now plays for University of Southern California. He competed in March Madness just three years after graduating.

The Next Level: LHS Athletes Playing Sports In College

Andrew Brooks, Sports Editor
March 3, 2022
NFL Season Highlights and Recap

NFL Season Highlights and Recap

Andrew Brooks, Sports Editor
March 3, 2022
Brian Daboll, the Offensive Coordinator for the Buffalo Bills.

The Next Head Coach of the Chicago Bears Should Be…

Andrew Brooks, Sports Editor
January 26, 2022
Snapshots of Seasonal Scenery

Snapshots of Seasonal Scenery

Andrew Brooks, Sports Editor
January 19, 2022
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The LHS Classes Everyone Should Know About

The LHS Classes Everyone Should Know About

Andrew Brooks, Sports Editor
January 13, 2022
Jack Huber (22) pulls up for a mid range jumper to score two of his nearly 20 points.

Boys basketball battles Lake Forest but loses close game

Andrew Brooks, Sports Editor
December 6, 2021
Chase Bonder (25) guards a Scouts player at the three point line as Will Buchert (5) begins the line of defense in the paint.

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John Graham (20) lunges for a rebound on a missed free throw attempt by the Scouts as Aidyn Boone (40), Chase Bonder (25), and Will Buchert (5) box out their opponents.

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Chase Bonder (25) drains a 3-pointer as part of the Wildcats mid-game scoring run.

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Cole Bonder (35) goes up strong for a layup after battling in the post.

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The Student Section goes all out in orange while showing their disinterest in Lake Forest’s player introductions by reading newspapers, a trend seen at many universities around the country.

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Football Crossword: Answers

Football Crossword: Answers

Andrew Brooks, Sports Editor
December 4, 2021
Lees was heavily recruited out of high school and played wide receiver at Northwestern. In a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2019, Lees (No. 19) sprightly sails over a defensive back.

Riley Lees: An LHS Football Legend

Andrew Brooks, Sports Editor
December 3, 2021
Football Crossword

Football Crossword

Andrew Brooks, Sports Editor
December 3, 2021
Fall Sports Highlights and Recap

Fall Sports Highlights and Recap

Andrew Brooks, Sports Editor
November 15, 2021
The Field House, with its new look, is ready to host practices.

New Field House construction nearly complete

Andrew Brooks, Sports Editor
October 26, 2021
The currently dull, empty space of the Field House will soon be floored with the new Mondo surface.

Field House improvements underway

Andrew Brooks, Sports Editor
October 14, 2021
Pictured: Seniors Connor Dickson (1), David Freedman (67) and Josh Sears (73) and junior Trenton Van Boening (74).

Football bounces back to beat Zion-Benton

Andrew Brooks, Staff Member
October 11, 2021
Talerico follows through after a hit from the back line, as, Kapelevich stays ready and eager to hit the ball back over if it is returned.

Girls tennis places well at Conference Tournament

Andrew Brooks, Staff Member
October 11, 2021
Keira Kasten (22) flies above the net for a spike.

Girls volleyball fights but loses on Teacher Appreciation Night

Andrew Brooks, Sports Editor
October 6, 2021
Connor Dickson (1) leaps to complete a pass to Brett Scheuneman (11) as rain falls in the late 4th quarter.

Football comes up short in defensive slugfest against Mundeleien

Andrew Brooks, Sports Editor
September 27, 2021
LHS Super Bowl Predictions

LHS Super Bowl Predictions

Andrew Brooks, Sports Editor
September 9, 2021
Oliver Sikora flies towards the net to spike the ball.

Boys volleyball comes up short in thriller against Mundelein

Andrew Brooks, Staff Member
May 7, 2021
Mitch Madland throws a pass to Sam Otto who fights for position in front of the goal.

Boys water polo returns from Covid pause but comes up short

Andrew Brooks, Staff Member
April 22, 2021
Aiden Nolan (33) celebrates as Blake Ellingson (5) runs across the goal line. Aiden Nolan (33) celebrates as Blake Ellingson (5) runs across the goal line.

Football wins nail-biter over Zion-Benton

Andrew Brooks, Staff Member
April 19, 2021
Connor Dickson catches a wide-open touchdown pass in the 4th quarter.

Football beats Stevenson for first time since 2015 in a blowout

Andrew Brooks, Staff Member
April 11, 2021
LHS has its very own American Ninja Warrior: Kylie Hughes

LHS has its very own American Ninja Warrior: Kylie Hughes

Andrew Brooks, Staff Member
April 10, 2021

[Video] LHS announces formation of Athletics Hall of Fame

Andrew Brooks, Staff Member
February 26, 2021
Alexandra Berns smashes the birdie across the net while her doubles partner Kathleen Jin stands ready for the return.

Badminton team beats Waukegan in a dominating effort

Andrew Brooks, Staff Member
February 18, 2021
The boys swim team starts practice by hanging their masks on strings before getting in the pool, in order to follow guidelines set by the IHSA.

LHS winter sports resume after two-month pause

Andrew Brooks, Staff Member
February 2, 2021
People are increasingly shifting from watching live entertainment and cable to on-demand streaming options.

The Entertainment of the Future: Streaming Services

Andrew Brooks, Staff Member
January 31, 2021
Breaking The Barrier

Breaking The Barrier

Andrew Brooks, Staff Member
December 16, 2020

Some Cool News: Episode 5

Andrew Brooks, Staff Member
December 15, 2020
Despite the pandemic, LHS winter sports set to compete

Despite the pandemic, LHS winter sports set to compete

Andrew Brooks, Staff Member
November 15, 2020
Data Analysis of the 2020 US Elections

Data Analysis of the 2020 US Elections

Andrew Brooks and Liam Tucker
November 11, 2020

[Video] Some Cool News: Episode III

Andrew Brooks, Staff Member
October 18, 2020
Mitch Trubisky (10) was benched for poor play in Week 3 and replaced by Nick Foles.

Out with the Old and in with the New

Andrew Brooks, Staff Member
October 16, 2020
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