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Undefeated Titans gearing up for late-season meets

John Adkisson, co-Sports Editor
February 1, 2013

Heading into the final stretch of the season, the men’s varsity swim team has amassed a record of 7-0 in dual meets, including a 5-0 record in CSL South meets. According to head coach Keith MacDonald, despite...

Men maintain positive record after fresh-look start

Breck Murphy, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2013

After starting their season off with an overall record of 10-7, South’s men’s basketball team seeks to finish in the top three of their conference, according to senior captain Justin Busiel. With...

Basketball looks to compete following fresh start

Hannah Mason, Staff Reporters
December 21, 2012

Over the last six seasons the men’s varsity basketball team amassed a record of 63-98. As they begin their new season, the men are adjusting to new coach Benjamin Widner while aiming to place top in...

Women’s basketball capatalizes on size, speed to win games

Breck Murphy, Staff Reporter
December 21, 2012

After starting their season with an overall record of 10-3, the South women’s basketball team is looking to make an impact with their height, according to senior captain Lindsey Oldshue. This year, all...

South Swimmers rock record books at State meet

Ethan Spalding, co-Sports Editor
December 21, 2012

Heading into the IHSA State meet, the varsity women’s swim team’s goal was to take home a trophy by placing in the top three in state, according to senior Olivia Smoliga. Despite higher expectations,...

Junior commits to Loyola Chicago for Division I soccer

John Adkisson, co-Sports Editor
December 21, 2012

On Oct. 20, junior Adrian Remeniuk committed to play Division I soccer at Loyola University Chicago. Remeniuk decided to be a Rambler because of a close relationship with Stan Anderson, Loyola’s coach...

Smoliga smokes competition on way to title

Ethan Spalding, co-Sports Editor
December 21, 2012

As of Nov. 15, senior swimmer Olivia Smoliga owned three state records. She had won four individual state championships and had come in fourth in the 100 meter backstroke at Olympic Trials. Since then,...

South student, cyclist bikes towards Olympics

Joris Powathil & Mia Crespo, Staff Reporters
December 10, 2012

Despite the ability to ride a bike without training wheels at two years old, Kaleb Koch, a senior at South, hadn’t found his passion for cycling until freshman year when he was signed up by his father,...

Lady Titans falter early, recover late

Breck Murphy & Justine Kim, Staff Reporters
November 27, 2012

The GBS varsity girls volleyball team ended their conference season with a win over Evanston Oct. 18, placing them in 3rd in the CSL rankings. The Lady Titans finished their 2012 campaign with an overall...

South Tennis Star plays for self, team

Kelly Anderson, Staff Reporters
November 20, 2012

After going undefeated in conference, junior Caroline Ryba finished her third season on the South tennis team with a trip to state for the second year in a row. In addition, Ryba took first place at the...

XC stumbles in Sectional meet

John Adkisson, co-Sports Editor
November 9, 2012

After capping off the 2012 season at the Sectional meet Oct. 24, the South men’s Cross Country team finished the season 5-2. According to head coach Kurt Hasenstein, it was an overall good season for...

Football falls in first round blowout

John Adkisson & Ben Wittenstein, co-Sports Editor & Staff Reporter
November 9, 2012

After winning two of their last three regular season games to qualify for the IHSA 8A playoffs, South lost to the Schaumburg Saxons 42-7 Oct. 26, putting an end to their season. Heading into the final...