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Poms utilizes last year’s success as guideline for upcoming season

Dani Carr, asst. sports editor
November 15, 2019

As the football season draws to a close, Poms competitive dance leaps their way into their competition season with hopes steadily rising to the beat of their dance routines. Senior Varsity Captain Caroline...

Showing Spirit: Putting up posters throughout the Glenbrook South building, Titan Nation rallied students together and came out to watch the varsity girls volleyball team face off against Glenbrook North on Oct. 31. As the student body cheered the team on, South was able to pull off a win with a final score of 2-0.

Titan Nation encourages student support

Danielle Aravanitis, staff writer
November 15, 2019

This year, the leaders of Titan Nation, Sunny Choi, Emmy Galante, Dina Graves, Nick Kladis, Lina Pedrelli, Ela Redlinska, Annelise Robinson, MK Russell, Will Solis, Caroline Sultz, and Anthony Travlos,...

Concerning Kick off: Losing 15-41 against Barrington High School, the Titans initial record became 0-3. However, after a delayed game due to rain, South had their first win against New Trier with a score of 16-7 on September 28 after scoring twice during the last 8 minutes in the fourth quarter.

Football tries to rebound after rocky start to season

Tommy Marquardt, asst. sports editor
October 4, 2019

Losing four straight games is not an ideal start to a season for a team testing out a new offense, but, according to Head Coach David Schoenwetter, this year’s varsity football team still has their eyes...

Swimming To Success: Flying to the finish line, junior Mia Kriltchev, girls varsity swimmer aims for victory at the South swim meet against Fremd. South beat Fremd with a final score of 95-93 on the varsity level.

Girls’ Swim aims to achieve individual goals

Dani Car, asst. sports editor
October 4, 2019

The thunderous roar of splashing water echoes throughout the South pool, deafening the ears of eager onlookers. Cheering crowds stand up and shout with triumph as senior Caroline DiCesare pulls ahead,...

Winning wildcat: Returning a serve (left) and getting set to serve (right), Northwestern commit Sydney Pratt prepares to continue her success on the tennis court. Pratt’s tennis prowess drew Northwestern University’s attention, ultimately resulting in a scholarship offer to play for the school’s team on Aug. 28. Courtesy of Sydney Pratt

Pratt looks to Northwestern to continue tennis career

Annie Rogula, sports editor
October 4, 2019

Hard work and dedication have allowed junior Sydney Pratt to dominate in the tennis world, according to her coach Mark Bey, director of the championship training academy at the Glenview Tennis Club. Since...

Athletic trainers prove significant to the game

Mary Jane Mcnary, asst. sports editor
May 24, 2019

The bell sounds at 3:15 and the once quiet training room is now filled with athletes of all sports accompanied by different needs. Whether it’s rolling out their muscles or looking for exercises to treat...

Raging Rivals:   Starting off the game, sophomore Meghan Bireley faces off against Souths’ rival Loyola. The team wasn’t able to secure a win and lost 16-6, however, they have since had a winning record of 15-4 this season, according to Head Coach Annie Lesch.

Girls’ lacrosse uses team bond to their advantage

Lexi Babich, staff reporter
May 24, 2019

Over the course of this season, the varsity girls’ lacrosse team has become confident, hardworking, and more spirited, according to Head Coach Annie Lesch. The girls consistently work together as a team,...

Spectacular Spiking:   Congratulating his fellow teammates on another winning point against their competitor New Trier, sophomore Kyle Busiel (far right) can be seen smiling with enthusiasm. Unfortunately, the boys’ volleyball team wasn’t able to win against New Trier on Senior Night ending with a score of 25-18 in the first set and 28-26 in the second.

Boys’ volleyball picks up the pace

Madaket Chiarieri, asst. sports editor
May 24, 2019

In the second set of an intense volleyball game against New Trier, senior Jack Shampine hits the ball across the court and over the net. The Trevian libero gets a nice dig, getting the ball back over onto...

Sprinting after a Libertyville player, junior Justin Schuler defends the ball in a home game on April 2.

Boys’ lacrosse completes marine training program

Mary Jane McNary, asst. sports editor
April 22, 2019

During spring break, students travel all over the country to lay by the pool or hit the ski slopes in order to relieve the stress of school. The boys’ lacrosse team spent their spring break by the pool...

Spring Sports Preview 2019

Boys' Water Polo Boys’ water polo, led by head coach David Lieberman, is diving into the pool this season. According to Lieberman, his goal for the team is to win conference and make it to state. He...

Olivia Smoliga (right) hugs Austrian swimmer, Caroline Pilhatsch, at the FINA World Swimming Championships after finishing the 50-meter backstroke on December 15, 2018. Smoliga placed first, beating Pilhatsch by 0.11 seconds.

South alum dives into professional swimming

Ashley Desserich and Molly Stryker
March 15, 2019

Stepping up on the starting block as a high school swimmer at South, Olivia Smoliga always dreamt of competing at the Olympic level. Now, as a 24 year old attending the University of Georgia, she  has...


Carryin   Crecan:   Taking down a Fremd wrestler, junior Norbert Crecan attempts to gain a win for the South varsity wrestling team. The Titans won the match against the Fremd Vikings 37--36. Photo by Dany Herrera

Wrestling beats Trevians for first time in 30 years

Eric Peters, staff reporter
February 8, 2019

South’s varsity wrestling team finished the season with 18 dual meet wins, according to senior captain, Forrest Eriksson. In practice, Eriksson leads his teammates in stretching and practicing new moves...

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