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Chasing after the puck, junior Ella Hackett skates past players from Lake Forest Academy. The Glenbrook girls hockey team beat the Caxys 7-0.

Glenbrook girls’ hockey continues to develop new team

Erin Sullivan, staff reporter
February 8, 2019

As senior Katerina Poulos skates down the ice, she races to pass to her teammates. The puck glides into the net, and the fans roar with excitement, according to Poulos. Poulos says the dynamic of the...

Dribbling through the defense, senior Libbie Vanderveen (center) attempts to score against the New Trier Trevians on Feb. 1. The Titans lost to the Trevians by a score of 60 - 33.

Girls’ basketball finds success in coach’s last season

Andrew Donahue, staff reporter
February 8, 2019

Senior captain Makayla Stadler dribbles up the court. Searching for an open teammate, she does a quick crossover and blows by her opponent, driving straight to the hoop for a layup and scoring for her...

Sprinting across the ice pursued by a North player ready to defend, junior Theo Papalas stays in control of the puck. The boys lost to North 2-5 on Nov. 21, but plan to make changes in their game in order to make it far in the playoffs, according to senior Max Abramov.

Boys’ hockey works to create a strong team bond

Dylan Samuels, staff reporter
December 14, 2018

Young, but anxious. That is a common theme with the South boys’ hockey team this year, according to senior Max Abramov. With only three seniors on the team, junior Joe Young says their goal is to create...

Paddling in sync, Souths rowing team passes the Ashland Avenue bridge on the Chicago River during practice.

Girls’ crew’s commitment increases in second season

Sofia Snyder, sports editor
November 12, 2018

By the time the bell rings at 8:00 am, the girls’ crew team has already had practice out on the water for two hours. Practices take place every morning from 5:30 am to 7:30 am, but according to sophomore...

Running together (right), junior Gigi Walsh (left), senior Catherine Nowak (center) and sophomore Alex Kleemen (right) continue to finish the meet. The Titans placed fifth overall at Regionals on Oct. 28.

Girls’ cross country places 10th at sectionals

Anika Thota, staff reporter
November 12, 2018

Running anywhere between three to eight miles a day, the girls’ cross country team consists of South’s strongest runners, with athletes building up their strength, stamina and endurance over the season....

Dribbling up the field, junior Mary Jane McNary focuses on the ball during her game on Sept. 12 against Loyola. Photo by Maricel Lehner

Field hockey strives to improve quality of play for playoffs

Ashley Desserich, co-sports editor
September 28, 2018

The varsity field hockey team, led by Head Coach Tom Rosenbaum and Senior Captains Sophia Bruno, Megan Chin and Shannon Schmitt, started off their season this fall with a 8-0 record and hopes to find the...

Defending a Niles West player, senior Gavin Morose fights for the ball.

Boys’ soccer wins back-to-back tournament championships

Madaket Chiarieri, assist. sports editor
September 28, 2018

With 15 minutes left in the championship game of this year’s Titan Invite, South’s boys’ soccer team was tied with St. Patrick’s at two goals, following a first half that ended in a 2-0 lead for...

MEIER ON THE MOVE: Moving out of the way, sophomore Katie Weiss assists captain Lauren Meier as she dribbles away from a Loyola player. The Titans game against Loyola was an important one because it kept both teams undefeated.

Women’s soccer seeks to add ninth regional title

Madaket Chiarieri, staff reporter
April 20, 2018

After making it to the regional title game last year, the women’s soccer team is off to an undefeated start  this season, according to senior Captain Alexandria Shaw. With a strong, aggressive team...

Sports Opinion: Draft Day Dismay from the perspective of a very biased NFL football fanatic

Sports Opinion: Draft Day Dismay from the perspective of a very biased NFL football fanatic

Henry Schleizer, asst. sports editor
April 20, 2018

And it begins. Every NFL fan’s least favorite time of the year. Post-free agency. For you non-football fans, free agency is when players sign with different teams. No games, no anticipation or excitement...

South athletes take a different route while riding the bench

Sophie Vick, co-sports editor
April 20, 2018

Towel whipping, fist pumping, loud cheering, feet stomping. The 2017-2018 women’s basketball team’s sideline bench is rowdy. Passes between teammates are accompanied by the background noise of bench...

Titans Go Global

Sophie Vick and Sofia Snyder
February 9, 2018

Alex Ladan  Senior Alex Ladan got to  compete in Finland for rhythmic gymnastics during her sophomore year. According to Ladan, her coach wanted her team to experience international competition. Going...

Leading the pack, alumni Brian Hansen competes to qualify for the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. This will be Hansens second time being a member of Team USA.

South Olympians

Sophie Vick and Sofia Snyder
February 9, 2018

Brian Hansen    Returning for his third Winter Olympic games, South class of 2009 alum Brian Hansen will be competing in long distance speed-skating in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The 1,500 meter...

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