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Luo figure skates beyond south’s walls

Anika Thota and Annie Rogula
November 10, 2017

Two years ago, junior Rachel Luo was skating by another teammate when she lost her balance and collapsed, leaving her with bloody fingers and a white scar she’ll have for the rest of her life. Rachel...

Turnaround Titans:  The Glenbrook South football team lines up for a play during their final regular season game against New Trier. The Titans fell to the Trevians 28-15, and went on to finish their season the following week against Barrington.

Men’s football bounces back, but falls short in playoffs

Erin Sullivan and Emma Hammer, Staff reporter
November 10, 2017

The varsity football team celebrated as they realized that they made the playoffs for the first time in four years. After completing this season with a 5-4 record according to Jeff Chrones, the Titans...

Magnificent Midfielders: Advancing the ball downfield, junior midfielder Jimmy McMahon looks to pass the ball downfield against the Niles West Wolves.

Boys’ soccer thrives under new leadership

Erin Sullivan, staff reporter
October 14, 2017

  The South boys’ soccer team began the Reggie Lara era with a bang. The Titans’ ushered in the new era with a victory in the Titan Invite on Sept. 2 according to Lara.   Titans...

MIGHTY MARKS:  Taking their marks, the girls swim team gets ready to dive into the pool against GBN on Sept. 16. The Titans defeated the Spartans by a score of 123-63.

Girls’ swim & dive aims to return to state

Madaket Chiarieri, Staff reporter
October 6, 2017

The tension of the entire meet was building up on the shoulders of sophomore Alexis Kachkin and her teammates as they awaited the final event of the meet, the 400 yard freestyle relay. The girls cheered...

GOING FOR THE GOLD:  Huddling during their “Go Gold” match against Maine South, the women look to Head Coach Kelly Dorn for guidance. The Titans lost to the Hawks on Sept. 26, 35--37.

Girls’ volleyball embraces positivity

Sophie Vick, co-sports editor
October 6, 2017

Captain Megan Quill dives outside for the ball, tips it to her teammate and they get the kill. The women rejoice in each other’s play. And in this case, they just won their first match. The women look...

  Kneeling during the national anthem, some cheerleaders and marching band members decided to take a knee during the anthem. The protest was to raise awareness against police brutality.

South students kneel during National Anthem

Sofia Snyder and Cassidy Foronda
October 6, 2017

During the national anthem, prior to the start of the home football game on Sept. 28, select members of the marching band and cheerleading team decided to take a knee while the football and poms teams...

 Running towards a tackle, junior Charlie Mackimm looks to help his teammate against Niles West on Sept. 28. The Titan’s will hit the turf again tonight at Maine South.

Football learns from last year’s fumbles

Sofia Snyder, co-sports editor
October 6, 2017

Starting the season 3-0, Head Coach David Schoenwetter believed the Titan Football team had a chance of making it to the playoffs. Now, with a 5-1 record, the idea of going to playoffs is a reality. ...

PEREFECT PITCH: Warming up his pitch, Senior Sejay Patel prepares for an upcoming game at one of his practices. The varsity team will be heading to Regionals this weekend in Mundelien, Illinois.

Baseball works to improve as season ends

Emily Zimbler, staff reporter
May 26, 2017

The men’s baseball team has had its ups and downs this season, but has worked on their errors to advance further into the playoffs this year, according to head coach Stephen Stanicek. Many of the Titan’s...

Titan D1 Athletes

Cassidy Jackson, senior editor
May 26, 2017

Nic Cavallaro  Developing volleyball skills wasn’t the only thing that senior Nic Cavallaro learned on the GBS volleyball court. According to Cavallaro, he’ll be heading south to Queens University...

HURDLE HERO:  Jumping over a hurdle, Junior Bailey Smith, competed in the IHSA Sectionals at Loyola Academy on May 11. Smith competed in State last weekend and placed 20th in the 100 meter hurdle with a time of 17.47.

Women’s Track sends athletes to State

Henry Schleizer, staff reporter
May 26, 2017

Coming off of the 2016 season, head coach Meaghen Fastert had high expectations for her first year leading the team, according to senior Amelia Papajohn. Fastert’s guidance and leadership helped propel...

Facing his doubles partner,                                 captain Sebastian DesRoberts                               works on his forehand. DesRoberts and Gupta hope to do well at State.

Men’s tennis strives to succeed in sectionals

Sofia Snyder, asst. sports editor
April 21, 2017

The men’s tennis team recently began their season winning five of their most recent meets. According to head coach Larry Faulkner, the team hopes to succeed as they move farther into the season. According...

The rest of the players on the field (right) walk back to the draw circle after scoring against the Trevians. The women lost to New Trier by a score of 14-7, according to captain Sophie Hensley.

Girl’s lacrosse looks to place at state

Simon Farber, staff reporter
April 21, 2017

The GBS women’s lacrosse team is back on the field this spring, following six consecutive Sectional Championships in 2011-2016.  The Titans travelled to California over spring break where they faced...

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