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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

Soccer   Stadler:  Blocking her Barrington opponent, sophomore Makayla Stadler defends the Titans in their game against the Broncos on April 13. The Titans were defeated by a score of 2-1

Women’s soccer attributes success to seniors

Sophie Hensley, co-sports editor
April 21, 2017

With a winning record of 5-2, the Women’s soccer team’s ability and chemistry on and off the field is stronger than ever, according to captain and defender Cassidy Price. Price emphasizes the importance...

Spring Sports Preview 2017

Spring Sports Preview 2017

Men's Track & Field  Key Players: Jack Whetstone, Jack Kelly, Jordan Theriault 2016 Record: Placed 3rd in CSL meet The men’s track and field team looks to build off their strong 2016 season...

Women’s Hockey goes to state at UC

Sofia Snyder, asst. sports editor
March 21, 2017

The Glenbrook Women’s Hockey team, which is composed of GBN, GBS and Regina players, will be facing off against Loyola at the United Center for the State Championship today at 3:30. According to junior...

Reacting to his win, Senior Sam Iida celebrates a State record-breaking time of 1:46:02 in the 200 yard Individual Medley at the IHSA State Finals meet. Iida also placed first in the 500 yard freestyle with a time of 5:23.63.

Men’s swimming takes 7th at state meet

Simon Farber, staff reporter
March 21, 2017

The men’s swim and dive team placed 7th in the IHSA state championship on Feb. 25 at New Trier High School, the team’s highest finish since the 2014-2015 season in which they finished 3rd. Head coach...

Smiley sisters: Posing with their trophy, sisters Hannah (age 11) and Jenna (age 9) Hartley, celebrate their second place finish in the all-around event at the Make a Wish Classic in 2011.

Hartley sisters continue to inspire each other in gymnastics

Sofia Snyder, asst. sports editor
February 10, 2017

While most South students get ready to go on vacation for spring break, senior Hannah Hartley and her sister, freshman Jenna Hartley, get ready to hit the gym for a week’s worth of gymnastics practice....

HANDS OUT :  Facing a Niles West offender, junior Lizzie Shaw prepares to stop a drive to the net during a game on Feb. 3. The Titans currently hold a 20-4 record.

Women’s basketball holds a 6-1 Conference record

Simon Farber, Staff Reporter
February 10, 2017

The South women’s basketball team finished the month of January with a perfect 7-0 record to improve to 20-4, despite playing seven of their last ten games without senior Captain Carie Weinman. Weinman...

STARTING SHECHTMAN:  Preparing to take his mark, junior Nick Shechtman (foreground) listens for the offical to start the event at Titan Relays on Jan. 14. GBS came in first out of eight teams at Titan Relays, an invite South hosts every year where some non-traditional events, such as the 200 yard breaststroke relay, are included.

Men’s swimming looks to succeed in post-season

Henry Schleizer, Staff Reporter
February 10, 2017

Contending for a state championship has been an aspiration in the past for the men’s swim team; however, this year, the Titans not only have a good shot to contend, but a shot to win the State title,...

move   it,   maine   south:  Getting ready to take the court, head coach Ben Widner encourages the Titans during a timeout (left).  The Titan’s played against Maine South on Jan. 27 and lost the game with a final score of 56-44.

Men’s Basketball looks to regain strength

Alex Thomas
February 10, 2017

The 2016-2017 men’s basketball season has a current record of 8-10 and is rapidly improving as the playoffs continue, according to head coach Ben Widner. “We are getting better every week, which is...

MAKING  A   SPLASH:  Quickly breathing, senior swimmer Sam Iida  races the clock in the 200 yard freestyle where he broke the pool record with a time of 1:39.97.

Men’s swim & dive hopes to keep up winning momentum

Danny Pauletto and Simon Farber
December 16, 2016

The GBS men’s swimming team is preparing for another run at the State Championship this season, according to head coach Keith MacDonald. The Titans still have high expectations for themselves, despite...

Blocking two Vernon Hills defenders, senior captain Carie Weinman (left) dribbles the ball and gets ready to shoot a layup. Extending her arms past the defenders, Weinman (right) launches herself to complete the layup; the Titans beat Vernon Hills on Nov. 29 by a score of 46-40.

Women’s basketball beats New Trier 52-45

Madaket Chiarieri, Staff Reporter
December 16, 2016

The women’s basketball team started their season with a winning record; the team beat New Trier, Maine South and Grayslake North, according to senior captain Carie Weinman. “We had really good defense...

Lunging to avoid a defender, freshman midfielder MJ McNary, dribbles the ball down field during a game against F.W. Parker on Oct. 20.

Field hockey ends year with 12-7 record

Sophie Hensley, co-sports editor
November 4, 2016

The varsity women’s field hockey team, coached by Tom Rosenbaum, ended the season with a record of 12-7, according to Rosenbaum. “It’s not just about the games we won [this season], it’s about...

starting   sophomore:  Waving a flag, junior Daniel Cho supports his team while at the IHSA Regionals meet, which was held at Loyola Academy, where the Titans placed second out of ten teams (left). This was the last meet before Sectionals where they placed eighth to finish their season.

Men’s cross country ends season with eighth place finish at Sectionals

Henry Schleizer, staff reporter
November 4, 2016

The overall depth of this year’s men’s Cross Country team has made them competitive and dangerous, states senior Jack Whetstone. After a third place finish at the CSL Conference meet, the Titans aim...

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