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Fast    freestyle:  Taking a breath during the race, sophomore Nikki Dontcheva swims a freestyle stroke against Niles West on Oct. 21. The Titans defeated the Wolves by a score of 121-65. The next time the girls hit the pool will be Nov. 5. for their Conference meet

Girl’s swim & dive prepares for Conference

Sofia Snyder, asst. sports editor
November 4, 2016

The GBS Girl’s swim and dive team ended their season strong with a win against Maine South on Oct. 28, and hope to continue to succeed in the conference season, according to head coach Keith MacDonald. With...

Soaring,  Flying: Looking towards the wall, senior Allison Wyland takes a breath as she swims her 100-yard butterfly at the Spartan Sprint Classic Invite on Sept. 17. The Titans placed 4th in the invite; they also beat GBN in a dual meet on Sept. 16 by a score of 104-82.

Women’s swim & dive conquers GBN

Sophie Vick, asst.sports editor
September 30, 2016

The GBS women’s swimming team, led by head coach Keith MacDonald, kicked off their season with a 4th place finish out of 13 teams, at the Lake Forest Invitational. The team has a current record of 2-1...

Huddle  in  for  the  win:  Listening to new head coach Kelly Dorn, the women’s volleyball team huddles and discuses their play after their win against the Niles North. The Titans played and defeated the Vikings on Sept. 27 ending by scores of 25-5 and 25-14.

Women’s volleyball defeats New Trier

Sophie Vick, asst. sports editor
September 30, 2016

South’s women’s volleyball team, led by head coach Kelly Dorn, has a current record of 10-3. The team is working towards having a winning season and advancing as far as possible in their postseason...

EYES ON THE PRIZE: Focusing on the ball, senior Robert Hopkins begins his  swing during a meet against New Trier. Hopkins finished the meet with a personal score of 40.

Men’s golf wins Conference, looks to do well at State

Henry Schleizer, staff reporter
September 30, 2016

The 2016 men’s golf team has high expectations coming into this year, according to senior Co-captain Charlie Nikitas. With the help of consistent play and strong leadership, the boys’ goal of State...



RAW REACTION: Crouching down on the Trevians home field, junior defender Cassidy Price reacts by holding her hands to her face as she watches the Trevians celebrate after they scored in overtime. The Titans lost to the Trevians by a score of 0-1 on May 24, ending their season.

Women’s soccer earns regional title

Henry Shleizer, Staff reporter
May 27, 2016

The 2016 women’s soccer team has faced a lot of adversity coming into the season, according to Head Coach Seong Ha. However, the girls have exceeded Ha’s expectations and were on a winning streak of...

GBS alumna, NCAA Champ, prepares for 2016 Olympic Trials

Samantha Casey and
May 27, 2016

The 2016 Swimming Olympic Team Trials will be held on June 26 through July 3. This year’s Trials will be GBS alumna Olivia Smoliga’s second appearance at the meet. Smoliga graduated from GBS in 2013...

SHOOTING FOR SUCCESS: Progressing through her shot, senior captain Sarah McDonagh practices her form during a scrimmage before the playoffs. The Titans won their first playoff game against Barrington by a score of 16-4 on May 18.

Women’s lacrosse looks to go far in post-season

Maggie Eschenbach, staff reporter
May 27, 2016

The women’s lacrosse team has advanced through the first two rounds of the playoffs after beating Barrington (16-4) and Palatine (15-4). The team currently has a record of 14-7. According to senior...

TOUGH TOMMY: Attempting to avoid a Maine West defender, senior captain Tommy Hagerty shoots the ball as the shot clock runs out during a game against Maine West on May 5. The Titans beat Maine West by a score of 11-5.

Men’s water polo places second in Sectionals

Sophie Hensley, co-sports editor
May 27, 2016

With an overall record of 27-6, the 2016 Men’s Water Polo team has had a generally successful season with a few setbacks, according to Head Coach David Lieberman. Senior captain Tommy Hagerty acknowledges...

KICKING AND SCREAMING: Following through on a kick, junior Callie Pekosh launches a ball down field during a game against New Trier on April 19. The Titans tied New Trier by a score of 1-1.

Women’s soccer maintains winning record

Sophie Hensley, asst. sports editor
April 22, 2016

The women’s soccer team is halfway through their season with a current record of 8-2, placing in their original sectional for playoffs for the first time since 2007, according to Head Coach Seong Bong...

HUDDLE UP: Listening to new Head Coach Will Jeffery, the men’s lacrosse team receives advice at half-time during a game against Palatine on April 11; the Titans beat Palatine 15-2. Jeffery played lacrosse for GBS, and this is his first year coaching at South.

Men’s lacrosse aims to improve under new head coach

Georgia Arvanitis, co-sports editor
April 22, 2016

In 2015, the men’s lacrosse team ended with a record of 8-9 and are now looking to advance farther in the playoffs, according to senior Ben Herzon. The men currently have a record of 2-5, according...

DON’T MESS WITH MORRISON: Running past two Trinity defenders, Senior Captain Caitlin Morrison shoots a left-handed layup, scoring two points for the Titans on Feb.  20. The women lost with a total score of 39-23, but overall had a memorable season, according to Head Coach Steve Weissenstein.

Women’s basketball defeats New Trier, Loyola

Georgia Arvanitis, co-sports editor
March 11, 2016

Having played many memorable games, the varsity women’s basketball team finished their season with a record of 25-6, according to Head Coach Steve Weissenstein. “We just wanted to be as good as we...

HOSS THE BOSS: posing  next to three time Stanley Cup champion Marian Hossa, Matt Grinde smiles for a picture. photo courtesy of Matt Grinde

Grinde selected for Blackhawks all-star line-up

Georgia Arvanitis, coo-sports editor
March 11, 2016

Senior goalie Matt Grinde was selected to be a part of the Chicago Blackhawk Alumni Association (CBBA) all-star team on March 7. The CBBA allows players to receive $7,500 annually over the course of four...

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