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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....

Super Bowl Reactions

Sofia Snyder, asst. sports editor
February 10, 2017

Sophomore Gavin Morse “For me, it was definitely the Julian Edelman catch, because I still remember in the 2007 Super Bowl, David Tyree caught it against his helment. So it was a little bit of payback...

Titan Top Three

Titan Top Three

Samantha Casey, co-sports editor
February 10, 2017

These are the three most impressive athletic moments in sports from the winter season, picked by the Oracle sports editors. Tural Erel  Despite being a GBN athlete, senior Tural Erel’s remarkable...

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,...

Preparing to take down his opponent, senior captain Ethan Bond, 132 pounds, wins against Bufflo Grove at the Regional tournament on Feb. 4. The team continues to improve each practice and meet and hopes to win a sectional title this Friday, Feb. 10, according to head coach Pat Castillo.

Men’s wrestling strives to improve for Sectionals

Danny Pauletto, Staff Reporter
February 10, 2017

Glenbrook South’s men’s wrestling team placed fifth at the IHSA Regionals on Feb. 4 and hopes to make it to IHSA Sectionals on Feb. 10. According to senior wrestler Daniel Provich, he is looking to...

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...

Breaking the water, senior Brendan Fontillas completes a twister.

Men’s Diving prepares for Conference

Grace Marshall, staff reporter
February 9, 2017

South’s men’s diving team has had a great season, according to head coach Laura Duffy,  with top scores of 220.45 and 156.95 by its two leaders, senior Brendan Fontillas and junior Jack Grier, according...

ACH IN THE AIR: Practicing before a dual meet during his senior year at GBS, Aaron Ach, current Princeton sophomore completes a pike dive. Ach now dives at Princeton.

South grad continues diving career at Princeton

Henry Schleizer, staff reporter
January 27, 2017

Aaron Ach looks to build on his high school success during his second year at Princeton. Ach now aims to set himself apart from his diving teammates at Princeton, according to Ach. Aaron Ach set himself...

RULE THE POOL: Lunging forward, senior Maddie McMillin swims the 100 yard breast stroke during the Niles West Dual Meet on Oct. 21.

Women’s swim & dive finishes season with three State qualfiers

Maggie Eschenbach, staff reporter
December 21, 2016

With three state-qualifying swimmers, the Girls’ Swim team finished their season strong, according to head coach Keith MacDonald. Sophomore Alex Dimarco qualified in diving, freshman Alexis Kachkin qualified...

HANDS UP: Jumping off one foot, senior Tessa Cohen (left), junior Anna Tvorah (middle) and junior Alyssa Kopach perform with Poms during the Dance Show on Dec. 9.

Poms start competition season with a win

Caroline O'Shaughnessy, staff reporter
December 20, 2016

The Titan poms started off their competition season with a first place finish at the UVA dance competition held at GBS. The girls are working hard this year to beat last year’s scores, according to head...

Senior Captain Sarah Wojick bends her knees and waits for the point to start against Niles West.

Sarah Wojick commits to Miami University

Grace Marshall, Staff Reporter
December 19, 2016

She is one of a kind. She grabs your attention. She is aggressive. She is varsity  volleyball player, Sarah Wojick. South’s key player has been on the varsity team since her sophomore year. Now a senior...

Bending down to block out the shot, goalie Paul Zygmunt makes the save against a Loyola Gold offender. The Titans lost to the Ramblers by a score of 4-2.

South Hockey loses to rival GBN in seasonal game

Sophie Vick, co-sports asst.
December 16, 2016

The GBS men’s hockey team holds a current record of 3-11 and hopes to learn from their early season losses according to Joe Emme, senior captain and right wing. Both Emme and Thomas Lundal, junior right...

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