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RUNNIN’ ROSE: After grabbing the baton from her teammate, senior Rose O’Grady runs in the Niles West Sectional meet on May 12. The Titans sent four girls to participate in the IHSA state meet this season.  Photo courtesy of Varsity Views

Women’s track makes a run at the State finals

Sophie Vick, staff reporter
May 27, 2016

The Glenbrook South women’s track team led by Head Coach Fred Kocian had a tremendous season, according to Kocian. “For our indoor portion of the season, we took third place at Conference, but we...

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...

LOOK TO SHOOT: Cradling down the field, senior captain McLain Murphy dodges past the Palatine defense. The men played Palatine on April 4, and ended with a score of 15-2.

Men’s lacrosse finishes season after losing to Glenbard West

Cassidy Jackson, co-a&e editor
May 27, 2016

The men’s varsity lacrosse team closed off the regular season with an overall record of 8-8. According to Head Coach Will Jeffery, the team ended the season on a high note with a five game streak and...

New men’s lacrosse coach aims to strengthen program

Sofia Snyder and Sophie Vick, Staff reporter
May 23, 2016

It’s the year 2005 and Will Jeffery has just been named an All-State Athlete. Fast forward to this year, he’s back to share his experience and knowledge with the Glenbrook South men’s lacrosse program....

HANDS UP: Looking to pass the ball to a teammate, junior Kelly Klish treads water during a scrimmage at practice.

Women’s water polo maintains winning record despite small number of players

Paul Prikos, Staff Reporter
May 11, 2016

The 2016 girls varsity water polo team faces new challenges and expectations this season, according to juniors Kelly Klish and Maddie McMillin. Head Coach Michael Stancik says that this could be the team's  best...

BEATIN THE BALL: Eyes on the ball, junior Cameron Pauly, prepares to bunt.

Baseball works to improve losing record

Hannah Mason, co-editor-in-chief
April 27, 2016

The men’s baseball team has a current record of  3-9. According to Senior Captain Jordan Libman, the men are hoping to place top in conference and make it to regionals or the sectional semi-finals when...

EYES ON THE PRIZE: Running past Oak Park River Forest defenders, Lindsey Karsh, junior midfield and attack (left) tries to keep cradling the ball while moving down the field during a game on April 14. The Titans beat Oak Park River Forest BY a score of 16-6.

Women’s lacrosse looks to compete well in regular season

Samantha Casey, co-sports editor
April 27, 2016

After losing numerous seniors in 2015, the women’s lacrosse team looks to play to their best ability in every game rather than focusing on their post-season placement, according to Head Coach Annie...

BEATIN THE BALL: Eyes on the ball, junior Cameron Pauly, prepares to bunt.

Baseball works to improve losing record

Hannah Mason, co-editor-in-chief
April 27, 2016

The men’s baseball team has a current record of  3-9. According to Senior Captain Jordan Libman, the men are hoping to place top in conference and make it to regionals or the sectional semi-finals when...

Chicago Cubs: Who and what to keep an eye on in 2016

Hannah Mason, co-editor-in-chief
April 27, 2016

As we enter the 2016 MLB regular season, it is no secret that the top contenders for the World Series Championship are the Chicago Cubs. After a 108-year drought, people all over the country thought 2015...

HARD HITS: Swinging his racquet, senior Vinny Ahluwalia sets up to hit a forehand during preparation for his next match.

Men’s tennis looks to boost current record

Cassidy Jackson, asst. sports editor
April 22, 2016

The men’s varsity tennis team has kicked off the 2015-2016 season with a 1-2 record. The team has faced numerous meet cancellations as a result of cold weather, totaling to three so far. According to...

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