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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...

Men’s waterpolo loses undefeated record after falling to New Trier

Men’s waterpolo loses undefeated record after falling to New Trier

HENRY SCHLEIZER, staff reporter
April 22, 2016

On March 23, the men’s water polo team moved up from seventh place to fifth place in State after beating Loyola who was previously ranked fifth in the State. Currently, the team is back in seventh place....

Clenching his teeth and fists, senior Jimmy Lustig rounds the corner of the outdoor track during practice. The  team looks to continue to do well in their outdoor season.

Men’s track and field places third at Conference

Susie You, staff writer
April 22, 2016

The 2016 boys track and field team placed first at the Fenton Invitational and third at Conference, according to Head Coach Kurt Hasenstein. Several key players were contributors to the team’s success....

Standing on the third base line, Kay Sopocy, varsity softball coach, smiles while clapping her hands during a game against Evanston on April 12. Sopocy is finishing off her 24th year of coaching for the GBS softball team.

Sopocy retires after 24 years as South coach

Kay Sopocy, varsity softball coach and assistant athletic director,  is retiring next year after 24 years at South. According to Sopocy, it was fitting for her to finish her career here at South and believes...

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

Baseball looks to improve losing record

Hannah Mason, co-editor-in-chief
April 22, 2016

The men’s baseball team has currently amassed a record of  3. 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...

Spring Sports Preview:  A glance at upcoming Titan Athletics

Spring Sports Preview: A glance at upcoming Titan Athletics

GEORGIA ARVANITIS, SOPHIE HENSLEY, HENRY SCHLIEZER, SUSIE YOU, co-sports editor, asst. sports editor & staff reporters
March 11, 2016

Badminton: Key Players: Tina James, Jane Oh Under the Radar: Nina Tojo 2015 Record and Finish: 5-3, fourth in Conference Head Coach Terri Kimura has high hopes for the upcoming season as many key players...

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...

Men’s swim & dive sends 10 to state meet

Cassidy Jackson, asst. sports editor
March 11, 2016

The men’s swimming and diving team closed off the 2015-16 season with a 10th place finish at the IHSA state meet. The team took a step back from last year’s third-place finish. Individual results...

Women’s gymnastics looks to tighten up their team techniques

Susie You, staff reporter
February 8, 2016

The varsity women's gymnastics team looks to improve their skills for upcoming competitions, according to senior Ella Voss. Although starting the season with some injured members, the team was able...

Men’s track and field strive to meet personal goals

Matthew Peterson, staff reporter
February 5, 2016

The men’s track and field team is already competing in indoor events as they wait to hit the outdoor track when winter arrives. Entering his 15th season as the head coach, Kurt Hassenstein has goals...

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