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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

Weather delays spring sports

Weather delays spring sports

Rachel Chmielinski and Breck Murphy, co-sports editors
April 22, 2014

While the Titan spring sports season officially started on March 20, teams that play outdoor sports weren’t able to set foot outside until April 1. Not only were the teams left to practice inside...

Softball pitches for success after current team improvements

Haley Davis, staff writer
April 22, 2014

After playing their first five games in Florida over spring break, the women’s softball team is hoping to make it to the playoffs this season, according to head coach Kay Sopocy. During their trip,...

Track and field ends indoor season, transitions to outdoor

Track and field ends indoor season, transitions to outdoor

Hannah Mason, assistant sports editor
April 22, 2014

Women’s: After placing fourth in the indoor conference meet on March 20, the women's track and field team is hoping to improve on their team spirit and chemistry to help them in the outdoor season. Senior...

College athlete update: 2013 graduate Cam Irwin

Breck Murphy, co-sports editor
April 22, 2014

Cam Irwin, a 2013 South graduate, currently plays Division III lacrosse for Tufts University. While at South, Irwin was All -Conference and MVP in 2012 and 2013. How are you and the team doing so...

Lacrosse earns 10th place ranking in the Midwest

Cassidy Jackson, staff writer
April 22, 2014

The women’s lacrosse team has kicked off the season on the right foot with a current record of 8-2, according to Coach Annie Lesch. So far, the team has beaten Highland Park, Lyons Township, Pope John...

Under new leadership, baseball puts best foot forward

Under new leadership, baseball puts best foot forward

Tyler Aki, staff writer
April 22, 2014

After finishing 16th in the state last season, the baseball team is looking to build upon last year with Steve Stanicek as the new head coach. Stanicek admits that three coaching changes in three years...

Junior wins conference, takes seventh at state meet

Junior wins conference, takes seventh at state meet

Joe Lee & Sam Casey, staff writers
April 22, 2014

Leaping off the diving board, flipping in the air, junior Aaron Ach hits the water aiming for a perfect 10. Ach, member of the South diving team, was ranked seventh place during the state meet this...

McCarthy commits to Villanova, leaves legacy

McCarthy commits to Villanova, leaves legacy

Manny Martinez & Lily Sands, staff writers
April 22, 2014

With a blazing fastball on the baseball mound and quick feet underneath the basket, senior baseball pitcher and basketball center Conor McCarthy plays the game, whether it’s baseball or basketball, with...

Returning state players lead men’s volleyball to success

Returning state players lead men’s volleyball to success

Sam Casey, staff writer
April 21, 2014

The men’s volleyball team is hoping to bump, spike and set themselves up for another state appearance this season, according to head coach Tim Monahan. Last season, the team went 29-12 and finished fourth...

Women’s soccer defeats North at Toyota Park

Women’s soccer defeats North at Toyota Park

Justine Kim, staff writer
April 21, 2014

The women’s varsity soccer team kicked off the season with a record of 2-1. The Titans faced North on April 6 at Toyota Park, home of the Chicago Fire. The team beat the Spartans 5-0 with goals made...

Men’s swimming finishes fifth in state

Men’s swimming finishes fifth in state

Tyler Aki, staff writer
March 14, 2014

The Titans men’s swim team wrapped up their 2013-14 season by taking fifth place in state. Their finish was an improvement from their 18th place finish from the previous year. The Titans championship...

Molly McDonagh, a 2013 South graduate, is currently playing basketball for the United States Military Academy Prep school.

Breck Murphy, co-sports editor
March 14, 2014

What piece of advice would you give to South athletes? To just enjoy it! It goes by so fast and it’s over before you know it. So just have no regrets, and always leave your everything on the court. What...

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