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Winning wildcat: Returning a serve (left) and getting set to serve (right), Northwestern commit Sydney Pratt prepares to continue her success on the tennis court. Pratt’s tennis prowess drew Northwestern University’s attention, ultimately resulting in a scholarship offer to play for the school’s team on Aug. 28. Courtesy of Sydney Pratt

Pratt looks to Northwestern to continue tennis career

Annie Rogula, sports editor
October 4, 2019

Hard work and dedication have allowed junior Sydney Pratt to dominate in the tennis world, according to her coach Mark Bey, director of the championship training academy at the Glenview Tennis Club. Since...

Athletic trainers prove significant to the game

Mary Jane Mcnary, asst. sports editor
May 24, 2019

The bell sounds at 3:15 and the once quiet training room is now filled with athletes of all sports accompanied by different needs. Whether it’s rolling out their muscles or looking for exercises to treat...

Raging Rivals:   Starting off the game, sophomore Meghan Bireley faces off against Souths’ rival Loyola. The team wasn’t able to secure a win and lost 16-6, however, they have since had a winning record of 15-4 this season, according to Head Coach Annie Lesch.

Girls’ lacrosse uses team bond to their advantage

Lexi Babich, staff reporter
May 24, 2019

Over the course of this season, the varsity girls’ lacrosse team has become confident, hardworking, and more spirited, according to Head Coach Annie Lesch. The girls consistently work together as a team,...

Spectacular Spiking:   Congratulating his fellow teammates on another winning point against their competitor New Trier, sophomore Kyle Busiel (far right) can be seen smiling with enthusiasm. Unfortunately, the boys’ volleyball team wasn’t able to win against New Trier on Senior Night ending with a score of 25-18 in the first set and 28-26 in the second.

Boys’ volleyball picks up the pace

Madaket Chiarieri, asst. sports editor
May 24, 2019

In the second set of an intense volleyball game against New Trier, senior Jack Shampine hits the ball across the court and over the net. The Trevian libero gets a nice dig, getting the ball back over onto...

Running down the field, South alum Mike Hirsch makes his first play as a Wolverine. Hirsch graduated from GBS in 2010.

South alum achieves football dream after fighting Wegener’s

Madaket Chiarieri, asst. sports editor
February 8, 2019

South alum Mike Hirsch always dreamt of being a football player, of running out of the tunnel into the Big House, of being a Wolverine, and of attending the University of Michigan like his parents did....

Overly political: the pervasion of politics in places where it doesn’t belong

Tommy Marquardt, asst. web editor
December 14, 2018

I hate talking politics. I hate that bringing this up is even necessary, but I feel like it needs to be said: the world is getting too political. The fact that political beliefs spawn legitimate hatred...

Jumping to the hoop, senior Gavin Morse goes up for a shot against the Niles North Vikings. The Titans beat the Vikings 70-59 on Dec. 7.

Boys’ basketball shoots for regional title

Mary Jane McNary, asst. sports editor
December 14, 2018

The Titans walk onto the court preparing themselves to compete against Evanston Township High School, who finished second in state last year. Each period, filled with battles for every ball and shots from...

Attempting to get a touch, senior Maxwell McWilliams practices his fencing skills.

Fencers defend state, national rankings

Andrew Donahue, staff reporter
December 14, 2018

Senior Nick Depies moves side to side with his épée, a fencing sword, in hand. He focuses intensely on when and where he is going to get his next touch. He moves in and touches his opponent on the chest,...

Concentrating on her shot, Tanaka aims to put the ball in the hole. Shell be continuing her golf career as a D1 athlete at Indiana University next fall.

Tanaka furthers passion, commits to play D1 golf

Andrew Donahue and Cooper Evans, staff reporters
December 5, 2018

Senior Hanna Tanaka remembers the first time she played golf at the age of ten in the fourth grade. She was with her dad at the Glenview Prairie Club and, although experiencing frustration at first, she...

Paddling in sync, Souths rowing team passes the Ashland Avenue bridge on the Chicago River during practice.

Girls’ crew’s commitment increases in second season

Sofia Snyder, sports editor
November 12, 2018

By the time the bell rings at 8:00 am, the girls’ crew team has already had practice out on the water for two hours. Practices take place every morning from 5:30 am to 7:30 am, but according to sophomore...

South’s Tribune

Joey Pauletto, guest columnist
November 12, 2018

When I first started running cross country, everything was easy. Throughout my Springman career, natural ability was all I needed to be successful. My training volume was miniscule, leaving me undisciplined...

  After his stroke, senior Eric Yum follows the ball, waiting to see where it lands.  The boys came back from a rocky start with a chance to compete in Sectionals.

Boys’ golf improves through team bonding

Emma Hammer, staff reporter
November 12, 2018

Senior Jack Upperman aligns his putter, takes a deep breath, and drains the ball in the hole at the Boy’s Golf Sectional match. He looks up and notices his teammate, senior Eric Noxon, celebrating his...

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