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Hockey skates ahead to state

Hockey skates ahead to state

Conor Burke, staff writer
February 16, 2024

In their regular season, South’s varsity hockey team fought to move up in the standings. However, as they enter into state, they battle to stay alive. As the season came to a close against Stevenson,...

Swimming dives into victory

Swimming dives into victory

Jonnie Devine and Peyton Knorr
February 16, 2024

The south boys’ swimming team had a very successful season, with progress among swimmers of all levels, Junior Varsity Swim Coach David Lieberman said. The swimmers are continuing to improve as the...

The team lines up for a picture following their performance at the state competition. Photo courtesy of Amanda Middleton.

Cheer team makes history

Kris Blumberg, Web editor
February 13, 2024

For the first time in school history, South’s varsity cheer team qualified for the state competition after placing top five within their sectional on Jan. 27. The girls traveled to Illinois State University...

Nick Taylor hangs on the rim after dunking around two DeKalb defenders. Photo courtesy of Reid Dickman.

Ball till we fall

Kris Blumberg, Web editor
January 16, 2024

The Titans’ varsity basketball team is on track for another productive season, tallying 15 wins in their first 18 games according to Maxpreps. Coached by Phil Ralston, the team is disciplined and persistent...

Vibrance lights South

Vibrance lights South

Anna Ivanov, asst. sports editor
December 22, 2023

A mix of traditional Indian music, rap, Spanish pop, hip-hop, and lyrical pieces filled South’s auditorium. With dancers from all grades and all backgrounds, South students came together for...

Cheer flips into competition season

Cheer flips into competition season

Kate Rogula, asst sports editor
December 22, 2023

As winter kicks in, so does South’s cheerleading competition season. With the end of football season, basketball starts up, marking a transition cheer must make. Fall cheerleading, considered...

Girls gymnastics leaps to success

Girls’ gymnastics leaps to success

Kate Shambo and Conor Burke
December 22, 2023

The balance beam is not the only thing Girls’ Gymnastics will be balancing on this upcoming season. The team looks to create a healthy divide between the mental and physical aspects of the sport, as...

Running for replenishment

Running for replenishment

Kate Shambo, asst. sports editor
December 22, 2023

The sun begins to set, and the sound of tennis shoes against pavement echos off of the houses nearby. Groups of students shuffle back to South, as this marks the start of winter running club. Senior Grace...

Take off

Take off

Danielle Joseph, sports editor
December 22, 2023

Forever friendships, international competition, and a once-in-a-life-time experience are all characteristics Scott Nemecek, Varsity Girls’ Basketball Head Coach, used to de- scribe the opportunity...

Photo by Alex Dardynskiy

Wrestling into new season

Jonnie Devine, staff writer
December 22, 2023

This year saw a record breaking number of 110 students try out for the wrestling team, Pat Castillo, Varsity Wrestling Head Coach, said.  Not only has there been a profound increase in the number of...

Illustration by Erika Li

Injury causes athletes’ setbacks

Reese Foxman, staff writer
December 22, 2023

Sophomore Jessica Traub was about to finish one of her dances for Varsity Poms. When getting up from her final pose, her knee popped out of place. She froze in pain. After about 30 minutes of anguish and...

Australian travel program impresses

Australian travel program impresses

Danielle Joseph, sports editor
December 22, 2023

Since 2007, Showtime Basketball Tours has taken dozens of Australian club and school basketball teams across the globe to play international competition in the U.S., Show- time director Kelvin...

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