Boys track places fifth in indoor conference
Isaiah McIntyre, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2018
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The boys track team started off the season with cancelled outdoor track meets, but the team is still motivated and prepared for their next meets to come. Head coach Matthew Zaluckyj has been coaching track for five years but has been head boys coach for boys for three. The boys track team competed...
Girls track excels, prepares for Sectionals
Courtney Mettler, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2018
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From setting personal records to breaking school records, the girls track team has done it all this season, and it isn’t over yet. The season started back on Jan. 16 when the team first began competing in indoor track meets. Their first outdoor meet was scheduled on April 3, but due to the snowy...
Baseball looks for successful season
Gracie Schultz, Features Editor
May 7, 2018
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The varsity baseball team started their 2018 season in March with returning members and new members all ready for a competitive season to begin. “[It is] much different playing on varsity instead of junior varsity. [The] competition is better. [Also] I’ve always liked baseball. It’s a true team...
Athletes come back from injuries
Isaiah McIntyre, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2018
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Student athletes seem to struggle with playing sports and maintaining good grades during the season, but an even bigger struggle that most athletes go through are injuries, especially if they play physical sports like football or hockey. Junior Logan Williams has been playing football for six...
Girls soccer prepares for Regionals
Ellie McShane, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2018
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While students and staff are preparing for the end of the school year, the girls varsity soccer team is in the midst of their season, working daily to prepare for games. “We normally practice every weekday that we don’t have a game as well as on Saturdays,” said sophomore Emma Hochstein. This...
Boys volleyball works to achieve goals
Erin McBriarty, Executive Editor
May 7, 2018
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As the school year comes to a close, the boys volleyball team continues their season with a positive attitude. The team captains, Sage Lawson, Marshal Diep, Nick Anello and Jarod Hesse, are prepared and ready to lead their team to the upcoming games against Lakes on May 8. “My goal is to become a...
Boys tennis looks to advance to Sectionals
Isaiah McIntyre, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2018
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The boys tennis team is currently 6-4 and just came off a 7-0 victory over North Chicago on May 1. The team is looking to build off of their success from last year as NLCC champions. The team is hoping that some of their players will go to Sectionals. “The year is going well for us, and we beat our...
Competition rises for softball
Evan Garrett, Sports Editor
May 7, 2018
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With the unpredictable weather of the spring season, the softball team has been struggling to play their scheduled games. Despite this setback, the girls continue putting in hours indoors, including in the weightroom. However, with the weather becoming more manageable, the team has been able to play...
Lacrosse ranks first in Conference
Evan Garrett, Sports Editor
May 7, 2018
Lacrosse puts in many hours to practice and prepare themselves for difficult competition spread throughout the course of the spring season. The boys want to continue the reputation of North’s successful lacrosse program and put up tough fights against aggressive teams. “The most difficult part of...
Swimmers compete at Sectionals
Katie Santa, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2018
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Four swimmers at Grayslake North qualified for Sectionals for boys swimming. Sectionals is the swimming event before State. Sophomore Gabe Beutel qualified for Sectionals in the 400 yard IM and 200 yard backstroke. He placed fifth in the 200 IM. Beutel has been swimming for Blue Devil Swim Club for...
Hoops for Hope raises money for 12 Oaks Foundation
Abby Hamelton, Online Editor
March 21, 2018
The 12 Oaks Foundation was founded in 2010, by Julie and Steve Hupp, parents of Matt Hupp, the year after their son, Matt, died of cancer. Hoops for Hope was started by Steve in honor of his son’s love for the sport and is now one of the main fundraisers for the foundation. They created this event...
Special Olympics team places fourth at State
Morgan Buckley, Staff Reporter
March 20, 2018
The Special Olympics basketball team finished fourth at State after winning first in the qualifying tournament. “State is the same as any other tournament. There was a winning bracket and a consolation bracket. There were other activities for the athletes as well, food, laser tag, bags, volleyball...
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