Wrestling three peats
Lawrence Kreymer and Max Cohn
March 6, 2017
Filed under Sports
Since 2014, Stevenson wrestling has been steadily improving, achieving a better record year after year. January 20 was a special day, as Stevenson won conference for the third consecutive time, defeating Warren. This is an incredible achievement for a Stevenson wrestling team that just over a decade ago...
Wrestling with stereotypes
Grace Westphal, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2017
Dylan Geick ’17 is the poster boy for Stevenson’s varsity wrestling team. He wrestles year round, is ranked third in state the state and is a top contender to win the State championship this year. Weighing in at 160 pounds, Geick regularly hits the mat for dual meets during the week and quads ...
Head football coach resigns
Lawrence Kreymer
February 14, 2017
Filed under Sports
After Stevenson lost in the first round of the playoffs this year, a shock wave went around the school as news broke that head coach Bill McNamara had resigned. After taking over seven years ago, McNamara helped establish a winning program, winning over 80 percent of his games. Before that McNamara ...
Introducing Allied Spirit Revolution
Yana Bushuyeva, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2017
Filed under Sports
Rachel Eng, ’19, can’t wait for Tuesdays. On Tuesdays, she brings her practice bag, her white cheer shoes, her water bottle and a handful of friends who are just as excited as she is for Tuesday. Every Tuesday, 12 pairs of eager eyes stare at the clock, counting down the minutes until the day en...
Rolling into the new year
Aniket Nuthalapati, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2017
Filed under Sports
Zack Singer’s ‘17 idea of sports practice is a little different than that of other athletes. There’s no running or swimming involved, and Singer usually doesn't sweat too much. However, the one thing that remains the same across the board is his dedication and commitment. For Singer, bowlin...
Stevenson defeats Libertyville 64-50
Michael Levitt, Staff Reporter
January 8, 2017
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The boys’ basketball team beat Libertyville 64-50 on Thursday, with Justin Smith ’17 tallying 28 points and Willie Herenton ’17 adding on 16 points of his own. In the fourth quarter, Smith threw down two monster dunks that brought everybody up to their feet. During the second dunk the defender...
Wrestlers look to continue with sport beyond high school
Lawrence Kreymer, Sports Editor
December 12, 2016
Filed under Sports
Over the past few years, the wrestling team has begun experiencing considerable success, with many of the athletes going on to leave a lasting impact on both the program and Stevenson. For many of these athletes, including Dylan Geick ’17 and Nikita Nepomnyakshchiy ’17, their careers aren’t just...
Patriots beat Lake Forest 50-30 for sixth straight win
Michael Levitt, Staff Reporter
December 10, 2016
Filed under Sports
On Tuesday the boys’ basketball team topped Lake Forest 50-30 to win their sixth straight game to start the season. The Stevenson defense was outstanding the whole game, with guard Willie Herenton ’17 leading the way with seven steals. Herenton also tied forward Justin Smith ’17 for the scoring...
Beyond the mats
Victoria Kolotov, Staff Reporter
November 17, 2016
The faint smell of sweat and chalk fill the buzzing room. The rubber mats squeak as the crowd quietly stirs, waiting in anticipation. Their quiet noise is shushed and lulled away as a male figure approaches the dark blue mat laid out below a set of wooden bars held up parallel to one another by two sets...
Patriots defeat Waukegan in 36-7 blowout
Michael Levitt, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2016
Filed under Sports
Stevenson won 36-7 against Waukegan on Friday despite starting quarterback Aidan O’Connell ’17 missing the game due to shoulder soreness. Backup Grayson Kubow ’18 stepped up during O’Connell’s absence, passing for over 260 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for a touchdown as well. Waukegan’s...
Anticipating transgender athletes
Olivia Lamberti, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2016
Filed under Sports
When Cassidy Nordstrom ’12 came out as transgender halfway through her junior year, changing for gym class became a lot more difficult. “I came to the issue of obviously, I don’t want to use the men’s room, and the women’s room was just as uncomfortable for me,” Nordstrom said. “I had to ...
Patriettes’ last dance at nationals
Adele Lee, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2016
Filed under Sports
Although the varsity Patriettes had a noteworthy 2015-2016 season, placing sixth at the National Dance Alliance’s (NDA) high school championships, the team will not be returning to the competition this March. According to co-captains Analese DeMaio ’17 and Abigail Asher ’17, their overall experience...
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