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Some Evanston football players kneel on one knee during the national anthem prior to their home game against New Trier on Thursday.

High school players kneel for national anthem before New Trier-Evanston football game

June 2, 2018 at 5:01 a.m.

The annual football game between rivals New Trier and Evanston carried extra significance on Thursday because about 20 players protested during the national anthem, following the example set by NFL...

Members of the Oak Park-River Forest High School varsity football team kneel or stand while interlocking arms during the national anthem at a game against Downers Grove North in Oak Park on Sept. 29, 2017.

As protests during anthem reach high schools, a ‘teaching moment’ for some coaches

May 22, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.

In Oak Park and Evanston this week, high school student-athletes knelt to protest social injustice in demonstrations during the national anthem. Some hope this is a teaching moment for America's...

Highland Park doctor helps Olympic gold medalist chase sub 2-hour marathon

June 2, 2018 at 5:34 a.m.

Dr. Philip Skiba said students should not be so quick to dismiss what they learn in math class and ask, "When am I going to need this?" Skiba, director of...

Evanston, New Trier collect hundreds of soccer cleats for Haitian kids

June 2, 2018 at 5:33 a.m.

Evanston and New Trier may be rivals on the soccer field, but the two boys programs teamed up recently to donate hundreds of pairs of shoes, many of them soccer...

Evanston goalkeeper Gavin Rosengarten, who is 5-foot-7, uses his agility and aggressiveness to overcome his lack of size.

Gavin Rosengarten stands tall in goal for Evanston soccer team

June 2, 2018 at 5:33 a.m.

During a recent Evanston boys soccer game, the referee looked at Wildkits 5-foot-7 senior goalkeeper Gavin Rosengarten and remarked to a few of his teammates: "I thought they made goalies...

The Fenwick football team lost to Loyola 41-14 on Saturday, but the Friars trailed just 17-7 at halftime.

Fenwick DT Mike Leopold driven by memories of last season

June 2, 2018 at 5:32 a.m.

Fenwick senior defensive tackle Mike Leopold said two events from the 2016 season serve as motivation every time he steps on the field. The first is the season-ending 18-17 overtime...

The Niles North varsity football team waits to enter the Prospect High School field for a game on Sept. 9, 2016.

Students, ex-player weigh in on Niles North suspending football season over ‘possible hazing’

June 2, 2018 at 6:38 a.m.

Niles North High School's varsity football team was supposed to be preparing for a Thursday night home game against one of its toughest opponents, last year's state champions from Maine...

Loyola's John Lynch intercepts a pass intended for Fenwick's Jack Polston on Saturday in Wilmette. Lynch finished with two interceptions in the Ramblers' 41-14 victory.

Loyola’s John Lynch intercepts two passes, continuing strong season

June 2, 2018 at 7:25 a.m.

Loyola senior cornerback John Lynch said he was disappointed after his key, third-quarter interception in the Ramblers' 41-14 win over Fenwick on Saturday in Wilmette. The 6-foot, 170-pound Lynch made...

Northwestern volleyball, women’s basketball temporarily moving to ETHS

June 2, 2018 at 8:45 a.m.

Evanston hosted the annual 'Kits, 'Cats and Kids Block Party last week, and the downtown event featured games for children and performances by the marching bands of both Evanston Township...

Evanston's Wes Harrell (20) and New Trier's Will Felitto (13) go up to head the ball on Sept. 29, 2016, in Northfield. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Hard work pays off: New Trier’s Will Felitto scores another big goal

June 2, 2018 at 8:34 a.m.

The last time New Trier senior forward Will Felitto lined up against Evanston, the day ended in disappointment for him and the Trevians. Felitto didn't convert his penalty kick during...

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