According to the American Cancer Society, more than 76,000 new patients will be diagnosed with melanoma in 2016. Despite the fact that it accounts for only one percent of all those struck with skin cancer, it is considered to be the worst form of skin cancer, as well as the world’s fastest-growing form of cancer. Continue reading
Every senior wants to win on his or her senior night, especially when that game is going to be the last one played on the athlete’s home court or field. Continue reading
One team was looking to win its first sectional title since 2009, while the other was going for its third sectional crown in four years. Continue reading
New Trier had its highest finish in the history of its program last year when the Trevians finished second in the state. The girls have wanted a chance to get back and win the big game. Continue reading
Every coach, player, fan and spectator wishes for a game to be decided by the players themselves and not the officials, referees or umpires. Continue reading
Neither the rain nor the cold could stop New Trier. Continue reading
With Loyola Academy being around the bend from New Trier’s Northfield campus and instances where students from the same family attend either school, it wasn’t a surprise that the PepsiCo Showdown title game on the campus of the Illinois Institute of Technology was an emotional one. Continue reading
Getting out to a quick start is key in any competition. It’s always better to be ahead and have control of the game, rather than having to worry about coming from behind. Continue reading
The spring can be a hard time to be a high school athlete playing an outdoor sport. With the crazy weather and uncertainty of whether a game will be played, many teams are made to scramble and reschedule key games for later in the season no matter what that game day’s weather may be like. Continue reading
Michael Wojtychiw 