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The fall rowing season is over, but the training is just beginning

Devin Brainch, Staff Reporter
December 9, 2023
At the end of October, New Trier High School’s boys and girls rowing teams concluded their fall season, but the work is not over. 
Senior saber fencer Yunqing Han jabs Culver Academy opponent to take 3-1 match lead on Dec. 2 meet at New Trier

Fencing team seeks to stay elite following head coach Colby Vargas’ retirement

Owen Appel, Sports Editor
December 5, 2023
Since 1990, New Trier High School has won 9 girls conference championships and 18 boys conference championships under Colby Vargas’ head coaching. No other conference rival has even half of the combined 27 victories in that span. 
New Trier football players and coaches at the Oct. 26 game against Glenbrook North High School

NT varsity football ends with win despite not making playoffs

Vivian Fletcher and Ellie Jarmel
November 29, 2023
Rocky. The word is defined as difficult and full of obstacles, but it also describes New Trier varsity football’s 2023 season. The team’s record this year was 3-6, but the story behind this statistic gives some insight into the Trevs’ tumultuous journey throughout the fall. 
Boys soccer varsity team celebrates after defeating Lyons Township in soccer 3A state championship

Boys soccer captures state title in dominant fashion

Peter McNeely, Sports Editor
November 28, 2023
As the clock hit zero in the second half of the boys 3A soccer state championship, the New Trier Township High School boys soccer team swarmed the middle of the field as a team, rejoicing in its victory and the school’s first boys soccer title in 15 years. 
New Triers flag football team has a group huddle

NT debut flag football season fosters love for new sport

Margy Burgoon, Staff Reporter
November 21, 2023
New Trier High School’s first ever flag football season officially came to an end on Oct. 21 with a loss to Maine South High School. The championship loss culminated in an overall record of 3-4 in a season that saw a total of 24 touchdowns, 13 interceptions, and a big win at the team’s first playoff game against Maine West High School. 
With zero teams on a bye, the NFL’s Week 8 is a must win for many fantasy teams

Our picks for Week 8 of fantasy football

Owen Appel and Logan Feller
October 29, 2023
Bijan Robinson’s latest disaster, where he only got one carry in the Falcons 16-13 win, shows how hard it is to predict the best lineup. Still, some players have recently shown just how valuable they will be as the season continues. Here are 15 players to acquire (or let go of) to get a victory in Week 8.
Trevs face off against Lake Forest on way to 3-0 shutout victory Oct. 6

Team culture keeps girls field hockey first in state

Sena Gordon, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2023
19-1-2 Trevians look to take hot streak into playoffs this week
Junior Tessa Gemp

Girls tennis prepares to dominate at state

Margy Burgoon and Ellie Jarmel
October 12, 2023

The 2023 girls varsity tennis season is already in full swing, and as one of the top three teams in the state, the team is focusing on a chance to become State champions. “The team is very solid again,”...

Junior Fiona Ryder after big tournament win at Northfield

Beloved varsity field hockey coach Nykaza to retire after 35 years

Caidyn Lowry and Holly Nesbitt
October 10, 2023
After 39 years as a Trevian—four as a student and 35 as the varsity field hockey coach—Stephanie Nykaza is retiring, and she feels she’s leaving the team in a good spot. 
Midfielder Aidan O’Neill celebrates a goal against Round Lake in the Northside College Showcase championship game

New Trier boys soccer poised for strong finish

Peter McNeely, Sports Editor
September 27, 2023

Following a state sectional win last year and a fast 10-1-2 start this year, the message throughout the New Trier boys soccer locker room is clear: win the day. This is the program’s mantra for the 2023...

Junior Niki Dugandzic’s 45 yard fourth quarter field goal highlighted the Trevs’ otherwise disappointing game

Season opener ends in 30-12 loss for football

Owen Appel, Sports Editor
September 1, 2023

The 0-1 start to the season wasn’t a surprise. John Hersey High School blew out New Trier 31-0 in last season’s opening game, and continued displaying its dominance from a 10-1 2022 season.  Brian...

Walk off sends New Trier to sectional final

Walk off sends New Trier to sectional final

Brendan Fijol, News Editor
June 11, 2023

An epic 9-inning battle was concluded Thursday night between the Trevians and Spartans as senior Brenden Stressler sent a walk off 3-run home run screaming over the right field fence, advancing his team...

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