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The Prospect pack runs together at MSL Conference in 2021. (Photo courtesy Alyssa Degan.)

Rubber to the road

Justin Peabody, Copy Editor September 7, 2022

The bar is set very high after the first meet of the Girls Cross Country season. On Tuesday, August 30th, Prospect pitted itself against Barrington High School in an amazing showcase of endurance and athleticism. Prospect...

Representing: the girls’ varsity tennis team lines up to show their commitment to the game. The girls are excited to get back onto the court and perform better than last year. (Photo courtesy of Mike McColaugh).

Tennis star has bright outlook

Amanda Feinberg, Editor-in-Chief September 5, 2022

After most matches, the girls’ varsity tennis team goes out to get food and bond. They frequently visit Buffalo Wild Wings, and no matter how they play, the girls always support and check-in with each...

The boys golf team poses after their second-place finish at the Fremd Varsity Invite on Aug. 22. The team beat out reigning state champion Glenbrook North by four shots, only losing to last years state runner-up team, New Trier, by two strokes. (photo courtesy of James Hamann)

Boys’ golf comes out swinging with early victories

Kevin Lynch, Editor-in-Chief August 30, 2022

The boys’ golf team displayed a strong start to their season on Aug. 22 with a second place finish at the Fremd Invite in Inverness, finishing with a season-low score of 299. This put the team just two...

Photo illustration by Emily Depaz.

Middle School Programs Feed Cross Country Success

Emma Letzig, Online Editor-in-Chief December 7, 2021

Since joining the IESA in 1998, the South girls’ cross country team has advanced to the state cross country meet 13 times, including the past nine years consecutively. The Lincoln girls’ cross country...

Knights Playoff Run Comes to an End in Semifinals

Knights Playoff Run Comes to an End in Semifinals

Cameron Sullivan, Online Editor-in-Chief November 22, 2021

One of four. The Knights got the opportunity to play in the semifinals Nov. 20. against the St. Rita Mustangs, being one of the last four teams alive in the IHSA 7a playoffs. Unfortunately for the Knights,...

Prospect Stuns Jacobs in Thrilling Quarterfinal Win

Prospect Stuns Jacobs in Thrilling Quarterfinal Win

Cameron Sullivan, Online Editor-in-Chief November 14, 2021

The Prospect Knights have not hosted a quarterfinal game at Gattas since 2006. So they made sure to put on a show Saturday, Nov. 13 against the Jacobs Golden Eagles. “It was a blast, the atmosphere...

Striding Towards State

Alyssa Degan and Henry Kauke November 10, 2021

As the girls cross country team approaches the end of their season, reporter Alyssa Degan and Henry Kauken look into how they became so successful.

The Journey of Number Six

The Journey of Number Six

Matthew Niemczyk and Tito Gavin November 10, 2021

The Prospect Boys Football team has had a very successful season led by junior quarterback, Frank Covey. Reporters Matthew Niemczyk and Tito Gavin have the story.

Hailey Erickson, along with several of her teammates, celebrate by hoisting the IHSA state runner-up trophy high above their heads.

Dominant Season Ends with IHSA State Runner-Up Title

Emma Letzig and Alyssa Degan November 10, 2021

MSL Conference Champions, IHSA Regional Champions, IHSA Sectional Champions, and as of Saturday, November 6th, IHSA State Runner-Ups. The Prospect girls’ cross country team has had a dominant season...

Knights Take Down Bison in Second Round Playoff Win

Knights Take Down Bison in Second Round Playoff Win

Cameron Sullivan, Online Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2021

Already down starting quarterback Frank Covey, it seemed as if the 11th seeded Knights' season would take a turn for the worst when backup Brad Vierneisel went down early in the second round of the playoffs...

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