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Senior Ben Schneider leaps toward the basket after a fast break. Schneider led the team — scoring 23 during Prospect’s 66-43 win over Buffalo Grove.

Boys win against Buffalo Grove Bison 66-43

Peter Radosh, Associate Editor-in-Chief December 16, 2024

Prospect boys’ basketball earned a win at Buffalo Grove on Friday, Dec. 13. The Knights went into the game 2-5, while the Bison were 3-3. The 66-43 win pushed Prospect to third in the MSL East. The Knights...

Senior Ben Schneider goes up for a 3 from the top of the key.

Boys basketball lose against Barington 47-61

Claire Wynkoop, Editor-in-Chief of ProspectorNow December 11, 2024

Boys basketball v Hersey

Boys basketball v Hersey

Claire Wynkoop, Editor-in-Chief of ProspectorNow December 8, 2024

The boys basketball team faced off against Hersey in a double header on Friday, Dec. 6th at 7. They lost 36-51 pushing their record to 2-3.

Senior Ryan Lifton charges into the 3-point arc as he is guarded by Viator junior Isaiah McKenny.

Boys Basketball v St. Viator in their Thanksgiving tournament

Peter Radosh, Associate Editor-in-Chief November 27, 2024

Prospect's boys basketball rang in the thanksgiving holiday through the annual Saint Viator Thanksgiving Tournament. Starting rough with a loss against Libertyville (52-64) on 11/25 and a loss to St. Viator...

(Left to right) Junior Karla Baird, Senior Alina Rimas, Freshman Emmerson Jones and Sophomore Gracie Zimmer punched the ticket to the girls swim and dive state meet.

Girls swim and dive quartet grows bond at state

Dylan Maye, Arts & Entertainment Reporter November 25, 2024

Entering the grand FMC Natatorium pool, Freshman Emmerson Jones couldn’t help but look back on her first year on the Prospect swim and dive team. As someone who had been competing in club swimming since...

Prospect girl’s basketball stands at attention during the anthem. While not required, most high school teams are on the court when the anthem begins.

March Madness over national anthem attendance

Nicole Antczak April 11, 2024

Eight years ago, Colin Kaepernick caused a stir when he took a knee instead of standing during the National Anthem at an NFL game. At the time, he was trying to protest against police brutality and racism....

Senior Jerry Drucker shoots the ball.

Varsity Boys Basketball Regional Final Game

Alyssa Kowols, Associate Editor-in-Chief of ProspectorNow March 7, 2024

Sophomore Jaxon Penovich stands in first place on the podium on Feb. 16. Holding the IHSA bracket in hand, Penovich lays claim to his outstanding 47-3 season — an improvement from his freshman year where he finished in fifth place at state with a record of 41-5.

Penovich wins IHSA wrestling championship; third in Prospect history

PJ O'Grady, Editor-in-Cheif February 28, 2024

After beating Loyola wrestler Quinn Herbert for the third time, sophomore Jaxon Penovich clinched the first state title for boys’ wrestling since 2017 — a record previously held by Matt Wroblewski...

PHS Orchesis presents: SYNERGY PART 1

PHS Orchesis presents: SYNERGY PART 1

Tessa Trylovich, Managing Editor February 26, 2024

Caitlin Clark’s impact on girl’s basketball

Matthew Pulver, Executive Sports Editor February 15, 2024

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