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The student news site of Glenbard South High School in Glen Ellyn, Illinois

The Independent

The student news site of Glenbard South High School in Glen Ellyn, Illinois

The Independent

The student news site of Glenbard South High School in Glen Ellyn, Illinois

The Independent

Brooklyn Moore Scoring her 1000th Point (Source: Keith Lavin on X)

The 1000th moment

Sydney David, Sports Writer March 7, 2025

Brooklyn Moore is a talented, multi-sport athlete who plays volleyball, basketball and soccer. Moore is not only an exemplary athlete but also talented in the classroom. While being involved with many...

GBS Dance Team: The Climb to State

GBS Dance Team: The Climb to State

Alexandra Yates, Sports Writer March 7, 2025

2025 is the fourth year in a row that the Glenbard South Dance Team has qualified for State. After competing in many local school’s competitions, the Dance team proved their strength in their performance,...

Anne and Liza’s poster on go fund me to help fund their competing for worlds 
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-annie-and-liza-represent-usa-in-italy

Two of a Kind

Jillian DeMayo, Sports Writer March 7, 2025

It is a Saturday afternoon, and your friends have decided to attend the roller rink for a fun group activity. You are struggling to skate, trying to balance upon two sets of four wheels while there is...

South’s girls flag football team holding up a “W” after winning against Fenton 38-0. (Source: gbs_flag_football on Instagram)

Go for the flag

Sydney David, Sports Writer October 25, 2024

 How come there are so many sports in the world, but high schools only have a select few? Sports in high school are mostly limited to gender, so why does each sport not have a girls' and boys' team to...

The Hoffman Hoopers take a picture at Hoffman Park.

Meet The Hoffman Hoopers

Luke Christie, Sports Writer December 14, 2022

It is a warm afternoon in November and The Hoffman Hoopers have the advantage against the Southside Ballers. The score is 32-29 and The Southside Ballers are counting on Ryan Ingraffia to make the three...

Glenbard South students assembled at themed football games to exhibit their school pride.

October Awareness

Itzel Cruz-Davalos, Sports Writer October 27, 2022

The month of October is when Chicagoans notice the drop in temperature, the falling of orange leaves all over the streets, along with the slow approach of Halloween. Some desperately want to go back into...

Lorenza Foster-Simbulan qualified for the IHSA State Tournament after delivering an excellent singles performance at Sectionals.

Glenbard South Girls Tennis: State Status

Matilda McLaren, Sports Writer October 27, 2022

When asked about the best part of attending the girls state tennis tournament, junior Lorenza Foster-Simbulan said that she was, “excited to represent Glenbard South as a seeded player for the first...

“Slicing” up the Competition: Girls Tennis Season Recap

Mary Kate Pinkelman October 27, 2022

The Glenbard South girls tennis season has officially wrapped up and they “served” to be quite the “ace” of a team. Despite only having 5 returning varsity players from last year and a new head...

The varsity girls golf team. Picture by Kara Lange.

Raider Girls Golf 2022

Sofia Alcala, Sports Writer October 27, 2022

The Glenbard South varsity girls golf team concluded their 2022 season this past month, with admirable accomplishments in the Upstate 8 conference. Led by Head Coach Kevin Berner and this year’s seniors,...

Picture taken of 2021-22 season team, featuring returning varsity players Paige Stephenson, Emma Seamen, Amelia Lake, Kara Bistro, Megan Daca, and Sofia Alcala.

Season Outlook: Girls Volleyball

Sofia Alcala, Sports Writer September 10, 2022

Bump, set, swing! That’s right, volleyball season is back and the Glenbard South Raiders are getting ready for another exciting season. This 2022 season has many games in store as Glenbard South’s...

A member of the Raider boys soccer team prepares to make a corner kick.

Start of the GBS Soccer Season

David Puchalski, Sports Writer September 10, 2022

As fall sports have begun, Glenbard South soccer has started strong. The players had a soccer camp during the summer and they also had tryouts and practice all before the first day of school. The boys...

The sun sets on the Raiders as they get ready for the next play of the game.

Turning the Page

Itzel Cruz-Davalos, Sports Writer September 10, 2022

Not only did Glenbard South introduce a new freshman class this school year, but they introduced fall sports to all of those new faces entering the building. From sports played on turf to sports that require...

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