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

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Ohio St v. Michigan

Jillian DeMayo, Sports Writer January 18, 2024

American football is one of the most watched sports in the world. Everyone picks a team and roots for them all the way to the playoffs, hoping for a championship. One of the best things about American...

Sharrod going in for the drive, picture taken by Sports Yahoo.

The Start of Women’s College Basketball Season

Sofia Alcala, Sports Writer November 30, 2023

As the clock hit 26 seconds Colorado’s guard Jaylyn Sherrod swished two free throws to secure the victory over favored LSU. Spectators were shocked by the No. 20 Colorado upset over the No. 1 LSU, but...

Caption: Pictured here are the Glenbard South Superfans  Harper Bryan, Angjelos Salca, Lorenza Simbulan-Foster, Rayna Davis, Jake Bailey and Victoria Behling. Taken by: Mrs.Cooper, Provided Via: @gbssuperfansofficial Instagram account

Meet this School Year’s GBS Super Fans

Max Jones, Sports Writer November 30, 2023

Athletes, be honest, without fans, sports would not be as exciting and competitive. Glenbard South is no different. But where would our fans be without some superfans? This year, 6 seniors have stepped...

Zach LaVine has already built quite the legacy as a Bulls player. Source: The Chicago Sun-Times

‘Flight 8’ Has Taken Off

Fatimah Shahid, Sports Writer November 30, 2023

Did you know that Zach LaVine, who currently plays for the Chicago Bulls, now holds one of the same records as Michael Jordan? Zach LaVine scored a career-high of 51 points in the game against the Detroit...

Taken by: Mrs.Jochum, Provided Via: @gbsboysxc Instagram account

Boys Cross Country Gets Their First Sectional Win in 22 Years

Max Jones, Sports Writer November 30, 2023

The “dream team” is what Micheal King, former Glenbard South runner, calls this special group of boys pictured above. This boys' cross country has been unbelievable this year and is nothing short of...

South students and staff members anticipate even more success from our girls basketball team. Illustrator: Elise Fey

Aiming High

Sydney David, Sports Writer November 30, 2023

What is a sport that caught people's attention last year? Girls basketball. After having a successful season last year, they are hoping to have an even better season this year. The varsity team is led...

Women’s World Cup 2023

Women’s World Cup 2023

Alexandra Yates October 26, 2023

The Women’s World Cup is a national football tournament that occurs every fourth year and one year after the Men’s World Cup. The competition starts with 32 teams divided into groups of 4. The teams...

Gavin Pogorzelski hitting off the tee. Picture by Gavin Pogorzelski

B is for “Birdie”

Sydney David October 26, 2023

The Glenbard South boys’ golf team had a successful 2023 season. The team had an 8-1 record in the conference led by Coach Phil Yudys. The boys have shown improvement throughout the season causing them...

Taken by: Mrs.Cooper, Provided Via: @gbssuperfansofficial instagram account

Meet this school years GBS Super Fans

Max Jones October 26, 2023

Athletes be honest, without fans sports would not be as exciting and competitive. Glenbard south is no different. We have some of the best fans in the world. But where would our fans without some superfans....

Source: Keith Lavin on X

Falling Into Winter Sports

Olivia Cernauske October 26, 2023

After amazing seasons all around, fall sports are coming to an end! Senior night has been celebrated for most fall sports. However, 2023-2024 winter sport tryouts are quickly approaching! Fall sports are...

A Young Winner: Coco Gauff

Fatimah Shahid October 26, 2023

Imagine playing a sport that you love and winning a professional championship at only 19! Coco Gauff can certainly imagine that. Gauff is an American professional tennis player. According to Britannica,...

Bump…Set…Spike in Attendance! 

Olivia Cernauske, Sports Writer September 27, 2023

A season opener game has never seen as much success as The University of Nebraska did on August 30, 2023! That day, the University of Nebraska’s Cornhusker volleyball team changed the future of women’s...

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