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

Raider basketball update

Raider basketball update

Meghan Baehl, Writer February 3, 2020

Girls Basketball: The Raider varsity girls basketball team (13-4) had faced Bartlett (18-7)  on 1/21 at Bartlett High School. With the Raider girls conference standing having been fourth while Bartlett...

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Bringing Figure Skating to the Glenbard Schools

Meghan Baehl, Sports writer December 13, 2019

Figure skating- a sport widely appreciated throughout the world during the Winter Olympics,- has been popularized by gold medal winners, such as Kristi Yamaguchi and Michelle Kwan. So why not bring that...

Raiders Begin Basketball Seasons With Thanksgiving Tournaments

Raiders Begin Basketball Seasons With Thanksgiving Tournaments

Ryan Vozza, Sports Writer December 13, 2019

Girls: Coming off back-to-back state final appearances and having brought home last year’s IHSA 3A second place title, the girls basketball team looks to continue that success into the 2019-2020...

Common Injuries for Student Athletes

Common Injuries for Student Athletes

Aliyah Edelstein, Sports Editor December 13, 2019

Athletes, whether competing with their high school, college, outside leagues or teams, are susceptible to injuries. Often times, the athletes do not realize how serious an injury is or refuse to admit...

Winter sports preview

Winter sports preview

Aliyah Edelstein, Sports editor November 18, 2019

Girl’s Basketball: The Raiders Girls Basketball team has been looking forward to another successful season after placing second in state last year. The girls will play in the Rachel Bach Tournament on...

St. Rita was too much for the Raiders

St. Rita was too much for the Raiders

Ryan Vozza, Sports writer November 17, 2019

Once the drawings for the first round of the 5A IHSA Football Playoffs had been established, Glenbard South Raiders quickly found out they had an immensely difficult challenge ahead of them. Being placed...

From defeat to hope for the future

From defeat to hope for the future

Meghan Baehl, Sports writer November 17, 2019

With October 25th’s game being the last of the regular football season, the varsity Raiders (6-3) had no trouble vanquishing West Chicago (1-8). Having had a fairly successful season under their belt,...

Girls golf update

Girls golf update

Aliyah Edelstein, Sports Editor October 18, 2019

The Glenbard South girl’s golf team has had a successful season thus far. The varsity team has worked hard to improve its kills, technique and sportsmanship. In fact, on October 2nd, the girls won the...

Senior quarterback Nick Plaso

Homecoming football game

Ryan Vozza, Writer October 1, 2019

     This year, Glenbard South’s Homecoming football game was one for the history books. In the years prior to now, it has typically been remembered as a fun and enjoyable friday night. That was...

Fall sports preview

Fall sports preview

Ryan Vozza, Sports writer September 6, 2019

Boys Golf: The Glenbard South boys golf team has entered the 2019 season as the reigning Upstate 8 Champions, with many returning players since only two athletes graduated last year. Top returners will...

Would intramural sports be beneficial in a high school setting?

Would intramural sports be beneficial in a high school setting?

Meghan Baehl, Sports writer September 6, 2019

      Every student knows that the pressures of high school sports can be overwhelming. Try-outs are a huge time commitment, as well as practices everyday after school. Plus, Glenbard South starts...

Baseball Update

Ryan Vozza, Sports Editor April 30, 2019

      The Glenbard South boys baseball team led by coach Marco Eufrasio who is entering his third year as the varsity coach here at South. This year’s team will look to rely on young but experienced...

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