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Jamie Gold (12), wide reciever, running to catch football in a rigorous team practice.

In it to win it: seniors participate in spirit-filled tradition

Ruhi Subramanian, Content Editor
September 22, 2023
Nandini Kandamuri and Byungyoon You prepare for a pickleball match.

It’s a big dill: students prepare for new intramural pickleball team

Bisti Potdar, Design editor
September 22, 2023
Senior commitments roll in

Senior commitments roll in

Alex Muraca, Staff Member
December 8, 2022
Marge Zywickis (11) is ready to dive off and lead cougars in first event of the night.

Senior swimmers cheer eachother on for the last time

Lexi Reinstein, Editor in Chief
December 6, 2022
Nikita Stepanov (12) strikes the ball in an intense game.

Fall sports garner all around success

Aanya Gupta, Content Editor
October 14, 2022
Danielle Hewitt jumping over a hurdle during her track season.

Female athletes share insight on their athletic experiences

Aanya Gupta, Content Editor
March 12, 2022
Varsity boys ready themselves for competition.

Bowling ‘Strikes’ Success: Bowlers celebrate accomplishments as season concludes

Chloe Ravenscraft, Staff Member
February 18, 2022
Student jumps in mid air to shoot during a basketball game.

Athletes jump into winter season

Lexi Reinstein, Design Editor
December 23, 2021
This is a photo of the entire D128 storm soccer team lined up together in uniform.

Unified soccer “scores” a trip to Florida

Chloe Ravenscraft, Staff Member
December 23, 2021
Pictured here is Jack McDonald playing volleyball.

Athletes score a spot on college teams

Claudia Bilkey, Staff Reporter
May 20, 2021
The Cougars Varsity Cheer Team takes the floor duirng an e-competition in February.

IHSA initiates new plan of action

Abby Hommer, Content Editor
March 6, 2021
Student picking up ball with their foot.

VHHS athletes have first ever contact days

Claudia Bilkey, Staff Member
December 18, 2020
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