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The student news site of Adlai E. Stevenson High School

Statesman

The student news site of Adlai E. Stevenson High School

Statesman

The Stevenson Patriots secured the NSC Co-Champions title after a hard fought game against the Lake Zurich Bears. The Patriots shared the championship title with Libertyville High School, who also hold a record of 8-1, losing their only game to Lake Forest.

Patriots Win the NSC for First Time in Eight Years

Ansh Aggarwal and Oliver Arora | October 26, 2024

The Patriots beat the Lake Zurich Bears away on Friday, Oct. 25 with a thrilling 20-17 victory in the final seconds as they improved their record to 8-1. It’s the first time the Patriots have won the...

Boys’ Badminton: Serving Success

Boys’ Badminton: Serving Success

Devika Pillai, Staff Reporter | October 24, 2024

Arthur Yan ’25, a member of the boys' badminton team, readies his racket, positioning the birdie and racket into a serving position. He swings the racket seconds later, sending the birdie over the net...

How to: Football

How to: Football

Brayden Caldwell and Himang Sharma | October 24, 2024

The athletes storm into a clash, wrestling each other as their cleats tear up the field, mangling the AstroTurf and uprooting it from the cold hard ground. The leather ball gets kicked in its ribs, soaring...

Community Within Boys Flag Football

Community Within Boys Flag Football

Sid Singh, Staff Reporter | October 23, 2024

On a crisp fall afternoon, the sound of cleats hitting the grass and shouts of encouragement fills the air. It isn’t the scene of a professional football game or even a high-stakes collegiate match—it’s...

Patriots End Season on Low

Patriots End Season on Low

Jenny Liang and Abani Mohanchandra | October 23, 2024

The Patriots varsity girls field hockey team faced off against Glenbard West on Thursday. Despite a strong performance by the Patriots, the game resulted in a 3-0 loss.  The game kicked off at a slow...

Patriots defender Daniel Pryor '26 battles for the ball with a strong header to his teammates. The team's defense was crucial in pushing the ball away from their own net, and restricted Warren to five shots across the game.

Stevenson Patriots Boys Soccer Advances to Regional Final

Ansh Aggarwal and Harikesh Prasad | October 23, 2024

The Patriots varsity boys soccer team won a hard-fought playoff game against the Warren Township Blue Devils on Tuesday, Oct. 22, advancing the team to the regional finals. With a secure defensive focus,...

Formula 1 (F1) driver at a Grand Prix, arms raised. 20 drivers compete in 24 Grand Prix tournaments each year for the FIA Formula One World Drivers' Championship Trophy.

How To: F1

Brayden Caldwell and Himang Sharma | October 18, 2024

Blurs of red, blue, and yellow pass by, screaming as they hit a turn so loudly it rivals the volume of the audience. Two cars stop to get their tires replaced, while the others continue on their journey...

Wide Receiver Zach Hersh '25 runs the ball through the Blue Devils defense. The Patriots made numerous passing plays to hold the Blue Devils off in a crucial game.

Patriot Defense Shines in Win

Justin Ferstein, Sports Editor | October 12, 2024

The Patriots fought all night and came on top against the Warren Township Blue Devils on Thursday night. The consistent defense and confident offense led the Patriots to a 16-7 victory, extending their...

“A Fire in All of Us”

“A Fire in All of Us”

Abani Mohanchandra and Jenny Liang | October 10, 2024

The Patriots Varsity Football team secured a win against the Lake Forest High School Scouts on Friday with a final score of 35-21. The Patriots showcased a strong offensive performance, eventually becoming...

The Girls Varsity Cheerleading team celebrates on the sidelines before the game. In addition to sideline cheer, they also perform during the halftime show.

How to: Cheerleading

Brayden Caldwell and Himang Sharma | October 10, 2024

On an endless plane of green strands, a chanting mob leaps into action. A ball of brushing bristles shakes fervently and rises. A large mass of hands extends, connecting each segment of their bodies,...

"We Need to Play Smarter"

“We Need to Play Smarter”

Abani Mohanchandra and Jenny Liang | October 7, 2024

The Boys Varsity Soccer team faced off against the Warren Township Blue Devils on Thursday night, September 28. Despite multiple shots on target, the Patriots suffered a loss 0-1, bringing their record...

Running back Sarah Bende ’26 cuts the field, gaining more yards on the play. Bende has proven to be one of the most powerful forces on Stevensons offense, averaging 4 carries per game.

Flag Football Climbs to the Top

Justin Ferstein and Aisha Fatima | September 26, 2024

Catching the football close to her side, Sammie Meliker ‘24 charges across the field in a determined attempt to reach the endzone. Gaining yards with each stride, which would bring her closer to a triumphant...

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