Special tradition in a special lacrosse rivalry

By Nick Mantas Medill Reports Every rivalry has it’s own pageantry and traditions that make it unique. The rivalry between New Trier High School and Loyola Academy has less to do with disdain and more to do with distance. The schools are less than a mile apart. Their proximity carries onto the field. The two […]

Preview: Illinois’ best high school lacrosse match up

By Nick Mantas Medill Reports Two of the best high school lacrosse programs in the state of Illinois will face-off for the first time this season. These two schools have a rivalry that has consequences for the outcome of their games; usually the winner is the state champion. Loyola Academy High School is hosting its […]

Spencer Boehm continues the family tradition at New Trier

By Eric Burgher “Is this your kid?” the woman asked, holding the boy’s hand. She had found him downstairs in the weight room doing flips and cartwheels. Attempting them, anyway. Susan Boehm gazed down at her then-four-year-old son, a big smile on his face and a welt the size of a grapefruit on his head. […]

Hot shooting, health have New Trier back on right track

By Eric Burgher New Trier felt a sense of relief heading back to the visiting locker room after their 61-44 victory over Glenbrook South. “That’s what happens when the ball actually goes in the hoop,” said assistant coach Terry Coughlin as he headed in behind the players. Indeed, it was a striking turnaround for the Trevians, […]