Wolves embark on new volleyball season with new head coach

The upcoming season of East men’s volleyball marks the start of a new era for the program. The Wolves will embark on this new season and era with a new Head Coach, former Assistant Coach Dru Filkins.  Senior libero and defensive specialist Ian Kiilsgaard said Filkins is going to bring a lot to the program this season.  “He has been here since I was a … Continue reading Wolves embark on new volleyball season with new head coach

East Girl’s Badminton Faces a Loss During their First Match of the Season

Tues. March 14, East’s girls junior varsity and varsity badminton team participated in their first match of the season, competing against Neuqua. Despite the efforts from the JV and varsity team, they found themselves facing a defeat within the singles and double matches. Neuqua took the victory 15-0. With Neuqua being top three overall in the state, this was a difficult match for the girls. … Continue reading East Girl’s Badminton Faces a Loss During their First Match of the Season

Bracketology and its importance to the Oswegoland community

March is here, and with it comes the excitement of filling out brackets and predicting which team will win it all. But where did this beloved tradition come from?  People have been filling out brackets since the 17th century, but it wasn’t until the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament began in 1939 that the tradition really took off. When it first started, the tournament featured just … Continue reading Bracketology and its importance to the Oswegoland community

Varsity Wolves command game against Oswego Panthers at annual Crosstown Challenge

Leaving the court Friday night, the Wolves displayed excitement as they walked away with their second win this season against their crosstown rivals, the Oswego Panthers.  Each season there are two games versus the Panthers – one in the beginning of the season and one at the end. Both are equally as exciting as the stands overflow with fans.  The student sections at this game … Continue reading Varsity Wolves command game against Oswego Panthers at annual Crosstown Challenge

Oswego co-op gymnastics team strikes gold against Valley Co-Op

Senior Gianna Schulte performs her beam routine. “I am so happy with our performance at this meet,” Schulte said. “We all came together to celebrate each other and our accomplishments.” The Oswego co-op gymnastics team competed against Valley co-op team for Senior Night on Monday, winning after competing in all four events. The girls began their meet with their Senior Night celebrations, with the coaches … Continue reading Oswego co-op gymnastics team strikes gold against Valley Co-Op

Varsity Wolves Claim Their Fifth Season Win Against Plainfield South Cougars

Despite a two-game losing streak, the Varsity Wolves corrected their mistakes and shot their way to victory Thursday evening, comfortably winning 61-55 against the Plainfield South Cougars.  Immediately tipping off the game, the Wolves gained a lead, consistently being about 10 points above the Cougars for the duration of the game.  Junior point guard Maggie Lewandowski was the highest scorer of the game, having over … Continue reading Varsity Wolves Claim Their Fifth Season Win Against Plainfield South Cougars

Wolves beat Joliet West in anticipated SPC matchup

Oswego East boys varsity basketball brought home the win Friday night against the Joliet West Tigers winning 72-59. Both teams stood undefeated in conference play going into the game. With that being said, the Wolves understood they would be seen as underdogs as the Chicago Sun Times had ranked Joliet West the fifth best team in the state. The Tigers were led by the backcourt … Continue reading Wolves beat Joliet West in anticipated SPC matchup

Wolves win crosstown basketball game, 58-53

Coming off a narrow win against Yorkville, East’s varsity basketball team took on the Oswego High School Panthers at home on Dec. 9, winning 58-53 to increase their record to 8-1.  In the highly anticipated crosstown game, the Wolves took to the court looking to come away with the win against the rival Panthers, securing a program sweep. The stands were filled on both sides … Continue reading Wolves win crosstown basketball game, 58-53

Varsity girls run down by dominant Nazareth Roadrunners

East’s Varsity girl’s basketball fell to non-conference competitor Nazareth Academy, losing 69-40 on a home game on Monday. The team continues to play without one of their star players from last season, senior Riley Doggett due to injury. She said that their most recent loss against Minooka was “devastating”.  “Obviously it was a devastating loss, but we will get it back and we’re using it … Continue reading Varsity girls run down by dominant Nazareth Roadrunners

Wolves comeback from a 14-0 deficit in annual crosstown challenge to clinch playoff berth.

Last Friday, October 14, the Wolves brought home their second crosstown win in 18 years. After being down 14-0 in the first quarter, the Wolves came back and won 35-21 to guarantee a spot in the playoffs. After two back to back losses, the Wolves needed just one win to guarantee a spot in the playoffs. Knowing the circumstances, the Wolves players understood the importance … Continue reading Wolves comeback from a 14-0 deficit in annual crosstown challenge to clinch playoff berth.

Varsity Wolves defeat Romeoville at their senior night celebration

High spirits and celebrations filled the night of October 11 as the girls varsity volleyball team claimed victory against Romeoville.  Not only did they win their ninth consecutive game in a row, but the team hosted senior night in order to acknowledge all of the seniors who have been a part of the program.  The game started with even efforts from both sides of the … Continue reading Varsity Wolves defeat Romeoville at their senior night celebration

Varsity girls’ volleyball adds to their win streak, beating Plainfield North 2-0

East’s Varsity girls volleyball, break the school record for varsity season wins after securing their 21st win this season, winning 2-0 against Plainfield North. Going into the game, senior right side hitter Sam Trujillo said how the girls knew that this conference match could make or break their chance for a conference title, a title East has never received before. “This is the match we … Continue reading Varsity girls’ volleyball adds to their win streak, beating Plainfield North 2-0

Wolves fall short of the comeback against Minooka, losing 13-16

East’s varsity football team traveled to Minooka Community High School on September 30, looking to bring home a win against the 4-1 Minooka Indians. Both teams entered the stadium looking to come away with their fifth win of the season, but the Wolves fell short, losing by only three points, 13-16. The Wolves came out strong in the first drive of the game, with several … Continue reading Wolves fall short of the comeback against Minooka, losing 13-16

Wolves win homecoming football game, record increases to 4-1

After a hard fought 21-3 win over West Aurora last Friday, the wolves record improves to an impressive 4-1, as they win their first conference game of the season. Coming off a 49-0 blowout against Joliet Central, the Wolves had approached the game with confidence as they prepared to face the West Aurora Blackhawks. After losing last year’s homecoming contest to Minooka, wolves players felt … Continue reading Wolves win homecoming football game, record increases to 4-1

Unexpected goal leads to Wolves’ victory over Plainfield North

Approaching the boys´ varsity soccer match Thursday night, the team was coming off of a losing streak, having been defeated in their two matches prior and contributing to their 5-4-2 record. But after returning to their home field, they were able to capture a win against Plainfield North resulting in an impressive 2-1 victory, scoring their final goal with forty seconds remaining in the second … Continue reading Unexpected goal leads to Wolves’ victory over Plainfield North