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Wauconda Varsity Basketball wins the Regional plaque.

Wauconda Owns the Court

Kamila Tomiczek, Writer April 14, 2026

Wauconda High School is proudly celebrating a 57-36 victory over Vernon Hills, securing the 3A Regional Championship on Friday, February 27th. The Bulldogs relied on consistent defence, taking control...

Wauconda High School Varsity Baseball

Wauconda High School Varsity Baseball

Kamila Tomiczek, Writer April 14, 2026

The Wauconda varsity Bulldogs are heading into one of their busiest stretches of the season, with a week of conference games that will really test the team's energy and focus. With multiple matchups packed...

Lea Doroba: Dance Team Senior Spotlight

Lea Doroba: Dance Team Senior Spotlight

Miley Wasilewski, Editor/Writer February 19, 2026

Lea Doroba has been dancing for the WHS Dance Team since her freshman year, and she’s currently the only senior on the dance team. Not only that, but Lea has always put so much effort into her dancing...

Girls' Bowling 2024-25

Girls’ Bowling 2024-25

Grace Waggoner, Writer March 14, 2025

On Friday, January 31st, the Girls JV, JV2, and V Bowling teams went to the Northern Lake County Conference and bowled against Round Lake High School. They fought hard against each and every player that...

Cheerleading

Cheerleading

Isabella Contreras January 13, 2025

When I was 4, my mom wanted to put me into dance where I met my best friend. A year later, I joined cheerleading with her for Wauconda Bulldogs. When I was little, until about 5th grade, it was just sort...

How To Play Tennis

How To Play Tennis

Anna Prince, Contributor January 13, 2025

First, you practice with your opponents. Then, you spin the racket to see who gets to serve first. When you serve you always start on the right side behind the baseline, and then you say “Love all first...

Hard Working Seniors

Hard Working Seniors

Isabella Renguso, writer May 21, 2024

 Through four years of hard work, Wauconda has had students with several accomplishments. Whether you walk through the entrance door, or the events hall door, there are plenty of medals, trophies, banners,...

OP-Ed What is the Best Spring Sport?

OP-Ed What is the Best Spring Sport?

Nathan Pilaski, Student May 20, 2024

What is the best spring sport? In my opinion, I think it’s baseball. Baseball is an extravagant sport that sets forth the overall strength and athleticism players must have to excel at this sport. From...

Spring Sports

Spring Sports

Nathan Pilaski, Student May 20, 2024

Throughout Wauconda High School, there are many sports that are offered to student athletes. In the spring season, sports vary from baseball, softball, lacrosse, track & field, girls soccer, and boys...

OP-ED Who Will Win It All?

OP-ED Who Will Win It All?

Nathan Pilaski, Writer April 26, 2024

The NBA playoffs are a postseason tournament that consist of 8 teams in each conference, the West and the East. Teams battle throughout the regular season to earn a high seed in the playoffs. The #1 seed...

My top 10 footballers

Diogo Rivera April 26, 2024

Soccer is my favorite sport and I always enjoy it when someone brings it up in conversation hence why I've decided to share my opinion on my top 10 favorite soccer players. These players are mainly some...

The NFL draft

The NFL draft

Nathan Pilaski, Writer April 23, 2024

The 2024 NFL draft will be the 89th anniversary of National Football League franchises selecting newly eligible college football players onto their roster. It serves as a crucial mechanism for teams to...

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