Players Corner
Lady Cats and former Lady Cats in the News
Molly Moon organizes a 'Kick for Nick' drive in Libertyville
Molly Moon, a former Lady Cat and currently a sophomore at LHS, is spending her summer on a mission to collect soccer balls for the Kick for Nick Foundation to send soccer balls to the children of Iraq. Molly was moved by the story of PFC Nick Madaras, who was killed in Iraq in 2006 before he could fulfill his dream of bringing soccer balls to the Iraqi kids near his base. Molly's project has been a great success, with more than 225 balls collected to date, and they are still coming in. Great job, Molly. Molly's got Soccer Balls!
Lady Cats Scholarship awarded to Caitlin Gahart and Erin Waehner
Caitlin Gahart and Erin Waehner were named co-recipients of the Lady Cats Scholarship Award presented by former Lady Cats Board of Directors Chairperson Patrice Maloney-Knauff and last year's scholarship winner, Erin Knauff.
Caitlin played 3 years of basketball in the Lady Cats program and played 4 years of high school ball. She also played AAU basketball during the off season for Kessel’s and Rising Stars. She is an Honor’s Graduate, a member of the National Honor Society and was an Officer in the ACE (Athletes Committed to Excellence) Program. Caitie also donated her time and energies back to the Lady Cats program all four years. She will be attending St. Louis University and was accepted into their Physical Therapy Doctoral Program.
Erin played Lady Cats for 2 years, and she played 4 years of LHS basketball. Erin consistently contributed back to the Lady Cats program during her 4 years of High School and she had a positive impact on the Lady Cats Program. She was recognized by the Varsity Girls Basketball Coaching Staff for outstanding sportsmanship and was selected by them for this award. Erin is a member of National Honor Society and will attend Ohio Northern University where she intends to continue her soccer and basketball careers while enrolled in a six year Doctor of Pharmacy major.
Haley and Hannah Walton win LHS Newsome Award
Haley and Hannah Walton have been named this year's female recipients of the prestigious Newsom Award! This award is given to a senior female student-athlete who has exhibited outstanding leadership, loyalty, character, academic achievement, and strong athletic contributions during their four years of high school. Haley and Hannah, both former Lady Cats continue the tradition of girls' basketball players who have won this award over the past few years.
NSC all-Academic Team Announced
Congratulations to LHS athletes Caitlin Gahart, Katelynn Jennings, Leah Kruckman, Brittany Schick, Erin Waehner, Haley Walton, Hannah Walton and Kristy Williams who have been named to the North Suburban Conference all-Academic team. All former Lady Cats, their commitment to the game and their studies continue to exemplify the qualities typical of all Lady Cats Players. You make us proud!
7th Grade Highland Hornets win Lakeside Conference Tournament
The 7th Grade Hornets finished a succesful season at the top of their conference, then went on to win three in a row in their Championship tournament. Six Lady Cats play for the Hornets - TJ, Morgan, Andi, Sydney, Melissa and Taylor. Congrations to the entire team and Coach Raymond for a great season.
Ali Haws "IHSA Sportsperson of the year"
Congratulations to Ali Haws on being selected as an IHSA Sportsperson of the Year. Ali, a 2008 LHS graduate and Lady Cat alumna, is one of 7 individuals in Illinois recognized for their outstanding sportsmanship during interscholastic competition. Ali was a 3-sport athlete, playing volleyball, basketball and softball during her HS career. Award Winner Announcement
Lady Cats Sweep Honor Roll
Last season, every 6th, 7th and 8th grade Lady Cat that attended Highland Middle School was named to the school Honor Roll. Fully ½ of the girls attained highest honors, and many more received high honors. Congratulations to all of these girls, who strive for excellence in all matters. They illustrate the meaning of the word Student Athlete!
Lady Cats Scholarship Winner
Erin Knauff is this year’s recipient of the Lady Cats Scholarship Award. Erin played Lady Cats for 4 years, and she played 4 years of LHS basketball. Erin consistently contributed back to the Lady Cats program during her 4 years of High School and she had a positive impact on the Lady Cats Program. She was recognized by the Varsity Girls Basketball Coaching Staff for outstanding sportsmanship and was selected by them for this award. Erin is an honor student and will attend Indiana University as a Math major. Award Presentation
Basketball Leadership Award
Dana Eriksen, another Lady Cats Alumna, is LHS's Evelyn Van Zandt Bairstow Memorial Award winner. This award is given to a graduating senior member of the girls basketball team who has exhibited leadership on a basketball team and scholastic achievement in the classroom.
Ali Haws earns Newsom Award
Congratulations to Ali Haws, this years winner of Libertyville High School’s prestigious Newsom Award, as the year’s outstanding senior female athlete. The award is based not only on athletic accomplishments, but also on leadership, character and loyalty as well as academic success in the classroom.
LHS names NSC all-Academic Team
Congratulations to the Libertyville High School students, ALL former Lady Cats, who were named to the NSC All-Academic Team: Dana Eriksen, Caitlin Gahart, Marita Hansen, Ali Haws, Erin Knauff, Erin Waehner, Haley Walton, Hannah Walton, and Kristy Williams. Well Done!
