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Senior Sophia Olaru smashes her racquet against a ball in a game against Neuqua Valley on Sept. 3. Olaru would claim her fourth consecutive DVC title on Oct. 12. (Photo Credit: Lifetouch)

Serving success, then walking away: Sofia Olaru’s tennis journey

Rina Xu, Correspondent • May 24, 2025
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Senior Aiden Clark runs the ball downfield in an IHSA State Series Semifinal game against York on Nov. 23, 2024. Clark was named Central Times’ 2025 Male Athlete of the Year.

2025 Male Athlete of the Year: Aiden Clark

Jay Deegan, Editor-in-Chief • May 14, 2025
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Senior Goalie Eleni Nicoloudes tosses a water polo ball after blocking a goal. Nicoloudes was named Central Times' 2025 Female Athlete of the Year. (Photo credit: Scotty D. Photography)

2025 Female Athlete of the Year: Eleni Nicoloudes

Kate Johnson, Profiles Editor • May 14, 2025
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Senior Troy Kashul celebrates at a game against North after the Redhawks made a double play to end the inning. The Redhawks ended up losing the series 1-2.

Baseball falls to Naperville North in three game series

Charvi Alavala, Staff Writer • May 1, 2025
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Girls softball head coach Andy Nussbaum coaches during a game against DeKalb on April 17. Nussbaum has served as head coach at Central for 41 years and picked up his 750th win as head coach on April 8.

Making history: Softball coach reaches 750 wins

Katie Gorman, Staff writer • April 21, 2025
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Caroline Schwartz poses for a photo at the 2nd Annual State Championship as Lane Tech's head coach. She now serves as head coach of Women’s Flag Football at Benedictine University. (Photo Credit: @BearsOutreach via X)

‘It’s been a whirlwind’: New coach named for upcoming girls flag football season

Charvi Alavala, Staff Writer • April 12, 2025
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Senior Meredith Cann throws a ball during Central’s matchup with Lake Park on Mar. 25 at home. The Redhawks left with a loss of 4-12.

Girls softball falls to Lake Park

Katie Gorman, Staff Writer • April 11, 2025
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Senior Madeleine Malinger looks to make a pass during a game against North. The Redhawks left with a score of 15-4.

Girls water polo falls to Naperville North in crosstown duel

Emma Lauzen, Staff Writer • March 27, 2025
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Senior Athena Ghiotto runs in the 4x4 on March 20 at the DVC meet hosted at North Central College. Neuqua secured the conference championship with 139.5 points while Central followed in second with 122.

Girls track hurdles to second place DVC finish

Jayanti Dar, Staff Writer • March 26, 2025
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