The online home of the Central Focus

FHCtoday.com
The online home of the Central Focus

FHCtoday.com
The online home of the Central Focus

FHCtoday.com
Categories:

Why We Improve

Katherine Albertson, Staff Photographer • October 31, 2023
Katherine Albertson
During varsity soccer’s game against Troy High School, Carter Radeke runs down the field with the ball. Radeke then quickly passes the ball to a teammate where they later scored a goal and won the game 2-0.

Varsity boys soccer took another landslide win against Troy High School on Oct 5. They won the game with ease with a score of  2-0; though, Troy really pushed the team to improve. Afterward, junior Cooper Troha shared why he continues to train and improve his skills in soccer.

“I’d say my teammates are my motivation,” Troha said. “They’re the ones that make high school soccer enjoyable and worth playing.”

Even after their season has ended, varsity boys soccer are ready to continue to improve and win more in their next season. They are especially excited for more team bonding and workouts together.

View Story Comments
Print this Story
Tags:
Donate to FHCtoday.com
$1784
$1500
Contributed
Our Goal

Your donation will support the student journalists of Francis Howell Central High School. Your contribution will allow us to purchase equipment and cover our annual website hosting costs. FHCToday.com and our subsequent publications are dedicated to the students by the students. We hope you consider donating to allow us to continue our mission of a connected and well-informed student body.

More to Discover
More in Boys Soccer
Under the goalposts, freshman Jack Morris lays with his legs up, preparing to catch the oncoming ball. Morris will often send himself to the ground to block a shot.
Dropping the Ball in Overtime
Junior Eddie Harton jogs off the field with the bright penny in his hand, Harton attempts to catch his breath before going back out on the field to continue to warm up.
One Round at a Time
Senior Josh Stuhlman dodges the player attempting to slide and kick the ball at the game against Francis Howell North. While dodging the player Stuhlman also kicked the ball to a teammate nearby on Sept. 10.
Persevering Through the Pressure
Junior Josh Stuhlman sits on the ground as he waits for the referees to call a penalty after an injury. He had been running against an opposing team member during the game against Marquette on Oct. 25 when he fell over after he had been tripped.
An Ongoing Brawl
Freshman Louis Troha taking a penalty kick after going into overtime. He continues to score a point for the team.
Staying to Win
Freshman Kenneth Lu shoots and scores the first goal of the game by a trickshot. This goal ended up being the only goal scored by either team for the entire game.
Stuck On The Soccer Field
More in Fall Sports
Left: Junior Ian Harting races along the 5k course at McNair Park in 95 degree weather. This was the team's first official meet. (Photo by Rachael Latzel) Right: Senior Logan Rubel jumps to block a hit from the Trojans. The Spartans won this match 3 sets to 0. (Photo by Mallory Davie)
Harting and Rubel: October Athletes of the Month
Left: Clenching his fists, junior Don Thornton waits for the play to begin.(Amelia Raziq) Right: Junior Amelia Raziq taps the base to help herself focus for the pitch. (Addison Yeaton)
Raziq and Thorton: September Athletes of the Month
Sophomore Sydney Mursean looks up the lacrosse field, scanning for an open teammate. Balancing multiple sports helps Mursean explore different interests and relieve stress.
Multi-Sport Memoirs
Aadit Mehta swims breaststroke during his individual event, taking long breaths in between each stroke. For breaststroke, the swimmers keep their chest and torso from moving in order to move quicker.
Swimming Straight to State
During the game at Francis Howell, sophomore Jackson Chartrand tackles the opposing team. Chartrand was able to stop the play and prevent the opposing team from gaining more yardage.
Ending the Season With Optimism
Junior Aiden Bellanger receives a water bottle from the water boy and takes a moment to hydrate before halftime ends. It is very important to stay hydrated during any physical activity and it is the water boy’s responsibility to fill and carry bottles to have on hand for all the players.
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
More in Galleries
During his first match of the day, senior Owen McCracken winces in pain as his opponent lays on his leg. McCracken was able to flip his opponent on his back, freeing his leg and pinning his opponent down.
Practice Makes Perfect
Juniors Luke Stallings and Ryan Latta laugh at a joke made by a friend at the table. The three had lots of fun spending time with one another during the breakfast and laughed together during the event.
Arete's Annual Breakfast
Senior Morgan Davis sips from her water bottle and concentrates on Coach Hayley Leake’s pep talk during a time-out. The team played aggressively, taking a victory of 63-20.
A Triumphant Takeover
Sophomore Vika Anderson swims backstroke propelling herself quickly down the pool. In addition to swimming, Anderson is a part of the school band and dances with The STL Ballet Company.
In The Fast Lane
As the game kicks off, the boys on the bench watch their line out on the ice. Making sure to hit the boards with their sticks when a celebration or a “good job” is needed.
A Broken Streak
Senior Mckenzie Meyers has been a cheerleader at Francis Howell Central for five years. Since childhood, she has always been passionate about the art of performing. From being a gymnast for six years to becoming a cheerleader, she finds her true element to be when she’s performing for others. Cheerleading has become an escape for Meyers, always finding comfort in her teammates. “My favorite part about being on the team is having somewhere I can go to be able to have fun with my friends and take my mind off of school,” Meyers said. Her uniform, makeup, and spirit all contribute to her emotion on the field. Cheering on game days allows her to express her true love for performing.
Where They Flourish
Donate to FHCtoday.com
$1784
$1500
Contributed
Our Goal