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Empty Stadium: A mask lies on the turf at Don Muench Memorial Stadium on Friday, Oct. 2, a night that should have been a football game against Fort Zumwalt West played there. Three sports teams- softball, volleyball and football- have had games cancelled due to athletes being placed in quarantine due to Covid-19

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Effects felt as stands kept empty by spacing regulations, quarantine
Ruthann Kimbrel, Staff Reporter • January 22, 2021

The bleachers seemed barren as masked spectators entered and sat in the stands socially distanced and the band sat in windows in the visitors section. Since the 2020-21 school year began, the school has...

The Varsity Cheerleaders perform at the schools first ever virtual pep assembly while the band and color guard attentively watch on Sept. 23. The gym seemed empty as masked band members social distanced, using up all of the space in the bleachers. The event was live-streamed into classrooms so they could participate in the spirit week event.

Limitations on Visitations

With limitations on spectators at sporting events athletes are required to adapt to the changes
Ruthann Kimbrel, Staff Reporter • November 22, 2020

The bleachers seemed barren as masked spectators entered and sat in the stands socially distanced and the band sat in windows in the visitors section. Since the 2020-21 school year began, the school has...

The Francis Howell Central Spartan Regiment performs at the Howell Preview, one of their few performance opportunities this season. The preview also saw some performances from the other Francis Howell high school marching bands as they performed their shows for each other.

Marching to the Finish Line

The Spartan Regiment wraps up their 2020 season amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
Faith Beckmann, Staff Reporter • November 13, 2020

As the fall sports season draws to a close, so does the end of the Spartan Regiment’s fall 2020 season. This year’s season has been one of many unknowns and challenges, but the group was able to pull...

Junior Olivia Quinn embraces Webb after the game, while Coach Sheets gives Webb the props she deserves for her game winning hit.

Senior Night Spotlight

Keaton (Kiki) Frye, Social Media Editor • November 13, 2020

The Girls Varsity Softball team won their game against Marquette on Friday Oct. 9. The team played a great game for their senior, Skylar Webb. Webb is a Junior, graduating early who rang in the game...

The varsity boys soccer team huddles at a previous game. The players believe that their connection as a team was what brought them so far.

Boys Soccer Finishes Fall Season

After a loss in districts, the boys soccer team finishes their season with a 15-7 record
Anna Baranowski and Sydney Tran • November 13, 2020

The boys varsity soccer team lost their final game, against Francis Howell, on Nov. 4, making them 2nd in the district and wrapping up their fall season. Their record was 15-7 with a season of multiple...

Kennedy Jensen striking out her Howell opponent.

Softball Season Windup

Players reflect on the 2020 softball season
Elisa Carter, Staff Reporter • November 13, 2020

The 2020 season has been a long journey for the FHC softball team. With teammates getting quarantined and other struggles on the field, the team still finished out another season strong.  Junior center...

Shae Pearson ready to get another point.

Serving Up Optimism

Grace Hutchinson, Staff Photographer • November 11, 2020

After a close game against the Marquette Mustangs, the Varsity Volleyball team keeps their optimism and attitude up. Losing did not affect the team’s love for the sport and each other. Teammate Shae...

The team getting ready for the game.

The Last Game

Samantha Castille, Staff Photographer • November 10, 2020

The loss of Nov. 4 game made it the last game of the season. Varsity soccer played Howell for the district game, which was lost 5-1. Sophomore Tanner Jones thinks they could have won and that despite...

Captain Carter Redford hugs an opposing player after the district finals game.

Spartans Place Second

Amelia Vohsen, Photo Editor • November 9, 2020

For the first time since 2017, the boys soccer team advanced to district finals after beating Pattonville two days prior. The team went up against rival Francis Howell in an aggressive match on Nov. 4....

Senior Connor Phillips runs towards teammate Noah Heath after scoring during districts semifinals.

Starting Off Strong

Amelia Vohsen, Photo Editor • November 8, 2020

After a strong season, the boys soccer team headed to district semifinals in their game against Pattonville on Nov. 2. The game ended 4-0 in the Spartan's favor, with goals scored by Jimmy Sanchez, Josiah...

A Class Act

A Class Act

Maya Culian • November 7, 2020

On Friday, Oct. 16, JV soccer gained another victory with a final score of 3-0 against Francis Howell North Knights. The team came together and through all the tumbles and sweat shed they were able to...

Swim Comes to an End

Swim Comes to an End

Rhyen Standridge, Photo Editor • November 5, 2020

Most sports have had to face a plethora of adversity with many athletes being quarantined. On Oct. 28, the boys swim team had their last meet before GACs. The meet was hard on team morale as many were...

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