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Student section leader Nate Rush runs through the tunnel of cheerleaders with a flag moments before the football team charges through the sign.

Home Sweet Home(coming)

Kendyl Lay, Staff Photographer October 18, 2023

  Homecoming calls for many festivities every single year. One of the biggest being the Homecoming football game. The varsity football team took on Francis Howell North on Sept. 29. Ultimately...

A Heartfelt Goodbye

Katherine Albertson, Staff Photographer October 13, 2023

Varsity softball ended it’s game in the third inning against Fort Zumwalt East High School with a score of 16-3 on Oct. 4. Softball also celebrated their seniors playing their final high school softball...

Sophomore Bella Cowherd serves overhand in the first set of the game on Oct. 3rd.

Team Work Makes the Dream Work

Milo Nichols, Staff Photographer October 12, 2023

The Junior Varsity volleyball team played an incredibly tight match against Francis Howell North on Oct. 3rd, but North clutched the victory with the first set ending in 21-25 and the second set, 25-20.  “We...

Coach Malach Radigan coaches Junior Grayson Graham during a football game against Fort Zumwalt South. This year will be Coach Radigans third year as head football coach at Francis Howell Central.

A Life-Changing Cycle

Hannah Halterman, Staff Reporter October 9, 2023

“I am somebody. I am loved. I am valued. I am accepted.”  This chant can be heard from students at the first bell of any of Coach Malach Radigan’s classes. Both a teacher and the head coach of...

Junior Connor Casey swims towards the end of the lane in hopes of beating his opponents.

Swimming Towards Success

Bella Smith, Staff Photographer October 6, 2023

The boys swim team met at the St. Peters Rec Plex to compete with the Timberland boys on Sept. 26. Although the game ended with a loss for the Spartans, the boys still learned a lot from the game....

Senior Bethany List runs over to be able to hit the ball when the other team serves it.

Triumphant Tennis

Bella Smith, Staff Photographer October 6, 2023

After school, the girls varsity tennis team took on Rockwood Summit in a competition of doubles and singles during a home game on Wed. Sept. 20. The girls ended the game with a win. And one of the...

Gavin Peraino number 52,  intententally watches the game as he chews on his mouth piece.  This victorious game against the Wolves was intense and glorious for players such as Peraino.

Tackling Timberland

Ava Reyes and Sophia Allen October 5, 2023

    They were guests at another school for the opposing team’s HOCO game. Tensions were high with a full student section on both sides for a special night. This Sept. 22 game proved...

Sophia Haeffner beats the ball back to Fort Zumwalt West, gaining a point for her and her teammate.

Clearing Off the Court

Rachel Blanchard, Staff Photographer October 5, 2023

  Between losses, injuries, and dishonest calls, the girls’ JV tennis team has faced no shortage of obstacles throughout their season. But with the season's close in a last game against Helias...

Junior Connor Casey pushes forward. Fighting to win, he propels himself to the finish line.

Against the Tide

Jackson Koziatek, Staff Photographer October 5, 2023

The boys swim team gathered at the St. Peters Rec Plex on Tuesday, Sept. 26, to race the Timberland boys swim team. Though they swam very well, the Spartans lost. Nonetheless, many good things came...

Leading off the Season

Leading off the Season

Lillian Seithel, Staff Photographer October 4, 2023

Even with a tough loss, the girls’ varsity softball team continues to communicate and stick together to motivate each other throughout each game. Although the game on Sept. 19 against the Howell...

Kickin off the season

Kickin’ off the season

Lana Mueller and Lillian Seithel October 4, 2023

  The boys varsity soccer team lost to Francis Howell North 2-1 on Sept. 12th. During the first quarter of the game, the Spartans started off slow, but then sophomore Sean Castaneda scored the last...

Senior Abby Edwards focusing on the golf ball.

Swinging out of the Season

Lana Mueller, Staff Photographer October 4, 2023

    The girls varsity golf team lost 205-180 against Liberty on tuesday Sept. 26. Senior Adrienne Emrick played in the game and she shot a 44.  Emrick...

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