Swinging to victory

Faith Carter, Staff Photographer

September 12, 2019

The sun was already setting when the varsity softball game between Francis Howell Central and Francis Howell High began. On Sept. 5, varsity softball faced off against Francis Howell High School’s equivalent varsity softball team and emerged victorious 13-2 against Howell. The event took place at Maryvil...

Varsity boys soccer wins fort zumwalt classic

Erin Reitz, Staff Photographer

September 12, 2019

The boys varsity soccer team defeated Fort Zumwalt North 2-1, on September 7th, winning the championship of the Fort Zumwalt Classic. The teams were tied 1-1 until junior Carter Redford scored the game-winning goal with 1:35 left on the clock, leading his team to a victory. Junior Connor Phillips...

Freshman volleyball starting off strong

Corinne Vorderstrasse, Staff photographer

September 11, 2019

The freshman volleyball team kicked off the season with an intense game on Thursday, Sept. 5. The girls were neck and neck with the girls of the Francis Howell North Knights, constantly fighting to take back and keep the lead. The Spartans won the first half of the game, but in the end, the teams came...

All in against Chaminade

September 10, 2019

All day, the boys soccer team's blood was boiling in anticipation to play against powerhouse team Chaminade, on Thursday, Sep. 5. Chaminade, ranked 4th in the state, would be a tough feat but FHC was ready to take them on with a 2-0 record under their belt. The game was intense, the boys working as hard...

Friday night lights bring the start of Fall Sports

Zoe Lentz, Staff Photographer

September 9, 2019

  FHC's Spartans kick off the start of the 2019 fall sports season with the annual fall jamboree on Friday August 23rd. This night was filled with everything from tennis, to soccer, to football games and food trucks, to bouncy houses. Performances by our sensations, cheer and color guard...

First win of the season

Madi Hermeyer, Staff Photographer

September 6, 2019

  On Thursday September 5th, the girls JV volleyball had their first home game of the season against Howell North. They won the first match with a lot of effort, but the second match with ease. Sophomore Madi Ihler, the only player to stay in the game the whole time, said "I'm glad to start...

Starting out strong

Amelia Vohsen, Photo Editor

September 6, 2019

On Tuesday September 3, the girls tennis team competed in a meet against Francis Howell North. Even though it was only their second meet, the girls battled through doubles as well as singles matches, ultimately beating FHN 7-2. Senior Mackenzie Jones says her favorite part of tennis is "hanging out...

Fall festivities

Gracie Kruep, Photography Editor in Chief

September 6, 2019

All throughout the school day, kids itch in their classrooms on the day of the Fall Festival, filled with games, food, and fun. On Aug. 23, friends, family, and students came together to celebrate the beginning of fall sports. The events included: volleyball scrimmages, a home run derby, the parade...

Assist and Attack

Savannah Drnec, Staff photographer

May 20, 2019

On May 18th 2019 Francis Howell Centrals boys volleyball team took on Vianney in one of their quarter final games. Staying tied for the first half of the game made for an intense and fair match. Next for the boys volleyball team is their first state game at Webster Grove on May 21st....

Lindberg keeps their L

Zoe Lentz, Staff Photographer

May 16, 2019

FHC's lady spartans play an easy game against Lindberg at the very first home playoff game in history on May 13th 2019. FHC won 14-0 with an amazing shut-out. The flyers played a great game and not once did they lose their urge to fight for that dub. Central was ecstatic with their win and all together...

Spartans score in districts

Sarah Skelly, Staff photographer

May 16, 2019

The boys varsity volleyball team played against the St. Louis University High volleyball team on Tuesday, May 14th. The Spartans won both games, 25-15 and 25-14. The Spartans worked hard and kept the energy high throughout the match. Both teams did their best to score the most points, but the Spartans...

Families and Friends at Ice Cream Social

Meghan Zadell, Staff photographer

May 16, 2019

With music and entertainment. On May, 10 2019, families and friends come together and eat ice cream and listen to our awesome choir groups preform all of their hard work.