Competition of Champions
September 25, 2018
Filed under Activities, Band, Fall Sports, Move, Move, Showcase
Sixteen schools. Three divisions. One goal. September 22nd: The Spartan Regiment placed sixth overall, along with several other accomplishments, in their division at the Lafayette Contest of Champions. Their show “All in a Dayzzzzzz”, which includes pieces of “Heigh-ho” from Disney’s Snow White in t...
Boys Varsity Soccer Game vs. Fort Zumwalt West
Abigail Tarleton, Staff Photographer
September 25, 2018
Filed under 2017-18, Boys Soccer, Boys Soccer, Fall Sports, Galleries
Central won the varsity soccer game against Zumwalt West by a score of 3-2. The team played hard and welcomed the victory even after a minor water issue. Towards the end of the game, it began to rain which the cheerleaders entertained themselves with. After the game, coach Beckman congratulated Bobby...
Boys swim loses a close battle against Timberland
Olivia Fong, Staff Photographer
September 24, 2018
Filed under Boys Swimming, Galleries, Move, Move
The boys swim team lost a tough meet to Timberland High School at the rec plex. Each event was very close but the boys came up short in the end making the overall score 93-87. “The best part of swim meets is the overall competition,” junior Jackson Michals said. “It’s always reassuring to know your ...
Beyond the losses
Faith Carter, Staff Photographer
September 24, 2018
Filed under Fall Sports, Football, Galleries, Move, Move
Under the heat of the setting sun, varsity football teams from Francis Howell Central and Francis Howell High faced each other on Friday, Sept. 14. Francis Howell Central suffered a 0-42 loss against Howell, but the night did not end there. Friday’s game also marked the 4th annual Light the Fi...
Varsity softball has resilience through tough loss
Ally Huffman, Staff Photographer
September 20, 2018
Filed under Fall Sports, Galleries, Move, Move, Softball
In a game against Fort Zumwalt West, Varsity Softball plays on their home field for a tough game. The team was falling short in the first couple innings, but started to build back up towards the end. “This game, we weren’t on our A game, but resilience is key,” player Alyssea Braun said. ...
Two sets, two wins
Samantha Gnuse, Staff Photographer
September 20, 2018
Filed under Fall Sports, Galleries, Girls Volleyball, Move, Move
The varsity girls volleyball team defeated Holt in two sets on Thursday, Sept. 13. Holt played a strong game, attempting to redeem themselves after a loss to Central on Sept. 8. Francis Howell Central moves to 9-3 on the season and 3-1 in GAC South play. Josie Prince said Hol...
Varsity soccer loses a tough match
Olivia Fong, Staff photographer
September 20, 2018
Filed under Boys Soccer, Fall Sports, Galleries, Move, Move
In a game against Holt high school, the Varsity boys soccer team battled hard to get redemption after the Indians scored in the first 30 seconds. After many close opportunities, the boys come up short 2-0 making them lose the game. “I think at the rate we are going, the season should only get better.” ...
Bump, Set, Serve
Savannah Drnec, Staff photographer
September 19, 2018
Filed under Fall Sports, Girls Volleyball, Move, Move
On September 6th of 2018 Francis Howell Central’s freshman volleyball went up against Howell. Centrals freshman volleyball team gave Howell a run for their money, remaining tied for a majority of the game. The girls showed great sportsmanship whether it was cheering on other girls on the team ...
Loss then recovery
Kierigan McEvoy, Kana Chung, and Whitney Klein
September 17, 2018
Filed under Band, Fall Sports, Move, Showcase
Saturday, September 8th, the Spartan Regiment woke up ready and determined to face their first competition of the season. The MEMC O’Fallon Township Competition in O’Fallon, IL hosted the Spartan Regiment on a rainy day to kick off what is expected to be a strong season. Although the Spartan Regiment d...
Landslide victory for girls tennis
Faith Carter, Staff photographer
September 17, 2018
It was a breezy, 80 degree day when the Francis Howell Central varsity and junior varsity girls tennis team went against the varsity and junior varsity team from Fort Zumwalt East. Facing off against their opponents in home territory on Monday, Sept. 10, the Francis Howell Central team was able to ...
Tennis builds each other up
Ally Huffman, Staff Photographer
September 17, 2018
Filed under Fall Sports, Galleries, Girls Tennis, Move, Move
On a cool Wednesday afternoon, Spartan Girl’s Tennis played against Francis Howell at home. The team enjoyed playing in the nice weather with their teammates, even though there were some wins and some losses. “I have an amazing partner who’s always there to build me back up when ...
Spartans serve up a good game
Sarah Skelly, Staff photographer
September 14, 2018
Filed under Galleries, Girls Volleyball
The girls junior varsity volleyball team lost in a close home game against the Howell Vikings on Thursday, September 6th. The score was tied in the second half, but the final score was 20-25. The teamwork was strong and efficient for both teams. The Spartans showed enthusiasm and good sportsmanship througho...
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