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With her stick extending past the opposing player's head, Addison Holtgrewe sweeps the stick towards the ball in the opponent's possession. Holtgrewe’s aggressive actions towards defense acquired the ball for the team.

Pulling for a Breakthrough

Kamryn Twitty, Staff Photographer April 28, 2025

Up against Parkway South, with too few players to carry out the junior varsity game, the varsity girls got a head start to their action-packed success, starting their home game earlier than expected...

As senior Chase Williams sets the ball, his teammates prepare for a kill. The Lafayette players watched closely to prepare for the spike that came from the other players.

Unseen Progress

Audrey Webb, Staff Photographer April 25, 2025

When playing against Lafayette, the boys varsity volleyball team was able to come out on top, continuing their winning streak for the season. On April 14, the boys played four sets and won 3-1. Although...

With teammates observing from the dugout, Matt Luczkowski raises the bat high following a strike. After two strikeouts while batting, Luczkowski struck the ball on the third attempt and launched it towards first base.

Striking Success

Kamryn Twitty, Staff Photographer April 24, 2025

At a sun-soaked home game on Tuesday, April 22, the junior varsity baseball team gave its all against Liberty High School, striving through each inning until the win of 4-1. The Spartan team stood...

 Before the game starts senior Chase Williams stands in the middle of the circle and talks to the team. Williams got the boys hype and locked in for their first set.

Never Out of The Fight

Amelia Raziq, Social Media Editor April 24, 2025

  After a continuous back and forth game the boys varsity volleyball team fell short to O’Fallon Township from Illinois  on April 9. Previously the boys’ record was 5-0 before playing...

Beginning the first boys' relay of the day, sophomore Will Bradley blasts off the block, trying to get ahead of the other racers. Bradley started in lane one and, because lane one is shorter than the other lanes, started further back than the other racers.

Running to Remember

Summer Suarez, Photo Assignments Editor April 15, 2025

Francis Howell Central held the annual Todd Bizzell Spartan Relays, hosting eight different schools on April 7, honoring former track and field coach Todd Bizzell, a pillar of the FHC community for...

Senior Thomas Masterson watches the ball after he pitches it during his warm up before the inning starts. Pitchers have to warm up before each inning to keep their arm fresh for the rest of the time they pitch.

Falling Forward

Ava Breuer, Staff Photographer April 15, 2025

Coming back from spring break, the varsity baseball team faced the North Point Grizzlies on April 2. Competing against a strong grizzly team the Spartans fell short losing 10-0. Trying to maintain...

Grabbing at her challenger’s hands, sophomore Makenzee McPherson struggles to escape her opponent's grasp. Just before McPherson can be returned to the mat, she breaks loose from the clutch of her opponent.

Underclassmen Under Pressure

Nadia Moore, Staff Reporter April 10, 2025

Once sophomore Makenzee McPherson, the 100-pound varsity girls' wrestler, hits the mat, she instantly feels the pressure and tension her teammates hold on her while they watch. Like most student-athletes,...

Freshman Rory Marshall hits a hard ground ball through the gap in between third base and shortstop. Then Marshall rounded first base, he then jogged back and talked to the first base coach

Walking It Off

Amelia Raziq, Social Media Editor April 9, 2025

After a walk-off the boys varsity baseball team was able to clutch a close win against Rockwood Summit high school. The Spartans took on Rockwood on March 31 and had a very close win with a final score...

As senior Reese McDevitt rushes down the field, she uses her eyes to keep track of the ball as its passed McDevitt watched the Knights' offense as they passed the ball to see where she could get possession back to the Spartans.

Shutout for the Knights

Izzy Dunlap, Staff Photographer April 4, 2025

During the varsity girls soccer GAC South matchup April 1, the Spartans hosted rival Francis Howell North. The Spartans ended with the victory 2-0 and to a 2-0-2 record on the year with many more games...

Kailey Benson runs over to hug girls Coach Kurt Kruse after she had won her second championship. Benson hugged Kruse before he pointed up to the Spartans in the audience and then she hugged Jacob Mattson to celebrate.

Carrying the Weight of the Champion

Donya Ihmoud, Staff Reporter April 1, 2025

The screams of encouragement erupting from the exhilarated coaches on the sidelines are drowned out by the moment of absolute zen occupying senior Kailey Benson as she braces herself before her opponent,...

While leaning her body over the ball, sophomore Ella Hellman tries to get a good view of it. Prepared to steal the ball, the opposing player attempted to out maneuver Hellman.

A Bumpy Beginning

Mallory Davie, Staff Photographer March 31, 2025

During the first game of the season, the junior varsity girls soccer team faced off against St. Joseph Catholic high school. Despite the Spartans hosting their first game they were unable to come out...

Shooting from the three point line, senior Addie Henderson blocks out all distraction as the Howell bench yells at her. Outside noises can cause players to become unfocused and miss their wide open shots.

The Final Whistle

Ava Breuer, Staff Photographer March 21, 2025

Fighting until the buzzer, the varsity girls basketball team sadly lost to the Howell Vikings in the second round of districts with a score of 45-28, on March 8. Both teams fighting to keep their season...

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