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After getting tripped, junior Claire Casler holds her arm up in disbelief at the referee not calling a foul. Both referees conversed with each other and came to the consensus that the player from North committed a foul.

Feeling the Foul

Summer Suarez, Photo Assignments Editor May 12, 2025

Playing in a rescheduled game due to bad weather conditions, the girls' varsity soccer team fought against Fort Zumwalt North on April 29. While the team kept up their energy and pushed hard until...

Meeting the Nixa player in the air, freshman Lily Limpert flings her leg at the escaping ball. As the final ten minutes continued, Limpert and teammates gave their all to steal the ball from the opposing players, hoping to even the score with the time left on the clock.

Kicking up the Pressure

Kamryn Twitty, Staff Photographer May 6, 2025

The varsity girls soccer team fought neck-and-neck against Nixa High School during the Friday night home game on May 2.  Spartan players kept energy high throughout the game, defending their goal...

After getting the ball back in their possession, senior Julia Peters fights hard to keep it. As it was a close call, Peters was able to fight hard and keep the ball in their possession, running it closer to the goal.

Little With a Large Impact

Madi Scott, Staff Photographer May 6, 2025

Wrapping up a long season, the girls varsity soccer team celebrated its senior night on April 24. Senior night is a tradition that has been around for many years, this is a night to recognize the...

Hannah Halterman fights for first place, pushing herself until she crosses the finish line. After Halterman completed the race, Coach Kurt Kruse congratulated her on the win.

Fight to the Finish Line

Summer Suarez, Photo Assignments Editor May 2, 2025

At the annual Bob Breuer Invitational, held at home field on April 22, the varsity girls and boys track and field team hosted their Senior Night to honor each and every senior that has dedicated their...

After the play was finished, Danny Maher ran to his group huddle to celebrate. Maher encouraged his teammates the whole game which led to them to work together and have a successful win as a team.

Ecstatic Energy

Madi Scott, Staff Photographer May 2, 2025

Continuing their series of wins, the boys varsity volleyball team won 3-1 against Lafayette on April 14. The team fought hard as the score was close each set, but they were able to push through and...

As a defender stands in front of senior Genna Valenti, she dribbles the ball around her. Valenti was able to get past the defender and pass to a nearby teammate.

A Bittersweet Breakaway

Audrey Webb, Staff Photographer May 2, 2025

After enjoying a ceremony to honor the seniors on the team, the girls varsity soccer team was able to come out on top and win against Holt High School with a score of 6-0 on April 24. The girls were...

Keeping balance on one foot, senior Julia Peters stretches the other leg across an opposing player's body, blocking the ball from the Knight's possession. The Francis Howell North players shot the ball around the field until Peters' block brought the ball into the Spartans' hands.

Falling Short on the Field

Kamryn Twitty, Staff Photographer May 1, 2025

As the varsity girls soccer team begins to push its way through the GAC’s, tensions rise as each team plays their hardest for a chance at state. The Spartan players invited Francis Howell North High...

The opposing team’s batter and senior Owen Meyer watch the ball as it begins to bounce away from Meyer after it hits his chest. Meyer followed by catching up with the rogue ball and returning it to the pitcher.

Win Some, Lose Some

Addison Yeaton, Staff Photographer May 1, 2025

At the Car Shield field in O’Fallon on April 23, the varsity baseball team competed against Liberty and defeated them 8-3 despite the Bluejays' confidence before the game.  While he was satisfied...

During the second quarter of the game, junior Brianna Lewis avoids her defenders and launches the ball into the net. The ball glided past Parkway West’s goalie, earning a goal for the team.

A Lackluster Loss

Summer Suarez, Photo Assignments Editor May 1, 2025

Fighting hard during their home game, the girls varsity lacrosse team battled against the Parkway West Longhorns on April 9 but lost 15-5. Due to their record last season, the team was moved up a bracket,...

Senior Owen Meyer squats as he catches the ball thrown by pitcher sophomore Lucas Williams. Before each inning starts the pitcher and catcher are allowed a few practice throws to get both players ready.

Central Comeback

Ava Breuer, Staff Photgrapher April 29, 2025

Reviving the Spartans, the varsity baseball team beat the Howell North Knights 4-0 on April 16. Losing to the Knights the day before, April 15, the Spartans knew what they had to do to overcome that...

Before Drew Wyss goes to hand his stuff to another teammate coming off the field he chats with junior Brayden Jones after coming off of the bump. Wyss then handed his teammates his helmet and bat so he wouldn't come back into the crowded dugout.

Spartan Slip-up

Izzy Dunlap, Staff Photographer April 29, 2025

During the varsity baseball team’s GAC South conference matchup on April 15, the Spartans took on district rival Francis Howell North. The Spartans took an 8-1 loss on their home field for the first...

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