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Cooper Pearson is mid-pitch on May 13. The batter made contact with the ball, but the hit was later fouled when it went out of bounds.

Bat an Eye

Jacob Banks, Staff Photographer May 21, 2026

The varsity baseball team had a game away against Fort Zumwalt East. The team left with a victory having an ending score of 12-9 on May 13. Junior Cooper Pearson gave insight into the daily workings...

The Road To Victory

Andrew Dungan, Staff Photographer May 21, 2026

The video is about Ryan Halterman and his journey to try and get recruited for college Track and Field. Halterman hopes to go to a division 1 college for track. Halterman has worked for years in multiple...

Senior hurdler Sam Painter jumps over a hurdle in practice. Hurdling is one of the many events offered in Track and Field.

Hurdling Misconceptions

Lillian Richter, Web Editor-in-Chief May 21, 2026

On a scorching afternoon, the track does not dissolve into a single point of focus. Events unfold simultaneously — sprinters in starting blocks, distance runners circling the curve, jumpers measuring...

Junior Mason Boughton pitches the heater against DeSmet on May 4. Boughton started for the Central Spartans.

Clash of the Spartans

Andrew Dungan, Staff Photographer May 20, 2026

On May 4, 2026, the Francis Howell Central Spartans baseball team faced off against the DeSmet Jesuit Spartans. Central won 6-4 in a thunderous game against a private rival. Junior Mason Boughton tells...

On May 13, Kyle Goughenour swung his bat at the pitch from Fort Zumwalt East. Pivoting his hips, Goughenour creates power through his body for a double.

Striking Down School Records

Carter Hayden, Social Media Editor May 19, 2026

Breaking a school record, the Spartan JV baseball team won its 20th game on May 13, giving them a record of winning 20 out of 25 games. Closing out their season, the team faced Fort Zumwalt East and...

Senior Drew Wyss swings through a pitch during his at-bat on May 6. The bases were loaded, and thanks to Wyss, the Spartans scored another run.

Swing Hard

Aaron Alavi, Staff Photographer May 19, 2026

The Spartan baseball team recently showcased its skills in a matchup against Francis Howell High. On May 6, the Spartans secured a victory, winning the game 5-1. The team displayed athleticism and...

Signing the Next Chapter

Signing the Next Chapter

Quinn Grabowski and Olivia Unash May 15, 2026

For high school students, committing to college takes hard work and dedication to the sport that they have been playing their whole life. Committing to a college is a very big decision that takes time...

Senior Matt Hopkins throws discus for one of his other throwing events. Discus is another event that the throwing team participates in and is similar to shotput.

The Shotput Star

Jarrett Reed, Staff Reporter May 15, 2026

Stepping up to the ring, he raises his arm which holds the shot. He steps, beginning to turn; following through with his upper body and hips. He launches the shot, it soars out into the sector. Senior...

On May 2, senior Kiana Kluesner gets in between two of the opponent players. She took the ball from them and then attempted to pass the ball to her teammate.

The Last Hurrah

Lola Bedel, Photographer May 14, 2026

On May 2, girls varsity soccer had their last game of the season. They won the game 3-0 against Nixa. This game was an emotional time because it was also senior night. This was the last game for seniors,...

Hidden Spartans

Aaron Alavi, Staff Photographer May 14, 2026

The junior Spartans is a youth football program that includes flag and tackle football for 3rd-8th grade students in/near the FHC area. The team provides an opportunity for the younger players to develop...

After contributing a valuable point, sophomore Galen Davis high-fives his teammates as they congratulate him for the ball he had just slammed down. Davis was set to for most of the rallies, giving the other team no chance against his height and strength of his swing.

Not-So-Clean Sweep

Rachael Latzel, Photo Assignments Editor May 12, 2026

Fifteen wins in a row was the result after the boys JV volleyball game against Troy on May 5. The team expected to have an easy win since they had beaten them without trouble before, but that game...

Winding his arm back, junior Danny Maher keeps his eyes on the ball and focuses on hitting it with power at the game on May 2. Maher is an outside and mainly hits the balls that are set to him.

Serving Up Spirit

Quinn Grabowski, Staff Photographer May 12, 2026

The boys varsity volleyball team faced off against the Rock Bridge Bruins in a two day tournament ending on May 2. The Spartans beat the Bruins in a sweep with a score in the first game of 25-15 and...

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