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Left: Clenching his fists, junior Don Thornton waits for the play to begin.(Amelia Raziq) 
Right: Junior Amelia Raziq taps the base to help herself focus for the pitch. (Addison Yeaton)

Raziq and Thorton: September Athletes of the Month

Hannah Halterman, Co Web Editor-in-Chief November 18, 2024

Amelia  Q: What position do you play for high school? Raziq: I pitch and play first and third.    Q: When did you start playing softball? Raziq: I started playing probably when I...

Sophomore Sydney Mursean looks up the lacrosse field, scanning for an open teammate. Balancing multiple sports helps Mursean explore different interests and relieve stress.

Multi-Sport Memoirs

Sara McIver, Staff Reporter November 18, 2024

Most high school students enjoy playing sports during their time here at FHC. Sometimes, in addition to sports, students do sports outside of school that they all have to deal with. Sophomore Sydney Mursean...

During the game at Francis Howell, sophomore Jackson Chartrand tackles the opposing team. Chartrand was able to stop the play and prevent the opposing team from gaining more yardage.

Ending the Season With Optimism

Madison Scott, Staff Photogrpher November 8, 2024

Although students weren’t in school for the week for fall break, the after school activities still continued. On Oct 21, the boys junior varsity football team played at Francis Howell with the final...

Junior Aiden Bellanger receives a water bottle from the water boy and takes a moment to hydrate before halftime ends. It is very important to stay hydrated during any physical activity and it is the water boy’s responsibility to fill and carry bottles to have on hand for all the players.

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

Addison Yeaton, Staff Photographer November 8, 2024

After a landslide victory, the junior varsity football team celebrated their win against Washington when the game ended with a score of 26-3.  When asked how he felt about his performance Sophomore...

Freshman Ashley Hayes jumps to serve the ball. Hayes' powerful serve was part of what set her apart from her opponents.

Freshman Phenomenon

Hannah Halterman, Co Web Editor-in-Chief November 7, 2024

There was a slight chill in the air in Springfield, Mo. as freshman Ashley Hayes prepared for her final four match at the tennis state championship, the first to do so in FHC history.  As she stepped...

Senior Rylie Schaefermeir smiles as Dr. Suzanne Leake awards her with her senior night medal. Each senior received a medal on senior night to commemorate their experience with the team.

Missing the Memories

Rachel Blanchard, Staff Photographer November 7, 2024

With fall sports drawing to a close, seniors are faced with the bittersweet ending of their experience in high school sports. On Sept. 27, the girls varsity tennis team celebrated their senior night...

Preparing to dive into the pool, freshman Dryden Finley gets into the diving position. He swam the butterfly following his entrance into the pool.

Splash and Dash

Sophia Allen, Staff Photographer November 6, 2024

Over the fall break the boys swim team did not let up, competing against Fort Zumwalt North Oct. 21. The boys push themselves hard and practice quite often to succeed in their sport. Freshman Dryden...

Under the goalposts, freshman Jack Morris lays with his legs up, preparing to catch the oncoming ball. Morris will often send himself to the ground to block a shot.

Dropping the Ball in Overtime

Kami Twitty, Staff Photographer November 6, 2024

The junior varsity boys soccer played their last game of the season on Oct. 30, the team anticipated ending the season with a successful game after many practices and wins throughout the season. The...

Junior Eddie Harton jogs off the field with the bright penny in his hand, Harton attempts to catch his breath before going back out on the field to continue to warm up.

One Round at a Time

Amelia Raziq, Social Media Editor November 6, 2024

The boys varsity soccer team started districts on Nov. 1 first round the boys took on the Pattonville Pirates. The team has had its ups and downs throughout the season. Junior Eddie Harten said it...

On Sep. 27, 2024 the Francis Howell Central Spartans huddle up before their game against Troy. Both teams have been conference rivals for years.

Football Stereotypes: Fact or Fumble?

Sydney Ross, Staff Reporter October 7, 2024

As the field lights beam down on the field, helmets and headgear clash against one another. Players can be seen either aggressively yelling at their teammates and opponents from the sidelines, or running...

Senior Josh Stuhlman dodges the player attempting to slide and kick the ball at the game against Francis Howell North. While dodging the player Stuhlman also kicked the ball to a teammate nearby on Sept. 10.

Persevering Through the Pressure

Audrey Webb, Staff Photographer September 24, 2024

A long-fought game on Sept. 10 with a score of 0-0 eventually ended in a series of penalty kicks and the Spartans coming out on top against Francis Howell North. Senior Josh Stuhlman talks about what...

Reese McDevitt looks at the course ahead during a cross country race. McDevitt set a school record of 19:16.7 this year to become the fastest female junior in school history.

A Hunger to CompEAT

Hannah Halterman, Staff Reporter May 22, 2024

As the official blows his whistle to signal five minutes until the cross country race begins, runner Laney Parmeley rips open a packet of Skittles while Reese McDevitt drinks honey from a small bottle....

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