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 Freshman Sam Aholt finds a player to throw the football to on Oct. 20. He gets in his correct position to throw and throws it.

The Pink Shows our Love

Lola Bedel, Photographer November 3, 2025

The C-team Spartan football players against Francis Howell on Oct. 20. They demonstrate their teamwork through their persistence throughout the game. Knowing even though they lost, they still worked...

On Oct. 2, at the homecoming parade the jeeps drive on Highway N. The students threw their candy out to the awaiting kids below.

A Parade to Remember

Emma Kull, Staff Photgrapher November 3, 2025

The Cottleville streets came alive as the homecoming parade began on October 2nd. The floats made their way from the school to the shops and stores of Cottleville, such as Mannino’s Market, and Yuppy...

Walking around the field on Oct 30, Head Coach Malich Radigan goes over to talk to the refs before the game starts. Radigan then walks over to his players to get them excited for the game.

District Disaster

Amelia Raziq, Visuals Editor-In-Cheif November 3, 2025

Playing sports in high school is a grind; it takes a toll on you physically and mentally, but in the right environment, you can thrive. On Oct. 30, the boys' football team took on Fort Zumwalt West...

As the Spartans prepare for the second half, Coach Devon Thomas takes a moment to gather his thoughts near the end of the first half. With the score close, the team planned to adjust and push through for the second half.

The Homecoming Hex

Aaron Alavi, Staff Photographer October 15, 2025

The Spartans lost their latest Homecoming football game. The Spartans fell 16-14 to Timberland in a close game. For four consecutive years now, the Spartans have lost their Homecoming game, despite...

Sophomore Brae Rose yells next to the Timberland players after scoring a touchdown. Rose then hits his helmet together with his teammate as a celebration.

Homecoming Heartbreak

Amelia Raziq, Photo Editor-in-Chief October 14, 2025

In a high-energy environment, the football team took on Timberland High School for the homecoming white out game on Oct. 3. The game went back and forth all night long, but the Spartans ended up falling...

 Junior Jack Brown runs to try and cover the other team's player. Brown exerts all of his energy while running over to try and get the ball.

Home of the Spartans

Amelia Raziq, Visuals Editor-in-Chief September 29, 2025

Battling in a tough game on Sep. 19 our varsity football team hosted the Fort Zumwalt West Jaguars. While the game didn't end up how we would have liked it with a score of 35-9 the boys continued to...

Freshman Kaitlyn Sparkman hits the game-winning field goal! To give the Spartans a 38-35 victory. Sparkman hit a 27-yard field goal to bring home the win.

Gridiron Spark

Cooper Whitworth, Staff Photographer September 18, 2025

The C-Team football game on Tuesday Sept. 2nd, ended with a game-winning kick by freshman Kaitlyn Sparkman. Sparkman always gets her feet right before the kick. She tries not to look around much going...

During the second quarter, junior Chase Nevil prepares to block the ball being caught by the opposing team off the snap. The Spartans attempted to bounce back after getting down in the first half.

Learning From a Loss

Quinn Grabowski, Staff Photographer September 15, 2025

The start of the school year means the start of fall sports- that includes football. Thursday, Aug 28th, at Don Muench Memorial Stadium, the FHC Spartans took on the Liberty Eagles they unfortunately...

Varsity head coach Malach Radigan stands in the middle of the field and yells at his players. Radigan then turns around and walks back to watch his team run the plays.

Gearing Up for the Season

Amelia Raziq, Visuals Editor-in-Chief September 9, 2025

Starting off a new season is never easy, especially when you have a lot of new players. The varsity football team held their jamboree on Aug. 22 against Miller Career Academy, Holt, and  McClure,...

Expertly posed, Freshman Ella Geithman is tossed into the air by her bases during the cheer performance to provide a spectacle for the audience. Geithman has been doing cheer for five years, leading up to her first high school performance.

Flying Into Fall

Carter Hayden, Staff Photographer September 4, 2025

Starting off the 2025-2026 year by introducing our Spartan athletes, the fall festival was a great opportunity for athletes to showcase their skills before the season starts. Taking place on Aug. 22...

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, Web Co-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...

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