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Senior Jaelyn Wooldridge poses with her family for a photo at senior night on April 29. After walking down the track under all the lacrosse sticks in the air, Wooldridge stood next to her family and coaches for a memorable picture.

A Night for the Seniors

Olivia Unash, Staff Photographer • May 1, 2026

The girls lacrosse team celebrated their senior night on April 29. The underclassmen decorated the locker rooms and got their seniors gifts. Then seniors participated in a walk-through on the track...

As Coach Angelina Dinello squats on the ground, she explains to the team what to do next on April 23. She uses her hands to show her team what plays they can use next to continue the game.

Keeping Up

Gabrielle Viehmeyer, Staff Photographer • May 1, 2026

On April 23 FHC girls varsity lacrosse took on the St. Dominic lacrosse team. Both teams put up a fight, checking from the side, running after the ball, and scoring points. The opposing schools both...

Sprinting away from a St. Dominic player who is directly behind her, sophomore Kaitlyn Jones pushes forward, unfazed by the shoulder check on April 23. Jones’ determination to keep the ball going to St. Dominic’s goal was stronger than any girl could knock down.

Dodge Left, Pass Right

Rachael Latzel, Photo Assignments Editor • April 30, 2026

  Girls lacrosse is one of the fastest growing sports in the region, and was seen clearly at the JV game on April 23 against St. Dominic with no shortage of players. The JV team lost with a...

Swinging his stick down for the check at the game on April 7th, junior Jack Ney helps to try and get the ball back from the other team. Ney checked the opponents stick to try to get him to drop the ball.

Shooting for Change

Quinn Grabowski, Staff Photographer • April 15, 2026

The Howell United boys varsity lacrosse team faced off against the St. John Vainney Griffins on  April 4. They won 11-1, extending their win streak to 7 games. The team had just played their rivals,...

During the starting lineup call, sophomore Addison Holtgrewe cheers on her teammate as she runs through the line. Holtgrewe jumped in the air as she hyped up all of her teammates.

Round One Blowout

Izzy Dunlap, Staff Photographer • May 20, 2025

On the Spartan’s home field at 4:15 pm, the referee dropped the ball for a faceoff between the Spartans and Francis Howell North on May 15. Both teams fought hard during the game, but the Spartans...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

Reaching to score a goal is freshman Addison Holtgrewe with the opposing team striving to stop her. Holtgrewe made the goal despite the tough circumstances.

Dominating St. Dominic

Summer Suarez and Sophia Allen • April 15, 2024

In their second game of the season, the girls junior varsity lacrosse team played a home game against St. Dominic on Friday, March 22. The team played and fought hard together, bringing home a win...

Junior Sophie Shore tries to dodge defense and advance with the ball.

Bouncing Back

Magi Temelkova, Staff Photographer • May 21, 2023

On Saturday, May 6th, FHC's girls varsity lacrosse team played both Francis Howell and Howell North one after the other. After taking a difficult lost from Howell, and despite the bad weather, the...

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