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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 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...

Senior Erin Getgood successfully jumps over the bar at the Todd Bizzell Memorial Relays on April 3. Getgood tosses herself in the air over the bar to make the height.

In Spirit of Todd

Aaron Alavi, Staff Photographer May 4, 2026

In memory of a former FHC coach, the sixth annual Todd Bizzell Memorial Relays were held on April 3 with athletes competing in multiple track and field events. Former FHC track coach Todd Bizzell died...

Blowing explosive speed on April 21 during her race at the Bob Breuer track meet for the last time running on her home track. Senior Erin Getgood bursted from her blocks catching up with her opponents from her extension and stride when she had come out of her set form.

The Last Home Stretch

Afomia Tensae, Staff Photographer May 1, 2026

  When schools host games, tournaments, and meets throught their season, athletes get a form of appreciation to be able to compete on their own court, field, turf. By being able to play their...

Senior Xavier Morrison flies over the high jump bar on Apr. 24. Morrison had scratched on his last attempt, and only had one jump left, so clearing on this attempt took pressure off his shoulder.

Breaking Records

Andrew Dungan, Staff Photographer April 30, 2026

On Apr. 24 the Francis Howell Central Spartans Varsity Track Team headed off to Parkway North High School for the invitational meet dubbed the “Fred Lyons”. The Spartans fought hard and had a strong...

Sophomore Callie Abrams focused on the straightaway ahead of her while preparing to start the 4x100m relay at the Timberland JV meet on Apr.9.

Setting The Standards

Andrew Dungan, Staff Photographer April 13, 2026

On Apr. 9, 2026, the Francis Howell Central JV track team competed in an invitational meet at Timberland High School. The Central Spartans came in 7th overall in the meet. Sophomore Charlotte Williams...

Fast Starts And Big Marks

Fast Starts And Big Marks

Afomia Tensae, Staff Photographer April 2, 2026

As spring sports come blooming in with winter sports coming to an end, multi-sport athletes shift gears; meanwhile new incoming athletes start to grow a fond enjoyment of the new sports that are in...

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...

Beginning the first boys' relay of the day, sophomore Will Bradley blasts off the block, trying to get ahead of the other racers. Bradley started in lane one and, because lane one is shorter than the other lanes, started further back than the other racers.

Running to Remember

Summer Suarez, Photo Assignments Editor April 15, 2025

Francis Howell Central held the annual Todd Bizzell Spartan Relays, hosting eight different schools on April 7, honoring former track and field coach Todd Bizzell, a pillar of the FHC community for...

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....

Hannah Halterman holds the baton in her hand, as she focuses in and prepares for her first race of the meet.

Ice baths: Are they worth it?

Colin Nichols, Web Editor-In-Chief May 2, 2024

Recovery. Many athletes and those who are physically active have all heard of this word. But in a world where sports and athletic activities are increasingly becoming more popular and widespread, misinformation...

Senior Collin Parsons hugs activities director Scott Harris as a final thank you to him for all he's done.

Passing the Baton

Kaitlyn Morgan, Staff photographer April 24, 2024

On Apr. 16, the FHC Spartans held a track meet, officially renamed the Bob Breuer Invitational after retired coach Bob Breuer, to show their appreciation for him. This night was filled with many emotions...

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