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Senior Xavier Morrison attempts to make a basket while members of St. Dominic's team are prepared to take the ball. This was a district game that the boys varsity team won 54-50 to advance to the state quarterfinals.

Nothing But Net

Chloe Biondo, Reporter • May 7, 2026

Basketball takes more than just passing and dribbling for true success. It takes skill as a team, skill as a player, and skill earned from years of dedication. Each is extremely important for every...

Wiping blood from her mouth, Kaitlyn Sparkman ends her match fighting for fifth place, but ultimately losing the match. All three periods were used and points were close, nearly allowing Sparkman to place higher.

Flipping Expectations

Michael Purcell, Staff Reporter • April 8, 2026

In the recent trip to the State competition, Spartan wrestlers were unfortunately defeated; however, the girls’ team’s efforts were better received, making it further in the tournament than the boys’...

At the basketball game on March 5, junior Jamarious Britt runs down the court, dribbling the ball. After making it past the defenders, Britt passed the ball to his teammates.

All Or Nothing

Olivia Unash, Staff Photographer • April 2, 2026

The boys varsity basketball team played Francis Howell High School on March 5 for districts. The team worked with their full effort to win, while also continuing to have fun. Junior Jamarious Britt...

Junior Jayden Tucker dribbles the ball around a Howell defender on Mar. 5. Senior Xavier Morrison set a screen to allow Tucker around the defender.

One For The Record Books

Andrew Dungan, Staff Photographer • March 12, 2026

On Thursday, March 5, the Francis Howell Central Spartans played against the Francis Howell Vikings for the Missouri class 6 District 4 semi-final game. The Spartans beat the Vikings 66-57. The game...

After getting a big upset and pinning her opponent, junior Addison Holtgrew ran over to assistant coach Brian Bitney. Holtgrew then went to find her dad on the floor and celebrate her big win with him.

The Final Match

Amelia Raziq, Visual Editor-in-Cheif • March 5, 2026

The boys and girls wrestling team took 12 wrestlers total to the state tournament on Feb. 27-28. The boys took four wrestlers, finishing with no medalists, and the girls took eight wrestlers, finishing...

With precision and using all his strength on Feb. 27, at the basketball game against FHN. Senior Jakari Reddin ran up to the basketball hoop as he attempted to make a hoop.

All Or Nothing

Afomia Tensae, Staff Photographer • March 5, 2026

Whether it’s swimming and diving, wrestling, or basketball, the winter sport season is quickly coming to an end.. All sports have games coming up that determine if they qualify and move up to state,...

Junior Jack Brown sets a screen for junior Ryan Halterman, allowing him to slip past during the game on Feb. 17. The defender reaches out in a futile attempt to stop Halterman from scoring.

A Game Against Leukemia

Carter Hayden, Social Media Editor • March 4, 2026

Fighting against leukemia, the Spartan basketball program hosted the Orange Out game against Liberty on Feb. 17. Being the first Orange Out game, and for it supporting a student attending Francis Howell...

Math teacher Mrs. Fetsch speaks about her journey beating leukemia at the basketball game on Feb. 17. Students went quiet and listened as she shared her story.

Hoops For Hope

Olivia Unash, Staff Photographer • March 4, 2026

On Feb. 17, the varsity basketball team had a cancer out game in honor of student Drew Schmidt, who is battling Leukemia. Students who attended the game collectively wore orange in support of Schmidt...

Pushing up against the defense, junior Jamarious Britt makes sure to keep the ball away from the other team at the game on Feb. 24. The team had to play hard because the other team was an equal match for them.

The Final Stretch

Quinn Grabowski, Staff Photographer • March 4, 2026

    At the second to last game of the regular season, the Spartans played Lafayette Lancaster on Feb. 24. With an even match between teams, the Spartans fought the hardest they could...

Locking her opponent in place with a mantis lock, Halen Phillips pressures down with her chest. Phillips continued to win this match by pin.

Halfway a Champion

Rachael Latzel, Photo Assignments Editor • March 4, 2026

The two-day state tournament took place on Feb. 27, and the Spartans had been preparing for this moment since before the winter season started. The boys and girls wrestling teams together sent 12 state...

The Spartan Sensations are dancing, and senior Olivia Rothermich shows the expressions that are part of the dance. She bends her arms up by her face and steps on her toes on Feb. 20.

Recognizing our Seniors

Lola Bedel, Photographer • March 4, 2026

Senior night was on Feb. 20 after the girls' varsity basketball game. We went against Francis Howell and lost 44-35. This game wasn't just about winning, it was about honoring the seniors who will...

Senior Wyatt Dwyer dribbles with his back to a Howell North defender on Mar. 27. Dwyer uses his size to push through difficult defenses.

A Knight To Remember

Andrew Dungan, Staff Photographer • March 4, 2026

On March 27, 2026, the Francis Howell Central Spartans played the Francis Howell North Knights at Howell North. The Spartans came out victorious winning over the Knights 82-54. The win made FHC the...

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