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Principal Suzanne Leake smiles as she puts a medal around senior Ethan LeFlore’s neck. Dr. Leake later hugged LeFlore for his accomplishments and commitment to the basketball program.

Solo Senior Success

Izzy Dunlap, Staff Photographer March 7, 2025

Every high school player’s season eventually has to come to an end but to celebrate they give the seniors in the program a dedicated night for their accomplishments. Before the varsity boys basketball...

Being blocked by two members of the opposing team, sophomore Jamarious Britt attempts to jump over them to make a basket. Britt had no other choice but to jump above the two players to get past them.

Amidst Successes

Audrey Webb, Staff Photographer March 5, 2025

Throughout the basketball season, each of the players picks different things to ensure that they improve throughout the year. The team has worked extremely hard to ensure that each game they put out...

Tying Up the Season

Tying Up the Season

Kamryn Twitty, Staff Photographer February 28, 2025

Starting out strong, the junior varsity boys basketball team battled Lafayette High School in a tension-packed game Feb. 25. However, they fell short, losing 63-57 after a two-minute tie breaker. While...

Pink Out's Privation

Pink Out’s Privation

Caroline Kraft, Visuals Editor-in-Chief February 24, 2025

After week-long anticipation and a plethora of pink shirts sold, the Spartans hosted the Liberty Eagles for the annual Pink Night which helps raise awareness for breast cancer. Throughout the game,...

Head Coach John Varner looks down at his notebook before telling his team what play he wants them to run. Varner then broke the huddle and sent his team out back on the court.

The Trojan Take Down

Amelia Raziq, Social Media Editor February 24, 2025

After a close game and tough loss against Liberty a couple of days before the Spartans were looking to come out hot. On Feb. 11, the varsity boys basketball team took on Troy Buchanan The boys had...

Junior Xavier Morrison lets out a celebratory yell after scoring against North Point. The Spartans won 86-59.

On the Rebound

Hannah Halterman, Web Co-Editor-in-Chief January 21, 2025

It’s 7 pm on Friday night, and Francis Howell Central’s gym is packed. Students line the bleachers, holding posters and cheering as the varsity boys basketball team takes the floor for their home opener....

As he holds the ball junior Xavier Morrison looks for an open teammate to pass to. Morrison takes a deep breath and collects himself to get ready for the next play.

Kick off the Season

Amelia Raziq, Social Media Manager December 19, 2024

The boys varsity basketball team attended the 54th Annual Troy Buchanan Peoples Bank and Trust Invitational tournament on Dec. 6. After a tough loss against Hickman, the boys were sent to the consolation...

A Basketball Beat Down

A Basketball Beat Down

Ava Reyes, Staff Photographer December 19, 2024

  The varsity boys basketball team faced North Point High on Dec. 11. The boys, who were in the lead by halftime, went into the game very confident. The game ended with the Spartans in the...

Senior Will Zadell leaves the court for the final time and gives Coach Brian Cissell a joyous hug.

Coaching Conclusion

Hannah Halterman, Staff Reporter May 26, 2024

In late April, head basketball coach Brian Cissell announced to his basketball team that he will not be returning as their coach next year. Cissell, the second head coach in FHC boys basketball history,...

 Senior Ashton Mathews looks for a teammate to pass the ball to.

Senior Sendoff

Kaitlyn Morgan, Staff Photographer March 22, 2024

The boys varsity basketball team took on the Francis Howell North Knights on Feb. 23 winning with a score of 62-48. The game was constantly back and forth but the Spartans ended up coming out on top...

Sentimental Seniors

Sentimental Seniors

Audrey Webb and Kendyl Lay March 22, 2024

  During senior night on Feb. 23, the boys basketball team came out victorious over the Francis Howell North Knights with a score of 62-48. Seniors were recognized for all of their hard work...

Lucas Williams guarding and defending the teams side of the court.

A Modest Defeat

Ava Reyes and Lillian Seithel March 22, 2024

  The Spartans took a defeat against Fort Zumwalt West’s Jaguars on Feb. 9. The JV boys fought hard and ended only five points back. After putting in the effort, the score came out at 55-50....

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