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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...

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...

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...

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...

Beginning the warm-ups on Feb. 20, junior Jamarious Britt and his teammates practice their drills to prepare for the game. Britt dribbled the ball and passed it along to his teammate.

Recognizing Achievements All Around

Emma Kull, Staff Photographer • February 27, 2026

As seniors come towards the end of their high school experience, they’re recognized for their achievements and athletics through senior night. While sharing the attention with the seniors, the boys...

Senior Xavier Morrison leaps for the jump ball to start the game against Howell on Feb. 20. Morrison won the ball for the Spartans who drive down court.

A Rivalry Settled

Andrew Dungan, Staff Photographer • February 26, 2026

On Friday, Feb. 20 the boys varsity basketball team faced off against the Francis Howell Vikings at home for Senior Night. The Spartans won over the Vikings 67-45. Senior Xavier Morrison hit 1000 career...

After a successful play, Coach Terrance Harris high fives sophomore Lucas Miller as he comes off the court on Feb. 17. Another player then made their way onto the court, continuing the game.

A Victory to Build On

Anna Shi, Staff Photographer • February 24, 2026

Competing against the Liberty Eagles on Tues, Feb. 17, the boys JV basketball team secured a victory by scoring 46 - 37. Throughout the game, the Spartans maintained a small lead, and kept up with...

Passing the ball to his teammate at the game on Feb. 10, senior Tyson Hackmann makes sure to make a good pass so the other team can't get the ball. The team made sure to pass the ball around and find the right time to shoot.

A Successful Season

Quinn Grabowski, Staff Photographer • February 20, 2026

The boys varsity basketball team faced off against Troy Buchanan High School on Feb. 10. Although it was a close game, the Spartans pulled through with a win of 70-60. This added another to their long...

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