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Xime Avila runs along the set path at a cross country race. “It was good, probably the best race so far. I’m feeling pretty confident [for the rest of the season] as a whole, Avila said.

Runners Compete in Cross Country GAC’s

Kayla Reyes, Co Editor-in-Chief October 21, 2020

On Thursday Oct. 15, the cross country team competed in this year’s GAC meet. The team’s final meet (aside from districts) will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 27. For many runners, the GAC meet signifies...

A group of saxophone players perform.

Making Music

Hannah Bernard, Video Editor October 20, 2020

On Thursday Oct. 15th, our Spartan Regiment took to the field for the annual Howell Preview. This event featured performances from the bands of all three FHSD high schools. Hosted at our home turf...

Connor Casler rests after a difficult race

Running Through Adversity

Rhyen Standridge, Photo Editor October 20, 2020

With fall sports seasons coming to a close, the cross country team looks upon their victories and shortcomings that the season held for them. On Oct. 10, the team went to McNair Park for the annual Border...

Senior Emma Hultz smiles after a a successful play with her libero, despite the fact that the ladies lost this game 3-1.

Girls Volleyball Team Prepares for Districts

Natalie Walsh and Essy Ingram October 20, 2020

As of today, the girls volleyball team has only two more games until their Class 5 District 6 Tournament. With two of their games being cancelled in the past week, they have had time to focus their...

The team practicing before the game.

The Rise After the Fall

Samantha Castille, Staff Photographer October 19, 2020

After losing their game to Dominic the night before, Varsity boys soccer was set on winning against Holt on Oct. 13. The boys beat Holt by a vast amount, with a final score of 7-1. Sophomore Tanner...

Karson Webster, Aidan Eizworth, and MJ wait to sub in.

The Weakest Link

Avery Ott, Staff Photographer October 19, 2020

Freshman football struggled to play cohesively on Monday, Oct. 12th. They lost to their rivals at Francis Howell High with a final score of 6-54. The backup tackle for the offensive line, Cody Phillips,...

Junior Josiah Gould dribbles before scoring a goal at a previous game. Gould achieved a hat trick at the Oct. 13 game.

Boys Soccer Looking to Finish Strong This Season

Anna Baranowski and Sydney Tran October 16, 2020

After a 7-1 win against Holt on Oct. 13 during the conference, the boys varsity soccer team is focused on keeping the ball rolling toward a good chance at districts. Working hard during conferences will...

A football player crouches next to his helmet as he prepares for the game.

Going Back to Games

Maddy Mabray, Staff Reporter October 15, 2020

With every starter back from their mandatory quarantines, the varsity football team is ready to get back to play. Their next game is Friday, Oct. 16, against Holt, and senior Andrew Golden feels confident...

Junior Lexi Arnel crouches in ready position, eyes set on the arcing ball.

Quaran-team Waits Out Quarantine

Essy Ingram, Staff Reporter October 8, 2020

Since the cancellation of the last game in Jackson, Missouri, the girls varsity volleyball team has come to a temporary halt as the majority of players are in quarantine. Junior Phoebe Kemper is one of...

Sky Webb framing that strike after the pitch.

Varsity hit hard by FZW

Halie Young, Staff photographr October 5, 2020

Softball lost 9-0 to Fort Zumwalt West on the Sept.17 at home fields. Junior Josie Bezzole was trying her best to win against FZW,one of the best teams in the area. “ My mind set was that we were...

Sophomore Tanner Jones pressures a Chaminade player to pass the ball away or make a mistake at the Sept. 29 home game against Chaminade.

Contact Tracing Causes Soccer Team to Lose Players

Anna Baranowski and Sydney Tran October 2, 2020

Three players from the boys varsity soccer team have been quarantined due to contact tracing, causing problems within the team. This week, they have had a rocky start, with a loss against Chaminade,...

The varsity football team lines the field for the playing of the national anthem at Fort Zumwalt South, Sept. 4. With 16 players placed under mandatory quarantine, the games have been postponed until players come back Oct. 5.

Overcoming Effects of Football Quarantines

Maddy Mabray, Staff Reporter October 1, 2020

With 16 COVID-19 quarantines postponing the Homecoming and Oct. 2 football games, the team faces new challenges and adversity both on and off the field. Team bonding activities, such as an annual ‘clean...

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