Freshman volleyball starting off strong
Corinne Vorderstrasse, Staff photographer
September 11, 2019
The freshman volleyball team kicked off the season with an intense game on Thursday, Sept. 5. The girls were neck and neck with the girls of the Francis Howell North Knights, constantly fighting to take back and keep the lead. The Spartans won the first half of the game, but in the end, the teams came...
Spiking the competition down
Zoe Michals, Staff reporter
September 9, 2019
The varsity girls volleyball team is off to a promising start this season. With their first game against Francis Howell North last Thursday ending in a hard-earned win, the girls have high hopes for the rest of the season. They won the first set but lost the second, setting tensions high for the third. Fo...
First win of the season
Madi Hermeyer, Staff Photographer
September 6, 2019
On Thursday September 5th, the girls JV volleyball had their first home game of the season against Howell North. They won the first match with a lot of effort, but the second match with ease. Sophomore Madi Ihler, the only player to stay in the game the whole time, said "I'm glad to start...
A strong end to the season
Charley Landry, Emma Hultz, and Rachel Fernandez
November 7, 2018
Kami Eslinger, Josette Prince,and Marlene Andert are all beyond thrilled with both their own successes and their team’s successes from this current season. All three teams are ending the season strong and busy with GAC’s and districts. Prince, a senior, has been playing volleyball since a young ...
Girls freshman volleyball come out victorious
Grant Boehne, Video Editor
October 3, 2018
Girls freshman volleyball had a fortunate win against Francis Howell North on 9/25. Even though it was a nail-biting game, the Spartans still managed to pull through and come out victorious. "We knew that we've played them before so we had to work on the things that [we messed up on], even though...
Seniors say goodbye
Payton Amlong, Photo Editor
October 3, 2018
The Spartan girls volleyball team played their last home game against Troy on Oct. 3. After a sentimental senior night and a couple tears later, the girls won 2-0. Senior Hannah Goestenkors said, “ I am really going to miss game days and eating team dinner after the game.” The girls vol...
New coach makes big impact
Emma hultz, Rachel Fernandez, and Charley Landry
September 20, 2018
Lexi Arnel, Hannah Goestenkors, and Emily Mundle not only share the same passion but also share similar goals and expectations for the season. The new coaches have largely impacted the volleyball program positively, as well as helped the players grow in confidence and skill. Six months ago the team...
Another Win!
Zoe Lentz, Staff Photographer
September 20, 2018
FHC played a great game against Holt on September 13th. We won 25 to 12. FHC was ahead most of the game, the ball was in the air more than the ground. It was a good match. JV player Sara Zelei was celebrating her win against holt " Before the game I was excited to be playing but nervous but we just...
Two sets, two wins
Samantha Gnuse, Staff Photographer
September 20, 2018
The varsity girls volleyball team defeated Holt in two sets on Thursday, Sept. 13. Holt played a strong game, attempting to redeem themselves after a loss to Central on Sept. 8. Francis Howell Central moves to 9-3 on the season and 3-1 in GAC South play. Josie Prince said Hol...
Bump, Set, Serve
Savannah Drnec, Staff photographer
September 19, 2018
On September 6th of 2018 Francis Howell Central’s freshman volleyball went up against Howell. Centrals freshman volleyball team gave Howell a run for their money, remaining tied for a majority of the game. The girls showed great sportsmanship whether it was cheering on other girls on the team ...
Spartans drop the ball against the Vikings
Doug West, Staff Photographer
September 13, 2018
On Thursday September 6, the girls varsity volleyball team hosted the Francis Howell Vikings in a long awaited battle. The Spartans took advantage, did their homework, and worked hard earlier in the week. Which earned them an early lead, slowly crippling the Vikings will to compete. Slowly the vikings ...
Concussion
Doug West, Staff Photographer
November 8, 2017
Concussions have become a growing epidemic in the sports and media world recently. A concussion happens when the athlete suffers an impact to the head and the brain collides within the skull. Symptoms of a concussion can include continuous headaches, sensitivity to light and sound, irritability, co...
Sandra Ferguson, Mike Hoehn and Michelle Walker - the three candidates running for the Francis Howell Board of Education - will share their thoughts and v...
