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After getting fouled on by the point guard from Lafayette, junior Sam Taylor shoots a free throw in hopes of getting a basket for the Spartans. Taylor threw two free throws, banking both of them and keeping the Spartans in the lead.

An Uplifting Victory

Summer Suarez, Photo Assignments Editor March 1, 2025

Playing on their home court, the girls varsity basketball team fought hard while playing against Lafayette High School on Feb. 25. The team took home a win, beating Lafayette by a large margin of 58-37....

Junior Sam Taylor puts her hands up as she defends against the Troy player, hoping to get a steal. Players put their hands up on defense to make themselves bigger and harder to get around.

Trojan Tussle

Ava Breuer, Staff Photographer February 28, 2025

Taking every loss as an opportunity to learn, the girls varsity basketball team battled a tough game against the state ranked Troy Trojans on Feb. 11. Fighting to keep the score close to the Trojans,...

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...

Celebrating her time on the varsity swim team, co-captain Caroline Kraft walks through the tunnel of boards created by her underclassmen teammates. This was Kraft’s third year on the team and first-year leading as a captain alongside her close friend Regina Avila.

A Splashing Senior Night

Summer Suarez, Photo Assignments Editor February 28, 2025

Celebrating their last meet of the season at the St. Peters Rec Plex, the girls varsity swim team, along with activities director Bryan Keim, held their Senior Night ceremony on Feb. 3, where each...

Swooping the ball away from her opponent's reach, Riley Henderon searches for an open teammate to take the ball all the way to the basket. While Henderson was prepared to laser focus on the game, the energy around her and her teammates led to an enjoyable game.

A Smack Down on the Court

Kamryn Twitty, Staff Photographer February 28, 2025

The varsity girls basketball team kept the energy alive on their home court on Feb. 25 one of the final games before districts. Family, friends and fans alike chanted along as the team dominated the...

Senior Andrew Martin receives a pass from his teammate after the ball went out of bounds. Once Martin received the ball, he was able to dribble down the court and pass to another player.

A Fun-Filled Winter Tradition

Audrey Webb, Staff Photographer February 25, 2025

  Each year, students get excited about each pep assembly and the unique events or competitions that have become a sort of tradition. Repeating events of the winter pep assembly like the student...

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...

To start off the teacher versus student basketball game during the pep assembly on, Coach Andrew Carter and senior Andrew Martin jump up to compete for the ball. Martin was able to swat the ball to his teammate first which allowed the students to start on offense.

A Culture Made by Community

Madi Scott, Staff Photographer February 24, 2025

The winter pep assembly focuses on appreciation for the winter sports by having fun activities such as the student versus staff basketball game, the varsity Sensations performing a routine with a student...

After cross-facing his opponent, junior Garabed Sams reaches his other hand between his opponents legs to begin locking up a cradle. Shortly before this, Sams’ opponent called injury time due to strain on his shoulder.

Mind Over Muscle

Rachael Latzel, Staff Photographer February 20, 2025

Overthinking about matches. Cutting weight. Underperforming. These are all common hardships that many wrestlers know all too well, as the sport is notorious for being rigorous and challenging. Sophomore...

Once Dana Thee Sanchez won her match, she shook her opponent’s hand before also shaking the coaches’ hands as well. Sanchez proceeded to talk with Coach Kurt Kruse who congratulated her and had a t-shirt as a gift for her 100 career wins.

Century Marks Celebrations

Caroline Kraft, Visuals Editor-in-Chief February 10, 2025

Francis Howell Central’s wrestling is among the most rewarding programs at the high school with both boys and girls having outstanding records this season. The program can thank its hard-working...

Smiling at her teammates, sophomore Izzy Brewer holds the ball on her hip. Brewer laughed with her teammates and got most of her reps within the corner of the court.

Locking Down a Win

Izzy Dunlap, Staff Photographer February 10, 2025

During the most recent away game for the varsity girls basketball team, the Spartans took on Francis Howell North on their home ground. The Spartans came out victorious in the end with a winning score...

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