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At the start of her match, sophomore Ashley Hayes stands with intensity, carefully locking in on the perfect spot to place her serve. Her eyes scan the other side of the net, reading her opponent’s position. She then sends the ball soaring over the net, marking the beginning of an exciting rally.

A Smash Hit

Michael Purcell, Staff Reporter December 24, 2025

State championships are often a harrowing journey, with the trials and hardships along the way testing an athlete’s resolve. On the girls’ tennis team, one player worked through the tribulations of...

Freshman Ashley Hayes jumps to serve the ball. Hayes' powerful serve was part of what set her apart from her opponents.

Freshman Phenomenon

Hannah Halterman, Web Co-Editor-in-Chief November 7, 2024

There was a slight chill in the air in Springfield, Mo. as freshman Ashley Hayes prepared for her final four match at the tennis state championship, the first to do so in FHC history.  As she stepped...

Ending the set, freshman Ashley Hayes smashes the ball and sends it flying over the net, landing in between the two players from Helias. This was during Hayes’ first double match of the day.

Golden Girls

Summer Suarez, Photo Assignments Editor September 20, 2024

Playing on their home court, the girls varsity tennis team took on Helias High School in both doubles and singles matches on Sept 5. During these matches, only the top six girls, or the gold tier,...

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