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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...

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...

Sensations putting on their half time performance on Jan. 20. The crowd watched as the Sensations executed various moves including flips, cartwheels, and splits.

The Spirit in We

Jacob Banks, Staff Photographer • February 3, 2026

The boys varsity basketball team met their match in a game vs St. Charles West on Jan. 20, in the large gym. The game concluded with Central winning with a score of 59-57 which would have ended in...

Having a clear goal to get across the court on Jan 20. inching closer and closer to the hoop. Junior Jamarious Britt guarded the basketball that was in his hand as he was blocked by a player on the St. Charles West team.

Always Room For Redemption

Afomia Tensae, staff photographer • January 30, 2026

Whether it’s matches, duals, games, a showcase of a dance, but in this case, a basketball court, in sports there's always a timer down to the last second. Athletes push themselves to their limit...

As a Saint Charles West Warrior reaches his arms up to hinder the shot, Xavier Morrison maintains connection with the ball as he prepares to send it into the hoop. Morrison successfully avoided the player’s block and scored another point on Jan. 20.

Sealed by a Buzzer Beater

Anna Shi, Staff Photographer • January 27, 2026

Facing the Saint Charles West Warriors, the boys varsity basketball team emerged victorious in the competitive matchup. On Jan. 20 at Francis Howell Central high school, the Spartans secured a narrow...

The team poses at half court with the Washington Tournament Championship trophy on Jan. 16. The players can also be seen wearing their first place medals.

Spartans Basketball: Tournament Champions

Andrew Dungan, Staff Photographer • January 24, 2026

  On Friday, Jan. 16 the boys varsity basketball team played the St. Dominic Crusaders at Washington High School for the Washington Tournament championship.  The Spartans won over the Crusaders...

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