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Junior Eddie Harton jogs off the field with the bright penny in his hand, Harton attempts to catch his breath before going back out on the field to continue to warm up.

One Round at a Time

Amelia Raziq, Social Media Editor November 6, 2024

The boys varsity soccer team started districts on Nov. 1 first round the boys took on the Pattonville Pirates. The team has had its ups and downs throughout the season. Junior Eddie Harten said it...

The ball had just gone out of bounds this time near Central’s own net. Cooper Troha kicks the ball in an attempt to kick to a teammate who can bring the ball to the other end.

Our Goal? Stopping Yours

Sophie Allen, Staff Photographer October 1, 2024

In a victorious game the Spartan boys varsity soccer team defeated the Holt Indians in a 3-0 score on Sept. 26. Senior Cooper Troha enjoys the camaraderie he’s built with his teammates. “I play...

Goalkeeper, freshman Jack Morris lunges to intercept a shot by the player from Marquette. Morris’ teammate, junior Ethan Southard rushed behind and protected the goal.

Driven but Defeated

Kamryn Twitty, Staff Photographer September 30, 2024

 The boys junior varsity soccer team faced Marquette High School in a close game, the team lost the game 3-2. The game, on Tuesday, Sept. 24 was played at Francis Howell Central High School. The stakes...

After catching the ball during the Francis Howell North game on Sept. 10, senior Cooper Kambak looks to decide where to throw the ball to help best benefit them. Goalies use their players in order to better place the ball when they get it back in their possession.

A Triumph in Overtime

Madi Scott, Staff Photographer September 27, 2024

The boys varsity soccer team played Francis Howell North at Francis Howell Central high school on Sept. 10. The end of game was tied 0-0 causing it to go into overtime and then once more into double...

Senior Josh Stuhlman dodges the player attempting to slide and kick the ball at the game against Francis Howell North. While dodging the player Stuhlman also kicked the ball to a teammate nearby on Sept. 10.

Persevering Through the Pressure

Audrey Webb, Staff Photographer September 24, 2024

A long-fought game on Sept. 10 with a score of 0-0 eventually ended in a series of penalty kicks and the Spartans coming out on top against Francis Howell North. Senior Josh Stuhlman talks about what...

Till Next Time

Bella Smith, Staff Photographer November 8, 2023

The JV boys soccer team went against the Timberland boys in a competitive long game and ended up losing 1-0. While the game on Oct 17, was a loss for the team, the boys went away with new information...

Junior Josh Stuhlman sits on the ground as he waits for the referees to call a penalty after an injury. He had been running against an opposing team member during the game against Marquette on Oct. 25 when he fell over after he had been tripped.

An Ongoing Brawl

Caroline Kraft and Lana Mueller November 6, 2023

Throughout a very close game, the boys varsity soccer team eventually left the audience in tatters after the opposing team’s goal within the last two minutes of the game. The game against the Marquette...

Freshman Louis Troha taking a penalty kick after going into overtime. He continues to score a point for the team.

Staying to Win

Lillian Seithel, Staff Photographer November 5, 2023

  After going into double overtime and taking countless penalty kicks, the boys varsity soccer team won their game against Howell on Oct. 12. Freshman Louis Troha participated in taking a penalty...

During varsity soccer’s game against Troy High School, Carter Radeke runs down the field with the ball. Radeke then quickly passes the ball to a teammate where they later scored a goal and won the game 2-0.

Why We Improve

Katherine Albertson, Staff Photographer October 31, 2023

Varsity boys soccer took another landslide win against Troy High School on Oct 5. They won the game with ease with a score of  2-0; though, Troy really pushed the team to improve. Afterward, junior Cooper...

Kickin' off the season

Kickin’ off the season

Lana Mueller and Lillian Seithel October 4, 2023

  The boys varsity soccer team lost to Francis Howell North 2-1 on Sept. 12th. During the first quarter of the game, the Spartans started off slow, but then sophomore Sean Castaneda scored the last...

Junior Adam Doria fights to retrieve the ball from his opponent. This was before their first goal of the game so Doria was determined to keep the ball on their side.

Can’t Shut Us Out

Ava Reyes and Caroline Kraft October 3, 2023

With a rocky start to the game, the boys' varsity soccer team left the crowd in suspense with a last-minute goal. Ensuring the game on Sept. 19 against the Timberland Wolves, was not a shutout despite...

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