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Junior Dominic Hartwell shields the ball on the field, away from the Fort Zumwalt South player. The play is just over the midfield line while FHC continued to threaten the defense.

Old Bones Still Work

Aaron Alavi, Staff Photographer November 5, 2025

On Senior Night, Oct. 26, the varsity boys' soccer seniors of the Francis Howell Central Spartans were about to step onto the field for the last time, facing off against the Fort Zumwalt South Bulldogs, ...

Spartans on Top

Spartans on Top

Cooper Whitworth, Staff Photographer October 2, 2025

  Josh Heaffner with the goal, to give the win for the Spartans against the CBC Cadets on Sept.25th.  Captain Jakob Derry leads his team on and off the pitch, he says that being a captain,  “It’s...

Senior Dominic Gianino sends the ball to teammates in the midfield to create an attack. Dominic is versatile and can play Defender or Midfielder.

Effort Shows

Aaron Alavi, Staff Photographer October 1, 2025

Showing their Strengths, the Varsity Soccer Team defeated Marquette 3-0 in an away game. The win was the first time in three seasons that the Spartans defeated Marquette, a rival whom they had lost...

Before the game, senior Dominic Gianino places his left hand on his teammate’s shoulder and the other over his heart during the national anthem. Soon after, the Spartan soccer team will face off against the Marquette Mustangs.

Hands Over Hearts, Eyes on Victory

Anna Shi, Staff Photographer October 1, 2025

With their sights set on victory, the varsity boys soccer team dominated Marquette High School, securing their first away victory of the season. On Sept. 24, the Spartans swept through their match...

During halftime, sophomore Jack Morris works with a teammate to aid in refining his blocks and saves. In the second half of the game, the Eagles were unable to get past Central’s goalie again as they did in the beginning.

Pressure Points

Rachael Latzel, Photo Assignments Editor September 23, 2025

Pressure slowly built up on the field while the boys soccer team and Liberty fought to score goals against each other. On Sept. 11, the Spartans won an intense game by two points, ending 3-1. The Eagles...

Senior Diego Ramirez tunnels the ball in between Timberlands defense. This is his first year on varsity after playing club in previous years.

The Road to Victory

Jacob Banks, Staff Photographer September 10, 2025

Any sport takes hard work, some more than others. However, this hard work pays off. Our soccer team is a prime example of that payoff. On September second, the first game of the season versus Timberland...

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...

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