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Winding his arm back, junior Danny Maher keeps his eyes on the ball and focuses on hitting it with power at the game on May 2. Maher is an outside and mainly hits the balls that are set to him.

Serving Up Spirit

Quinn Grabowski, Staff Photographer • May 12, 2026

The boys varsity volleyball team faced off against the Rock Bridge Bruins in a two day tournament ending on May 2. The Spartans beat the Bruins in a sweep with a score in the first game of 25-15 and...

Standing on the court, on April 23, Caleb Dolan is in position during the start of a rally. Dolan is six feet seven inches tall, which is a great advantage, allowing him to reach higher and block more balls.

Don’t Drop the Ball

Aaron Alavi, Staff Photographer • May 1, 2026

Hosting Ft. Zumwalt West, the Spartan boys volleyball team earned a 3-1 victory (25-17, 23-25, 25-14, 25-21) on April 23. The Spartans started strong in the first set, then adapted and closed out the...

After another point is scored by the Spartans, senior Jason Campbell smiles as his coach while other Spartan players high five each other. As an outside hitter, Campbell delivered many point scoring spikes throughout the game on April 23.

Beyond the Win

Anna Shi, Staff Photographer • May 1, 2026

The volleyball season is in full swing and on April 23, the boys varsity team versed the Fort Zummalt West Jaguars. Although they lost the second set, the Spartans made a swift comeback and won the...

Senior libero Bradon Harton bumps a ball from St. Dominic, preceding a serve on April 1. The ball was passed to Joshua Hadden, who then set the ball for it to be hit.

Bump, Set, Hit, Repeat

Jacob Banks, Staff Photographer • April 30, 2026

The boys' varsity volleyball team played St. Dominic during an away game on April 1. The game lasted 5 sets, making it a close game ending in Central's victory. Players were surprised the game lasted...

Hitting the ball to the other side of the court during the game against Howell on April. 21, Josh Hadden raises his arms pushing it over the net. The opposing team awaited for the ball to arrive.

Keeping His Memory Alive

Emma Kull, Staff Photographer • April 29, 2026

 Paying tribute to former student and Spartan boys volleyball athlete Alex Carlos, the boys varsity volleyball team honored his legacy during the game against Howell on April 21.  Carlos passed...

After successfully helping earn a point for the Spartans, junior Braden Harton screams in excitement. Many supportive players, managers and coaches from the bench helped to cheer on the boys between sets to keep morale high.

Sorrows at Sectionals

Caroline Kraft, Visuals Editor-in-Chief • May 29, 2025

After a grueling season that started earlier this year, the boys volleyball program came to an end as the varsity team lost 3-0 against De Smet High School. Despite a constant back-and-forth game on...

After the play was finished, Danny Maher ran to his group huddle to celebrate. Maher encouraged his teammates the whole game which led to them to work together and have a successful win as a team.

Ecstatic Energy

Madi Scott, Staff Photographer • May 2, 2025

Continuing their series of wins, the boys varsity volleyball team won 3-1 against Lafayette on April 14. The team fought hard as the score was close each set, but they were able to push through and...

As senior Chase Williams sets the ball, his teammates prepare for a kill. The Lafayette players watched closely to prepare for the spike that came from the other players.

Unseen Progress

Audrey Webb, Staff Photographer • April 25, 2025

When playing against Lafayette, the boys varsity volleyball team was able to come out on top, continuing their winning streak for the season. On April 14, the boys played four sets and won 3-1. Although...

Before the game starts senior Chase Williams stands in the middle of the circle and talks to the team. Williams got the boys hype and locked in for their first set.

Never Out of The Fight

Amelia Raziq, Social Media Editor • April 24, 2025

  After a continuous back and forth game the boys varsity volleyball team fell short to O’Fallon Township from Illinois  on April 9. Previously the boys’ record was 5-0 before playing...

Award in hand, boys volleyball Coach Steven Le smiles as he receives the title of MSHAA Coach of the Year for the 2023 - 2024 season. Last year Le coached the varsity boys volleyball team to the state championships where they won second place in the finals.

Setting Precedents

Sophie Rosser and Audrey Webb • October 1, 2024

The boy varsity volleyball coach Steven Le received the MSHAA Coach of the Year award for his role in bringing the team to state finals. Le has been coaching volleyball for close to 25 years and throughout...

In a heated game against Fort Zumwalt East, junior Chase Williams jumps up to set the ball. He sets the ball to senior Connor Layman for the winning point and match of 2-0 on May 6.

Hitting a New High

Katherine Albertson, Staff Photographer • May 10, 2024

In a tough district match against Fort Zumwalt East, varsity volleyball took a well-earned win with a score of 2-0. During this tough match, many onlookers were impressed by the team’s positive attitude...

As the ball falls in front of him, sophomore Braden Harton dives for the save.

A Lancer Loss

Kendyl Lay, Staff Photographer • May 7, 2024

The boys volleyball team took on Lafayette on April 15 and ended up losing a hard fought battle. Although they did not secure a win, the team made sure to keep morale high. Sophomore Jaxton Epperson...

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