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Sitting back on his knees, senior Chase Gray works to get the North Point wrestler on the mat and get his three points. Gray hooks his hands on his opponent's ankle and tries to get him flat on the mat.

Focus Driven

Amelia Raziq, Visual Editor In-Chief • February 27, 2026

While the class 4, district 2 tournament didn't quote go how the boys wrestling team wanted,  with only qualifying 4 boys, the ones that did qualify are ready to take on the state tournament that...

On Jan. 7, sophomore Kaitlyn Sparkman glances around, preparing herself for her match at GAC’s. Sparkman’s match was challenging, but she stood her ground to take the win.

All In On The Mat: GAC Wrestling Tournament

Olivia Unash, Staff Photographer • February 3, 2026

The girls and boys wrestling team had GAC’s on Jan. 7. After many rounds of challenging matches, the girls team placed first and the boys team placed third overall for their GAC division. Sophomore...

After winning his match on Jan. 14, the referee raises freshman David Bundy’s hand to declare he was the winner. Bundy had one match, allowing him to win all his matches that day.

Wrestling The Rival

Carter Hayden, Social Media editor • February 3, 2026

Going against their rivals in a duel, the FHC Spartans were paired against the Francis Howell High Vikings on Jan. 14. Because it’s against their rival school, it was important for the Spartans to...

Lifting his opponent off the ground freshman Seth Nichols attempted to slam the other team's wrestler. The match is in its height and points are beginning to become crucial on Jan. 28.

Bonds Built on the Mat

Gabrielle Viehmeyer, Staff Photographer • February 3, 2026

On Wednesday Jan. 28, the Francis Howell Central Girls and boys wrestling teams attended Fort Zumwalt South to participate in a dual. Both the girls and boys teams displayed their hard work from the...

Junior Sam Golden grabs his opponent's leg on Jan. 7, in an attempt to pin him. Golden won the point for the match making the score between Central and Liberty even.

Iron Triangle

Jacob Banks, Staff Photographer • January 29, 2026

Starting off the second semester, a match off between Liberty and the varsity boys wrestling team on Jan. 7, in the big gym ended in a Central victory. The match ended in a close score of 36-35. A...

Freshman Seth Nichols slams his opponent to the ground, as Troy’s wrestler puts his arm straight down as an attempt to brace himself. Nichols’ initial move on Jan. 21 to get to this lift was hitting a double leg shot, and then using that momentum to take the athlete over his shoulder.

Troy Throwdown

Rachael Latzel, Photo Assignment Editor • January 28, 2026

Wrestling matches against schools from anywhere are often nerve-racking in general, but for Francis Howell Central, this dual was one where everything was on the line. The wrestling team has worked...

Trying to get his escape point, junior Gavin Groves hits a stand-up move and circles the mat as he works to loosen his opponent's hands. Groves eventually hips out and gets his escape point and then circles the mat to look for his next move.

Eyes on the Prize

Amelia Raziq, Visuals Editor-in-Chief • January 25, 2026

With a big tournament coming up and an even bigger winter storm coming in on Jan. 23-24, the boys varsity wrestling team was determined to still wrestle. The boys' team left early Friday morning and...

Garo Sams is mid-air, about to slam his opponent down and pin him on Jan. 21. This was the team's last home game for the season, meaning it's the last home game for all seniors this year.

Senior Send Off

Aaron Alavi, Staff Photographer • January 23, 2026

Senior Night is a special night for Spartans, especially the seniors, because it's a send-off to the seniors as they walk down a tunnel surrounded by their teammates, with their parents next to them...

Kaitlyn Sparkman has just won the GAC championship in her weight class on Jan. 10. This is her first win and second time placing in the GAC tournament, ultimately contributing to the girls' varsity team winning GAC.

The Conference

Aaron Alavi, Staff Photographer • January 21, 2026

GAC (Gateway Athletic Conference) is an important Conference for athletes and especially wrestlers because it's a way for wrestlers to showcase their growth over the season to prove their strengths...

Trying to get an underhook on Jan 10, senior Chase Gray looks for a way to get a shot on the Francis Howell North wrestler. Gray then gets his opponent to the ground and gets his three points

Learning Lessons

Amelia Raziq, Visual Editor In-Chief • January 13, 2026

Competing in a high-level GAC tournament, the boys' varsity wrestling team took on multiple different schools in the area on Jan. 10. The team had multiple medalists and two GAC champions. Senior Chase...

After Braden Roussin got his opponent on the ground in a pinning position he begins to hold him down to get a successful win on Dec. 10. The time ended and Roussin was announced as the winner.

Rolling Out the Mats

Emma Kull, Staff Photographer • December 17, 2025

Rolling out the mats and kicking off the season, the boys wrestling team competed in its first duel against Francis Howell North on Dec. 10. As the wrestlers were announced for their matches, the lights...

Junior Sam Golden looks for a shot to get a take down on Dec. 6 and get his three points. Golden hand fights with the Seckman wrestler until he can work in for a shot.

Just The Beginning

Amelia Raziq, Visual Editor In-Chief • December 11, 2025

Kicking off the 2025-26 winter wrestling season, the varsity boys took on the annual Fort Zumwalt North tournament. They had two finalists in the tournament and multiple placers. Junior Sam Golden...

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