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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...

Anna Shi portrays students who drink energy drinks to stay awake. Many students will be found drinking energy drinks during the day, read more in Jarrett Reeds story "Caffeinated Chaos".

Running on Borrowed Time

Nadia Moore, Staff Reporter May 6, 2026

Senior Brady Holtgrewe is constantly running around during the day. To him, that means going to school, to lacrosse practice, and then going to one of his many siblings’ sporting events, such as wrestling...

The ping pong club has fliers placed all around the school. Anyone and everyone is welcome to join even if you have never played Ping Pong, the club welcomes you!

Game Changers

Tillie Houston, Staff Reporter October 8, 2025

     There are sports we have all heard of and even partake in, such as football, soccer, and wrestling. What about the sports that don't get as much recognition? These students and their non-traditional...

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...

Grabbing at her challenger’s hands, sophomore Makenzee McPherson struggles to escape her opponent's grasp. Just before McPherson can be returned to the mat, she breaks loose from the clutch of her opponent.

Underclassmen Under Pressure

Nadia Moore, Staff Reporter April 10, 2025

Once sophomore Makenzee McPherson, the 100-pound varsity girls' wrestler, hits the mat, she instantly feels the pressure and tension her teammates hold on her while they watch. Like most student-athletes,...

Junior Xavier Morrison lets out a celebratory yell after scoring against North Point. The Spartans won 86-59.

On the Rebound

Hannah Halterman, Web Co-Editor-in-Chief January 21, 2025

It’s 7 pm on Friday night, and Francis Howell Central’s gym is packed. Students line the bleachers, holding posters and cheering as the varsity boys basketball team takes the floor for their home opener....

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