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Left: Clenching his fists, junior Don Thornton waits for the play to begin.(Amelia Raziq) 
Right: Junior Amelia Raziq taps the base to help herself focus for the pitch. (Addison Yeaton)

Raziq and Thorton: September Athletes of the Month

Hannah Halterman, Web Co-Editor-in-Chief November 18, 2024

Amelia  Q: What position do you play for high school? Raziq: I pitch and play first and third.    Q: When did you start playing softball? Raziq: I started playing probably when I...

As he looks at his teammate, sophomore Jack Brown points down the line as the ref makes a decision on the next play. Brown was ecstatic with the call made and shows it through his actions.

Rising to the Top

Amelia Raziq, Social Media October 29, 2024

The football team dominated in the first of the Homecoming football game on Oct. 11 with the score being 59-14. In the first half, sophomore Jack Brown had six catches, 265 yards and three touchdowns....

Starting quarterback junior Jason Campbell passes the ball to his teammate senior Ashton Payton. Payton then runs the ball up the field to help out Campbell.

Tackling Timberland the Wolves

Amelia Raziq and Layci Kenoyer October 15, 2024

  The boys varsity football team took on the Timberland Wolves on Oct. 4 and they came to play with the ending score being 27-14. The boys battled until the end of the game but ultimately came...

Junior Cameron Jordan puts his arm around his teammate junior Don Thornton in support as he sits on the bench. Although Jordan is not able to play this season, he still attends all games and practices to support his fellow teammates.

Keeping up With the Competition

Audrey Webb and Madison Scott October 14, 2024

The varsity boys football team took a hard loss on Sept. 27 from Troy Buchanan High School. The boys fought hard but it wasn’t enough to keep up with Troy Buchanan. The final score was 43-7. Although...

On Sep. 27, 2024 the Francis Howell Central Spartans huddle up before their game against Troy. Both teams have been conference rivals for years.

Football Stereotypes: Fact or Fumble?

Sydney Ross, Staff Reporter October 7, 2024

As the field lights beam down on the field, helmets and headgear clash against one another. Players can be seen either aggressively yelling at their teammates and opponents from the sidelines, or running...

Alongside sophomore Jack Brown, head Coach Malach Radigan links arms and starts to walk up to the center of the field to greet the other team and talk to the officials for the night. As they walk up they stay locked in and get in the right mind set.

Facing Adversity

Amelia Raziq, Social Media Editor October 1, 2024

The boys varsity football team took a tough loss from Fort Zumwalt West last friday, Sept. 20, with the game’s final score being 41-14.The game was tied going into the third quarter then after that...

Senior Landen Mouser shakes the water from his hair and face after dousing himself in water with the pick. During the game against Festus high school on Sep. 6, Mouser’s hard work helped play a key role in the Spartan’s first quarter touchdown.

A Home Turf Tragedy

Ava Reyes and Caroline Kraft September 19, 2024

  The Francis Howell Central varsity football team’s first home game on Sep. 6 was an evening of new home traditions, renewed community affections, and an overall loss of 34 - 14 against...

Freshman TJ West trys to run through the group of Washington players. The Spartans won the game against Washington High School 20-14 on Oct. 23.

Fighting to the Finish

Jackson Koziatek and Gavin Bearup November 10, 2023

After what seemed like a never ending battle between the freshman football team and Washington High School, the Spartans eventually won the game 20-14. Making their record 5-4. Head coach Jacob Mattson...

Gavin Peraino number 52,  intententally watches the game as he chews on his mouth piece.  This victorious game against the Wolves was intense and glorious for players such as Peraino.

Tackling Timberland

Ava Reyes and Sophia Allen October 5, 2023

    They were guests at another school for the opposing team’s HOCO game. Tensions were high with a full student section on both sides for a special night. This Sept. 22 game proved...

Spartan Spirit Stays Strong

Spartan Spirit Stays Strong

Meghan Baumannn, Staff Photographer October 2, 2023

The C-team football team started off slow and ultimately could not catch up to the Troy Trojans. They suffered a tough loss, with the score ending 30-20, on Sept. 18. Freshman Jackson Cayton talks...

Daniel Best moves positions after a pass is thrown downfield. The Spartans gain yards against Fort Zumwalt South at the game on Sep. 11, after a catch is caught.

Devastating Deflections

Caroline Kraft, Staff Photographer September 21, 2023

A slow starting game soon picked up pace as the junior varsity Spartans took hard hits from Fort Zumwalt South as they gained more opportunities to score from interceptions. The game ended 28 - 7 on...

Nick Ortinau prepares to throw the football.

Dipping Into the End Zone

Emme Bernard, Staff Reporter November 14, 2022

It was senior night. The last regular season game. The last game for twenty-one seniors. But they were down four with only two minutes left. Their season has started off strong and they hoped they would...

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