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The Spartan Sensations are dancing, and senior Olivia Rothermich shows the expressions that are part of the dance. She bends her arms up by her face and steps on her toes on Feb. 20.

Recognizing our Seniors

Lola Bedel, Photographer • March 4, 2026

Senior night was on Feb. 20 after the girls' varsity basketball game. We went against Francis Howell and lost 44-35. This game wasn't just about winning, it was about honoring the seniors who will...

Halftime starts and the varsity cheerleaders perform their routine on Feb. 17. The flyers get lifted up and grabbed onto each other's arms for support and waved to the audience.

Deeper Meaning Behind the Ball

Lola Bedel, Photographer • March 3, 2026

The orange out game against Liberty on Feb. 17 had a deeper meaning than just “a normal” basketball “game”. This game was to help a student at Francis Howell Central battling cancer and to...

Freshman Nora Allen jumps off the ground in order to prevent a pass from going out of bounds on Jan 20. She reached her hands around the ball, cutting off its motion, and when she landed she took the ball toward the basket for a shot.

Coming Out on Top

Abby Farnsworth, Staff Photographer • January 29, 2026

On a night filled with close basketball games, at 5:30 at FHC the varsity girls basketball team took the win in a two possession game against the Saint Charles West Warriors with a score of 55-50 on...

Freshman Chloe Bond dribbles the ball past an opposing player and down the court. She bounces the ball while thinking of her next move on Jan. 9.

Keeping Hopes High

Gabrielle Viehmeyer, Staff Photographer • January 16, 2026

Basketball Season is now in full swing, and the girls' basketball team is fighting every game for a win. Friday, Jan. 9, the girls played against Troy Buchanan High School. The game was fast-paced...

Upon shooting the ball during the jamboree on Nov. 18, Jayla Robinson watches as her ball flies into the air and makes its way into the basket. Robinson was between two of the Westminster players while they watched too.

Charging Up

Emma Kull, Staff Photographer • December 8, 2025

The girls basketball season is officially underway, the season kicked off due to the help of the basketball jamboree that took place on Nov. 18. The team went on to play 3 different schools, St. Joseph’s...

With speed and concentration on Nov. 26, junior Jayla Robinson sprints down the court keeping up with her team. As she watched every play happen, she focused on the ball every time it got passed.

Chasing The First Whistle

Afomia Tensae, Staff Photographer • December 5, 2025

As the weather gets colder, fall leaves and the weather gets chillier, fall sports have come to an end while winter sports are in full action. Recently, on Nov.18, the girls varsity basketball team...

Lined up in front of the hoop, freshman Molly Hill dribbles the ball. She's surrounded by her own teammates and opposing ones on Nov. 18, yet she doesn't let this affect her focus.

Back on the Court

Gabrielle Viehmeyer, Staff Photographer • December 5, 2025

While the fall sports slowly come to an end, winter sports are just starting up, and girls basketball has not competed in any games yet. They showcased their skill by participating in a basketball...

Shooting from the three point line, senior Addie Henderson blocks out all distraction as the Howell bench yells at her. Outside noises can cause players to become unfocused and miss their wide open shots.

The Final Whistle

Ava Breuer, Staff Photographer • March 21, 2025

Fighting until the buzzer, the varsity girls basketball team sadly lost to the Howell Vikings in the second round of districts with a score of 45-28, on March 8. Both teams fighting to keep their season...

Avoiding her defender, Riley Henderson passes the ball to her teammate playing in the center of the court. As the player in center is only allowed to stay in their spot for three seconds, the player shot immediately after receiving the pass from Henderson.

Down to the Last Second

Summer Suarez, Photo Assignments Editor • March 18, 2025

Competing in the first round of districts, the girls varsity basketball team battled against Timberland High School at Fort Zumwalt West on March 6. As both teams wanted to move on to the next round,...

Senior Morgan Davis looks up towards the net as she guards the opposing player from getting the ball. With a concerned look, Davis followed the ball with her eyes as the other team scored.

Don’t Cross Central

Mallory Davie, Staff Photographer • March 7, 2025

The Spartan varsity girls basketball team sends off their graduating seniors on Feb 28, leaving behind great memories together. The girls crushed the Francis Howell North Knights in a final score of...

As the Knights try their hardest to get more baskets, Sam Taylor gazes up at the Spartans basket. Taylor watches to find out whether the points will be awarded to their competitors or if she is able to steal the ball back.

Dribbling Till the End

Rachael Latzel, Staff Photographer • March 7, 2025

As winter sports are quickly approaching the end of their season, seniors are now starting to commit to the colleges and universities they wish to attend. Many seniors, such as senior Morgan Davis,...

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