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After getting tripped, junior Claire Casler holds her arm up in disbelief at the referee not calling a foul. Both referees conversed with each other and came to the consensus that the player from North committed a foul.

Feeling the Foul

Summer Suarez, Photo Assignments Editor May 12, 2025

Playing in a rescheduled game due to bad weather conditions, the girls' varsity soccer team fought against Fort Zumwalt North on April 29. While the team kept up their energy and pushed hard until...

Meeting the Nixa player in the air, freshman Lily Limpert flings her leg at the escaping ball. As the final ten minutes continued, Limpert and teammates gave their all to steal the ball from the opposing players, hoping to even the score with the time left on the clock.

Kicking up the Pressure

Kamryn Twitty, Staff Photographer May 6, 2025

The varsity girls soccer team fought neck-and-neck against Nixa High School during the Friday night home game on May 2.  Spartan players kept energy high throughout the game, defending their goal...

After getting the ball back in their possession, senior Julia Peters fights hard to keep it. As it was a close call, Peters was able to fight hard and keep the ball in their possession, running it closer to the goal.

Little With a Large Impact

Madi Scott, Staff Photographer May 6, 2025

Wrapping up a long season, the girls varsity soccer team celebrated its senior night on April 24. Senior night is a tradition that has been around for many years, this is a night to recognize the...

As a defender stands in front of senior Genna Valenti, she dribbles the ball around her. Valenti was able to get past the defender and pass to a nearby teammate.

A Bittersweet Breakaway

Audrey Webb, Staff Photographer May 2, 2025

After enjoying a ceremony to honor the seniors on the team, the girls varsity soccer team was able to come out on top and win against Holt High School with a score of 6-0 on April 24. The girls were...

Keeping balance on one foot, senior Julia Peters stretches the other leg across an opposing player's body, blocking the ball from the Knight's possession. The Francis Howell North players shot the ball around the field until Peters' block brought the ball into the Spartans' hands.

Falling Short on the Field

Kamryn Twitty, Staff Photographer May 1, 2025

As the varsity girls soccer team begins to push its way through the GAC’s, tensions rise as each team plays their hardest for a chance at state. The Spartan players invited Francis Howell North High...

As senior Reese McDevitt rushes down the field, she uses her eyes to keep track of the ball as its passed McDevitt watched the Knights' offense as they passed the ball to see where she could get possession back to the Spartans.

Shutout for the Knights

Izzy Dunlap, Staff Photographer April 4, 2025

During the varsity girls soccer GAC South matchup April 1, the Spartans hosted rival Francis Howell North. The Spartans ended with the victory 2-0 and to a 2-0-2 record on the year with many more games...

Reese McDevitt looks at the course ahead during a cross country race. McDevitt set a school record of 19:16.7 this year to become the fastest female junior in school history.

A Hunger to CompEAT

Hannah Halterman, Staff Reporter May 22, 2024

As the official blows his whistle to signal five minutes until the cross country race begins, runner Laney Parmeley rips open a packet of Skittles while Reese McDevitt drinks honey from a small bottle....

Senior Claire Sanders smiles while being handed her personalized sign from her teammates. Each of the seniors got a different sign from the team, made specifically for the senior receiving it.

Sending the Soccer Seniors Off

Summer Suarez, Staff Photographer May 8, 2024

To celebrate the graduating seniors, the girls varsity soccer team held their Senior Night before their game against the Timberland Wolves on Tuesday, April 30. This being a special night for the team,...

Riley Henderson passes the ball to her teammate.

Girls Soccer Succeeds

Ava Reyes, Photo Assignments Editor April 29, 2024

Facing the Timberland Wolves, the girls varsity soccer team played on their home turf on Thur, April, 15. The girl varsity soccer team played a tough game and ended out on top with the score being 3-2....

Junior Riley Henderson jumps up to stop the ball. The team goes on to score the first and final goal of the game, leading to their victory.

Decisive Defense

Jackson Koziatek and Shaun Matz April 29, 2024

On Thursday, April 18, the girls Varsity Soccer Team went up against the Francis Howell North Knights. The match was close, and eventually ended with the Spartans having a 1-0 victory. The Spartans...

Kayla Fettig races to get the ball before her opponents.

Next Stop, The Championship!

Aniya Sparrow, Photo Editor-in-Chief May 19, 2023

  The varsity girls soccer team has been unstoppable this season, with a record of 13 wins and only 3 losses. The district championships are just around the corner, and the girls have to beat...

FHC Varsity soccer girls get together and celebrate after scoring the big goal.

Panthers Down!

Rocco Muich, Staff Photographer April 28, 2023

The varsity girls soccer team played the Fort Zumwalt North team in an exhilarating close game. The energy of the teams was strong throughout the entire match. During the second half, the Spartans...

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