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On May 2, senior Kiana Kluesner gets in between two of the opponent players. She took the ball from them and then attempted to pass the ball to her teammate.

The Last Hurrah

Lola Bedel, Photographer May 14, 2026

On May 2, girls varsity soccer had their last game of the season. They won the game 3-0 against Nixa. This game was an emotional time because it was also senior night. This was the last game for seniors,...

Freshman Selah Rodriguez escapes from Marquette's defensive pressure and looks for an open teammate to shoot to on April 14. Rodriguez’s eyes glanced to her left and charged up to kick.

Chasing Victory

Emma Kull, Staff Photographer April 23, 2026

Striking the ball toward victory, the girls varsity soccer team took the field against Marquette on April 14. At the beginning of the game, the Spartans gained an advantage by scoring an early goal....

Freshman Victoria Lewis clears the ball so her opponents don’t gain possession during the first game of the year on March 21. Although the ball went out of bounds, it is more favorable than the opponent taking the ball.

Fort Zumwalt Blues

Carter Hayden, Social Media Editor April 2, 2026

March 20 was the start of most spring sports, with their first matches taking place that day. The varsity girls soccer team played against Fort Zumwalt South for their first match. Although FHC lost...

 While going down the field, senior Olivia Osborn takes the ball from a south opponent and kicks it away. The ball was taken and passed in an attempt to make a goal on March 20.

Starting Off the Season with a Kick

Lola Bedel, Photographer April 1, 2026

The first game of the season for girls varsity soccer was on March 20 against Fort Zumwalt South. This was an intense game, with no goals till the last 10 min of the game. The score was 1-0 with Central...

Putting the ball back in play, Riley Henderson kicks the ball with the side of her foot. Henderson has been a part of the soccer team for the past four years.

A Disappointing Ending

Summer Suarez, Photo Assignments Editor May 30, 2025

Getting to the last round of districts, the girls varsity soccer team took on Ursuline High School at Francis Howell North on May 22. Staying neck-and-neck with Ursuline the entire game and keeping...

Junior Claire Casler  slides to the right as they dribble the ball past the other team’s defensemen. With a concentrated demeanor, Casler rushed past to score yet another goal.

Soaring Over the Hawks

Mallory Davie, Staff Photographer May 28, 2025

The varsity girls soccer team played a long string of games to advance into the District finals on May 17 as they mercied Hazelwood High School 9-1. With a shortened game due to the mercy rules for...

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...

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