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Sophomore Izzy Dunlap walks off the field towards pinch runner senior Holly Crass. Dunlap had just hit a single and then had to go change into her catchers gear.

A Swing and a Miss

Claire Valle, Staff Photographer November 18, 2024

On Oct 1. at the  softball field, the girls varsity softball team played the Fort Zumwalt West jaguars. The Spartans ended up losing to the Jaguars 12-6 in 7 innings. Junior Mallory Winters played...

Freshman Nola Patterson drifts into the dirt and propels her arms out to intercept the ball. Patterson sent the ball flying to first base, hoping to tag the runner out.

Kickin’ Up Dust

Kamryn Twitty, Staff Photographer October 18, 2024

The girls varsity softball team was defeated 26-15 in a home game against Francis Howell North on Oct. 8. The team hustled through the game, pushing close behind North for the first four innings. During...

Spartans and Vikings alike form a circle around the pitcher's mound as they light candles in honor of Trevor Joerling. The 2024 purple out game was the tenth memorial game since Trevor died.

More Than Softball

Sophie Rosser, Photographer October 15, 2024

For the past 10 years, the softball teams have worked with Francis Howell to honor and remember the life of Trevor Joerling who passed away in 2014 after a long battle against Hodgkins Lymphoma. Every...

Freshman Amelia Meyer kicked up the dirt as she pitched to the batter.  She strided out long and followed through on her curveball.

Spartans Fight Hard but Fall Short to St. Dominic

Izzy Dunlap, Staff Photographer October 11, 2024

  The Francis Howell Central junior varsity softball team took the fall to St. Dominic 11-5 Oct. 7 at home. Freshman Amelia Meyer, started in the circle for the Spartans against the Crusaders....

The team rushes to huddle around Callison, jumping and laughing as they congratulate her on her swing and celebrate winning the game together. She won the game for the team and they look forward to playing more games together.

Last-Minute Luck

Addison Yeaton, Staff Photogropher October 1, 2024

  In an unexpected turn of events, the girls softball team made a last-minute win against Liberty High School on Sept. 26, winning 4-3. Sophomore Gretchen Callison hit the winning ball, scoring...

Running to third base, Sophomore Taylei Sesson looks at home to see if she is able to possibly score. She filled in as a runner for one of the players as she is able to get around the bases quickly.

Sprinting Through the Season

Ava Breuer, Staff Photographer September 25, 2024

In a competitive game, varsity softball hosted the Timberland Wolves on Sep. 17, losing 9-3. With innings going by quickly, the Spartans kept up with the speedy play. Every player has a big influence...

Kendal Morelock is ready to swing to hit the ball. She keeps her eyes on the ball throughout the whole swing.

Dominating at Districts

Summer Suarez and Meghan Baumann October 31, 2023

In the first round of districts on Oct. 12, the varsity softball team beat the Riverview Rams, with an astounding score of 18 to 0. This was sophomore Kendal Morelock’s second time at districts and...

Leading off the Season

Leading off the Season

Lillian Seithel, Staff Photographer October 4, 2023

Even with a tough loss, the girls’ varsity softball team continues to communicate and stick together to motivate each other throughout each game. Although the game on Sept. 19 against the Howell...

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