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 In the final match of her high school career, senior Kailey Benson throws her hands up and shakes her fingers. Benson placed first at the state tournament in the 130-pound weight class with an undefeated record this season and hasn't lost a match since her sophomore year.

Making History

Amelia Raziq, Social Media Editor March 18, 2025

    On Feb. 28 through March 1 the girls and boys wrestling teams competed in the MSHSAA state wrestling tournament. They qualified seven girls and four boys for the tournament. They...

After beating her opponent in the 155 lbs. weight class, senior Dana Thee Sanchez puts her hands on her knees to catch her breath. Her opponent attempted to console herself before she had to shake Sanchez’s hand.

Statewide Showdown

Caroline Kraft, Visuals Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2025

After setting a record for the first varsity girls team to win the class 2 championship within the Francis Howell District, the Spartans returned to state in hopes of earning more awards to bring back...

After cross-facing his opponent, junior Garabed Sams reaches his other hand between his opponents legs to begin locking up a cradle. Shortly before this, Sams’ opponent called injury time due to strain on his shoulder.

Mind Over Muscle

Rachael Latzel, Staff Photographer February 20, 2025

Overthinking about matches. Cutting weight. Underperforming. These are all common hardships that many wrestlers know all too well, as the sport is notorious for being rigorous and challenging. Sophomore...

Once Dana Thee Sanchez won her match, she shook her opponent’s hand before also shaking the coaches’ hands as well. Sanchez proceeded to talk with Coach Kurt Kruse who congratulated her and had a t-shirt as a gift for her 100 career wins.

Century Marks Celebrations

Caroline Kraft, Visuals Editor-in-Chief February 10, 2025

Francis Howell Central’s wrestling is among the most rewarding programs at the high school with both boys and girls having outstanding records this season. The program can thank its hard-working...

Senior Olivia Tran strains to hand fight her opponent and ultimately get her in a position that makes it to where Tran can take a shot. To take a shot means to get your opponent on the mat and prevent them from getting back up in the hopes to win by pinning them down.

Swift Success for the Spartans

Addison Yeaton, Staff Photographer February 3, 2025

At St. Charles High School, the junior varsity Gateway Athletic Conference girls wrestling tournament was held on Jan. 24 where teams from various schools competed against each other.  These events...

Maleah Eichelberger, freshman, stares at the referee as she waits for the whistle. Eichelberger stayed locked around her opponent to make sure she secured a win.

Dominating at GAC’s

Izzy Dunlap, Staff Photographer January 31, 2025

During the GAC tournament, junior varsity tournament held by St. Charles High on Jan. 24 the Francis Howell Central junior varsity wrestling team came out of the doors with the gold. Sophomore Kenzee...

Senior Owen McCracken looks to his left at his coaches for instruction on what move to attempt next. McCracken was able to put himself into a good enough spot so that he was able to look away from the match for a moment.

Pinning Down Progress

Audrey Webb, Staff Photographer January 28, 2025

After a very long night, both the girls and boys wrestlers were able to gain the win for the school against the Francis Howell Vikings. The girls were able to win with a score of 39-28 and the boys...

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 Camrin Watkins pins her opponent at a meet on December 13th against Howell.

Wrestling With Success

Abby Myers, Staff Reporter February 22, 2024

Senior Camrin Watkins patiently waits on the sidelines at the FHC girls wrestling team’s meet against Troy. Wrestlers would say Watkins is ‘on deck,’ a term the wrestlers used to describe who is...

Senior, Camrin Watkins, pins the opponent not long after the match starts. Right off the bat, she dominated the match quickly getting the other girl on the mat.

Breakdown on the Mats

Mallory Davie, Staff Photographer January 5, 2024

The junior varsity girls faced off against district rivals Francis Howell, taking a huge victory for the Spartans. With a big lead of 60-11, the Vikings fall to the Spartans on December 13th as all...

Senior Stevie Lupo works to turn over her opponent.

Taking Down the Trojans

Amelia Raziq, Staff Photographer December 14, 2023

  On Dec. 6th our girls and boys wrestling team hosted the first home dual against Troy Buchanan. The girls came out on top winning 60-24 and securing their first GAC win, the girls battled...

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Wrestling: A sport full of Adversity

Makenzie Solis and Amelia Raziq May 23, 2023

  Amelia Raziq and Makenzie Solis dive into exploring a sport held close to both of their hearts: wrestling. The sport that gave them so much and had them looking at the bigger picture. How did...

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