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Locking her opponent in place with a mantis lock, Halen Phillips pressures down with her chest. Phillips continued to win this match by pin.

Halfway a Champion

Rachael Latzel, Photo Assignments Editor March 4, 2026

The two-day state tournament took place on Feb. 27, and the Spartans had been preparing for this moment since before the winter season started. The boys and girls wrestling teams together sent 12 state...

Kaitlyn Sparkman pins her opponent in her second bout of the day on Feb. 13. Sparkman is balancing club soccer and school wrestling while maintaining a high GPA, finishing the tournament first in her weight class.

District Dominators

Aaron Alavi, Staff Photographer February 25, 2026

With the Spartan Girls Wrestling having its district tournament on Feb.13, the girls dominated, coming in second place with many wrestlers advancing to state, and several Spartans had standout performances....

On Jan. 7, sophomore Kaitlyn Sparkman glances around, preparing herself for her match at GAC’s. Sparkman’s match was challenging, but she stood her ground to take the win.

All In On The Mat: GAC Wrestling Tournament

Olivia Unash, Staff Photographer February 3, 2026

The girls and boys wrestling team had GAC’s on Jan. 7. After many rounds of challenging matches, the girls team placed first and the boys team placed third overall for their GAC division. Sophomore...

 On Jan. 17, Addison Holtgrewe wraps her arms around her opponent while trying to flip her over. The game ends with Addison winning with a strong hold.

Overcoming the Nervous Thoughts

Lola Bedel, Photographer January 29, 2026

The girls varsity wrestling team went to the St. Charles Tournament on Jan. 17. The girls worked hard in practice for this tournament and it payed off. Most of the girls finished their first round...

Garo Sams is mid-air, about to slam his opponent down and pin him on Jan. 21. This was the team's last home game for the season, meaning it's the last home game for all seniors this year.

Senior Send Off

Aaron Alavi, Staff Photographer January 23, 2026

Senior Night is a special night for Spartans, especially the seniors, because it's a send-off to the seniors as they walk down a tunnel surrounded by their teammates, with their parents next to them...

As she was grabbed by her opponent from Howell, sophomore Kaitlyn Sparkman wraps her arm around her opponent's head. Sparkman slid her knee forward and quickly pinned her opponent to the mat on Jan. 14.

Pinning Rivals

Katherine Albertson, Staff Photographer January 22, 2026

A rivaling match for the Girls Varsity Wrestling team between Central and Howell ended in a win for FHC, with a score of 48-27. Central’s wrestlers were left with a sense of pride after their win,...

Kaitlyn Sparkman has just won the GAC championship in her weight class on Jan.  10. This is her first win and second time placing in the GAC tournament, ultimately contributing to the girls' varsity team winning GAC.

The Conference

Aaron Alavi, Staff Photographer January 21, 2026

GAC (Gateway Athletic Conference) is an important Conference for athletes and especially wrestlers because it's a way for wrestlers to showcase their growth over the season to prove their strengths...

Zeroing in on the match on Nov. 20 , while it being the first one held as a home meet. Freshman Madelyn Callier prepared and focused in as she  awaited to hear the whistle be called to make her first move.

Cheer Takes On The Mats

Afomia Tensae, Staff Photographer December 21, 2025

Many student athletes grow memories but moreover bonds and passion throughout sports. Additionally, they grow a sense of enjoyment whether their specific sport is their escape from home, school etc....

 As the match begins to get more intense, Maliya Davis is fighting for points on Dec. 12. The match is heated, and both wrestlers are fighting to win.

Rising To The Top

Gabrielle Viehmeyer, Staff Photographer December 18, 2025

FHC girls' varsity wrestling team participated in the Valkyrie Girls Tournament at Francis Howell on Friday Dec. 12. The girls competed against other schools in different matches. Each girl wrestled...

On Dec. 5, sophomore Harper Humes holds her opponent's head with her arm to initially keep her down. The ref is looking closely to see if she will win the match, and with this pin, she does.

Pin for the Win

Lola Bedel, Photographer December 12, 2025

Girls varsity wrestling had their second wrestling tournament of the season on Dec. 5. They wrestled many teams from different schools at Ft Zumwalt North. Cooper Rowse won first place, and got second...

Freshman Tiana Beach stands up to get a point for an escape on Nov. 22, she uses pure strength to remove the arm from around her waist that is keeping her from leaving. Her opponent continued to slam Beach to the mat, but was unable to keep her down for long.

Fortitude of the Novice

Rachael Latzel, Photo Assignments Editor December 2, 2025

Every sport involves intense training and commitment in order to get better, but many argue that wrestling demands a significant amount of grit than others. The wrestling team is constantly on the...

Wrestlers coward over the scale, due to the weight they have to gain or loose constantly fluctuating on the scale.

Sacrificing Spirits

Nadia Moore, Staff Reporter November 27, 2025

With the holiday essence in the air, the big Thanksgiving feast is coming up, and the Spartan wrestlers are having a hard time with the holidays. Any wrestler has to maintain a certain weight to wrestle...

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