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Hannah Halterman fights for first place, pushing herself until she crosses the finish line. After Halterman completed the race, Coach Kurt Kruse congratulated her on the win.

Fight to the Finish Line

Summer Suarez, Photo Assignments Editor May 2, 2025

At the annual Bob Breuer Invitational, held at home field on April 22, the varsity girls and boys track and field team hosted their Senior Night to honor each and every senior that has dedicated their...

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...

As senior Chase Williams sets the ball, his teammates prepare for a kill. The Lafayette players watched closely to prepare for the spike that came from the other players.

Unseen Progress

Audrey Webb, Staff Photographer April 25, 2025

When playing against Lafayette, the boys varsity volleyball team was able to come out on top, continuing their winning streak for the season. On April 14, the boys played four sets and won 3-1. Although...

With teammates observing from the dugout, Matt Luczkowski raises the bat high following a strike. After two strikeouts while batting, Luczkowski struck the ball on the third attempt and launched it towards first base.

Striking Success

Kamryn Twitty, Staff Photographer April 24, 2025

At a sun-soaked home game on Tuesday, April 22, the junior varsity baseball team gave its all against Liberty High School, striving through each inning until the win of 4-1. The Spartan team stood...

Beginning the first boys' relay of the day, sophomore Will Bradley blasts off the block, trying to get ahead of the other racers. Bradley started in lane one and, because lane one is shorter than the other lanes, started further back than the other racers.

Running to Remember

Summer Suarez, Photo Assignments Editor April 15, 2025

Francis Howell Central held the annual Todd Bizzell Spartan Relays, hosting eight different schools on April 7, honoring former track and field coach Todd Bizzell, a pillar of the FHC community for...

Senior Thomas Masterson watches the ball after he pitches it during his warm up before the inning starts. Pitchers have to warm up before each inning to keep their arm fresh for the rest of the time they pitch.

Falling Forward

Ava Breuer, Staff Photographer April 15, 2025

Coming back from spring break, the varsity baseball team faced the North Point Grizzlies on April 2. Competing against a strong grizzly team the Spartans fell short losing 10-0. Trying to maintain...

Sophomore Sydney Mursean looks up the lacrosse field, scanning for an open teammate. Balancing multiple sports helps Mursean explore different interests and relieve stress.

Multi-Sport Memoirs

Sara McIver, Staff Reporter November 18, 2024

Most high school students enjoy playing sports during their time here at FHC. Sometimes, in addition to sports, students do sports outside of school that they all have to deal with. Sophomore Sydney Mursean...

Award in hand, boys volleyball Coach Steven Le smiles as he receives the title of MSHAA Coach of the Year for the 2023 - 2024 season. Last year Le coached the varsity boys volleyball team to the state championships where they won second place in the finals.

Setting Precedents

Sophie Rosser and Audrey Webb October 1, 2024

The boy varsity volleyball coach Steven Le received the MSHAA Coach of the Year award for his role in bringing the team to state finals. Le has been coaching volleyball for close to 25 years and throughout...

In a heated game against Fort Zumwalt East, junior Chase Williams jumps up to set the ball. He sets the ball to senior Connor Layman for the winning point  and match of 2-0 on May 6.

Hitting a New High

Katherine Albertson, Staff Photographer May 10, 2024

In a tough district match against Fort Zumwalt East, varsity volleyball took a well-earned win with a score of 2-0. During this tough match, many onlookers were impressed by the team’s positive attitude...

Senior Sophie Shore closes in on her opponent to prevent a goal.

Persistent Positivity

Kendyl Lay, Staff Photographer April 30, 2024

On April 3, the girls lacrosse team hosted and took on O'fallon Township from Illinois. It was a cold and rainy day to play, but the lacrosse team tends to keep positive outlooks during tough games....

Junior Chase Williams prepares for the play to start. Sophomore Jason Campbell serves to get the play going.

One last swing

Makenzie Solis, Video Editor April 29, 2024

The boys volleyball team had their senior night on April 23rd against Fort Zumwalt West. They won in 4 sets continuing their dominate season with their record now being 27-2 . The seniors leaving this...

Juniors, Kat Mann and Bailey Adkerson, along with sophomore, Cooper Rowse stand around the discus arena as they wait their turn to practice throwing. Kat Mann laughs with the wind in her hair.

Don’t Dodge Discus

Mallory Davie, Staff Photographer April 29, 2024

On April 16, FHC hosted an open invitational with Francis Howell, Francis Howell Central, Fort Zumwalt West, St Dominic, and North Point. An overlooked event is often girls throwing. They are producing...

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