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Avoiding her defender, Riley Henderson passes the ball to her teammate playing in the center of the court. As the player in center is only allowed to stay in their spot for three seconds, the player shot immediately after receiving the pass from Henderson.

Down to the Last Second

Summer Suarez, Photo Assignments Editor March 18, 2025

Competing in the first round of districts, the girls varsity basketball team battled against Timberland High School at Fort Zumwalt West on March 6. As both teams wanted to move on to the next round,...

Being blocked by two members of the opposing team, sophomore Jamarious Britt attempts to jump over them to make a basket. Britt had no other choice but to jump above the two players to get past them.

Amidst Successes

Audrey Webb, Staff Photographer March 5, 2025

Throughout the basketball season, each of the players picks different things to ensure that they improve throughout the year. The team has worked extremely hard to ensure that each game they put out...

Senior Andrew Martin receives a pass from his teammate after the ball went out of bounds. Once Martin received the ball, he was able to dribble down the court and pass to another player.

A Fun-Filled Winter Tradition

Audrey Webb, Staff Photographer February 25, 2025

  Each year, students get excited about each pep assembly and the unique events or competitions that have become a sort of tradition. Repeating events of the winter pep assembly like the student...

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...

The players fight to protect their lead.

Senior Night Success

Rachel Blanchard, Staff Photagrapher March 22, 2024

After a final season of highs and lows, the girls’ varsity basketball team’s lone senior, Alexis Matthews, reflects on not only this season, but every season she’s played with the program. In...

Sophomore Samantha Painter sticks her arm out to guard the other team.

Taking Down the Knights

Amelia Raziq, Staff Photographer February 13, 2024

The girls JV basketball team took on the Francis Howell North Knights on Feb. 2 for their Gold Out game. Our girls came out on top with a few seconds left on the clock and were able to win 24-18. They...

On Jan. 29, sophomore Katie Wuertz freestyle strokes down the lane towards the finish. She is competing in the 400 freestyle relay at the FHSD Tri-Meet vs Howell and Howell North.

Pushing for a Personal Record

Audrey Webb, Staff Photographer February 9, 2024

Throughout the girls’ swim and dive Tri-Meet vs Howell and Howell North, the girls swam and dove their hearts out during the short competition. Junior Alyssa Harrison said the community created by...

Senior Nate Rush prepares to dribble the ball around his Howell defender.

Vikings Sail by Spartans

Kendyl Lay, Staff Photographer February 7, 2024

The boys basketball team took on Francis Howell on Jan. 25. The boys fought hard throughout the whole game until they fell short at the very end. Although they went up against a hard team, they made...

Junior Sam Mueller reaches for the ball after his teammate passes it to him during the Timberland varsity basketball game.

Losing Last Minute

Madison Scott and Audrey Webb January 31, 2024

Ending with a score of 50 to 47, the boys’ varsity basketball team competed in a very close and intense game against Timberland on Jan. 23, unfortunately coming out with a loss. Junior Sam Mueller...

During the match sophomore Chase Gray pushes his opponents head down as he has control. He is doing this in orders to win his match and score points for the Spartans.

Timberland Throw Down

Ava Breuer, Staff Photographer January 31, 2024

Taking down the Timberland Wolves with a winning score of 53-4, the boys wrestling team captured the GAC South title for the third year in a row. The team traveled to Timberland on Jan. 17 to face...

Junior Regina Avila rises out of the water so that she can build up her power while swimming the butterfly stroke.

Relay Relationships

Madison Scott and Audrey Webb January 5, 2024

    The girls’ swim team was able to win multiple of its races through cooperation and teamwork in the medley relay race on Dec. 15. Junior Regina Avila who has swam on both club...

Charlie Renken dribbles down the court past the Troy defender in order to start the offense for the Spartans. Pushing for a highly intense game between the Spartans and Trojans.

Trojan Tip-off

Ava Breuer, Staff Photographer January 5, 2024

An energized start to the freshman boys basketball season led the team to a successful ending. Playing Troy Bunchanan on Dec. 6, the Spartans took down the Trojans with a final score of 69-18. The...

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