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Junior Jayden Tucker dribbles the ball around a Howell defender on Mar. 5. Senior Xavier Morrison set a screen to allow Tucker around the defender.

One For The Record Books

Andrew Dungan, Staff Photographer March 12, 2026

On Thursday, March 5, the Francis Howell Central Spartans played against the Francis Howell Vikings for the Missouri class 6 District 4 semi-final game. The Spartans beat the Vikings 66-57. The game...

Junior Jack Brown sets a screen for junior Ryan Halterman, allowing him to slip past during the game on Feb. 17. The defender reaches out in a futile attempt to stop Halterman from scoring.

A Game Against Leukemia

Carter Hayden, Social Media Editor March 4, 2026

Fighting against leukemia, the Spartan basketball program hosted the Orange Out game against Liberty on Feb. 17. Being the first Orange Out game, and for it supporting a student attending Francis Howell...

Standing at the end of the court freshman Adrienne Winters watches the liberty players surround her and her teammates. She looks around for a teammate to pass the ball to on Feb. 17.

Playing For a Cause

Gabrielle Viehmeyer, Staff Photographer March 3, 2026

To honor one of the students at Francis Howell Central battling leukemia, the basketball teams showed efforts to acknowledge the students struggle by hosting an orange out basketball game. Students,...

The judges watch as Audrey McCann performs a backwards dive on Feb. 5. McCann ended GACs in first place.

Diving into GACs

Jacob Banks, Staff Photographer February 22, 2026

As winter sports start to wrap up, many are starting to compete in their Gateway Athletic Conference (GAC). The dive team concluded theirs on Feb. 5, at the St. Charles Rec-plex. Central divers junior...

Passing the ball to his teammate at the game on Feb. 10, senior Tyson Hackmann makes sure to make a good pass so the other team can't get the ball. The team made sure to pass the ball around and find the right time to shoot.

A Successful Season

Quinn Grabowski, Staff Photographer February 20, 2026

The boys varsity basketball team faced off against Troy Buchanan High School on Feb. 10. Although it was a close game, the Spartans pulled through with a win of 70-60. This added another to their long...

After winning his match on Jan. 14, the referee raises freshman David Bundy’s hand to declare he was the winner. Bundy had one match, allowing him to win all his matches that day.

Wrestling The Rival

Carter Hayden, Social Media editor February 3, 2026

Going against their rivals in a duel, the FHC Spartans were paired against the Francis Howell High Vikings on Jan. 14. Because it’s against their rival school, it was important for the Spartans to...

During the first quarter, freshman Davis Buschmann gazes up at his coach. The coaches pay close attention to the game and quickly give the athletes feedback and reprimands when necessary.

Between The Pipes

Quinn Grabowski, Staff Photographer November 13, 2025

    Ice hockey is a fast-moving team sport that many love to watch during the winter months. For the FHC sports, although not fully sanctioned by the high school they still play under...

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