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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 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...

Soaring through the air, junior Xavier Morrison windmills the ball into the basket during the annual winter blast held on Nov 15. Scoring perfect 10’s from the judges to win the contest against his teammates.

Blasting into Winter

Ava Breuer, Staff Photographer November 26, 2024

Moving on to the new season, the Activities Department held their its annual Winter Blast to celebrate the start of winter season. Featuring a parade of athletes showcasing all of the athletes from...

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...

The referee holds senior wrestler Noah Keen's arm up in victory following his win.

Pin it and Win it

Kendyl Lay, Staff Photographer January 5, 2024

The boys wrestling team took on Howell in the large gym on the evening of Dec. 13. They went on to beat Howell with a score of 60-11 after a long delay to the start of the matches. Beating Howell...

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...

Junior Sam Mueller shoots the ball as he competes in the 3-point competition. Competing against his other teammates to make the most three’s for his team.

Winter Sports Blast Off

Ava Breuer, Staff Photographer December 11, 2023

  To kick off the 2023-2024 winter sports season, an annual Winter Blast was held to showcase the athletes heading into their new season. All levels of the Sensations and cheerleading gave...

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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...

Coach Cross being celebrated by wrestling alumni.

Once a Spartan, Always a Spartan

Magi Temelkova, Staff Photographer February 24, 2023

  Spartan wrestlers had their senior night on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Senior night was preceded by the alumni recognition ceremony and followed by a wrestling match. The varsity wrestling coach...

Junior Hayden DeVilder pins his opponent.

Sweeping The Way To Conference Champs

Amelia Raziq and Makenzie Solis January 31, 2023

The boys and girls wrestling team have been blowing the competition away. On Wed. Jan. 18, both teams became GAC South Conference champions after beating Timberland. The teams have been working hard...

Junior Dylan Myers while flipping his opponent in order to pin him.

First Dual Feelings

MaryGrace Cummings, Staff Photographer December 13, 2022

    Adrenaline is high as the first dual of the season took place on Thursday Nov. 30, the Spartans went head to head with the Lafayette team. The boys and girls teams both fought hard,...

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