![Locked in: Focused intently on the strike zone, sophomore Zachary Kuntz winds up to throw his pitch. Kuntz pitched for the New Brighton game on April 9, which ultimately ended with a Bulldog victory of 13-7.](https://www.fhs-press.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC_0029-1200x800.jpg)
Baseball team makes playoffs for first time in five years
Noah Brandon, Photo Editor
• May 23, 2024
![City of champions: Despite being 20th in the first round pick, the Steelers had a stream of success when drafting for the upcoming season. Their draft received an A grade from numerous sources.](https://www.fhs-press.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/A_20240520_002855_0000-1200x660.png)
Steel City sports
Bryson Deal, Copy Editor
• May 23, 2024
![Final race: Standing proud, the girls 4x100 relay team takes the podium at the WPIAL track meet. With their placement, they advanced to state finals, which was the final race for the seniors.](https://www.fhs-press.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_7857-1200x900.png)
Track athletes compete in state finals
Madison Meyer, News Editor
• May 23, 2024
![Sporty celebration: Smiling, Emilee Waggoner accepts her senior present from junior Annabelle Komlos. Despite not attending Freedom herself, Waggoner served as a vital aspect to the Freedom softball team through her years of dedication to the sport.](https://www.fhs-press.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Sports-Softball-Reynolds-1-900x1200.jpg)
Softball season concludes with optimism
Calla Reynolds, Managing Editor
• May 23, 2024
![Passing off: Switching places on the field, junior Thomas Ward and senior Tyler Schultheis, pass equipment to each other. Since Ward is the only catcher, he often needs a baserunner, which gives Ward time to get ready for the next inning.](https://www.fhs-press.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Sports-Baseball-Scobbo-1200x798.jpg)
Baseball team improves, secures section wins
Skylar Scobbo, Features Editor
• April 30, 2024
![Prepared participants: Gathered in a group, Special Olympic students smile after attending the Special Olympics Preview Day at Moon Township Park on March 22. This day allowed students to try different sports, meet other students, and learn about the upcoming Special Olympics.](https://www.fhs-press.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Sports-Special-Olympics-Tuszynski-1200x955.jpg)
Students participate in Special Olympics
Lainey Tuszynski, Social Media Director
• April 30, 2024
![Warming up: Stretching before practice, sophomore Alyssa Bearer warms up her legs before she begins to workout. Stretching is a vital part to having a good and safe practice.](https://www.fhs-press.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Sports-Softball-Reynolds-1200x800.jpg)
Batting off the field
Calla Reynolds, Managing Editor
• April 30, 2024
![Catching air: Clearing the hurdle, junior Riley Tokar focuses on the track in front of her. If a runners foot were to catch a hurdle, they are designed to tip over easily to prevent injury.](https://www.fhs-press.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_9994-1200x800.jpg)
Pushing through the competition
Joseph Castelli, Sports Editor
• April 30, 2024
![Shooting stance: Carrying the puck down the ice, senior Aiden Pournaras looks for a goal on the net at his All-Star hockey game at Robert Morris ice rink. Three students from Central Valley got to play in teh sectional All-star game.](https://www.fhs-press.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sports-RMU-Blank-1200x798.jpg)
Fresh ice
Colton Blank, Assistant Sports Editor
• March 26, 2024
![Basketball frenzy: Every March, college basketball fans develop predictions as to which college will win March Madness. Typically, predictions are made based upon teams previous records and their current standing in the season.](https://www.fhs-press.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sports-March-Madness-1200x861.png)
Madness ensues
Brodie Falk, Assistant News Editor
• March 26, 2024
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