New livestreaming equipment brings athletics to more spectators
Keith Pawlowski, News Editor
September 30, 2020
In late August, current regulations from the Pennsylvania state legislature stated that spectators would not be allowed at sporting events, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This situation led the Freedom High school (FHS) and Freedom Middle School (FMS) to start looking into other ways to make sure parents...
Young team, close games define start to Boys Soccer
Megan Evans, Staff Writer
September 30, 2020
As the summer wraps up, the Freedom boys soccer team looks forward to a new season and new opportunities. The team started preparing in late July, hoping for the season to continue despite the notorious virus. This year’s team consists of 21 players. There are four seniors, six juniors, eight sop...
Governor Wolf lifts spectator ban for fall sports
September 30, 2020
On Aug. 21, the PIAA voted 25-5 to let fall sports continue for the upcoming seasons with no spectators. This was a tough pill to swallow for parents and athletes, especially the senior class, because this was supposed to be their last year to shine. On Sep. 2, Governor Wolf lifted the spectator ban for high schoo...
Volleyball team starts season 0-2
Alexa Davis, Asst. Features/Copy Editor
September 30, 2020
The Freedom Area High School volleyball team began the season on Sept. 9, 2020, with a home scrimmage against Eden Christian. The final score of the game was 2-0 Eden, with Freedom following closely behind in every set. Their other home game on Sept. 17 was also a loss against Ellwood City but they w...
Girls Soccer rolls into action
Pogue Regan, Copy Editor
September 30, 2020
As summer finally comes to an end, fall sports are picking up once again. After all of the confusion over whether or not fall sports would even begin, parents are happy to see that their children will still be able to play. There are still major restriction in place to ensure peoples safety as well a...
Football team starts season 1-1 with coaching changes
September 30, 2020
Before their first scrimmage game, the Freedom Football Team had been eagerly waiting to get back on the field for around 302 days, since their playoff defeat against Washington. Due to COVID-19 safety concerns, players and coaches, as well as fans, feared that the wait would be even longer. Fortunate...
NFL draft draws record viewership as first major sporting event since shutdown
Matthew Levenson, Staff Writer
June 10, 2020
The first round of the NFL draft started on Thursday, April 23 and concluded on Saturday, April 25. However, due to the impact COVID-19 has had on major live events, the draft was conducted completely virtual, as there was no in-person attendance. Despite the lack of flash and high-quality production,...
Seasons canceled… for the year
Matthew Levenson, Staff Writer
April 30, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic is affecting millions of people across the world in many ways. In the United States, businesses, schools and other public places have shut down due to social distancing measures being taken, in an attempt to slow the spread of the virus and flatten the curve, as experts are sayin...
Running in stride
Matthew Levenson, Staff Writer
April 1, 2020
Outdoor track and field doesn’t start until March. For most athletes, this start date is perfect, but there are a few who want to get a jump on their competition. These track and field members who want to get in more races, extra throws and early jumps are the ones who join the indoor track and field...
On deck: COVID-19
Baylee Stewart, Co-Editor-in-Chief (Print)/Photo/Design Editor
April 1, 2020
The softball team’s season started, but was then put on hold due to the virus COVID-19. After all Beaver County schools were shut down the first time through March 16 to March 29, their season was suspended until students return to school. As of March 23, Beaver County schools received an extension o...
