Freedom Area High School's Student Newspaper

FHS Press

Freedom Area High School's Student Newspaper

FHS Press

Freedom Area High School's Student Newspaper

FHS Press

Holding the basketball, sophomore Logan Bickerstaff prepares to pass the ball to his teammate during Senior Night for the Bulldogs against Summit Academy on Feb. 7.

Boys basketball wraps up season with losing record

Mikalah Smith, Asst. Sports Editor February 28, 2022

After striving for a win, the boys basketball team closed their season with a record of 3-19. The team put in a lot of effort and had some great games this season. The team showed that they can work together,...

Sophomore Cody Patterson holds his ground with his opponent from Hopewell on Feb. 8.

Finishing strong

Paige Young, News Editor February 28, 2022

As the wrestling team wraps up their regular season, they will move into individual matches competing for states. Finishing their regular season with a team record of 16 wins and only six losses, the Bulldogs...

Looking for the hockey puck, sophomore Aiden Pournaras gets ready to skate towards his teammates and opponents.

Skating to an end

Brigette Richard, Business Manager February 28, 2022

With Central Valley’s hockey season coming to an end, Freedom freshman Noah Fessides and sophomores Chase Grable and Aiden Pournaras recap this year's season. With the team consisting of players from...

After finishing up their first set on Jan. 19 against Blackhawk, part of the bocce team comes together in a huddle to hear feedback from Coach Mott.

Rolling it for a win

Jessica Majors, Photo Editor February 1, 2022

Capturing their first win, the bocce team is excited for their future here at Freedom. Getting approved to have a team back in October, coach Ms. April English has been in recruitment mode to get a full...

While preparing for their match against New Castle on Jan. 4, the boys lay on the mat together as they listen to a pep talk.

Wrestlers continue pushing toward goals

Brigette Richard, Business Manager February 1, 2022

With recent sports shutdowns, the wrestling team persevered as they missed a few practices, matches and duals. The team pushed through and continued persevering to reach their goals for the season. On...

Looking towards her teammates, senior Renae Mohrbacher gets ready to receive the ball during their North Catholic game on Jan. 20.

Keeping their heads in the game

Leannah Messenger, Managing Editor February 1, 2022

Rolling into the second half of the season, the girls basketball team has been focused on the game and playing the best they can on the court. As of Jan. 21, the girls team has won seven of their last...

Senior Max Bozza holds the basketball over his left shoulder as he looks for a teammate to pass the ball to during a game against the Riverside Panthers on Dec. 14, 2021.

Boys basketball team puts in effort midseason

Sarah Levenson, Editor-in-Chief February 1, 2022

It’s easy to lose momentum and struggle while in the thick of something such as a basketball season, which the boys basketball team has definitely learned in their most recent handful of midseason games.  On...

Sophomore Aiden Pournaras skates quickly with his eye on the puck during a game on Dec. 7, 2021.

Hockey team faces trials, tribulations throughout season

Ana Shipman and Janey Parks February 1, 2022

Hockey is definitely an exciting sport to watch, but for three of the Freedom boys, it is more exciting to play. An exhilarating sport with speed, intensity and aggression, hockey allows them to do what...

The NHL declared that they will not be participating in the 2022 Winter Olympics.

NHL will not return to Olympics once again

Mikalah Smith, Asst. Sports Editor January 30, 2022

Another winter meansanother Winter Olympic games. This year, the 2022 Winter Olympics will be held in Beijing, China. Many hoped that this year the National Hockey League (NHL) would be able to have some...

Dribbling the ball, junior Silas McCullough moves towards the Panthers side of the court to score during a home game on Dec. 14.

Dribbling back onto the court

Mikalah Smith, Asst. Sports Editor January 6, 2022

The boys basketball team is back in action. After having a season full of COVID-19 last year, the team is back and ready to start a new season. Although masks are still required in the stands, the boys...

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