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

Going for the layup, junior Julia Mohrbacher beats two Beaver defenders at a home
game on Dec. 13.

Girls basketball season shoots into gear

Troy Pawlowski, Sports Editor December 23, 2021

The girls basketball team shot into action this month. This year will be a lot different than last year’s season due to new conditions. Last year, the basketball season was cut short due to COVID-19...

The senior team poses for a team photo with their trophy after winning the championship game on Nov. 22.

Seniors take victory in 2021 Powder-puff

Madison Sanders, Asst. Editorial Editor December 23, 2021

Co-chairs of the newly formed Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Ms. Carrie Tuszynski and Ms. Alyssa Young took over the Powder-puff flag football game tradition for the school. With COVID-19 closing the school...

Holding down his opponent at Carlynton on Dec. 15, sophomore Cody Patterson goes
for a pin during his match.

Back to the mat

Paige Young, News Editor December 23, 2021

As the Bulldog team kicks off their season, they are starting with a losing record of 6-13. However, individually the team has brought home multiple wins. Junior Tanner Millward had a total of four wins...

Skating towards the blue line, sophomore Chase Grable races for the puck as he plays against Wilmington on Dec. 7.

Freedom’s 3 hockey players skating towards goals

Brigette Richard, Business Manager December 23, 2021

After Freedom losing three seniors, Matthew Keller, Jesse Nelson and Marc Evans, the underclassmen needed to become ready to step up for a new season. Playing on the Central Valley Warriors Hockey team,...

Putting a halt to the Dynamos’ offense, Riley Tokar (9) jumps in front of a Springdale player and kicks the ball out of play, stopping their momentum gain on Nov. 2.

Girls soccer falls in state quarterfinals

Jessica Majors, Photo Editor November 30, 2021

Holding on to pins and needles, the girls soccer team strives for gold. With an impressive record of 10-0 for in-section play, the girls earned themselves the seventh consecutive Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic...

After Couch scores a winning goal against North Catholic, the boys soccer team celebrates their victory on Oct. 7.

Boys soccer team reflects on memorable season

Kaylee Ostrowski, Staff Writer November 30, 2021

On Oct. 27, the boys soccer team stepped onto the field for the last time during their 2021 season. Shady Side beat Freedom 6-2, which was an especially devastating loss for the team because it meant saying...

Then-junior Carter Huggins dribbles around an Avonworth defenseman and looks to pass the ball during a game on Feb. 9, 2021.

Getting a jump on the competition

Sarah Levenson, Editor-in-Chief (Print) November 30, 2021

It’s that time of year again, when leaves are falling and basketballs are flying across the court. The boys basketball team is preparing for a return to play following a challenging previous season due...

Last year’s team sits on the bench at their WIPAL game at North Catholic on March 6, 2021.

Back to baskets

Leannah Messenger, Managing Editor November 30, 2021

Girls basketball ended last year with a 4-4 record overall and 3-4 in section, and placed fourth in their 3A section. They also made it to the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL)...

The varsity and junior high teams watch as their coach shows them a technique with junior Trenton McCray.

Varsity wrestling steps up for new season

Paige Young and Brigette Richard November 30, 2021

After losing key wrestler Trent Schultheis, the team has been preparing to step up to take his place. Last season the team said goodbye to four seniors, Kenny Duscheck, James Happ, David Campbell and Trent...

Posters were hung around the school announcing that a bocce team was officially coming to Freedom High School on Oct. 1.

Bocce comes to Freedom

Madison Sanders, Assistant Editorial Editor October 29, 2021

On Oct. 1, there were paper signs and posters hung around the halls of the high school announcing that Freedom is officially getting a high school bocce team. Bocce is an athletic game that is played like...

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