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

On Sept. 9, at a game against Shenango, senior Emily Frashure sets the ball into the air for the closest person to spike it over the net.

Setting it up

Skylar Scobbo, Assistant Features Editor September 30, 2021

On Aug. 24, the girls volleyball team started the season with a loss against Eden Christian. Then on Tuesday, Sept. 7, the team won their first section game away, 3-2 against Mohawk. Senior Sara Mengel...

Charging after the ball, junior Austin Tokar tries to advance the ball up the field on Aug. 28 against Chartiers Houston.

Boys soccer team strives for improvement

Megan Evans, Copy Editor September 30, 2021

It’s that time of year again when summer comes to an end and fall sports take their stride. The boys soccer team started preparing for the oncoming season in July. A new school year means a new beginning,...

Waiting for the perfect time to attack, junior Jersee Melvin runs with a Central Valley offender on Aug. 24 during a scrimmage.

Stepping back on the turf

Jessica Majors, Photo Editor September 30, 2021

As the Freedom girls soccer team steps back onto the field for another season, its future looks bright. The team, which shares a strong connection on and off the field, has grown with a healthy mix of...

Trying to find the end zone, senior Joshua Pail races the South Side defender to the outside Aug. 27.

After slow start, Bulldogs bounce back to 2-2

Dylan Scheel, Staff Writer September 30, 2021

After waiting almost a year, the Freedom Bulldogs started their 2021 football season. The Bulldogs lost 13 seniors to graduation last year and they will look onto their younger players to step up and take...

Simone Biles withdraws from events in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, for mental health reasons.

Simone Biles withdrawals from Olympics

Leannah Messenger, Managing Editor September 30, 2021

On July 28, 2021, gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from the Olympic individual all-around competition in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. That also included the event final for vault, uneven bars and the team final....

On August 27, Jimbo Covert stands with athletic director John Rosa as he is presented a plaque commemorating the field naming.

Freedom honors Jimbo Covert with field naming

Troy Pawlowski, Sports Editor September 30, 2021

On Aug. 27, the boys football team hosted the first game of their football season. Jimbo Covert attended that football game, but not just to see the game. The school honored him by renaming the turf field...

Sophomore Jacob Milbert steps up to the plate and waits for the perfect pitch.

Baseball team ends challenge-filled season with win

Ashley Imhoff and Abigail Ketterer May 25, 2021

After going through their 2021 season, the baseball team came out of the season with a 1-9 record. The boys went through and played to the best of their abilities and worked hard throughout the season. The...

Stepping into the circle, sophomore Leyasa Young prepares to deliver a pitch in a game against Hopewell on March 27.

Softball team thankful for experience despite tough season

Brigette Richard, Social Media Director May 25, 2021

After completing their season with a 3-14 record, the girl’s softball team had successfully finished their season with pride. On May 11, the girls had played against the New Brighton Lions and had...

Senior Bailey Roberts set a personal record in the 3200-meter dash at Pine Richland on May 11.

Track and field season ends on high note

Marissa Lammie, Editor-in-Chief May 25, 2021

The track and field team has had several successes this year. Many of the meets were full of wins, and many of the individual competitions saw multiple members of the team place. With the overall record...

First overall pick Trevor Lawrence looks down the field getting ready to launch the ball to his receiver against Pitt on December 1, 2018, in the ACC Championship.

Clemson superstar Trevor Lawerence takes first overall in 2021 NFL Draft

Dylan Scheel, Business Manager May 25, 2021

On Thursday, April 29, the 2021 NFL Draft took place in Cleveland, Ohio. The first round began with the Jacksonville Jaguars choosing Clemson star quarterback, Trevor Lawrence. At Clemson, Lawrence led...

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