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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

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...

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...

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