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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

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...

Leaping for the ball, senior Jay Hessler tries to take the ball off of an Ambridge defender on Oct. 5.

Boys Soccer team striding to the playoffs

Megan Evans, Copy Editor October 29, 2021

Coming into October with a 6-4 record, the boys soccer team planned to keep up their wins and improve.  The team traveled to North Catholic’s home field on Sept. 18 to face the Trojans. The Trojans...

Getting high fives from her teammates caption Madison Fessides is announced to the court.

Volleyball team holds their heads up with season coming to an end

Skylar Scobbo, Assistant Features Editor October 29, 2021

As the season quickly comes to an end, the volleyball team, 3-9, has to say goodbye to the seniors. This year the team has nine seniors. The seniors consist of captain Emily Frashure, captain Madison Fessides,...

Senior Renae Mohrbacher kicks the ball towards the net on Oct. 14 at their home game against Our Lady of Sacred Heart (OLSH).

Girls soccer sets sights for playoffs

Madison Sanders, Assistant Editorial Editor October 29, 2021

With the regular season coming to a close, the girls soccer team has two main goals now: prepare for the playoffs and win.  With the girls’ last section win  on Oct. 14 against Our Lady of the Sacred...

Making a move and avoiding a Beaver Falls defender, junior running back Joshua Pail runs the football on Oct. 15 at Geneva’s stadium.

Fighting until the end

Luke Snavely, Editor-in-Chief (Digital) October 29, 2021

A roller coaster of emotions is one way to describe the football team’s season this year. The season consisted of many highs and lows and ultimately resulted in a close race for the playoffs. The...

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,...

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