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

Junior Tory Valles clears the ball out of the Bulldogs territory in a game against
Mohawk on Sept. 23.

Girls Soccer rolls into action

Pogue Regan, Copy Editor September 30, 2020

As summer finally comes to an end, fall sports are picking up once again. After all of the confusion over whether or not fall sports would even begin, parents are happy to see that their children will...

Senior quarterback Cole Beck prepares to throw the ball and get the offense rolling
against Riverside on Sept. 18.

Football team starts season 1-1 with coaching changes

Luke Snavely and Dylan Scheel September 30, 2020

Before their first scrimmage game, the Freedom Football Team had been eagerly waiting to get back on the field for around 302 days, since their playoff defeat against Washington. Due to COVID-19 safety...

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces the first pick in the 2020 draft from his basement at his home. The Cincinnati Bengals selected Quarterback Joe Burrow from LSU, with the pick.

NFL draft draws record viewership as first major sporting event since shutdown

Matthew Levenson, Staff Writer June 10, 2020

The first round of the NFL draft started on Thursday, April 23 and concluded on Saturday, April 25. However, due to the impact COVID-19 has had on major live events, the draft was conducted completely...

Seasons canceled… for the year

Seasons canceled… for the year

Matthew Levenson, Staff Writer April 30, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is affecting millions of people across the world in many ways. In the United States, businesses, schools and other public places have shut down due to social distancing measures...

Junior Baylee Roberts, senior Adam Hessler compete in the 4 x 400 events while freshman Finley Paxton runs the mile event at the TSTCA Indoor Track and Field Championship on February 22 at Edinboro University.

Running in stride

Matthew Levenson, Staff Writer April 1, 2020

Outdoor track and field doesn’t start until March. For most athletes, this start date is perfect, but there are a few who want to get a jump on their competition. These track and field members who want...

On May 2, 2019, then-junior Shyann Komara makes contact with the ball leading her to achieve one of the two hits she got during this game against Beaver.

On deck: COVID-19

Baylee Stewart, Co-Editor-in-Chief (Print)/Photo/Design Editor April 1, 2020

The softball team’s season started, but was then put on hold due to the virus COVID-19. After all Beaver County schools were shut down the first time through March 16 to March 29, their season was suspended...

Then-junior Jacob Bauman tags second base before throwing the ball to first base in an attempt to make a double play against Beaver on April 9, 2019.

Baseball season postponed due to coronavirus outbreak

Cade Skuse, Co-Editor-in-Chief (Print) April 1, 2020

Last season, the baseball team ended their regular season with a record of 9-9, placing third in the section. While they made it to the playoff, they ended up losing in the first round against Waynesburg...

 Following the 4x4 relay, the winning team of freshman Colin Fricke, juniors David Matsoff and Garett Paxton and senior Matthew Levenson pose with their trophy, proving their victory.

Waiting to get back on track

Cole Skuse, Business Manager/News Editor March 31, 2020

As the days start to get longer and the weather becomes more favorable, spring sports start to begin; among them, track and field stands as one of the most participated-in sports. With the many different...

Wrestling team ends season, individuals move on to state competition

Mason Hedge, Managing Editor (Print)/Co-Distribution Director February 28, 2020

As the month of February came to a close, so did the boy’s varsity wrestling season. The team had its ups and downs and they made a lot of uplifting memories to remember. In the end, it’s all about...

Mamba mentality

Mamba mentality

Matthew Levenson, Staff Writer February 28, 2020

On Jan. 26, 2020 the world changed forever as basketball legend Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash that occurred in the hills of Calabasas, Calif. Kobe, along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and...

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