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 Tyler Borgman looks for his teammates down the court early in the first quarter of the Jan. 17 game against North Catholic.

Harsh finish for boys basketball team

Keith Pawlowski, Editorial Editor February 28, 2020

  After a few months of practice and games, the 2019-2020 boys basketball season has come to a close. This season was not an easy one for the team. Although the team came off the court with a 6-16...

 Freshman Julia Mohrbacher attempts to weave through her opponents defense at the game against Avonworth on Feb. 6.

Going farther than before

Leah McNear, Co-Distribution Editor February 28, 2020

As the winter season starts to come to a close, so does the reign of the girls basketball team. The girls have played hard this year, fueled by determination. After multiple discouraging losses in January,...

Senior Tyler Mohrbacher looks for open teammates to pass the ball to in an intense game against New Brighton on Jan. 14.

Sweat plus sacrifice equals success

Madison Snavely, Editor-in-Chief (Web)/Asst. Features Editor/Social Media Director/PR/Marketing Director January 31, 2020

Pushing through the season, the boys basketball team currently has a 5-10 record. The team this season consists of 11 varsity players, which are swapped out at various times during games. After losing...

Sophomore Cadence Gorajewski dribbles the ball up the court in an attempt to score during a game against Ellwood.

Defying the odds

JoAnn Sharpless, Managing Editor (Web) January 31, 2020

As of the writing of this article the Freedom girls basketball teams record is 11-4 meaning the team is currently sitting in fourth place in their section in the WPIAL. The team continues to fight back...

Unfortunately for these victorious basketball players, they will not be winning any gym credits for their games anytime soon.

Running into conflict

Keith Pawlowski, Editorial Editor January 31, 2020

Some student-athletes at Freedom say that they would like school sports to count towards their required gym credits. But what challenges actually stand in the way of making that dream into reality? Teachers...

The sports industry needs to be more encouraging and welcoming of women in sports coverage.

Women need more representation in sports coverage

Jalynn Falk, Sports Editor December 21, 2019

Imagine being passionate about sports and wanting to tell the world about all of the facts and opinions you have on them. Whether it means a writer or wanting to make it on television, you know that you...

Junior Karissa Mercier blocks a shot from the opposing team Dec. 6 against Eden Christian.

Girls basketball team starts season off strong

Leah McNear, Co-Distribution Director December 21, 2019

The girls basketball team began the new season on Dec. 6 with the annual Freedom Tip-off Tournament against Eden Christian, beating them 49-45. On the second day of the tournament, Freedom beat Sewickley...

Senior Casey Collins keeps the ball away from the opposing team and looks to pass the ball at varsity’s first home game on Dec. 9.

Dribbling into a new season

Sarah Levenson, Features Editor December 21, 2019

After its two preseason scrimmages and Mohawk’s tip-off tournament, the boys basketball team starts out its season strong. Preseason games gave the team the chance to work on their teamwork skills, which...

The wrestlers circle up in the middle of the matt to get themselves ready before their match on Dec. 13.

Wrestling team begins season off with rough start, hopes to improve

Mason Hedge, Managing Editor (Print)/Co-Distribution Director December 21, 2019

As the weather outside gets colder and the gymnasium fills with more people, winter sports are finally in season. This means that the varsity wrestling team is officially back on the mats and in action....

Sophomore Renae Morhbacher plans on how she will attack the Mohawk Warriors defense during a close match on Jan. 14

A warm-up before Warm-ups

JoAnn Sharpless, Managing Editor (Online) December 1, 2019

As the weather starts to cool, and the falling leaves turn into snow, a certain sports season comes closer. The sound of people running, balls being dribbled and buzzers going off. It’s the start of...

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