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 Fernando Franco raises his fist into the air after a match in the bulldog’s gymnasium on Jan. 4-5 in the previous season.

Time to circle up

Mason Hedge, Co-Distribution Director/ Managing Editor (Print) December 1, 2019

As the weather gets colder, the fall sports are just beginning to wrap up and come to an end. With that, the winter sports are ready to begin. When mats hit the floor and the sweat from young student athletes...

 Seniors Kevin Lawrence and Dylan Goodrich hug after playing their last football game of their high school career, following their loss to Washington in the second round of playoffs.

Football team eliminated from playoffs, defeated in quarterfinals

Matthew Levenson, Staff Writer December 1, 2019

Upon finishing the regular season with a 7-3 overall record and 5-2 in the section, the Bulldogs found themselves sitting in second place in a close competition for the section championship. Entering playoffs...

During a game last year against North Catholic, Senior Maxwell Ujhazy attempts to pass the ball to a teammate while being blocked by two defenders.

The boys are back in town

Keith Pawlowski, Editorial Editor December 1, 2019

 The boys basketball team is getting into full swing. After the positive end to the 2018-2019 season, the boys went home just short of a spot in the playoffs. Now, after months of training, the team is...

After their disappointing loss against Greensburg Central Catholic in the WPIAL playoffs, the team huddles around head coach Colin Williams to see what words of advice he has for the team going forward.

Girls soccer team cut short in WPIAL, PIAA playoffs

Cole Skuse, Business Manager/Copy Editor December 1, 2019

After an undefeated season, the girls soccer team aimed to top their class in the WPIAL playoffs, looking to become champions once again and take their shot at the state title, claiming it for themselves...

Junior Alexis Surenda jumps to hit the ball in an attempt to launch it over to the other side of the third hit against OLSH on Oct. 10.

Volleyball team ends season with record of 2-15

Cade Skuse, Editor-in-Chief (Print)/Copy Editor November 3, 2019

Going into the second half of the season with a record of 1-6, the volleyball team hoped to get more wins under their belt by the end of the season. With the injury of one of their biggest players, senior...

Following a tremendous 6-0 win over Bishop Canevin, the team runs over to the opposite sitline where the Freedom crowd is sitting as part of their celebration. After the crowd cheers them, they run back to their sidelines, excited by their win in the second round of playoffs.

The Streak Goes On

Marissa Lammie, Staff Writer November 2, 2019

With only six games left in the regular season, the girls were able to remain undefeated as they headed into the playoffs. On Oct. 2, the girls took on Neshannock, winning with a final score of 9-0. On...

Teammates hug and lift Garrett Paxton moments after he made the game-winning field goal to keep the teams undefeated season alive and defeat their rival New Brighton.

Bulldogs prepare to begin playoffs as the second seed after finishing their regular season

Matthew Levenson, Staff Writer November 2, 2019

With the regular season complete, the Bulldogs prepare to begin playoffs as the second seed. They finished the regular season with an overall record of 7-3 and a section record of 5-2. The Bulldogs recorded...

After getting their revenge on North Catholic, the whole team met at center field and ran back to the sideline, celebrating their 3-2 victory over the team who had beat them just two days ago.

Boys soccer team enters playoffs, lose in second round

Cole Skuse, Business Manager/ Copy Editor/ News Editor November 2, 2019

Looking to get further than last year, the boys soccer team got to the second round of playoffs, successfully meeting their goal. In the second round of playoffs, however, their season was brought to an...

Senior Matthew Levenson practices his swing on sunny evening at a match against Central Valley on Sept. 3.

Golf is tee-rific

Madison Snavely, Editor-in-Chief (Online) September 30, 2019

For the 2019 season, 13 athletes make up the Freedom golf team. Seniors Matthew Levenson, Mason Hedge, Cole Skuse, Cade Skuse, Nolan Colaric, Evan Aland, juniors Nick Tavern, Matthew Castelli, Josiah Dubovi,...

Senior Thomas Young gets ready to strike the ball to the left conner for another Freedom goal as Carlyton’s goalie charges out towards him.

Refuse to lose

Jessica Majors, Asst. Sports Editor September 30, 2019

As the Freedom boys 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 returning...

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