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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

Junior Olivia Evans follows a shot to the boards, looking for a rebound on Feb. 4 against Laurel.

Girls basketball team looks to continue momentum in second half of season

Leannah Messenger, Editorial Editor February 26, 2021

As of Feb. 4, the current record for the girls basketball team this season is 4-4 overall, and 3-4 in section. The team went up against their section rival, Laurel, on Feb. 4 where they lost 55-58. That...

Sophomore Matthew Schultheis prepares to take on his opponent from Carlynton on Feb. 2.

Wrestling team falls in sub-sectionals, still alive individually

Paige Young, Asst. News Editor February 26, 2021

Just like other sports in the district, the wrestling team has lost a large amount of matches in their season this year. That has not stopped them from preparing for matches and tournaments though. So...

Senior Karissa Mercier jumps up for a shot just before halftime on Jan. 14 against Ellwood City.

Girls basketball underway after delay

Keith Pawlowski, News Editor January 28, 2021

After weeks of uncertainty and even a decree from Governor Wolf suspending winter sports until Jan. 4, the girls basketball team is back on the court. Practice resumed immediately after what ended up being...

Freshman Chase Grable moves the puck up the ice for an opportunity to score for the Central Valley Warriors on Dec. 10.

Back on the ice

Jessica Majors, Photo Editor January 28, 2021

As most anticipated for the ball to drop in Times Square on Jan 1st, five Freedom hockey players waited for the puck to drop back on the ice to start off the year. Freedom’s co-op with the Central Valley...

Senior Paul Thompson completes a lay-up over Carlynton defenders on Jan. 13.

Boys basketball hopes to rebound after pandemic delay

Mikalah Smith, Staff Writer January 28, 2021

Many seniors were looking forward to their final basketball season. After COVID-19 pushed the season back, many lost hope, but they kept their heads up. Luckily, after the Pennsylvania COVID-19 restrictions...

Sophomore Tanner Millward faces his opponent in a tournament against the Laurel Spartans last season.

Wrestling team grapples with weight of COVID-19

Brigette Richard, Staff Writer January 28, 2021

Starting a sports season in the middle of a pandemic can be complicated. Especially when trying to social distance during practices, matches and tournaments. With the right amount of safety precautions...

Youth baseball players, some with masks on, sit far apart as they wait for their turn to step into the batter’s box.

Student-athletes share their opinions on wearing masks for sports

Luke Snavely, Sports Editor December 22, 2020

Amidst the great COVID-19 pandemic, masks have become the staple of preventing the spread of the virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that masks drastically reduce the risk...

While on defense, then-junior Cole Beck focuses on his opponent at Freedom’s first home game of last season against the Ellwood City Wolverines on Dec. 9.

Timeout

Sarah Levenson, Managing Editor December 21, 2020

After failing to reach the playoffs last season with a 6-16 record, the boys basketball team looked forward to improving their game and making the playoffs this season. Unfortunately, due to a local rise...

The team sits on the sideline to take a drink of water and listen to their coaches before going back to practicing.

Bouncing back into the season

Leannah Messenger, Editorial Editor December 21, 2020

The girls basketball team’s season will look different this year due to many changes caused by the pandemic. Their season was originally supposed to start Dec. 11 but was pushed back until after Christmas....

Trying to get the puck, senior Matthew Keller skates down the ice against Bishop Canevin on Nov. 11.

Hitting the ice

Dylan Scheel, Business Manager December 21, 2020

Not having a Freedom hockey team means that any Freedom hockey player plays for the Central Valley Warriors. This Warriors team isn't just made up of Freedom and Central Valley players though. The team...

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