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

Seniors Riley Adams and Sam Romutis stand in the middle of their parents, respectively, for their commitment as seniors to the hockey team at Senior Night on Feb. 14

The final strive

Mason Hedge, News Editor February 28, 2019

After four months of hard work and determination, the Central Valley hockey team, with Freedom athletes being represented, is approaching the end of the regular season. Going into February, the team already...

During the WPIAL Sub-Sectional Tournament, sophomore Trent Schultheis forces his opponent from Quaker Valley towards the mat, the match ending with another victory with a score of 8-0.

Wrestling team wraps up regular season

Madison Lewis, Sports Editor February 28, 2019

Although the wrestling team did not obtain the “4peat” they were hoping to at the WPIAL Sub-Sectional Tournament held at Freedom Area High School on Jan. 23, they are celebrating their fellow wrestlers,...

Freshman player Renae Mohrbacher searches for a teammate to pass to during the second quarter of the Lady Bulldogs final game of the season on Feb. 11.

Underclassmen look forward to improving next season

Leah McNear, Staff Writer February 28, 2019

In frigid weather, after a cancelled school day, the Lady Bulldogs arrived on Feb. 1 to defend their court against Riverside. Though they lost the game 58-43, coach John Kaercher gave the younger players...

Youth sports to learning, lasting bonds

Jalynn Falk, Staff Writer February 28, 2019

As children take the field, some may wonder how children benefit from youth sports. Some may see sports as rigorous activities that aren’t beneficial for them. From fielding in tee ball to scoring goals...

Pittsburgh Steeler’s Defensive Tackle “Mean” Joe Greene drinks a coca-cola in his famous “Hey Kid, Catch” commercial that debuted during Super Bowl XIV.

Super Bowl syndrome

Matthew Levenson, Asst. Sports Editor February 28, 2019

Super Bowl Sunday, an unofficial holiday to many, is a day that millions of Americans look forward to every year. 32 NFL teams start their season in September and compete for months trying to make it to...

Freedom athletes attend indoor track championship held at Edinboro

Jenna Engel, Design Editor February 28, 2019

The same goal is expected whether inside or outside: to run the fastest, throw the farthest and jump the highest. Whether or not there is a roof overhead, Freedom’s track athletes accomplish their goals....

Junior Tyler Borgman defends the ball while surrounded by competitors from Fort
Cherry on Jan. 24.

Boys basketball team finishes strong, barely misses playoffs

Carly Kusich, Features Editor February 28, 2019

After several months of action, the boys basketball team has concluded their 2018-2019 season with positive feelings and high hopes for the future. Although a few of the year’s games hadn’t looked...

Junior Tyler Mohrbacher drives the paint and looks to pass the ball to senior Steven
Leasure for a three point attempt during their game against Seton LaSalle on Jan. 7.

Gaining momentum after first 2 section wins

Myah Hrinko, Photo Editor/Social Media Director February 1, 2019

Freedom boys basketball has always had filled stands for their games due to their athletic talent and intense speed of play. The team continues to impress their fans with very close games and always keep...

Looking to Coach Jim Covert, junior Fernando Franco seeks advice on how to earn more points during his match on Jan. 5 during the MAC tournament.

Wrestling team continues journey to win section title

Melissa Keith, Staff Writer February 1, 2019

Three mats fill the gymnasium floor; parents and spectators fill the bleachers and the locker rooms hold multiple teams at a time. The smell of hard work fills the air as wrestlers begin to take on their...

Senior Chloe Keller and sophomore Karissa Mercier watch the ball for an opportunity
to steal on a game against Burgettstown on Jan. 11.

Keeping the ball in their court

Madison Snavely, Asst. Features Editor February 1, 2019

The time counts down on the clock. Seconds fly by as drops of sweat run down the players’ determined game faces. The sound of sneakers running down the squeaky gym floor echo through the gymnasium. The...

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