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 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...

Ben Roethlisberger walks off the field in disgust after a miscommunication with one of his wide receivers.

Black and gold put on hold after falling short of playoffs

Casey Collins, Staff Writer February 1, 2019

It’s not uncommon to see the Pittsburgh Steelers sitting atop the AFC North come playoff time. In fact, since the NFL merger in 1970, the Steelers have reached the playoffs 30 times and have won the...

On Jan. 17, senior Samuel Romutis prepares to block an oncoming shot from a Ringgold
player while sophomore Matthew Keller lines up his defense around the net.

Central Valley hockey team struggles to get their head in the game, faced with back-to-back losses

Jenna Engel, Design Editor February 1, 2019

They lace up their skates and hit the ice every week. Taping their sticks and putting in their mouth guards, the Central Valley hockey team was busy preparing themselves for one of the biggest games of...

Senior Riley Adams celebrates with his arms in the air after he assists on a goal.

CV Hockey improves as season reaches end of year

Mason Hedge, News Editor December 21, 2018

At the beginning of the year, the Central Valley hockey team set one goal: to win the championship. In order to do just that, the team would have to work harder than ever before to finally call themselves...

Freshman Carter Slowinski dribbles down the court, attempting to outrun an opposing player at the game against Western Beaver on Dec. 11.

Boys basketball team starts season out with close calls, looks to improve with season progression

Carly Kusich, Features Editor December 21, 2018

Prior to their first game, the boys basketball team partook in two preseason scrimmages, as well as Mohawk’s tip-off tournament. The first of these scrimmages took place on Nov. 29, where they defeated...

During the home match against Blackhawk High School on Dec. 12, Nando Franco attempts to hold down his opponent to contribute more points to Freedom’s score.

All for one, one for all

Madison Lewis, Sports Editor December 21, 2018

The beginning of wrestling season has officially begun. After weeks of conditioning and practicing for the wrestlers, it is fair to say that the majority are ecstatic for the start of the season. They...

Senior Chloe Keller searches for a teammate to pass the ball to.

Starting off strong

Leah McNear, Staff Writer December 21, 2018

Dribbling into the start of the season, the girls basketball team won their first game against New Brighton 58-18 on Dec. 11. Even with over six fouls in the first quarter, the Lady Bulldogs kept a lead...

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