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Freedom Area High School's Student Newspaper

FHS Press

Freedom Area High School's Student Newspaper

FHS Press

Then-junior Jacob Bauman tags second base before throwing the ball to first base in an attempt to make a double play against Beaver on April 9, 2019.

Baseball season postponed due to coronavirus outbreak

Cade Skuse, Co-Editor-in-Chief (Print) April 1, 2020

Last season, the baseball team ended their regular season with a record of 9-9, placing third in the section. While they made it to the playoff, they ended up losing in the first round against Waynesburg...

 Following the 4x4 relay, the winning team of freshman Colin Fricke, juniors David Matsoff and Garett Paxton and senior Matthew Levenson pose with their trophy, proving their victory.

Waiting to get back on track

Cole Skuse, Business Manager/News Editor March 31, 2020

As the days start to get longer and the weather becomes more favorable, spring sports start to begin; among them, track and field stands as one of the most participated-in sports. With the many different...

Wrestling team ends season, individuals move on to state competition

Mason Hedge, Managing Editor (Print)/Co-Distribution Director February 28, 2020

As the month of February came to a close, so did the boy’s varsity wrestling season. The team had its ups and downs and they made a lot of uplifting memories to remember. In the end, it’s all about...

Mamba mentality

Mamba mentality

Matthew Levenson, Staff Writer February 28, 2020

On Jan. 26, 2020 the world changed forever as basketball legend Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash that occurred in the hills of Calabasas, Calif. Kobe, along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and...

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...

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