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

Jay Mohrbacher (10) during the game on October 12th, pushing the ball up field, attempting to make a pass.

Boys soccer team improves this season

Noah Brandon, Photo Editor October 31, 2023

In a thrilling turn of events, the boys soccer team has been gaining momentum and showing significant improvement in the current season. With a series of remarkable wins and a newfound sense of unity,...

Shut Down: Going up for the block, senior Cassidy Harris and freshman Kameron Haskey try to block the opposing hitter. Blocking is a very important part of volleyball, and used to stop on-coming spikes.

Preparing for the future

Colton Blank, Assistant Sports Editor October 31, 2023

While the girls’ volleyball team has been progressing through the season, they have played some formidable opponents. During this season, so far, the girls are 4-11 overall, and 1-9 in sections. While...

Last stretch: Finish line in sight, Noah Chaousy pushes to get to the finish line. The last stretch of the race can be the hardest part for runners.

Cross country team finishes strong

Skylar Scobbo, Features Editor October 31, 2023

Although the season quickly came to an end, the team worked hard up until then to finish strong. With each meet, the runners pushed themselves and showed much improvement from the beginning of the season. ...

 Breaking blocks: Senior Cody Patterson pushes his way through the Mohawk defense on Oct. 13. “It feels amazing. When the offense does their job and clears the way for a touchdown, there is nothing better than hearing the fans scream behind you,” Patterson said. All of the players wore pink socks to support their community during the annual “Pink Out” game to support breast cancer awareness.

Football team remains optimistic for next season

Hannah Shaffer, Editorial Editor October 31, 2023

Friday night football games have become one of the most popular events for students and parents to have a blast; watching their team play, listening to the band and cheering in the bleachers with the cheerleaders....

Wrapping things up: Before a big game, Alex Rawding wraps up Sophomore Riley Beegle’s ankle before beginning warm ups. Wrapping up her ankle gives her the support that she needs to allow stress on it.

Athletic trainer of 4 years, resigning

Madison Meyer, News Editor October 31, 2023

Freedom’s Athletic Trainer, Alex Rawding, had her last day on Oct. 9. After taking on the role of athletic trainer at the beginning of the 2019 school year, Rawding has decided to resign due to a better...

At a home game against Rochester at Rollng Acres on Aug. 22. Sophomore Richard Horgos delivers a quick swing to his golf ball, causing the surroundiwng grass and dirt to spray forward.

Soaking In Sun

Logan Larrick, Editor In Chief (Digital) September 29, 2023

Sweating your socks off in the middle of a blazing hot grass field amid the summer season while hitting tiny balls with a metal club is not everyone’s idea of fun. Yet for the high school golf team,...

At a home game against Southside on Sep. 14. Junior Jordan Delon is contested against an opponent while trying to deliver the ball to his teammates. A common play when contested with the ball is to pass the ball back to midfield to create space and an opportunity to try again.

Out with the Old, in with the New

Noah Brandon, Photo Editor September 29, 2023

With some star players leaving the team and some new freshmen joining, Coach John Mohrbacher and assistant coaches had to train what was an entirely new look of the boys soccer team. From new coaches to...

The Bulldogs faced a change of scene during the Sept. 14, game against Sto-Rox in the middle school gymnasium. Giving their best effort through every set, the teams effort paid off with a 3-0 win for the team. Hoping to make this win a part of a trend, the players will continue to play their best as the season progresses.

Volleyball starts season with new players and coach

Lainey Tuszynski and Colton Blank September 29, 2023

The start of the new school year can be filled with many opportunities and chances to improve and grow. Despite the late start to the year, athletes got a head start to the season. The volleyball team...

Running with purpose: After taking a week off due to injury, senior James Couch took first place at the meet on August 19th against Laurel

Racing to the finish line

Skylar Scobbo, Features Editor September 29, 2023

Although the school year was pushed back, that did not stop the cross country team from getting an early head start to their season. Cross country has had a lack of participation for a few years now, however...

Looking Alive: Freshman Cheyenne Sharp runs to get into position as the ball is turned upfield during a home game against Montour on Sept. 14.

Filling in the gaps

Aiden Pournaras and Brodie Falk September 29, 2023

As young freshmen, players do not realize how quickly their high school career will come to an end after graduating. This was the experience for many of the seniors who were on the girls soccer team last...

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