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
Skylar Scobbo

Skylar Scobbo, Features Editor

All content by Skylar Scobbo
Locked in: Focused intently on the strike zone, sophomore Zachary Kuntz winds up to throw his pitch. Kuntz pitched for the New Brighton game on April 9, which ultimately ended with a Bulldog victory of 13-7.

[Photo] Baseball team makes playoffs for first time in five years

May 23, 2024
Doubling up: Sitting next to each other, senior Lilly Burgess and sophomore Aubrey Boyd read through their jazz band sheet music together at the concert. Being the only two flute players in jazz band, the girls played with a microphone in front of their stands to amplify their instruments for the audience.

The sounds of spring

Skylar Scobbo, Features Editor
May 23, 2024
Passing off: Switching places on the field, junior Thomas Ward and senior Tyler Schultheis, pass equipment to each other. Since Ward is the only catcher, he often needs a baserunner, which gives Ward time to get ready for the next inning.

Baseball team improves, secures section wins

Skylar Scobbo, Features Editor
April 30, 2024
Presidential visit: This month, President Joe Biden visited East Palestine, one year after the train derailment and chemical spill, to assess cleanup efforts.

[Photo] Fashion Forward

Calla Reynolds, Managing Editor
February 29, 2024
Presidential visit: This month, President Joe Biden visited East Palestine, one year after the train derailment and chemical spill, to assess cleanup efforts.

Biden visits East Palestine, year later

Skylar Scobbo, Features Editor
February 29, 2024
Ready to perform: (Front, left to right) Calla Reynolds, Hailey Stinar, Lilly Burgess, Joseph Castelli, (back) Dakota Gingerella, Elias Boyd, Jesse Reinhardt and Johnathan Bruce smile with their instruments before their performance. For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, the county band festival was held. Band directors from across the county nominated instrumentalists to be a part of the festival.

Students perform in county band festival

Skylar Scobbo, Features Editor
January 31, 2024
Gaining control: Attempting to defend the goal, senior captain Chase Grable takes control of the puck and sends it to the offensive end to give his teammates an opportunity for a shot on goal.

Central Valley hockey team has chance to make playoffs

Skylar Scobbo, Features Editor
December 21, 2023
Cross Country

Cross Country

Skylar Scobbo, Features Editor
November 30, 2023
Team celebration: Raising his hand, senior Aiden Pournaras skates past his teammates to high-five them. This game took place against Wilmington on November 9.

Making it count

Skylar Scobbo, Features Editor
November 30, 2023
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
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.

[Photo] District community celebrates homecoming

Addison Freeman, Copy Editor
October 31, 2023
Trivia Time: During a typical OffBeat broadcast the anchors will ask trivia questions that the viewers can guess, the answer is revealed later in the show.

On Air with OffBeat

Skylar Scobbo, Features Editor
September 29, 2023
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
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

[Photo] Volleyball starts season with new players and coach

Lainey Tuszynski and Colton Blank
September 29, 2023
Many families and friends take time over the summer to go on big group vacations. Students at Freedom go on vacations in various places alongside their family and friends, spending time together in a new atmosphere.

Families, friends make plans for summer break

Skylar Scobbo, Asst. Features Editor
May 25, 2023
Baseball team works hard to make playoffs

Baseball team works hard to make playoffs

Skylar Scobbo, Asst. Features Editor
April 28, 2023
East Palestine residents question if they are being told the truth

East Palestine residents question if they are being told the truth

Skylar Scobbo, Asst. Features Editor
March 29, 2023
Hockey team ends season hopeful for next

Hockey team ends season hopeful for next

Skylar Scobbo, Asst. Features Editor
March 1, 2023
Hockey team builds stronger bonds

Hockey team builds stronger bonds

Skylar Scobbo, Asst. Features Editor
January 31, 2023
Central Valley Hockey has hopes for season

Central Valley Hockey has hopes for season

Skylar Scobbo, Asst. Features Editor
December 21, 2022
Hockey team hopes for improvements as season continues

Hockey team hopes for improvements as season continues

Skylar Scobbo, Asst. Features Editor
November 30, 2022
Cross Country season begins to wrap up

Cross Country season begins to wrap up

Skylar Scobbo, Asst. Features Editor
October 31, 2022
Cross country team prepares for season ahead

Cross country team prepares for season ahead

Skylar Scobbo, Asst. Features Editor
September 30, 2022
Mini golf is a great way to create memories that will last a lifetime. It is a game that many feel is super fun to play and may be right down the road.

The tee-rific game of miniature golf

Skylar Scobbo, Asst. Features Editor
May 24, 2022
Communication is an important part of sports to win and make good plays. The coach calls a mound visit to bring the team together to communicate and get their heads back in the game against the Rochester Rams on March 31.

Baseball team faces challenges throughout season

Skylar Scobbo, Asst. Features Editor
May 2, 2022
Young children look up to others to help shape their futures.

Students, staff share who they admire

Skylar Scobbo, Asst. Features Editor
February 28, 2022
In order to avoid an accident while driving, it is important to maintain focus and keep as many distractions away as possible.

Car safety proves valuable for teen drivers

Skylar Scobbo, Asst. Features Editor
February 1, 2022
Studies show that most people spend $100 to $300 on Christmas gifts a year.

Are presents taking away true meaning of holiday season?

Skylar Scobbo, Asst. Features Editor
December 23, 2021
Sophomore Dylan Scheel protects the ball from the North Catholic Trojans on Oct. 7. Scheel is one of many student athletes who has faced difficulties getting the necessary credits required by the NCAA.

NCAA requirements affecting students poorly

Skylar Scobbo, Asst. Features Editor
November 30, 2021
Getting high fives from her teammates caption Madison Fessides is announced to the court.

Volleyball team holds their heads up with season coming to an end

Skylar Scobbo, Assistant Features Editor
October 29, 2021
On Sept. 9, at a game against Shenango, senior Emily Frashure sets the ball into the air for the closest person to spike it over the net.

Setting it up

Skylar Scobbo, Assistant Features Editor
September 30, 2021
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