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Kaden Hart stands looking down preparing for his match

Coming Up Short to Fort Zumwalt South

Rhyen Standridge, Photo Editor February 5, 2021

An extremely close dual had each member of the wrestling team on the end of their seats during each match. On Feb. 2, the team fell short to Fort Zumwalt South by one point with an ending score of 36-37....

Matthew Godier pins his opponent down. Match date was Dec. 12th.

Eyes Set

Emma Clasen, Staff Reporter January 21, 2021

Preparing for the season's end, the boys wrestling team is looking back at their preformance. Like most atheltes, senior Alex Vogel always wants to achieve more and reach his goals. He feels he has improved...

Practice Makes Perfect

Practice Makes Perfect

Samantha Castille, Staff Photographer January 19, 2021

Boys Var. wrestling beat Troy at a home meet on Jan. 13. The team won by a lot with the final score of 56-24  Sophomore David Cross won his match and thinks it feels good that the hard work spent practicing...

Kaden Hart prepares to wrestle on the mat.

Glorious GAC’s

Faith Jacoby, Staff Reporter January 13, 2021

On Saturday, Jan. 9, the boys wrestling team participated in GACS at Francis Howell High School. The team placed 2nd overall and had 4 individual champions, including Kaden Hart, David Cross, Peyton Shepard,...

the squeeze

Girls Wrestling Team Approaches GACS

Kayla Reyes, Print Co Editor-in-Chief January 8, 2021

Female wrestler Skylar Morrisey never envisioned her season to come this far. She worried she would not be able to compete due to COVID, but is grateful that she has experienced a full and unexpected season.    “Competing...

Matt Godier puts his opponent in a headlock.

Boys Wrestling Fights to Kick Off the New Year Right

Natalie Walsh, Co Editor-in-Chief January 6, 2021

The last time the boys wrestling team competed was Dec. 16 against Holt. And despite an unfavorable outcome, sophomore Aiden Hernandez feels that they are now able to come back with more practice under...

Sophomore Aidan Hernandez takes on a competitor during his dual.

Wrestling for a Win

Natalie Walsh, Co Editor-in-Chief December 24, 2020

The boys’ wrestling team competed in the notoriously difficult Lee Summit Invitational on Dec. 19. Sophomore Aidan Hernandez, previously undefeated, faced his first challenge at this invitational. “I’ve...

Aidan Hernandez pinning his opponent to the mat.

Wrestling To The Top

Aniya Sparrow, Staff Photographer December 16, 2020

The Varsity Boys wrestling team is continuing the season strong with their hosting of the Liberty Tournament on Saturday Dec. 12. The team went up against five high schools: Fort Madison Bloodhounds, Marquette...

Alex Vogel wrestling on the mat and holding his opponent down.

Starting the Season Undefeated

Natalie Walsh, Co Editor-in-Chief December 16, 2020

This past weekend, Dec. 12, the boys wrestling team proved themselves to thrive in competition even when the odds are against them. Going into the Liberty Boys Wrestling Tournament that was hosted at Francis...

Wrestling Through COVID Concerns

Wrestling Through COVID Concerns

Kayla Reyes, Print Co Editor-in-Chief December 11, 2020

Wrestler Mary Kate Neal has been particularly cautious when it comes to COVID-19, opting to choose virtual school in order to keep herself and her loved ones safe. Due to being quarantined and getting...

Grace Snyder fights to get her opponent back on the ground.

Wrestling New Experiences

Avery Ott, Staff Photographer December 10, 2020

The Girls Wrestling team was nervous into their first dual of the season against the Lindbergh Flyers on Wednesday, Dec. 2. For many of our Lady Spartans, it was their first ever match. The new program...

The boys take on practice early in the season to prepare themselves for upcoming duals.

Masks and Matches

Natalie Walsh, Co Editor-in-Chief December 9, 2020

Everywhere you go there are precautions in place because of COVID-19, including on the mat. Wrestlers are to wear masks at all times with the exception of taking them off during a dual. Senior Alex Vogel...

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