City Relays
Jacob Schuster, Staff Writer
September 21, 2016
Filed under Sports
On Saturday, September 10, it was an early start for the Freedom Swim Team which had to arrive at 7 a.m. in South Tampa for City Relays, one of the biggest meets of the season. This meet includes every school in the city of Tampa. “I was shocked by the amount of people there!” said Jared Klay,...
Freedom Football’s First Dub
Bryce Colee, Staff Writer
September 16, 2016
Filed under Sports
Freedom High School's football team got its first win last Friday night against the Alonso Ravens. After losing 34-13 to the East Bay Indians on August 26 , Freedom had a bye in week two, giving them the opportunity to get in some extra practice and to reevaluate what went wrong in week one. Freedom...
Freedom High School’s New Volleyball Coach
September 8, 2016
Filed under Sports, Uncategorized
Here at Freedom High School there are many sports that people can partake in. The FHS volleyball team is one of them. After Brittany Castelamare, former FHS Girls Volleyball Coach transferred to Steinbrenner, the FHS Girls Volleyball team has been able to find a new Head Coach named Damian Goderich who...
Freedom Swim Makes Strong First Impression
August 31, 2016
Filed under Sports
Freedom High School’s swimming team had its first meet last Thursday, defeating King’s boys 114-41 and girls 90-64. After the meet, Senior swim team member Jacob Schuster stated, “The team did great. I wasn't satisfied with my times, but we are looking forward to a great season.” Sen...
FHS Swim Team is Prepared to Make a Splash
Jacob Schuster, Staff Writer
August 26, 2016
Filed under Sports
The Freedom Swim Team is prepared for this year’s season. With one of the largest teams in the school’s history, they are ready to start the season. Despite several seniors graduating and leaving the girl’s team to believe their future was meek, incoming recruits and returning swimmers have proved...
Meet Coach Graham, Freedom Football’s New Head Coach
Bryce Colee, Staff Writer
August 19, 2016
Filed under #TeacherFeature, Features, Sports
Floyd Graham joined the Freedom family back in April, taking over the vacant varsity football head coaching job. Coach Graham has a vast amount of coaching experience, coaching high school football in Florida and Alabama for twenty years. Graham started his coaching career at Durant High School as...
Bye Bye Bolts
Tyler Young, Staff Writer
May 31, 2016
Filed under Sports
The Tampa Bay Lightning’s lengthy season has just been cut to an end with their loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night in the Eastern Conference Finals. With the series going to a Game Seven, it was very entertaining for fans to watch. Sadly for Lightning fans, they won’t be seeing...
Should the Lightning Re-Sign Steven Stamkos?
Nic Clarke, Staff Writer
May 4, 2016
Filed under Sports
For the past few years, the Tampa Bay Lightning have been one of the most electrifying sports teams in Florida. This year, the Lightning are making their third straight post season appearance with the Stanley Cup within their reach. Despite their recent success, the Bolts have hit a bit of a road block. Team...
Playing On The Sidelines
Sam Allen, Staff Writer
February 10, 2016
Filed under Sports
While it’s obvious what motivates players on a team when they get consistent game time (winning, experience, prestige, etc.), what motivates those on the team who don’t get their shot to play? Why practice? Is all their effort going to no end, or are there underlying motives? Did it pan out to be ...
For The ‘Love’ Of The Game
Tori Chin, News Editor/Public Relations
February 9, 2016
Filed under Sports
Spring sports have begun at Freedom and this year’s tennis team is ready to battle it out on the courts. Mr. and Mrs. Simard took the team under their wing last year for the first time and they have many exciting expectations for the new season. “My goals for the boys this year is to be undefeated...
Lax Life
Nic Clarke, Staff Writer
February 1, 2016
Filed under Sports
Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing sports in Florida. Freedom High School has within the last couple years established a lacrosse team, for boys and girls. Although the sport is unfamiliar and exotic to some students, it has definitely found its place at school and has gained many followers. ...
Bye Bye Bryant
Tyler Young, Staff Writer
December 10, 2015
Filed under Sports
On Sunday, November 29th, Kobe Bryant stated that this season will be his last one in the National Basketball Association (NBA). After a 107-103 loss to the Indiana Pacers, Bryant also stated that he made the decision to retire, “a while ago”. Kobe was drafted into the NBA straight out of high s...
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