Lacrosse makes district playoff
Lance Etelkozi, Staff Writer
April 4, 2019
Filed under Sports
Since the beginning of the season, Freedom Lacrosse has had one goal in mind: make the district playoffs. On March 26th, they clinched a playoff spot with a 13-12 win over Durant. In the previous two years, lacrosse team had not made the playoffs. Senior captain Zak Kahn is the only playe...
Softball preseason
Ryley Castro, Staff Writer
February 15, 2019
Filed under Sports
The start of the softball season brings new potential and players to improve this season. The returning players are now more experienced and prepared for the upcoming year. Catcher, Ellis Erikson, 11, said, "I've been playing softball since I was eight. I love it because I can go out an...
Girls soccer districts
Katherine Matthews, Staff Writer
January 30, 2019
Filed under Sports
The Freedom girls soccer team finished the season with a record of 12-5, winning against teams like Steinbrenner and Wharton. To make it to regionals the team had to beat Hillsborough on Tuesday, January 22nd, and Sickles on Thursday, January 24th . Freedom defeated team beat Hillsborough 7-0 with...
A promising future in sight for boys lacrosse
Lance, Etelkozi
January 24, 2019
Filed under Sports
Losing some of the best players to graduation can sometimes be difficult roles to fill on sports teams in high school. The Freedom lacrosse team will aim to do just that. After losing 8 seniors from last year due to graduation, there will be a lot of holes to fill on the team. Captain Evan Green,...
FHS cheer hosts Western Conference
Philip Foo, Staff Writer
January 21, 2019
Filed under Sports
The Freedom cheer team was faced with a problem when their competition at Wharton had to be canceled due to problems in the Wharton gymnasium. Now the Western conference will be held at Freedom on January 22nd . The problem with the Wharton location was a result of the ceiling being too low, putting th...
Senior’s final basketball season
November 26, 2018
Filed under Sports
The basketball season begins on November 28th against Riverview. For some kids, it's the last season they may ever play. For the seniors, this year can be an emotional time, as they take the court for their final high school season. Senior captain, Nick Butler, believes he has improved a lot from...
New baseball coach has big plans for season
Ryley Castro, Staff Writer
October 30, 2018
Filed under #TeacherFeature, Sports
A new season for the Patriots baseball team brought a new coach with potential to make the team better. Coach Robert “Tripp” Merrell plans to use his prior experience to create a strong team for their upcoming season. "I started out coaching at Webber International for a few years back when I...
Girls soccer prepares for an exciting season
Ana Lamlein, Staff Writer
October 16, 2018
Filed under Sports
The varsity girls soccer tryouts are coming up on October 22, however the team has been preparing for a month already. With four new captains, and an expected large turnout for try outs, this might be their most successful year yet. Senior captains, Kelsey Skendziel, Bethany Green, Alana Salgado,...
The Sophomore Five
Katie Matthews, Staff Writer
October 9, 2018
Filed under Sports
Freedom’s volleyball team this season has five sophomores starting on the varsity team. Jayla Butler, Hayden Wooldridge, Sara Solgot, Sol Martinez, and Charlotte Saxton have all earned their spot on varsity this year. “I have probably improved the most in setting,” Butler said. “I’m glad...
Freedom’s three-headed quarterback monster
Katherine Matthews, Staff Writer
September 26, 2018
Filed under Sports
Freedom High School’s football team is has a dilemma. Who should be the starting quarterback? There are at least three players in consideration and the coaches have different opinions on who has the capability and initiative to play this position. Quarterback coach Spencer Hensel, is one of...
New coach, new energy
Lance Etelkozi, Staff Writer
August 31, 2018
Filed under Sports
Freedom High School hired Head Coach Henry Scurry to replace the retiring Floyd Graham in the spring of 2018, ushering in a new era of Freedom High School football. Because of Scurry’s early hire date, he was able to run spring football and summer workouts. Scurry wanted to focus on individual work...
The Final Four
Genevieve Clark, Staff Writer
April 27, 2018
Filed under Sports
As some FHS tennis players begin hanging up their racquets, four Freedom champions will continue practicing on the court as they head to the State Championship. Regionals took place Tuesday, April 24 and, it was a tough battle for FHS players. Only Julianna Gibson, 10, won her singles match against...
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