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The Student News Website of Francis Howell North High School.

FHNtoday.com

The Student News Website of Francis Howell North High School.

FHNtoday.com

Joel Boenitz

Joel Boenitz, FHNgameday Editor

I’m currently a junior who writes sports stories for the website and newspaper. I am also the co-captain of the school’s cross country team.
All content by Joel Boenitz
Freshman Makenna Davis dribbles up the field during a game. Davis, along with Jessica Gillen, have been starters on the varsity team since the beginning of the year.

Freshmen Jessica Gillen and Makenna Davis become Starters on the Varsity Girls Soccer Team

By Joel Boenitz, FHNGameday.com editor
Published: May 10, 2019
Senior Corey Valleroy makes a diving save, preventing a goal in a game against FHHS

Senior Corey Valleroy has Brought up the culture of “Big Save”

By Joel Boenitz, FHNGameday.com Editor
Published: May 6, 2019
Senior Megan Crain throws the soccer ball back into the field of play.

A Look into Girls Soccer’s top Offensive Stats as the Season Reaches its Final Month [Infographic]

By Joel Boenitz, FHNGameday.com Editor
Published: April 29, 2019
Q&A with University of Iowa Division I soccer player Sam Cary

Q&A with University of Iowa Division I soccer player Sam Cary

By Joel Boenitz
Published: April 3, 2019
FHN Girls’ Soccer Team has Three Future Division I Athletes on the Team

FHN Girls’ Soccer Team has Three Future Division I Athletes on the Team

By Joel Boenitz
Published: April 3, 2019
Senior Megan Crain fights with an FHC player for possession of the soccer ball.

Girls Soccer Knocks off FHC in Close Victory

By Joel Boenitz, FHNGameday.com editor
Published: March 27, 2019
Senior Autumn Schrader runs down the field during a game against Hazelwood Central

Girls Lacrosse Looks to Improve Even Further After Having Best Season Last Year

By Franco Romano and Joel Boenitz
Published: March 16, 2019
Senior Hunter Tabor pitches a baseball during a game.

Baseball Hopes to Rebuild After Losing 13 Members Last Year

By Parker Kilen and Joel Boenitz
Published: March 15, 2019
Senior Megan Crain takes on Troy defender Morgan Bova in a GAC South contest on 4/17 at Francis Howell North. The Trojans won the game by a score of 2-1.

Girls Soccer Plans to Continue Meeting Expectations

By Joel Boenitz and Cole Sherman
Published: March 15, 2019
Sophomore Corbin Shabany takes down opponent in a match against St. Charles West in a tri duel. The Warriors would get the close win over the Knights by a score of 45-39

Wrestling Reaches Their Goal

By Joel Boenitz, FHNGameday.com editor
Published: February 20, 2019
FHHS and FHN have built a strong rivalry since FHN was established in 1987, despite varying results in multiple sports

FHN and FHHS have Built a Rivalry over the Years

By Joel Boenitz, FHNGameday.com editor
Published: February 20, 2019
Senior Thadeus Meneses walks with his mother as he Is honored by his team during senior night on 1/15.

Senior Thadeus Meneses Talks About his Journey to State

By Joel Boenitz, FHNGameday.com editor
Published: February 14, 2019
Senior Dillon Lauer gets declared the winner of his match during the duel vs. Howell

Knights Wrestling Falls to Howell in Last Home Duel of Season

By Joel Boenitz, FHNGameday.com editor
Published: January 24, 2019
PLTW Biomedical teacher Dawn Hawn accepts the award of Teacher of the Year on Jan. 10, 2018.

Five Finalists Announced in the Running for Teacher of the Year Award

By Joel Boenitz, Gabe Lobato, Gavin Atkinson, and Della Boenitz
Published: January 21, 2019
Senior Josh Simmons takes down his opponent and attempts to pin him in a match against FZW on January 15. Simmons is one of the nine seniors on the team.

Seniors Prepare for Final Season of Wrestling

By Joel Boenitz
Published: January 18, 2019
Sophomore Jesse Collins holds down a St. Charles West wrestler in an attempt to pin him.

Varsity Wrestling Team Goes 1-1 in First Meet of Season

By Joel Boenitz, FHNGameday.com editor
Published: November 30, 2018
Freshman Nikki McIntosh and Abbie Carpenter spar during wrestling tryouts.

Girls’ Wrestling Prepares for First Season at FHN

By Joel Boenitz
Published: November 27, 2018
Senior Abbie Miller officially signs with Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University Commit: Abbie Miller

By Joel Boenitz, Fhngameday.com Editor
Published: November 14, 2018
Freshman Logan Schelfaut stands on the diving board as he prepares to dive into the water.

Freshman Logan Schelfaut Wins his First State Championship in Diving

By Joel Boenitz, FHNgameday.com Editor
Published: November 9, 2018
Senior Joshua Simmons, number 54, runs towards the running back and attempts to tackle him. Simmons is the starting linebacker for FHN's Varsity Football team.

Senior Joshua Simmons Attends FHN Instead of Returning Back to Normandy for his Final Year

By Joel Boenitz, FhnGameday.com editor
Published: October 3, 2018
The Knights Football team prepares to snap the ball to the quarterback.

Coach Brett Bevill Prepared to Tackle Season with Football

By Joel Boenitz, FHNGameday.com editor
Published: September 7, 2018
Football Head Coach Brett Bevill, instructs his athletes in a practice on August 15.

FHN Football Team Looks to Show Skills at Annual Jamboree and Black and Gold Day

By Joel Boenitz, Parker Kilen, and Tyler Rogers
Published: August 17, 2018
Senior Dev Patel prepares for a serve vs. SCW on 4/17.

Senior Dev Patel Looks Back Over the Years of His Tennis Career

By Fabian Schwuchow
Published: May 10, 2018
The girls lacrosse team huddles up before a game against Hazelwood East.

How the Girls’ Lacrosse Season Shapes Up so Far [Infographic]

By Joel Boenitz
Published: May 4, 2018
Tennis Head Coach Beth Jameson Talks About Season and Team Spirit [Facebook Live]

Tennis Head Coach Beth Jameson Talks About Season and Team Spirit [Facebook Live]

By Fabian Schwuchow
Published: April 26, 2018

Seniors Standout in Varsity Tennis Match Against Parkway South [Story and Highlight Video]

By Fabian Schwuchow
Published: April 13, 2018
Inside Look at Some of this Years Tennis Players

Inside Look at Some of this Years Tennis Players

By Fabian Schwuchow
Published: April 9, 2018
Senior Sachin Milli returns a serve in a varsity tennis match on 3/31 vs. FZN.

Varsity Tennis Confident Heading into Spring Break

By Fabian Schwuchow
Published: March 28, 2018
Boys Tennis Starts their Season Hand In Hand and with High Hopes

Boys Tennis Starts their Season Hand In Hand and with High Hopes

By Fabian Schwuchow
Published: March 19, 2018
Sophomore Heavan-Lee Nichols runs down the field with the ball

Girls Lacrosse Hopes to Turn Things Around in Third Year

By Joel Boenitz
Published: March 17, 2018
Senior Kurt Springli (#10) takes a shot on goal with fellow senior Jacob Casey watching in the background in warmups ahead of FHN's varsity hockey game vs. FZS on 11/10.

Knights Finish Season with Disappointing Record but Have High Hopes Going into Future

By Fabian Schwuchow
Published: March 6, 2018

Darius Cazacu’s Passion for Soccer Grows Strong

By Nathan Williams and Fabian Schwuchow
Published: March 6, 2018

2/9 Pink Out JV Basketball Game

By Fabian Schwuchow
Published: March 1, 2018

Keary Ritchie Forms Unique Bonds with Her Students

Published: February 28, 2018

Snowcoming Pep Assembly: Spirit Meter

By Fabian Schwuchow
Published: February 23, 2018
Junior Kamryn Bell dives into the water at a meet against FZS on Jan. 29. The meet was at 9 p.m. at the Rec-Plex. The final score at the end of the meet was 87-96.

Junior Kamryn Bell Transitions from Swimming to Diving

By Joel Boenitz
Published: February 22, 2018
Fabian Schwuchow likes to spend his time watching and creating videos around sports.

What I’m Interested In: Sports Videography

By Fabian Schwuchow
Published: February 10, 2018
The varsity Knights hockey team celebrates a goal vs. Fort Zumwalt South

Varsity Hockey End-of-Season Look into Key Stats

By Fabian Schwuchow
Published: February 9, 2018
Joel Boenitz enjoys spending time running.

What I’m Interested In: Running

By Joel Boenitz
Published: February 8, 2018
Sophomore Charlie Jones guards the goal in a game against Holt.

Facebook Live Interview with Varsity Hockey Goaltender Charlie Jones [Facebook Live]

By Fabian Schwuchow
Published: January 31, 2018
FHN students take part in DECA's first volleyball tournament.

DECA Hosts Their First Ever Volleyball Tournament

By Joel Boenitz
Published: January 26, 2018
Joanna Dohrman swims in a varsity girls swim meet for Howell North and Joshua Simmons wrestles his opponent in a match for Howell North.

Athletes of the Week: Joshua Simmons and Joanna Dohrman

By Joel Boenitz
Published: January 26, 2018

1/19 FHN Knights vs. FZW Jaguars Hockey Video Recap

By Fabian Schwuchow
Published: January 22, 2018
Varsity hockey coach Ryan Gannon talks to his team during a stoppage of play on 11/10 vs. Fort Zumwalt South.

Varsity Hockey Coach Gannon Talks About His Team’s Struggles and Goals for the Rest of the Season

By Fabian Schwuchow
Published: January 12, 2018
The girls varsity swimming team prepares for a meet on 1/10 vs. Francis Howell.

Girls Swim Coach Josh Galati Discusses His Past as a Swimming Coach and His Goals for the Rest of the Season

By Joel Boenitz
Published: December 21, 2017
The Vikings and Knights varsity hockey teams line up for a face-off on Dec. 10 at the Rec Plex.

Knights Fall Short of Ending Losing Streak Against Vikings

By Fabian Schwuchow
Published: December 13, 2017
Senior Erin Stock swims in a meet for Francis Howell North and John Garrelts takes possession of the ball in a basketball game for Francis Howell North.

Athletes of the Week: Erin Stock and John Garrelts

By Joel Boenitz
Published: December 1, 2017
Junior Maddie Stock attempts to make a free through in a varsity girls basketball game.

Athlete of the Week: Q&A with Maddie Stock

By Fabian Schwuchow
Published: November 17, 2017
Howell North's varsity girls volleyball team huddles up during a timeout on 9/26 vs. FHC.

Girls Volleyball Exceeds Expectations Despite Injuries

By Joel Boenitz
Published: November 16, 2017
FHN competing in a match on 2/15.

Wrestling Enters New Season with High Expectations

By Fabian Schwuchow
Published: November 9, 2017
Girls Swim participates in a meet on 2/3.

Girls Swim Looks for Strong Season Under New Coach

By Joel Boenitz
Published: November 9, 2017
The Knights take possession of the puck vs. Francis Howell in their annual Gold Cup game on 11/4.

FHN Loses Gold Cup Game vs. Howell

By Fabian Schwuchow
Published: November 7, 2017

10-13 Varsity Football Game vs. Washington Blue Jays Highlight Video

By Fabian Schwuchow
Published: October 26, 2017
Coach Kent Stover gives a pep talk to his team before the match.

Varsity Volleyball Ends Season on a High Note: Hopes for Districts

By Joel Boenitz
Published: October 14, 2017

A City Divided: St. Louis Residents Comment on Racial Tensions In The Area

By Stacy Beasley
Published: October 13, 2017
Junior Sarah Zimmerman high fives her coach and teammates before the match.

Q&A with Varsity Volleyball Libero Sarah Zimmerman

By Joel Boenitz
Published: October 6, 2017
Peyton Hebert runs in a cross country meet for Francis Howell North and Kira Ward prepares to serve for the girls varsity volleyball team.

Athletes of the Week: Q&A’s with Peyton Hebert and Kira Ward

By Fabian Schwuchow and Stacy Beasley
Published: October 6, 2017
Sophomore Emily Hood spikes the ball over the net (Photo by Wil Skaggs)

Girls Volleyball September Recap [Infographic]

By Joel Boenitz
Published: October 1, 2017
Junior Maurice Massey dodges a defender vs. FZW on Sept. 8.

9-22 Homecoming Football game Knights vs. FHC Highlight Video

By Fabian Schwuchow
Published: September 25, 2017
Senior Caty Arnold prepares to serve the ball.

Varsity Girls Volleyball vs. Troy Trojans [Live Tweet]

By Joel Boenitz
Published: September 21, 2017
Senior Caty Arnold warms up with the team Thursday, Sept. 7 against Timberland. Due to injury, Arnold has not been able to participate in any games this year. The Knights lost in two sets.

Senior Caty Arnold Organizes an Ace-a-Thon

By Joel Boenitz
Published: September 21, 2017
Junior Hannah Zimmerman bumps the ball (Photo by Wil Skaggs)

FHN Losing Streak Against FHHS Continues as They Lose in Three Sets

By Joel Boenitz
Published: September 14, 2017
Girls Volleyball Q&A with Kent Stover

Girls Volleyball Q&A with Kent Stover

By Joel Boenitz
Published: August 31, 2017
The welcoming sign to the Henry and Sandra Friedman Holocaust Center for Humanity (Jacob Lintner)

Holocaust Center for Humanity Inspires Change

By Jacob Lintner, Joel Boenitz, and Dominic Hoscher
Published: April 7, 2017
Freshman Jenna Brown begins to fall backwards to conclude their performance. [Quote from Jenna about falling]

Winter Guard recap WGI Indianapolis regionals

By Joel Boenitz, Web Staff
Published: February 28, 2017
A screenshot of the CareerCruising.com homepage.

Registration Coming to an End for 2017-18 School Year

By Joel Boenitz, Madison Abanathie, Riley Kampff, and Kyle Dearing
Published: January 23, 2017
Shelly Parks poses in front of her English class. Parks was awarded the Teacher of the Year award.

Shelly Parks Awarded, Reflects on Teacher of the Year Award

By Riley Kampff, Kyle Dearing, Dalia Gonzalez, Joel Boenitz, and Chase Meyer
Published: January 12, 2017
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