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Fleetwood Holds Annual Pink-Out Football Game

October 27, 2016 by thetigertimes7

On 14 October, Fleetwood had their annual Pink-Out football game. Fleetwood lost to Exeter, 42-0. Because Exeter is one of the top teams in the county, the Tigers played with an ability like no other. The team played with heart, and the sight of the score on the scoreboard was shocking for everyone. As of […]

Girls Soccer Currently Undefeated

October 25, 2016 by thetigertimes7

The girls soccer team is currently undefeated. They are coming to the end of the season and are hoping to make it further than they did last year, even though they made it into states. This year’s team was expected to be good, but few thought they would be undefeated this many games into the […]

Fleetwood Starts a New Quarterback

October 24, 2016 by thetigertimes7

The football team went through a lot of changes this summer. They had a definite starting quarterback throughout most of the summer, Luke Emge. Then, Emge moved away. The quarterback spot was open for anyone to take. The coaches seemed to have a good backup plan. Trevor Koenig, brother of former FAHS quarterback Zach Koenig, […]

Homecoming 2016 a Success

October 21, 2016 by thetigertimes7

Homecoming 2016 began the week of 26 September. During the previous month, many students put in time during and after school hours preparing for this special week. The annual hallway decorating kicks off the homecoming events and gets everyone excited for the final festivities. The Jukebox Juniors took the win over the Fiery Freshman, Sweet […]

Marlins Mourn Fernandez

October 17, 2016 by thetigertimes7

Many across the baseball world have been mourning the death of Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez, who was tragically killed early Sunday morning, October 2. He and two friends perished after their fishing boat crashed into a rock off Miami Beach around 3:15 a.m. Fernandez, 24, was one of the game’s bright young stars and […]

Olympic Games Set to Begin 5 August amid Concerns

June 17, 2016 by thetigertimes7

The 2016 Summer Olympics are set to be held in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, in just three months. Once the games begin on 5 August, the state of the Olympics will be held under a microscope and will have to stand up to scrutiny. Much like the 2014 Winter Olympics that took place in Sochi, […]

Fleetwood Boys Volleyball Team off to a Good Start

May 23, 2016 by thetigertimes7

Back in 2015, Fleetwood Boys’ Volleyball finished with a disappointing record. “Last year, we were pretty inexperienced and couldn’t hold up against the county’s really good seniors,” junior Shane Burt said. The team came into 2016 hoping for a more prosperous season. The season did not get off to an ideal start. Fleetwood lost its […]

Fleetwood Track And Field Team Season Begins Strong

May 3, 2016 by thetigertimes7

Fleetwood Track and Field is coming off of the most successful season in its history. After an undefeated finish for the boys team and a very strong season for the girls in 2015, the team will look to continue its dominance in Berks County. Last year saw some of the team’s strongest performers graduate, meaning […]

Hawkins and Delong Sign Letters of Intent

April 8, 2016 by thetigertimes7

Every year, Fleetwood Area High School has some of their athletes sign to play for a college. This time, Jenna Hawkins and Ciara Delong signed their National Letters of Intent. They did their signing on 3 February 2016 . This event was held in the board room at Fleetwood Area High School. Jenna Hawkins chose […]

Boys Tennis Team Has Optimistic Outlook

March 31, 2016 by thetigertimes7

With Boys tennis starting on 3 March, many team members are looking forward to the season with great optimism. With last year’s poor weather dampening the tennis season, this season is expected to bear more practices and more success. “Last year, we had some very poorly placed weather and only had five practices the whole […]

Motocross an Adrenaline-Filled Hobby

March 29, 2016 by thetigertimes7

What is motocross? It’s not just a “sit down and ride” sport. Motocross is an extreme sport that originated in 1948 in France. By the mid-1970s, the motorcycle press still considered outdoor racing “real motocross.” “It’s beyond dangerous,” high school teacher Mark Cassolo said. First, improvements were made to two-stroke machines. They were made to […]

Jake Wapinsky Signs Letter of Intent

December 9, 2015 by thetigertimes7

On 11 November 2015, senior Jake Wapinsky signed his National Letter of Intent with Tusculum College in Tennessee. Wapinsky has been playing baseball for thirteen years. He plays the positions of outfielder and pitcher. “I prefer outfield because I haven’t fully developed as a pitcher yet, and I feel like there’s no pressure on me […]

Resilient Royals Take Care of Unfinished Business in World Series

December 7, 2015 by thetigertimes7

The Kansas City Royals came close to winning the World Series in 2014, reaching game seven before losing by one run to the San Francisco Giants. Returning many key players to their 2015 roster, the Royals were determined to complete their run to a world championship. After wrapping up the American League Central division title, […]

Fleetwood Cross Country Team Competes at Districts

December 2, 2015 by thetigertimes7

On 31 October, when most people were enveloped in the Halloween craze, hundreds of runners from a slew of different schools convened on the fields of Big Springs High School. They were all preparing themselves for the Cross Country District 3 AA race. Fleetwood Area High School’s cross country team was in attendance, readying themselves for […]

Fleetwood Ice Hockey Is Hunting for a Win

November 23, 2015 by thetigertimes7

Fleetwood Hockey is coming into its upcoming season with more hope surrounding the team than ever before. Although the team has failed to record a win in its first two seasons, there is a plethora of hope that it can compete and get its first win in club history. Jason Lindsley, the team’s captain, is among […]

Fleetwood Tiger’s Soccer Teams Make State Run

November 6, 2015 by thetigertimes7

Both Fleetwood’s boys’ and girls’ soccer teams have qualified for District Playoffs. The boys’ team posted a 17-2 record between the regular season and County Playoffs, while the girls went 16-1-3. Neither team was able to capture a County championship this year, as both teams were eliminated in the semifinals. “In order to get back […]

FIFA Scandal Upsets Soccer Fans across the Globe

June 16, 2015 by thetigertimes

FIFA President Sepp Blatter will step down as president. He was recently re-elected for a fifth term after recent allegations against the organization regarding fraud and illegal activities. There was bidding fraud for the FIFA World Cup to be held in the United States during the elections. This led to many FIFA oficials being arrested and asked to […]

Fleetwood Athletic Award Banquet Honors Outstanding Athletes

June 11, 2015 by thetigertimes7

On 27 May 2015, Fleetwood Area High School held its annual Athletic Awards Banquet. Students from Fleetwood were represented and honored for their excellent play in sports. Each coach went up and talked about the season and their teams MVPs and coach’s award winners. The banquet lasted a total of two hours to go through each […]

Fleetwood Baseball Just Misses Playoffs

June 4, 2015 by thetigertimes6

The Fleetwood Tigers Baseball team finished the season 8-10 (5-5 in league play). The team scored a total of 77 runs and let up 94. The Fleetwood boys missed District and County Playoffs this year for the first time in four years. They finished fourth in Berks II, just ahead of Conrad Weiser and Schuylkill Valley, […]

NFL Player Asks Girl to Prom

May 28, 2015 by thetigertimes6

Prom is in season, and “promposals” are the big thing right now. Every girl wants to be asked to prom in a cute way. One girl received an extra special promposal. Eighteen-year-old Khameyea Jennings is currently battling cancer. Carrying a big bouquet of red roses, Jacksonville Jaguar player Sen’Derrick Marks asked Jennings to her prom. “I […]

NFL Deflated Ball Scandal Pops

May 27, 2015 by thetigertimes6

In last year’s AFC Championship game against the Indianapolis Colts, the New England Patriots went on to win 45-7. After the game, there were many concerns from Colts players that the footballs were not fully inflated throughout the match-up. The game took place in New England, which means that it was the Patriots home field […]

Boys and Girls Track Wrap Up Great Season

May 26, 2015 by thetigertimes

The Fleetwood Tigers boys and girls varsity track teams wrapped up a great season. The boys finished with an outstanding record of 7-0, and the girls finished with a record of 6-1. “It was an amazing last season, and it’s one I’ll remember for a long time. We made a ton of great memories,” senior […]

2015 NBA Playoffs Underway

May 21, 2015 by thetigertimes7

The 2015 NBA playoffs are well underway. “It’s the best time of the year, when the NBA playoffs are on,” senior basketball player Matt Hook said. It all started in the West division with the Golden State Warriors, the number one seed, who took on the New Orleans Pelicans. The Warriors, arguably the best team […]

Virgo Once Again Finds Herself in the Winner’s Circle

May 20, 2015 by thetigertimes6

Cyre Virgo, a senior here at Fleetwood, once again finds herself in the winner’s circle. Virgo just won her second Penn Relays girls high-jump title. When Virgo was a junior, she placed second. Just recently, Cyre jumped 5’ 10½” to reclaim her high jump title. Cyre had set her own record sophomore year when she […]