• Jan 23 / Basketball - BoysFloyd Central - 45, Jennings County - 44
  • Jan 17 / Basketball - BoysFloyd Central - 88, North Harrison - 67
  • Jan 16 / Basketball - BoysFloyd Central - 48, Jeffersonville - 49
  • Jan 10 / Basketball - BoysFloyd Central - 60, Columbus East - 39
  • Jan 8 / Basketball - BoysFloyd Central - 66, Corydon - 55
  • Jan 2 / Basketball - BoysFloyd Central - 62, Center Grove - 65
  • Dec 27 / Basketball - BoysFloyd Central - 61, Franklin County - 52
  • Dec 20 / Basketball - BoysFloyd Central - 62, Bloomington South - 53
  • Dec 19 / Basketball - BoysFloyd Central - 40, Providence - 42
  • Dec 13 / Basketball - BoysFloyd Central - 44, Heritage Hills - 52
The Student News Site of Floyd Central High School

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A seat was saved for late classmate Noah Maddox, who was honored during the graduation ceremony by class president Tucker Harris.
GALLERY: Class of 2026 Graduation
June 12, 2026
FC’s phone prohibition
FC’s phone prohibition
May 26, 2026
Indiana prepares for 2026 Primary Election
Indiana prepares for 2026 Primary Election
April 29, 2026
Seniors William Scott, Clara Cain, and Isaac Taylor take notes in their English 12 Honors class.
Farewell, honors: FC discontinues English 11 and 12 Honors courses
April 28, 2026
Shooting To Score
Shooting To Score
April 23, 2026
GALLERY: How FC students spent spring break
GALLERY: How FC students spent spring break
April 23, 2026
Various Fellowship of Christian Athlete attendees prepare to leave a Tuesday meeting. The mood was light after they concluded their group prayer.
Warm Noise in Quiet Halls
June 1, 2026
Social studies teacher Lewie Stevens lectures to his class. Stevens is retiring after 33 years at Floyd Central.
Lewie Stevens: Class Dismissed
May 30, 2026
What goes in to a local institution?
What goes in to a local institution?
May 27, 2026
How some pieces of plastic can make or break an athlete
How some pieces of plastic can make or break an athlete
May 18, 2026
GALLERY: Newspaper Meets NJROTC
GALLERY: Newspaper Meets NJROTC
May 14, 2026
Senior Assassin: Besties and betrayals
Senior Assassin: Besties and betrayals
April 27, 2026
Social studies teacher Lewie Stevens lectures to his class. Stevens is retiring after 33 years at Floyd Central.
Lewie Stevens: Class Dismissed
May 30, 2026
A Little Girl Dreamed in French, So She Lived It
A Little Girl Dreamed in French, So She Lived It
October 23, 2025
Various Fellowship of Christian Athlete attendees prepare to leave a Tuesday meeting. The mood was light after they concluded their group prayer.
Warm Noise in Quiet Halls
June 1, 2026
Environmental Sustainability Club
Environmental Sustainability Club
May 5, 2025
Students in the Best Buddies club work together to paint pumpkins during their party before Fall Break.
Putting the ‘i’ in ‘include’
December 5, 2024
Senior Ryan Cochran holds up a sign directing students to their section during the fall homecoming pep rally. Both Cohran and senior Alex Eichenberger are members of Floyd Central's student council.
Serving the Students: Behind the Scenes with Student Council
December 1, 2024
Jun 3, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) shoots the ball against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half during game one of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
OPINION: Is the NBA officiating system flawed?
June 4, 2026
OPINION: Effect social media has on teens
OPINION: Effect social media has on teens
April 29, 2026
Opinion: Teenagers suffer from technology addiction
Opinion: Teenagers suffer from technology addiction
April 28, 2026
EDITORIAL: Honors English should return for juniors, seniors
EDITORIAL: Honors English should return for juniors, seniors
April 27, 2026
OPINION: When it comes to AI, what are we thinking?
OPINION: When it comes to AI, what are we thinking?
April 23, 2026
OPINION: Bill Watterson proves comics can be high art
OPINION: Bill Watterson proves comics can be high art
April 23, 2026
EDITORIAL: Opinion writing is necessary for a newspaper's operation
EDITORIAL: Opinion writing is necessary for a newspaper’s operation
March 13, 2026
EDITORIAL: Students should not work on holiday
EDITORIAL: Students should not work on holiday
December 16, 2025
EDITORIAL: Parking Lot Safety is a Student Necessity
EDITORIAL: Parking Lot Safety is a Student Necessity
October 15, 2025
EDITORIAL: Staff Should Incorporate Fun Into Daily Life at Floyd
EDITORIAL: Staff Should Incorporate Fun Into Daily Life at Floyd
May 5, 2025
EDITORIAL: Bringing back the holiday spirit in school
EDITORIAL: Bringing back the holiday spirit in school
January 3, 2025
EDITORIAL: Downfall of the two-party system
EDITORIAL: Downfall of the two-party system
November 7, 2024
Coach James Bragg talks to the varsity football team before the Oct. 17, 2025 game against New Albany. The Highlanders beat the Bulldogs 42-6.
Remember, remember late November
June 12, 2026
Jun 3, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) shoots the ball against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half during game one of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
OPINION: Is the NBA officiating system flawed?
June 4, 2026
How some pieces of plastic can make or break an athlete
How some pieces of plastic can make or break an athlete
May 18, 2026
GALLERY: Softball Teacher Appreciation Night
GALLERY: Softball Teacher Appreciation Night
May 12, 2026
Coach Tanner Goss talks to the girls before their match against Avon. Photo by: Ryan Miller
Serving Up Memories
May 11, 2026
Next Point Mindset
Next Point Mindset
May 8, 2026
Jun 3, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) shoots the ball against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half during game one of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
OPINION: Is the NBA officiating system flawed?
June 4, 2026
Softball coach Sean Payne shakes hands with athletic director Chris Kane.
COLUMN: What qualities make the best coach
April 9, 2026
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Ice Hockey - Men's Victory Ceremony - Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy - February 22, 2026. Gold medallists Brady Tkachuk of United States, Jack Hughes of United States and Quinn Hughes of United States celebrate during the victory ceremony REUTERS/Mike Segar
OPINION: The U.S. Men’s Hockey Team showed off their unique talent to ruin the moment
February 25, 2026
Oct 17, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; General view during the third inning of game four of the NLCS round between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
2026 MLB Award Predictions
February 24, 2026
Aug 31, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman reacts during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
OPINION: Notre Dame needs to accept they lost
January 21, 2026
The Best Sports Tweets-Ever
The Best Sports Tweets-Ever
December 5, 2024
Finding Nemo Photo Gallery
Finding Nemo Photo Gallery
April 21, 2026
Senior Bailey Gilbert manages a run-through of Hello, Dolly!
Hello, stage crew!
March 13, 2026
REVIEW: 'Stranger Things' returns for one final fight
REVIEW: ‘Stranger Things’ returns for one final fight
February 17, 2026
REVIEW: Mythbusting tales of romcom vs reality
REVIEW: Mythbusting tales of romcom vs reality
February 16, 2026
Choir Winter Fantasia
December 19, 2025
Floyd Central Woman's Choir Photo by: Ryan Miller
GALLERY: Winter Fantasia 2025
December 16, 2025
REVIEW: 'Stranger Things' returns for one final fight
REVIEW: ‘Stranger Things’ returns for one final fight
February 17, 2026
REVIEW: Mythbusting tales of romcom vs reality
REVIEW: Mythbusting tales of romcom vs reality
February 16, 2026
"The Conjuring: Last Rites'" Haunts Theaters
“The Conjuring: Last Rites'” Haunts Theaters
October 15, 2025
REVIEW: Not Quite Dead Yet
REVIEW: Not Quite Dead Yet
September 8, 2025
REVIEW: "The Hunger Games" Rises Once Again: Sunrise on the Reaping
REVIEW: “The Hunger Games” Rises Once Again: Sunrise on the Reaping
April 30, 2025
Isolation and Manipulation: Ender's Game
Isolation and Manipulation: Ender’s Game
March 19, 2025
Finding Nemo Photo Gallery
Finding Nemo Photo Gallery
April 21, 2026
Senior Bailey Gilbert manages a run-through of Hello, Dolly!
Hello, stage crew!
March 13, 2026
Choir Winter Fantasia
December 19, 2025
Freshmen flutists Lilly Leuthold and Emerson Alvey practice during sixth period band class for Winter Fantasia.
Field to the Stage: Marching into Concert Band Season
December 5, 2025
Junior Owen Elsbury and senior Brooks Roseberry perform in Floyd Central's fall main stage musical 'Something Rotten.'
What’s That Smell? It’s “Something Rotten”!
October 13, 2025
Playing the Field, Marching into New Season
Playing the Field, Marching into New Season
September 8, 2025
Art, Writing, and Creativity
Art, Writing, and Creativity
May 5, 2025
A seat was saved for late classmate Noah Maddox, who was honored during the graduation ceremony by class president Tucker Harris.
GALLERY: Class of 2026 Graduation
June 12, 2026
Gallery: Class Night
Gallery: Class Night
May 26, 2026
GALLERY: Newspaper Meets NJROTC
GALLERY: Newspaper Meets NJROTC
May 14, 2026
GALLERY: Softball Teacher Appreciation Night
GALLERY: Softball Teacher Appreciation Night
May 12, 2026
Shooting To Score
Shooting To Score
April 23, 2026
Finding Nemo Photo Gallery
Finding Nemo Photo Gallery
April 21, 2026
1/1900: Alysia Araujo
1/1900: Alysia Araujo
February 17, 2026
1/1900: Eli Coomer
1/1900: Eli Coomer
November 11, 2025
1 in 1,900: Sophomore Hope Anderson
1 in 1,900: Sophomore Hope Anderson
October 13, 2025
1 in 1,900: Junior Joshua Fawbush
1 in 1,900: Junior Joshua Fawbush
September 2, 2025
1 in 1,900: William Scott
1 in 1,900: William Scott
December 16, 2024
1 in 1,900: Maya Brogan
1 in 1,900: Maya Brogan
December 16, 2024
Gallery: Class Night
Gallery: Class Night
May 26, 2026
GALLERY: Newspaper Meets NJROTC
GALLERY: Newspaper Meets NJROTC
May 14, 2026
GALLERY: Softball Teacher Appreciation Night
GALLERY: Softball Teacher Appreciation Night
May 12, 2026
Finding Nemo Photo Gallery
Finding Nemo Photo Gallery
April 21, 2026
Jude Vetter sizes up his defender in a game against Corydon
Gallery- Boys Basketball Season
March 9, 2026
Seniors Oak Thompson and Ana Gonzales
GALLERY: Homecoming court and pep rally
February 3, 2026
Superintendent Talks Phone Law
Superintendent Talks Phone Law
August 23, 2024

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Freshman Lexi Guilford raises out of the water during butterfly stroke at girls New Albany relay

Strengths, strokes, & sacrifice

Taylor Watson, Sports Reporter • February 17, 2026

  When most people think of a swimmer, they think of someone who strictly trains in water, but in swimming, there is much to do outside the pool that swimmers participate in to stay in shape. “During...

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