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The Fluco Beat

The Student News Site of Fluvanna County High School

The Fluco Beat

The Student News Site of Fluvanna County High School

The Fluco Beat

Emma Pittman sends the ball back over the net during a girls tennis match against Albemarle on March 28, 2024.

What’s the Racket with FCHS Tennis?

Gregory Ball, FCHS Journalist March 24, 2025

High school sports have a unique way of shaping both athletes and a school’s culture, and the boys' and girls' tennis teams are no exception. With new athletes joining both teams this year, there’s...

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Winners and Losers of NFL Free Agency Week

Zachary Luniewski, FCHS Journalist March 19, 2025

The NFL’s Free Agency Week started on March 12. This is the time of the year when teams make big changes and bold moves to try to set the team up for success. The free agency consists of free agents...

The state Swim team after the state championship meet.

Swim and Dive Teams Make a Splash at States

Sophia Pace, Journalist March 12, 2025

  On March 3 and 4, the FCHS swim and dive team traveled to SwimRVA and the Hampton Aquaplex for their state championship meets. In total, 14 athletes were on their way to the biggest championship...

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All-Star Weekend Failure

Kenneth Klein, Journalist March 10, 2025

Fans were excited for All-Star Weekend on Feb. 14-16. Many people anticipate the annual NBA All-Star weekend, as it is filled with fun contests like the celebrity game, rising stars challenge, slam dunk...

Kameren Green, Kevin Jordan, Cayden Lucas, and Jackson Fields at the March 3-4 State Indoor Track meet at Liberty.

Seven Track Athletes Compete at States

Zachary Luniewski, FCHS Journalist March 10, 2025

On March 3 and 4, the FCHS indoor track team sent seven Fluco athletes to Liberty University to compete at States. According to Coach Melanie Kennedy, the athletes competed in “arguably one of the toughest...

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College Baseball Preview

Zachary Luniewski, FCHS Journalist February 28, 2025

The 2025 college baseball season started a few weeks ago, and early season statistics are revealing a lot about which teams could dominate this year. The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is controlling most...

JV baseball huddles up and breaks before the game on Mar. 14, 2024

FCHS Mens Spring Sports: More Than Meets the Eye

Gregory Ball, FCHS Journalist February 18, 2025

Even while winter weather delays are still a threat, spring sports such as baseball, lacrosse, soccer and tennis have long been preparing for their upcoming spring seasons. Many athletes have been working...

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Is the New College Football Playoff Format a Winner?

Zachary Luniewski, FCHS Journalist February 7, 2025

As the College Football Playoffs (CFP) comes to an end, now is the time to reflect on the 2024 playoff season. On Jan. 20, Ohio State and Notre Dame played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, leaving Ohio State...

The varsity boys basketball team during half-time at a match at FCHS in January, 2025.

Winter Athletes Battle a Compressed Season

Carly Brown, Journalist January 30, 2025

Thanks to winter weather in January, FCHS winter sports teams have been forced to crowd their schedules with up to four games each week. For example, the boys and girls basketball teams were originally...

Mason Kirby (right) and his coach, Jay'von Jackson.

Behind the Buzzer: Boys Basketball Game Days

Natalia Merchan, Journalist January 29, 2025

As players warm up, coaches and managers ensure everything runs smoothly to guarantee every pass, dribble, and shot counts. Though game days are exciting for FCHS’ basketball team, a lot has to go on...

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