On Jan. 10, Freedom High School’s hockey team faced off against Woodgrove at the ION center in Leesburg.

The Freedom Frenzy showed up in full force, sporting jerseys for the jersey out. It was also senior night, where the six senior boys on the team, Nick Howe, Andrew Kotecki, Christian Barrett, Jack Murray, Kael Pope and Maguire Pope, were recognized at the start of the game.

Freedom was dominant throughout the game, and halfway through the first half were already up 2-0 against the Woodgrove team. Both the defense and offense stayed strong throughout, leading the team to a 9-1 victory.

All photos by Ava Proehl. 

Charging to the puck, Goldberger looks to beat out the Woodgrove player.

Barrett wins the face-off.

Niemala skates past Woodgrove, open for a pass.

Niemala looks up, ready to send the puck down the ice.

Barrett watches his offense battle with Woodgrove behind the net, ready for a pass.

The Kemprowski siblings get back on defense.

Battling with Woodgrove, Barrett looks for his teammates.

The FHS Hockey team celebrates after their 4th goal over Woodgrove. They went on to win the game 9-1.