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Frederick Lantern

The Student News Site of Frederick High School

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Leaps and strides for the sophomore Makaylin Torres. Playing a key role in the team’s success leading up to playoffs, Torres continued that contribution in Frederick’s Great Eight playoff game. (Jenna Johnston)

Mead Stops Frederick’s Playoff Progress

Allison McCormick, Assistant Copy Editor March 8, 2025

On Friday, March 7, the girls basketball team held their heads high as they left the school to go to the Denver Coliseum for the third year in a row to compete in the State Girls Basketball Championship....

Izzy Howard, sophomore, takes a shot from the free point line during the second half of the first game of the basketball season. Izzy said that she “thought we played well as a team, but we definitely have a lot of work to do.”

One Step Closer to State

Kaylee Ledgerwood, Editor in Chief March 3, 2025

Frederick High's girls varsity basketball team really puts all of their effort into trying their best at games, and it shows. The team has won 18 out of 24 games since the start of the basketball season....

The girls swim team members who qualified for the State Championships pose for a group photo at their final practice of the season. For many of the athletes, it is their first experience at State and they were excited to see what the atmosphere would be like! (Courtesy of Julia Smith)

Girls Swim Makes a Splash at State

Allison McCormick, Assistant Copy Editor February 27, 2025

The Frederick Girls Swim team has once again made it to the swim Colorado State Championships. The  seven athletes the team sent to state were juniors Avery Corliss and Addi Murray for individual events...

Number 44 Marissa Blea shoots a basket during the second quarter of Frederick High's Unified Basketball game against Niwot on January 28. Frederick won against the Cougars to sustain a three-game winning streak, which includes a tournament appearence where the Golden Eagles netted second place.

Frederick Unified Basketball Team Beats Niwot

Macey Smith, Staff Writer February 3, 2025

On January 28, Frederick High's Unified Basketball team narrowly beat the Niwot Cougars with a score of 77 to 73. Coming off a weekend tournament where the Golden Eagles won second out of 20, this game...

El sofa es una nueva tradición en Frederick High School que da a los estudiantes la oportunidad de ganar el mejor asiento. El granador puede elegir a un amigo y disfrutar de una caja de pizza mientras ve el partido en el sofa. (Cortesía de Maggie Harnig)

A New Tradition Kicks off Basketball Season

Hazel Mciver Oun, Assistant Image Editor January 24, 2025

There is a new tradition at Frederick High School, “The Couch”. This tradition started when basketball season kicked off. During a home basketball game at Frederick every student who goes to Frederick...

Fredericks cheer team gave their all at state, and it showed. They ended up placing 9th, and came back feeling better than ever. (Courtesy of Christopher Tone)

Frederick Cheer Gets High Marks at State

Hazel Mciver Oun, Assistant Image Editor December 28, 2024

On December 13, the Frederick cheer team placed 9th overall at the state competition at the Denver coliseum. Although it wasn’t the outcome they were hoping for, the cheer team had an amazing performance...

The Golden Eagles traveled to Standley Lake to play against the Standley Lake Gators. The final score was 52-58 making the Golden Eagles lose by just 6 points.

A Close Game Against the Gators

Alex Lyman, Staff Writer December 20, 2024

The Frederick Golden Eagles traveled to Standley Lake, where they faced the Standley Lake Gators in a highly anticipated matchup. The game took place in front of a rowdy and passionate crowd known as "The...

Aiming for the Final Four

Aiming for the Final Four

Allison McCormick, Assistant Copy Editor December 14, 2024

Last year, the Frederick girls basketball team made it to the Final Four after a stunning season record of 19-7. This year, they are hoping to have the same success with a chance of making it even farther....

Touchdown Frederick! In the first round of the 4A State Playoffs, every point counts. As Frederick strives to continue in the postseason, they take advantage of every opportunity they get.

Nothing Can Stop Frederick Football

Allison McCormick, Assistant Copy Editor November 13, 2024

Rain, shine, or snow, Frederick Football knows how to put on a good show. This past Friday, the Frederick varsity football team took on the Northfield Nighthawks in the first round of the Colorado 4A playoffs,...

All of the 2025 seniors pose for a photo after their final game of the season.
Back: Blake Lowry, Jack Bartlett, Alberto Medrano, Jase Tyler, Nick Frias, Samuel Hernandez, Yahir Catano. Middle: Cooper Doehring, Francisco Nicasio, Bryan Perdomo, Hunter Vickers, Yosef Godinez, Andy Hernandez, Ryan Brown. Front: Cindy Terrazas, Alejandra Gonzales

Sportsmanship at Its Finest

Allison McCormick, Assistant Copy Editor November 2, 2024

On October 24th, the Frederick Boys Varsity Soccer team faced a loss with a final score of 2-1 as they took on their rivals, the Mead Mavericks. At their last game, the program highlighted their seniors,...

Frederick High School scored second place at Boo Bash this year. The cheer team worked long and hard hours to show off their best performance, and it paid off. Courtesy of Frederick Cheer)

Frederick Cheerleaders Shine at Boo Bash

Hazel Mciver Oun, Assistant Image Editor October 30, 2024

Frederick High's varsity coed cheer squad kicked off their competition season with a win.  On Saturday, October 26, the Frederick cheer team attended Boo Bash, an annual Halloween-themed cheer competition...

The FHS cheer team performs at halftime during a Frederick football game. With the team becoming co-ed, they are able to complete more difficult stunts and routines. (Courtesy of Christopher Tone)

Let’s Hear it for the Boys

Allison McCormick, Assistant Copy Editor October 19, 2024

Everyone has seen the recent change in the Frederick Cheer team. Whether it has been at football games, volleyball games, or homecoming events, everyone knows that the team has gone co-ed. However, while...