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The Student News Site of Frederick High School

Frederick Lantern

The Student News Site of Frederick High School

Frederick Lantern

Timberwolves Defeat Nuggets, Ending Back-to-Back Hopes

Philimon Sang, Staff Writer May 22, 2024

The Minnesota Timberwolves completed a historic 20-point comeback to defeat the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 on Sunday. This sends the Wolves to their first Western Conference Finals in 20 years. Anthony...

The pacer test feels like an old unneeded tradition.

Fit or Frustrating?

Sierra Sanchez, Staff Writer May 20, 2024

The Pacer Test is a fitness test that measures your aerobic capacity and endurance. It involves running back and forth between two points, with the speed increasing as the test progresses. It's commonly...

Why Not Give Credit Where Credit is Due?

Philimon Sang, Staff Writer February 1, 2024

Physical education is an important part of education because it promotes physical fitness, teamwork, and your overall health. While students who take PE classes get PE credits in school, there is a debate...

Frederick High School Wrestling team placed 2nd overall and had multiple athletes place in their weight class at the Golden Eagle Invitational hosted by Frederick, and to celebrate they took a fun photo together after the long hard-working day as a team.

A Historical Takedown

Makenzie Carpenter-Sais, Copy Editor January 20, 2024

This season, Frederick Wrestling is not coming to play; instead, they have trained and battled to overcome anything and everyone who stands in their way. Frederick has previously experienced setbacks due...

The biggest match of the night during the Skyline matchup was the 175 weight class, junior Diego Rangel faced his opponent and came out on top with a solid win. The wrestling team took the victory against Skyline 39-36 and is planning to continue their momentum forward throughout the rest of the season.

Wrestling Overcomes Adversity: A New Era

Makenzie Carpenter-Sais, Copy Editor December 12, 2023

The Frederick High Varsity Wrestling team has had numerous difficulties throughout the years, including a lack of wrestlers for each weight class, illnesses and injuries, and lack of recognition. The team...

The wrestling team looking fierce for a photo before the day gets started on their debut tournament of the 2023 season. Coach Medina states, “As a team we need to continue to foster the belief that we can and will make this happen. Wrestling is a grueling sport. It’s not for the faint of heart. But if we continue to push each other and believe in one another the sky’s the limit. We will look to learn and grow from our matches throughout the year and look to peak right for regionals and state. We will harp on technique, fill whatever holes we have in our game and WE WILL be ready. We are just getting started.”

Wrestling Pins A Statement

Makenzie Carpenter-Sais, Copy Editor December 5, 2023

Winter sports are coming our way through the clear, crisp air and brisk breeze. Frederick Wrestling made their debut this past weekend at a competition that Fort Lupton High School was the host of. Frederick...

Playing time is a controversial issue that has been long occurring among high school student-athletes. When it comes to Frederick Sports some athletes are seeing this disappointing trend. Yet, there are ways for coaches and athletes to compromise and work together for a successful solution and happy outcome when both parties cooperate.

Getting Everyone Off The Bench

Makenzie Carpenter-Sais, Copy Editor November 20, 2023

Sports are a national treasure because, in addition to being enjoyable to watch, they naturally draw people from all over the world and strengthen ties between them. Playing, however, is something that's...

Stretching is such an important aspect when it comes to athletics. If you don’t take advantage of stretching, it can cause issues in the future. (2023 OC Sports and Rehab)

Staying Off the Injury Roster

Emma Phillips, Sports Editor November 10, 2023

Picture a football player charging down the field with his eyes locked on the end zone, thinking he’s going to score a touchdown this game. In the next play, he intercepts a pass. The crowd roars, and...

Anthony, junior Diego Rangel, and junior Rico Moreno flex in front of Dos Medinas food trailer. Junior Rico Moreno  states, “I don’t know if I have a favorite but his rice, empanadas, and the beef skewer is good, I also like the sauce he has, everything I have had is very good.”

From Pins to Pinchos

Makenzie Carpenter-Sais, Copy Editor November 8, 2023

Most athletes need two things to get through practice: rest and food. Luckily, Frederick wrestlers get both from head coach Anthony Medina. In addition to leading the wrestling team on the mat, he also...

The last swing of the final four game by Tatum Ross ended with her breaking her bat due to the lack of support from her classmates and peers. While there is a lot of support towards other sports, softball is lacking the the Frederick support that is well deserved.

A Deafening Silence

Makenzie Carpenter-Sais, Copy Editor November 2, 2023

The Frederick High Varsity Softball team walked its state send-off down the sports corridor on Friday morning, October 20, before heading to Aurora for the annual CHSSA State Tournament. The team has been...

Varsity boys running at the Mead Stampede race. Featured in the middle is FHS senior Darren Reynolds, who placed first for all of the Frederick varsity boys.

Running Toward Victory

Isabel Howell, Staff Writer October 9, 2023

The cross country season is in its final stretch. On Saturday, September 30, the Mead Stampede 5k marked the final meet before league and regionals. The Mead Stampede is a narrow, flat course that runs...

The importance and significance of eligibility isn’t recognized by many student-athletes, yet in the long run they will understand the value and benefits eligibility provides for their future after their athletics are long gone.

Is Eligibility Legitimate?

Carson Birdsall, Staff Writer October 6, 2023

Many athletes often ask why eligibility exists. After all, it may seem pointless and even discourage some student-athletes that struggle with academics to continue their sports. However, eligibility is...

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