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The Student News Site of Frederick High School

Frederick Lantern

The Student News Site of Frederick High School

Frederick Lantern

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, Staff Writer 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, Staff Writer 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, Staff Writer 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, Staff Writer 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...

Frederick Softball Falls Against Severance

Frederick Softball Falls Against Severance

Griffin Baldwin, Staff Writer September 19, 2023

On September 19, the Frederick Golden Eagle varsity softball team faced off against Severance High during a heated home game. While it was a close game the final was 11-9 with Severance coming out...

The Odd One Out

The Odd One Out

Reno DiGesualdo, Staff Writer September 4, 2023

  The Frederick Golden Eagles Varsity football team is scheduled to play the Scottsbluff Bearcats for the FHS homecoming game. Not Mead. Not Erie. Not even Niwot. Instead of playing up a local...

Senior Hailey Simmons striking out a Skyline opponent from the mound in the second inning to help Frederick secure the win. The softball team took their first home game win of the 2023 season
versus Skyline 16-1.

Building from the Base Up

Makenzie Carpenter-Sais, Staff Writer September 3, 2023

Every high school sport requires players to come and go. After losing fourteen seniors in the past two years, the 2023 Frederick softball season has officially begun. Frederick softball has had to learn...

Families have been weighing the balance between the pros of playing sports, and the financial cost that families have to pay in ording for their child to participate. Most sports cost around $1,000 to $3,000 to play, while sports like ice hockey and baseball can cost up to $12,000 a year.

The High Price To Play

Mason Faulkner, Staff Writer April 6, 2022

Youth sports are a great way for kids to build character, stay in shape, and build relationships. High school sports extend youth sports by having higher competitiveness to them. The downside to youth...