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Girls basketball: Dan Lira takes over Bluedevils’ girls’ basketball program

Many years can pass without being around a sport, but the passion and love for the game is seldom to fade away. Such is the case for Fort Lupton’s first-year girls’ basketball head … more

Juan Arellano Sports correspondent | 12/3/22 12:49 PM

Wrestling: Fort Lupton wins its invitational tournament

Fort Lupton captured first place at its invitational wrestling tournament Dec. 3. FLHS' closest competitor was Grandview High School, which finished 22 points behind. Josiah Gonzales won the … more

12/3/22 12:15 PM

High School Sports Schedules

Fort Lupton High Boys basketball Dec. 1-3: @Eaton tournament Dec. 6, 9-10: Santiago Shootout at FLHS Dec. 13: Skyview 7 p.m. Jan. 4: Erie 7 p.m., Foundation game Jan. 7: Jefferson 2 p.m. Jan. 10: … more

11/28/22 10:11 AM

Small-town football: A different game, a different level of interest

STRATTON – On the Eastern Plains, football is a special breed of cat. Or eagle, as the case may be. Tucked away north of Interstate 70, an hour or so east of Limon and two or so stops … more

Steve Smith
ssmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 11/21/22 12:29 PM

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Top financial to-dos to end the year strong and prepare for 2023

The holidays are a time full of good cheer, but not necessarily so jolly for your bank account. 'Tis the season to stress out your budget, not to mention the anxiety many people have about the … View more Post your news

Trejo siblings stand out in first year cross country season

For many years, Fort Lupton High School has had a small cross country team. Despite that being no different this year, the Bluedevils had a good season, as head cross country coach Karch … more

By Juan Arellano Sports correspondent | 11/10/22 08:05 PM

Football: Frederick moves into postseason

AURORA -- Frederick High School earned the 11th seed in this year's class 3A state football playoff draw and will travel to Summit High School in the first round. Date and game time have not been … more

11/6/22 10:49 AM

State 3A soccer; Colorado Academy ends Fort Lupton's season

LAKEWOOD – Fort Lupton’s Jonathan Gonzalez wrapped up his senior year of high-school soccer by scoring his team’s only goal in a 4-1 loss to Colorado Academy. The loss in the second … more

Steve Smith
ssmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 11/3/22 03:22 PM

Class 4A regional volleyball: Frederick moves to postseason tourney

AURORA -- The Colorado High School Activities Association released the state 4A regional volleyball brackets. Frederick drew the 20th seed and will join Pueblo Central for the Saturday, nov. … more

11/1/22 12:40 PM

Class 3A regional volleyball: Fort Lupton enters the field

AURORA -- The Colorado High School Activities Association released the class 3A regional volleyball tournament pairings. Fort Lupton drew the 29th seed and faces 17th-seeded Manitou Springs and … more

10/31/22 11:37 AM

Football: Fort Lupton breaks .500 mark, turns back Faith Christian

ARVADA -- It was a night for the Fort Lupton High School football team to celebrate. Fort Lupton rallied to beat Faith Christian 34-21 on the Eagles' field Oct. 28. The win was Fort Lupton's fifth … more

Steve Smith
ssmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 10/29/22 05:03 PM

Soccer: Fort Lupton faces familiar foe in second round of playoffs

The question before the board for the Fort Lupton High School soccer program is can it get past the second round of the state 3A playoffs. The Bluedevils advanced to the second round for the third … more

Steve Smith
ssmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 10/27/22 10:50 AM

State 3A soccer playoffs: Fort Lupton hosts first-round game

AURORA -- Fort Lupton drew the 16th seed in the class 3A soccer playoffs and will host Atlas Preparatory in a first-round game Wednesday, Oct. 26. Kickoff time is 4 p.m. The winner faces either … more

10/24/22 10:10 AM

State 4A softball: Frederick's run ends in semifinals

AURORA – Frederick’s run through the state 4A softball tournament consisted of three familiar opponents and a berth in the semifinals. But that’s where the season came to an end, … more

Steve Smith
ssmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 10/23/22 04:26 PM

Softball: Fort Lupton bows out in quarterfinal round

AURORA -- Fort Lupton’s softball team made it to the quarterfinal round at the state 3A softball tournament for the second year in a row. And for the second year in a row, that’s where … more

Steve Smith
ssmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 10/22/22 08:04 AM

VIDEO: Prairie View football manager scores a TD

The football team manager at Prairie View High School had a chance to take center stage Oct. 21 during the ThunderHawks' game against Mullen High School. Johnathan Salzer,who has Down's syndrome, … more

10/22/22 07:23 AM

State 4A softball: Frederick gets fifth seed in the tourney

AURORA -- Frederick High School drew the fifth seed in the state 4A softball tournament bracket and will face 12th-seeded Golden at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at Aurora Sports Park. The winner gets … more

10/17/22 10:37 AM

State 3A softball: Fort Lupton faces Delta in the opening round

AURORA -- Fort Lupton's softball team drew the fifth seed in this year's state 3A softball tournament and will take on 12th-seeded Delta in the opening round of the tournament. First pitch is at 10 … more

10/17/22 10:29 AM

Softball photo gallery: Fort Lupton earns return berth to state 3A tournament

Fort Lupton earned a return trip to the state 3A softball tournament Oct. 15 and a regional title, to boot. The Bluedevils clinched the state tournament spot by beating Wellington 8-0 in the … more

10/16/22 11:03 AM

Frederick's Tavagnacco out of state 4A tennis tournament

10/14/22 09:31 AM

CHSAA examines officials shortage, pay scale

It’s not a secret that the Colorado High School Activities Association is dealing with a shortage of game officials in several sports. CHSAANow.com called it “one of the most significant … more

Steve Smith
ssmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 10/13/22 04:51 PM

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