Dec. 12, 2025
By Nikalena Iacono
Managing Editor
For the 87 three-sport athletes at LHS, there is no such thing as an off-season.
Junior Allen Frias, a member of the football, indoor track and field and outdoor track and field teams, said he loves the variety of experiences that come with being on multiple teams.
“During football season, I get to play with people I’ve known for a long time, while in track, there are many people I’m not familiar with, but I get to meet new people and make new friends, which is the best part,” Frias said.
He said the most difficult aspects of being a three-sport athlete are physical fatigue, social sacrifices and a lack of time.
“Most weeks, I feel burnt out. Every day, practice gets tiring, but knowing I’ve made it through every obstacle that has gotten me here today tells me I can push through it,” Frias said.
He said being a three-sport athlete has helped him develop self-confidence.
“There might be a person who is bigger, stronger and faster, but only you can control your destiny,” Frias said.
Senior Matthew Jarvis, who is on the football, wrestling and baseball teams, said that while he enjoys every sport, football is his favorite.
“I have always loved the game, and I love the brotherhood of the team. There is nothing else like it,” Jarvis said.
He said being a three-sport athlete has taught him to value productivity and prioritize his responsibilities.
“It is hard going home from practice and having to do schoolwork when maybe you want to hang out with your friends instead… but I have learned [how to] make it work,” Jarvis said.
“Most weeks, I feel burnt out. Every day, practice gets tiring, but knowing I’ve made it through every obstacle that has gotten me here today tells me I can push through it.”
He said he has no regrets about being on multiple sports teams.
“Playing three sports taught me a lot and has made me a better person,” Jarvis said. “It takes a lot of hard work, discipline and sacrifices, but in the end it is worth it.”
Junior Taylor Paglio takes dedication to the next level as a four-sport athlete competing in soccer, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field and flag football. She said she likes pushing herself every day and finding ways to overcome the obstacles each sport entails.
“Soccer brings me challenges such as adjusting to new positions and learning quickly. Track helps my physical and mental strength because you have to push yourself. Flag football helps me focus on my memorization since I have to memorize many different plays,” Paglio said.
She said balancing school, sports, a social life and a part-time job as a lifeguard requires strategic use of time.
“Being in season for the whole school year, on top of maintaining various [Advanced Placement] and honors classes, helps to exemplify my confidence in time management,” Paglio said. “It is challenging, but the reward and feeling of accomplishment are worth it.”
