With football season kicking off, fantasy football leagues are buzzing with excitement… and high schoolers are all in. The thrill of drafting players, competing with friends, and battling for prizes (or avoiding hilarious punishments for last place) makes it a must-play game. This year, two of our own Lebanon high schoolers, Senior Dax Frost and Junior Harper Brown, have taken their leagues by storm, showing just how fun and competitive fantasy football can be.
Senior, Dax Frost, first got into fantasy football thanks to his friends, and now it’s a yearly tradition. This season, he’s competing in a private league with close friends, no big draft party this year, though. In fact, Dax missed the draft entirely, so his team was auto drafted for him. Despite that, he’s off to a strong start with a 1-0 record.
Dax isn’t too worried about missing the draft, for he mentions, “I’ve won at least one of my leagues every year.” Therefore, this season, he’s confident he can do it again. With no first-place prize up for grabs, it’s all about bragging rights. However, there’s a big incentive to avoid last place… the dreaded “milk mile”, where the unlucky loser has to chug a whole gallon of milk before running a mile.
Even with the auto-draft, Dax believes he has what it takes to go all the way this season.
Junior, Harper Brown, first got into fantasy football because it seemed fun and offered a cool way to experience the game of football. This season, Harper is competing in a private league with close friends, and the excitement kicked off with a fun and thrilling draft party.
Harper didn’t walk away with a bad draft team, but when asked about his changes this year, he admitted, “I don’t think I will win because other people in my league have better teams.” Despite the odds, Harper is still looking forward to the season and keeping an eye on his team’s performance.
Unlike some leagues, there’s no punishment for last place this year. Instead, the stakes are a bit sweeter with a $160 prize for first-place winner. Even though Harper doesn’t think he’ll win, the fun of competing with friends and following the football season is more than enough to keep things interesting.
Fantasy football has become more than just a game for high schoolers like Dax and Harper, it’s a way to connect with friends, share in the highs and lows of competition, and deepen their love for football. Whether it’s about chasing the top spot, avoiding funny punishment, or simply enjoying the thrill of watching their players perform each week, the experience brings people together in a fun and memorable way. As the season unfolds, it’s clear that fantasy football isn’t just about wining, but about the camaraderie and excitement that comes with it.
