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The Patriot Press

Record-breaking season is characterized by unity

Sydney Willougby, Staff Writer May 12, 2016

“Driven. Passionate. Committed. Successful. These words describe us. They describe who we are and who we represent as the Liberty Drill Team,” sophomore lieutenant Maddie Lam said. These are the reasons...

Girls golf weathers the storm against tough competition

Chris Hasenheyer, Senior Writer May 12, 2016

Girls golf currently sits with a 2-3 record, having played some of the tougher teams on their schedule, Bellevue and Mercer Island, early in their season. The girls will see some weaker competition in...

Boys soccer looks to build off of recent success

Sean Bates, Senior Writer May 12, 2016

Liberty boys soccer is striving to match last season’s success despite losing twelve seniors as yet another senior led roster enters their time to play on the varsity field. Despite a rocky start, returning...

A new wave of athletes transforms girls tennis

Sam Kelderman, Sports Editor May 12, 2016

With an undefeated 7-0 season so far, the tennis team, led by sophomore Grace Lee, freshman Luciana Sobrino, junior Sienna Rice, and junior Jyotsna Kuramkote has found immense success in their singles...

Baseball shows new aggressive attitude for the season

Baseball shows new aggressive attitude for the season

Gabe Waldbaum, Editor-In-Chief May 12, 2016

Midway through their season, the baseball team is ranked third in the conference with a current record of eight wins and nine losses. “This year we have a more aggressive approach,” junior outfielder...

Off-season training is crucial to atheletes’ success

Sam Kelderman, Sports Editor February 25, 2016

All athletes understand the feeling: The beginning of your high school sport season is approaching, and you have a nagging voice urging you to train in preparation of the sport. Deep down, you know the...

Is dedication to sports really worth the costs?

Nathan Christopher, Senior Writer February 25, 2016

The life of a high school athlete involves relentless practices consuming time, lack of valuable sleep and free time, no time for homework, maybe even private lessons and more. Even though these factors...

Please do not hike alone, for survival’s sake

Chris Hasenheyer, Senior Writer February 25, 2016

Poopoo point. Alpental. Rattlesnake Lake. Mt. Si. Hyak. Snow Lake. Crystal. Mt. Baker. The list of incredible hiking and skiing hotspots goes on and on in our beautiful Northwest home. Yet, none of this...

Patriot Profile: Felicia Yan makes a name in rhythmic gymnastics

Siri Christopherson, Staff Writer February 25, 2016

If you know Felicia Yan, you probably know that she’s at the top of the sophomore class and insanely smart. But you may not be aware that outside of her academic success, she is also a talented athlete...

Boys Basketball sets out to scorch their opponents

Boston Munro, Senior Writer February 25, 2016

The boys basketball team seeks to harness their mid-season triumph in Arizona and convert it into a successful playoff run. Coach Omar Parker has been the man orchestrating this mix of youth and seasoned...

Patriot Profile: Anna Benson rows to confidence

Ally Smith, Staff Writer February 25, 2016

“You’re out there and you are giving it your all and once you hit the finish line knowing you’ve given everything you’ve got it’s the best feeling in the world,” junior Anna Benson said. Although...

Girls basketball adapts to new players

Bella Francavilla, Staff Writer February 25, 2016

With five experienced players graduating last year and new freshmen trying out, the girls basketball team’s number of unfamiliar players provides new challenges. “We take it game by game, practice...

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