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The Patriot Press

Cross country teams clinch third place finishes at State

Cross country teams clinch third place finishes at State

Signe Stroming, Editor-In-Chief November 26, 2014

For 86 years, the Curse of the Bambino vexed the Boston Red Sox in its pursuit of a World Series title. Luckily, the Curse of the Podium Picture plagued Liberty cross country for only four. In past...

Volleyball makes school history

Skylar Radford, Staff Writer November 26, 2014

Varsity volleyball made Liberty history, placing eighth in State, second in Districts, and winning multiple individual awards. The lady Patriots’ first playoff game on November 14 brought a 3-0 loss...

Womens soccer reflects on strong season

Paige Hopkins, Staff Writer November 26, 2014

On November 15, the Lady Patriots lost their semi-final State soccer game against Shorecrest with a score of 3-4. It was a hard-fought match, with both teams battling for the lead until Shorecrest managed...

Womens swim seizes victory

Womens swim seizes victory

Rachel Hay, Senior Writer November 26, 2014

Last year, the womens swim and dive team placed fifth at the 3A State Championships. This year, they stole the State title. But they walked away from the meet as more than winners: they’re record-breakers...

En garde: Liberty Senior competes in fencing

Paige Hopkins, Staff Writer November 26, 2014

Forget the valiant knights of the Middle Ages. Forget the swashbuckling pirates of the Caribbean. Senior Natalia Heller, a five year fencing veteran, has become the new champion of swordplay at Liberty. Heller...

Ping pong club crowns wiffleball champions

Ping pong club crowns wiffleball champions

Sara Bluhm, Photography Editor November 26, 2014

After a demanding final inning rally against the staff team, student team “The Dirtbags” claimed the title of Reigning Champions in Liberty’s Third Annual World Series of Wiffle Ball. Senior team...

K-Dog: the man who bleeds blue and green

K-Dog: the man who bleeds blue and green

Nate Jarvis, Sports Editor November 26, 2014

Have you ever noticed the one guy always pumping up the players and fans on the sideline at football games? The guy who’s at every game whether it is home or away? If you don’t know who this is, news...

Long season of football brings tough end

Long season of football brings tough end

Kasey Winter, Staff Writer November 26, 2014

The football team suffered a tough loss against the Fife Trojans, losing by 21 in their first playoff game. The loss knocked the team out of the running to make it to the State Championship game. “It...

SPORTS OPINION: Hazen vs. Liberty – the real dish on school rivalries

Taylor Jackson, Sports Editor October 24, 2014

When you think of rivalries here at Liberty, one specific name pops up: Hazen. Rivalry games are what we all look forward to at the start of the season: fans suit up in their blackout gear and war paint...

Liberty drill team kicks for position at Nationals

Liberty drill team kicks for position at Nationals

Sam Kelderman, Staff Writer October 24, 2014

High hopes, hard work and serious preparation at practices and competitions may lead the Liberty drill team to Nationals in California in early March. The Liberty drill team hopes to compete in the Military,...

Cheer squad brings new life to school spirit

Cheer squad brings new life to school spirit

Nate Jarvis, Sports Editor October 24, 2014

Y-E-L-L everybody YELL! Go Pats, whoo go Pats. It’s a commonly heard cheer at football games performed by our large cheer squad. The Liberty cheer squad began its season with a total of 26 girls,...

Golfer Ben Graham gains state recognition

Golfer Ben Graham gains state recognition

Samantha Kelderman, Staff Writer October 24, 2014

Sophomore golfer Ben Graham received the 2A Athlete of the Week award for the week of September 7-13. The award was given to Graham because of his impressive academic standings and scoring six under par...

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