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Liberty’s lone diver Eleanor Brecht dives to state podium

Brooke Ury, Opinion Editor November 21, 2018

The word “team” usually refers to a group, but Liberty’s dive team only refers to a single person: junior Eleanor Brecht. Despite the lack of other divers, Brecht remains confident and optimistic. “Going...

Swimmers commit to the pool

Swimmers commit to the pool

Mary Russell, Editor in Chief October 25, 2018

Commitment is a familiar word to most athletes, but it takes on a whole new level in the pool. Unlike the common land sport, swimming requires a distinct facility: the athlete cannot train anywhere but...

Boys swim teams up with Mount Si

Matthew Rubenstein, Online Editor December 15, 2017

In the water at Boehm pool, the swimmers of the Liberty and Mount Si boys swim teams do 100m sets under the direction of Liberty swim coach Kris Daughters. For the third year in a row, the Mount Si...

Will it be a four-peat for Girls Swim and Dive?

Brian Kim, Staff Writer December 6, 2017

  This year Liberty Girls Swim and Dive is taking on State with renewed vigor. The reason? This could be their chance to take home four state wins in a row. The team began its run of state championships...

Team unity brings girls swim to third consecutive State championship

Team unity brings girls swim to third consecutive State championship

Kenadi Browne, Editor-in-Chief March 27, 2017

On November 12, the Liberty girls swim team won the 2A State championship for the third year in a row, and as if that wasn’t enough, the team also surpassed expectations with a relay team win as well...

Swim creates strong team bond to fuel postseason

Swim creates strong team bond to fuel postseason

Taylor Malqueeny, Staff Writer November 4, 2016

The girls’ swim and dive team has come home state champs the past two years and now has hopes to repeat that victory for round three. The team has several tricks up their sleeves that they plan to utilize...

Boys’ swim and dive takes on the post season

Valerie Adams, Feature Editor February 25, 2016

At the end of a long swim meet, the boys on the Liberty swim and dive team patiently await the announcement of who has won the Spud trophy. As the captains announce the name, a two and half foot tall trophy...

Girls Swin and Dive claims second state title

Adam Flash, Backpage Editor December 1, 2015

“This is my fortieth season coaching high school swimming and I don’t think I’ve ever been to a more exciting meet,” coach Kris Daughters said. On November 14 the girls swim and dive team swam...

Girls swim and dive hopes to recapture state title

Adam Flash, Backpage Editor October 19, 2015

The girls swim and dive team is on their way to defend their 2A Division Districts and State title. The team is looking to win it all again and has a good shot, with 18 returning and new swimmers already...

Mens swim and dive splashes toward state

Allie Bowe, Staff Writer May 14, 2015

The days of tanning on the pool deck in the summer are long gone. Mens swim and dive is charting unknown territory: an outdoor pool in the winter. The team is hoping to finish top five at Districts...

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...

Swim team looks forward to post-season success

Swim team looks forward to post-season success

Lucas Maier, Staff Writer October 22, 2014

The womens swim and dive team is causing waves this year with a powerful team and a dream to bring back a State trophy. “This is the strongest team I’ve ever had,” swim coach Kris Daughters said....

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