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Introducing freshman girlboss wrestler and rugby player: Kiona Hill

Mishaal Khan, Staff Writer February 4, 2022
When you think of wrestling, the first thing that often comes to mind is sweaty teenage boys in strange suits trying to strangle each other.

Wrestle mania: future for sophomore athlete Chris Russel

Allyson Phung, Editorial Board December 17, 2021
Many participate in high school sports simply for fun and experience, but for sophomore Chris Russel, high school wrestling is part of his journey towards a college career. 

Wrestling their way through Covid

Olivia Briggs, Editorial Board Member May 11, 2021
Two teams, rolling around, sweaty, on one shared mat: how can this possibly be Covid-safe?
Wrestling with team mentality

Wrestling with team mentality

Madeline Parrish, Staff Writer March 21, 2020

Wrestling is one of the many sports that requires hard work, dedication, and mental toughness in order to succeed. But are those the only qualities that define our team here at Liberty? Each player experiences...

The untold details of wrestling practice

The untold details of wrestling practice

Serena Sherwood and Amelia Nored January 21, 2020

Dodgeball, cartwheels, and handstands. These are a few of the unexpected activities that are incorporated into wrestling practice. “One of the main games we play at practice is dodgeball. If we’re...

Weight, what? Liberty wrestlers obsess over weight classes

Gabrielle Parrish, Sports Editor March 19, 2019

In this day and age, where high school students are taught the value of health and positive self-image over weight-related social pressures, there is one place where body weight is a warranted obsession:...

Boys wrestling digs in deep

Sylvie Cao, Managing Editor December 22, 2018

With a new coach and whole season ahead to grow and develop, the boy’s wrestling team has set its sights on postseason to motivate them through grueling weekend practices and conditioning. “My goal...

Three girls participate in Liberty’s wrestling program

Caitlyn Croppi, News Editor December 15, 2017

This year, three girls - one returner and two new - joined the wrestling team, a sport that has primarily been male-dominated. The wrestling team is a perfect example of true Patriot spirit, accepting...

Wrestling team tackles post season competition

Carlyn Schmidgall, Senior Writer February 25, 2016

Liberty’s wrestling team graduated three state placers— including a state champion— last June, leaving the team without the majority of its veteran members. Nonetheless, Liberty’s young wrestling...

Wrestling team perseveres despite lacking numbers

Shelby Lex, Editor-In-Chief May 14, 2015

“All in, all match, all season.” We’ve all heard inspirational mottos like this before in sports movies like “Remember the Titans” and “Rudy”, where heart and drive equate to success in the...

Mixed news from Liberty Rugby team

Jacqueline Rayfield, Staff Writer May 8, 2014

Following a successful season last year, the Liberty rugby team is poised for an even better season. However, while they have a good chance of achieving their goal of going to the state championships,...

Womens and mens wrestling teams fight towards state

Taylor Jackson and Nate Jarvis February 26, 2014

As the mens wrestling team has expectations to make another appearance in the post-season competitions with returners, the new women’s team is ready to make an entrance as our new school team. The mens...

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