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WINGSPAN

The student news site of Liberty High School in Frisco, Texas

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Counting down the last two weeks of school, Wingspan looks at the top sports moments of the year. Coming in at #4,  made their first playoff appearance since 2021.

Bi-District champs and area secured for baseball in a 2-1 series thriller

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter May 8, 2023

After needing several attempts to secure a spot in the playoffs, the baseball team didn’t waste the opportunity to advance, winning their bi-district series with the Frisco Raccoons 2-1. The Redhawks fell 7-3 on Thursday, but the team bounced back,...

Counting down the last two weeks of school, Wingspan looks at the top sports moments of the year. Coming in at #10, the Redhawks wrestling team brings four wrestlers and sees three podium finishes at the UIL 5A state meet in February.

Top Sports Moments Of 2022-23: #10

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter May 8, 2023

With the school year coming to a close on May 19, Wingspan is counting down the top sports moments from 2022-2023.  Coming in at #10, three Redhawk wrestlers soared to podium finishes at the UIL 5A state meet in February, with seniors Mercede Alvarez,...

Getting a head start on their fall season, the volleyball has been on the court practicing since June. With various camps and skills sessions, the players are doing all they can to prepare for a successful season.

Registration open for annual beach volleyball tournament

Haley Ward, Sports Editor May 5, 2023

Some Redhawks are getting a taste of summer as they participate in the Redhawks annual beach volleyball tournament May 13 from 2-6 p.m. at The Beach at Craig Ranch, to raise money for the program.  “Our sand volleyball tournament is our biggest...


Copeland is competing in the triple jump while Stulting is competing in the discus. 

This is the first trip to state for both athletes.

State bound for two track and field athletes

Addyson Schick, Assistant Sports Editor May 4, 2023

In their final year as track and field athletes, seniors Isabella Copeland and Ryan Stulting will represent the Redhawks at the UIL 5A State Meet Friday in Austin at Mike Myers Stadium. “They have accomplished so much this season as seniors, setting...

The Redhawks baseball team hopes to avoid striking out on Friday against the first place team in District 10-5A, the Memorial Warriors (9-2). The teams faced off earlier in the week with the Redhawks losing 15-3.

Baseball looks to surprise Frisco in playoffs

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter May 4, 2023

Baseball is shifting into playoff mode as they head to Smothernman Field to take on the Frisco Raccoons Thursday at 7:30 p.m in the first matchup of a best-of-three series as the Redhawks try to cage their bi-district opponent. “They have a good...

Wingspan’s featured athlete for 5/4 is varsity sprinter and long jumper Davion Furgeson.

Featured Athlete: Davion Furgeson

Amiyah Johnson, Guest Contributor May 4, 2023

Wingspan: Today we’re here with junior sprinter and long jumper, Davion Furgeson. Davion, tell us about your love for track and what got you here.  Furgeson: “I started track when I was really young, to just burn off energy and have something...

Seniors Mary Jane Mccurdy and Brooklyn Shelton were presented with District 10-5A preseason awards on Sunday. Shelton was awarded with the Defensive Most Valuable Player.

From Redhawk to Lumberjack, Shelton goes D1

Haley Ward, Sports Editor May 3, 2023

Junior Brooklyn Shelton made the decision to continue playing volleyball past high school with her verbal commitment to play D1 at Stephen F. Austin State University.  “I was so excited for Brooklyn when she told me she committed to SFA,” head...

After struggling with weather against the Broncos, the Redhawks are back Friday and Saturday to compete in the Trojan Relays. “I’m excited to get new times and set new goals to reach for the next meet,” junior Evan Bullitt said.

Two Redhawks on track for state

Addyson Schick, Assistant Sports Editor May 2, 2023

10 track and field athletes set personal records at the 5A Regional II meet at UT Arlington on Friday and Saturday, with two Redhawks medaling high enough to continue their journey onto state. Placing second in discus, senior Ryan Stulting is one of...

The baseball teams playoff spot was on the line on Friday, and their were able to secure a bid to playoffs with a win over Centennial. “Probably the proudest I have been of this group of kids all season, how they overcame adversity, stuck with each other until the end, and literally weathered the storm,” head coach Scott McGarrh said.

Playoff spot secured for baseball

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter May 1, 2023

The baseball team had one goal in mind on Friday: to qualify for playoffs. Through adversity and lightning storms, the Redhawks did just that, soaring over the Centennial Titans 9-3 and booking their playoff ticket for Thursday. “Probably the proudest...

Counting down the last two weeks of school, Wingspan looks at the top sports moments of the year. Coming in at #2,  the softball team advanced to the playoffs for the first time in school history.

An unforgettable season comes to a close for softball

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter May 1, 2023

The first playoff run in school history is over for the softball team after back-to-back losses to the Wakeland Wolverines, 15-0 on Thursday and 11-0 on Friday. “Words can't describe how proud I am of each and every one of these amazing young ladies,”...

Counting down the last two weeks of school, Wingspan looks at the top sports moments of the year. Coming in at #9,  Redhawks tennis sent three athletes to the UIL 5A state tennis tournament in April.

Medals claimed at State for Redhawks tennis

Addyson Schick, Assistant Sports Editor April 28, 2023

Sending three Redhawks to the UIL 5A state tennis tournament, all three came back with medals as senior Milla Dopson and sophomore Hailey Zhang took second in girls doubles, while senior Sanijheev Rao placed third in boys singles. “Although it might...

The Redhawks head into their final chance at securing a playoff spot as they face Centennial on Friday. “We’ve worked hard this week. Now it comes to putting that work into play and playing it the best we can to come out with the win,” head coach Scott McGarrh.

One last shot at playoffs for baseball

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter April 28, 2023

After a tough, three-district-game losing streak, the Redhawks have one last attempt to get into the playoffs as they head to Independence High School and face the Centennial Titans at 4:30 p.m. in a win-or-go-home matchup. “We’ve worked hard this...

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