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

WINGSPAN

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

WINGSPAN

The Redhawk volleyball team takes on the Emerson Mavericks on Friday. They are playing in their first district game, and aim to secure a win.

Volleyball soars into district play

Haley Ward, Sports Editor September 9, 2022

Volleyball heads into their first District 10-5A game of the season, when they host the Emerson Mavericks at The Nest at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. “We’re working on offensive plays that will help us score against their defense,” senior Emma Cacurak...

After facing a loss to the Lions on Friday, the Redhawk football team hopes to redeem themselves and secure a win against Frisco. Last season the only district team they lost to was Frisco, and this year the team hopes for improvement.

Redhawks face the Racoons in first district game

Addyson Schick, Assistant Sports Editor September 9, 2022

Hoping to get their first win of the year, the football team opens District 6-5A Division I play Friday at 7:00 p.m. against the Frisco High Racoons at the Ford Center. “I mean I think that we have some talent in skill positions and you know just...

Wingspan’s featured athlete for 9/8 is junior Davion Ferguson. Ferguson is in his first year on the Liberty football team, after transferring from Plano East.

Featured Athlete: Davion Ferguson

Mikya Irvin, Staff Reporter September 8, 2022

Wingspan: How did you get started in football?  Ferguson:  “I was just watching it on the tv one day when I was younger and wanted to try it”. Wingspan: Who has been your biggest motivator?  Ferguson: “Probably myself because I have...

Freshman Milla Dopson tosses the ball and prepares to swing on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019 against Memorial High School.

Knights topple Redhawks in a tight match

Haley Ward, Sports Editor September 7, 2022

The tennis team played in another tight match, as they went head to head with the Independence Knights on Tuesday and fell in a close 10-9 match. “We lost 10-9 to the seventh ranked team in the state,” head coach Erica Dopson said. “The team...

The Redhawk volleyball team hosted the Argyle Eagles in a battle of the Hawks. The Redhawks fell 3-1 to the Hawks, but feel improvement from the last time they faced Argyle.

Eagles feel at home at The Nest

Haley Ward, Sports Editor September 7, 2022

It was a battle of the birds on the court on Tuesday, with the Argyle Eagles soaring 3-1 over the Redhawks volleyball team.     “The team started pretty slow last night,” head coach Eighmy Dobbins said. “But in our last two sets we played...

Football retreats back to The Nest after losing to the Greenville Lions 42-31 on Friday. Despite the loss, many players believe the game was still a success.

Football suffers a loss to the Lions

Addyson Schick, Assistant Sports Editor September 6, 2022

Playing Greenville in their first road game of the season, the Redhawks football team did not come out on top, losing 42-31 to the Lions in a non-district contest. . “It certainly wasn't the outcome that we desired, but we simply didn't do enough...

After a rough race on Saturday at the Marcus Coach T Invitational, cross country continues to train and better their performance. They hope to finish higher up for their next meet.

Redhawks seek improvements after North Lakes

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter September 6, 2022

It was anything but a sprint for the cross country team as they embarked on a challenging course at Saturday’s Marcus Coach T Invitational in Denton. “North Lakes is a difficult course of ups and downs with an unusual finish and the girls competed...

Redhawk tennis hosts the Independence Knights at The Nest on Tuesday, with hopes of achieving a win. Many players believe consistency and teamwork will secure the win.

Redhawk tennis battles the Knights

Haley Ward, Sports Editor September 6, 2022

Tennis is back on the court when they battle the Independence Knights at The Nest at 4:00 p.m. “The team is doing well,” head coach Erica Dopson said. “We have high expectations with the hard work we have been putting in each day.” For freshman...

Volleyball heads to face off the Argyle Eagles Tuesday. They are aiming to seek revenge as at a recent tournament the Eagles were their only loss.

Volleyball aims for redemption at The Nest

Haley Ward, Sports Editor September 6, 2022

After a 3-0 win against Frisco on Friday, the Redhawk volleyball team hosts the Argyle Eagles at The Nest on Tuesday at 6:45 p.m., when they aim for revenge.  “We played really well on Friday,” head coach Eighmy Dobbins said. “And executed our...

The Redhawks head to Greenville to face the Lions at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. They hope to take home their first win of the season, and come together as a team.

Football looking to soar against Greenville

Addyson Schick, Assistant Sports Editor September 1, 2022

After a loss to Corsicana in their first game of the season, the football team is hoping to redeem themselves Friday night at 7:30 p.m. in their first away game of the season against the Greenville Lions at Greenville High School.  “You know we...

Cross country heads to another 5K on Saturday for the Marcus Coach T Invitational. Many runners feel prepared to run at this meet, due to the practices leading up.

Cross country set to compete over long weekend

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter September 1, 2022

Cross country is trying to keep it consistent as the Redhawks are preparing for another 5k at North Lakes Park on Saturday for the Marcus Coach T Invitational. “We’ve been pushing hard at practices this week but we’ve told the kids it’s for...

Wingspan’s featured athlete for 9/1 is senior Mckenna Gildon. This is her fourth year playing for Liberty, and will be attending the University of Clemson to play 1 division volleyball in the fall.

Featured Athlete: McKenna Gildon

Ashlyn Walker, Staff Reporter September 1, 2022

Wingspan: How has volleyball impacted your life? Gildon: “Volleyball has impacted my life by bringing me some of my best friends, mentors and confidence in myself. It has taught me many life lessons such as learning from your mistakes in order to...

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