• The first nine week grading period ends Oct. 10
  • CTE Interactive Open House Oct. 10 5:00-6:30 p.m.
  • No school for students on Oct. 11 (staff development day)
  • No school on Oct. 14 (Frisco ISD holiday)
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 student news site of Liberty High School in Frisco, Texas

WINGSPAN
Addyson Schick

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief

Addyson Schick is a senior going into her fourth year with Wingspan. On campus, she practices in floral club and is Co-President of Best Buddies. She also loves photographing various sporting events on campus. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her friends, journaling, and SHOPPING! She is ecstatic to be Editor-in-chief this year!

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The Denison Yellow Jackets dealt the Redhawks a 49-0 loss at the Ford Center Thursday night in District 4-5A play leaving the football team 0-8.

Stung by the Yellow Jackets, football returns to The Nest empty-handed

Addyson Schick, Editor-In-Chief
October 18, 2024
In this weekly blog, senior Addyson Schick shares her struggles with a rare autoimmune disease giving tips on how to overcome adversity.

Strength in Struggles: appreciating nurses

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2024
Wingspan’s Featured Athlete for 10/17 is varsity football player, senior Landon Reygadas.

Featured Athlete: Landon Reygadas

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2024
The Walnut Grove Wildcats defeated the Redhawks 64-7 over the long weekend

Long-weekend loss for football

Zachary Moland and Addyson Schick
October 15, 2024
Football will take the Walnut Grove Wildcats to the Wild Wild West Thursday, looking to notch their first victory of the season on Western night.

Putting up points the goal for football

Addyson Schick, Editor-In-Chief
October 10, 2024
In this weekly blog, senior Addyson Schick shares her struggles with a rare autoimmune disease giving tips on how to overcome adversity.

Strength in Struggles: dwelling on the bad

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2024
The end of the quarter is here for the 2024-25 school year. Students and teachers alike are wrapping up their work in anticipation of submitting grades for this marking period.

The first quarter of the year comes to a close

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2024
Redhawks football took a 60-6 loss Thursday against the Emerson Mavericks.

Mavericks too rogue for Redhawks football

Addyson Schick, Editor-In-Chief
October 4, 2024
After a loss to Independence last week, Redhawks football hopes to turn things around Thursday when they take on Emerson at Kuykendall.

Trying to lasso the Mavericks, football takes on Emerson

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2024
Wingspan’s Featured Athlete for 10/3 is varsity volleyball player, junior Morgan Ferguson.

Featured Athlete: Morgan Ferguson

Addyson Schick, Editor-In-Chief
October 3, 2024
With only two more years of high school left juniors are already getting the option to purchase memorabilia. Friday representatives from Josten presented the junior class with the option to purchase class rings.

[Photo] Class of 2026 gets a taste of tradition

Mari Vancouver, WTV Reporter
September 27, 2024
New schedule changes are now in effect for some students with the closing of the advanced/AP drop window. But students dropping classes aren’t the only ones being impacted.

AP drops lead to new class sections for on-level classes

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2024
In this weekly blog, senior Addyson Schick shares her struggles with a rare autoimmune disease giving tips on how to overcome adversity.

Strength in Struggles: support

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2024
Week three of District 4-5A play brings a game against the Independence Knights Thursday at the Ford Center.

Turning out the lights on the Knights is the goal

Addyson Schick, Editor-In-Chief
September 26, 2024
Wingspan’s Featured Athlete for 9/26 is varsity cross country runner, senior Dominic Ward.

Featured Athlete: Dominic Ward

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2024
A recent Tik Tok trend coined the name “beauty blindness” brings these controversies to the forefront as it describes someone who partook in a procedure, however to what many believe to be the extreme.

Beautiful or Beauty Blind: extreme beauty trends

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2024
For HoCo week, the Redhawks take on Melissa in their only game held at Toyota Stadium this season.

Redhawks flock to Toyota Stadium for HoCo football game against Melissa

Addyson Schick, Editor-In-Chief
September 19, 2024
In this weekly blog, senior Addyson Schick shares her struggles with a rare autoimmune disease giving tips on how to overcome adversity.

Strength in Struggles: costs and sacrafices

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2024
Wingspan’s Featured Athlete for 9/19 is varsity football player, junior Khi Bunting.

Featured Athlete: Khi Bunting

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2024
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Cinnaholic workers juniors Avery Peters and Brooklyn Brown

The first Frisco ISD football player to win a Super Bowl, former Redhawks star Jay Ajayi waves to the crowd at the Ford Center after being introduced as a member of the Class of 2025 FISD Hall of Honor.

Former Redhawk among 2025 Athletic Hall of Honor inductees

Addyson Schick, Editor-In-Chief
September 17, 2024
One of just three Frisco ISD football players to win a Super Bowl, former Redhawks star Jay Ajayi shakes the hands of fans at the Ford Center after being introduced as a member of the Class of 2025 FISD Hall of Honor.

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It was a battle against injuries Friday for Redhawks football. A team of typically 25, was forced down to 19 after Lovejoy caused an injury filled game for the Redhawks.

Injuries take a toll on Redhawks football

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2024
District play starts for football Friday as they look to defeat Lovejoy in the first Redhawks-Leopards matchup since 2021.

Start of district play brings back an old rival for football

Addyson Schick, Editor-In-Chief
September 13, 2024
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[Photo] District opener against Frisco for volleyball Friday

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
September 13, 2024
Wingspan's Featured Athlete for 9/12 is varsity tennis player, junior Avani Chinwan.

Featured Athlete: Avani Chinwan

Addyson Schick, Editor-In-Chief
September 12, 2024
In this weekly blog, senior Addyson Schick shares her struggles with a rare autoimmune disease giving tips on how to overcome adversity.

Strength in Struggles: resilience

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2024
Redhawks volleyball will host the Lebanon Trail TrailBlazers Friday during the long weekend.

[Photo] No home on the range for the Lone Star Rangers thanks to Redhawks volleyball

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
September 11, 2024
The Denison Yellow Jackets dealt the Redhawks a 49-0 loss at the Ford Center Thursday night in District 4-5A play leaving the football team 0-8.

Second game of the season ends in a loss for football

Addyson Schick, Editor-In-Chief
September 10, 2024
New district policies now require non-curricular clubs to meet outside of school hours. These new guidelines showing affects on students and teachers.

[Photo] Frisco ISD puts new restraints on club meetings

Stephanie Okorie, WTV Reporter
September 9, 2024
The Rest Nest is space in the school where students can go to unwind and relax during a stressful day of school.

Redhawks can flock to the Rest Nest to alleviate stress

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2024
Football will play the Centennial Titans at Kuykendall Stadium Friday, with heat and cramps as well as actual gameplay being a concern for the Redhawks.

In search of first win, football takes on the Titans

Addyson Schick, Editor-In-Chief
September 6, 2024
Wingspan's Featured Athlete for 9/5 is varsity cross country runner, senior Sofia Golladay.

Featured Athlete: Sofia Golladay

Addyson Schick, Editor-In-Chief
September 5, 2024
In this weekly blog, senior Addyson Schick shares her struggles with a rare autoimmune disease giving tips on how to overcome adversity.

Strength in Struggles: positivity

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief
September 5, 2024
The Redhawks took a loss in the first game of the football season on Friday. The final score was 34-11, but coaches and player remain confident for the rest of the season.

Redhawk football falls short in the opening game

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief
September 4, 2024
Friday night lights are back as the Redhawks take on Lebanon Trail at the Star. The team hopes to open the season with a win against their rivals.

Season opener against Lebanon Trail reignites old rivalries for football

Addyson Schick, Editor-In-Chief
August 30, 2024
Wingspan’s featured athlete for 8/29 is varsity football player, Connor Johnson.

Featured Athlete: Connor Johnson

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief
August 29, 2024
In this weekly blog, senior Addyson Schick shares her struggles with a rare autoimmune disease giving tips on how to overcome adversity.

Strength in Struggles: flexibility

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief
August 29, 2024
Wingspan’s featured athlete for 8/22 is varsity tennis player, Hailey Zhang.

Featured Athlete: Hailey Zhang

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief
August 22, 2024
In this weekly blog, senior Addyson Schick shares her struggles with a rare autoimmune disease giving tips on how to overcome adversity.

Strength in Struggles: gratitude

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief
August 22, 2024
Introduced in the 2024 school year, the new Redhawks' motto hopes to foster student appreciation and inclusion. Two murals of the new motto can be found on campus.

New school motto aims to boost students sense of belonging

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief
August 20, 2024
The Redhawk Volleyball team will be taking on the Hockaday School Killer Daisies on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Nest.

[Photo] Hockaday next in line for Redhawks volleyball

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
August 20, 2024
SThe Redhawks are ready to blackout The Nest for the first pep rally of the year. The pep rally will highlight the fall sports starting up, and also will feature performances by cheer, drill team, and band.

Redhawks kick off the year with a rally

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief
August 16, 2024
Wingspan’s featured athlete for 5/9 is varsity volleyball player, Brooklyn Brown.

Featured Athlete: Brooklyn Brown

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief
August 15, 2024
In this weekly blog, senior Addyson Schick shares her struggles with a rare autoimmune disease giving tips on how to overcome adversity.

Strength in Struggles: The Introduction

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief
August 15, 2024
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: meet the Editor-In-Chiefs

Christine Han and Addyson Schick
August 12, 2024
Fifth-place Redhawks volleyball (2-1) defeated the Centennial Titans (2-1) 3-0 Friday to knock the Titans from their former first-place standing.

Volleyball works through the summer and into the season

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-chief
August 12, 2024
Facing multiple defensive looks from Timberview, including being double-teamed, sophomore Jacy Abii found herself with a clear path to the basket during Saturday's UIL 5A state championship game in San Antonio's Alamodome.

Top sports moments of 2023-24: #1 Second half rally leads girls’ basketball team to its second straight state title

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
May 17, 2024
After countless practices and endless laps, the high school track careers of seniors Sydni Wilkins and Jack Voehringer are officially over with Wilkins placing fourth in the 3200m run at the state meet while Voehringer finished fifth in the 800m run.

Top sports moments of 2023-24: #2 Two running Redhawks finish in top five at state

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
May 16, 2024
Being one of only 24 teams qualifying for state, the Redhawks competed UIL 5A state swim and dive meet Friday through Saturday. One Redhawk soared above the rest, with senior Avery Langan finishing 9th in the 100 meter.

Top sports moments of 2023-24: #3 Out of the pool and into the history books as swim and dive’s record-breaking season ends

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
May 15, 2024
The new 2024-2026 UIL district realignment was just announced Thursday, and some major changes are starting next school year. Football finds themselves in a stacked district, while volleyball and basketball welcome one new change.

Top sports moment of 2023-24: #7 New UIL districts shake up the competition for Redhawks

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
May 9, 2024
Opening less than two years ago, Frisco ISD's Athletic Office is set to be the future home to the district's Hall of Honor recognizing athletes, coaches, trainers, and others involved in the district's athletic success.

Top sports moments of 2023-24: #10 Hall of Honor recognizes district’s athletic greats

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
May 6, 2024
After countless practices and endless laps, the high school track careers of seniors Sydni Wilkins and Jack Voehringer are officially over with Wilkins placing fourth in the 3200m run at the state meet while Voehringer finished fifth in the 800m run.

[Photo] For two senior track athletes, state is only the beginning

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
May 3, 2024
A win Friday over Lone Star will send the Redhawks baseball team to the second round of the UIL 5A playoffs. The Redhawks beat the Rangers 7-2 in the opening game of the three game series.

Looking to sweep, baseball tries to advance in playoffs

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
May 3, 2024
For 5/2, Wingspan sits down with senior track athlete, Sydni Wilkins, to discuss her journey to the state meet.

State race for gold: Sydni Wilkins

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
May 2, 2024
Redhawks baseball closes out their first game of a three game series against Lone Star with a 7-2 win. The team will now move onto the second round Friday at Independence.

Baseball finds playoff success

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
May 2, 2024
After finishing District 10-5A play Thursday with a win over Cenntenial, the Redhawks move onto their first round of playoffs Wednesday. The group will take on the Rangers at Independence.

Swinging into playoff action, Redhawks take on Lonestar

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
May 1, 2024
Summer vacation is only the begging for Redhawks football. The group began their spring training recently and plans to continue to put in the work throughout the summer.

Football gets a jump on their season

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
April 30, 2024
Closing out District 10-5A season with a record of 7-7, the Redhawks will now advance to playoffs. Their final game was held Thursday against the Titians, with the Redhawks achieving a 2-0 victory.

In their final moments baseball earns a playoff spot

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
April 29, 2024
With a loss earlier in the week to Centennial, the Redhawks must beat the Titans Friday to secure a playoff spot. There is currently a four way tie for fourth, and one game left in the season.

Must win finale for Redhawks baseball

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
April 25, 2024
Needing a win Tuesday to secure a playoff spot, the Redhawks baseball team missed their chance with a 11-0 loss to the Centennial Titians. It is now up to the season's final game to determine if the Redhawks will advance.

Titians strike out Redhawks baseball

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
April 24, 2024
A win Tuesday and the baseball team is in the playoffs. But a loss will make things a bit more complicated for the Redhawks.

Playoffs on the line for baseball

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
April 23, 2024
Tough week for Redhawks baseball as they lose to the Warriors for the second time on Friday. The team currently sits in a four way tie for third in the District 10-5A table.

Memorial proven to be a competitor as baseball falls 7-2 to the Warriors

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
April 22, 2024
Redhawks baseball closes out their first game of a three game series against Lone Star with a 7-2 win. The team will now move onto the second round Friday at Independence.

Redhawk baseball faces the Warriors

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
April 19, 2024
Tough week for Redhawks baseball as they lose to the Warriors for the second time on Friday. The team currently sits in a four way tie for third in the District 10-5A table.

Toppling the Knights the goal for baseball

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
April 12, 2024
Taking on Walnut Grove for the second time this season, the Redhawks came up short yet again losing 4-1 to the Wildcats. The team hopes to turn it around Monday when they take on Independence in a rescheduled game due to predicted weather conditions.

Another loss to Walnut Grove pushes Redhawks baseball to fourth

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
April 8, 2024
Redhawks baseball has a chance to prove themselves Friday as they are set to take on the Wildcats for the second time this week. The first time the two teams met each other, the Redhawks lost 3-1.

Baseball out for revenge against the Wildcats

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
April 5, 2024
Redhawk track will have to race for a spot at regionals. Coach McKayla Alfred is confident that a couple of the athletes will pull through to the next finish line.

Taking on Walnut Grove for the second time this season, the Redhawks came up short yet again losing 4-1 to the Wildcats. The team hopes to turn it around Monday when they take on Independence in a rescheduled game due to predicted weather conditions.

Redhawks baseball falls to 4-3 after loss to Walnut Grove

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
April 3, 2024
Not the results they were looking for on Thursday, but the show must go on. Redhawks baseball moves tp take on Walnut Grove on Tuesday, after a loss to Heritage.

Looking to bounce back, baseball takes on Walnut Grove

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
April 2, 2024
With a loss earlier in the week to Centennial, the Redhawks must beat the Titans Friday to secure a playoff spot. There is currently a four way tie for fourth, and one game left in the season.

Seeking another win, baseball hosts Heritage

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
March 29, 2024
Coming off a loss against Lebanon Trail last week, the Redhawks baseball team hoped to turn it around Tuesday against Heritage, and that they did. After a slow start the boys pulled off a 7-6 win.

Baseball gets back on track

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
March 27, 2024
Competing in the first round of playoffs against Wakeland, the Redhawks boys' soccer team fell 4-0 to the Wolverines. “At the start, we kept up the intensity very well, but the game eventually slipped and was mostly controlled by Wakeland,” junior David Verduzco said.

Although a strong start, boys’ soccer falls to Wakeland

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
March 27, 2024
Finding themselves in playoffs due to Heritage having to forfeit, the Redhawks boys' soccer team has something to prove Tuesday. The guys will face off against the winners of District 9-5A, Wakeland, at Independence in the first round of playoffs.

Boys’ soccer is playoff bound

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
March 26, 2024
After finishing District 10-5A play Thursday with a win over Cenntenial, the Redhawks move onto their first round of playoffs Wednesday. The group will take on the Rangers at Independence.

Redhawks baseball in the race for first

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
March 26, 2024
Rather than sitting and watching the action on the field, the boys' soccer team found themselves watching a UIL appeal on Thursday after the first place team in District 10-5A was ruled to have used an ineligible player. Heritage's appeal was denied, forcing the Coyotes to forfeit sevan games and pushing the Redhawks from 5th place to 4th place and a playoff bid.

Boys’ soccer advances to playoffs after Heritage forced to forfeit games

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
March 22, 2024
Taking on Centennial for Tuesday's last district game of the season, Redhawks girls' soccer will hit the end of their line. However, the boys have playoffs at stake, with it all riding on Tuesday's results.

Final district games for Redhawks soccer

Addyson Schick, Sports Reporter
March 19, 2024
Coming off a loss against Lebanon Trail last week, the Redhawks baseball team hoped to turn it around Tuesday against Heritage, and that they did. After a slow start the boys pulled off a 7-6 win.

Baseball opens up their district season with a wins

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
March 18, 2024
Soccer hit the pitch Friday before the break, with both teams walking away with a win. “That was a huge game, that kind of changed everything," assistant coach Kyle Parks said.

Victories all around for Redhawks soccer

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
March 18, 2024
Impactful game for Redhawks soccer with a lot on the line for both teams Friday as they take on Lebanon Trail. The boys have a rivalry and playoffs on the line, while the girls hope to improve their record.

A lot on the line for Redhawks soccer on Friday

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
March 8, 2024
Redhawks baseball has a chance to prove themselves Friday as they are set to take on the Wildcats for the second time this week. The first time the two teams met each other, the Redhawks lost 3-1.

Baseball put on center stage

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
March 7, 2024
For the second time this season, the Redhawks soccer teams took on the Mavericks on Tuesday. Both teams walked away with different results than the first time around, with the boys' tieing and the girls winning.

Soccer find success on the pitch against the Mavericks

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
March 6, 2024
Taking on the Emerson Mavericks on Tuesday, the Redhawks soccer teams hope to find success on the pitch. The boys celebrate their seniors, while the girls are in need of a win.

Soccer prepares for the Mavericks

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
March 5, 2024
Facing multiple defensive looks from Timberview, including being double-teamed, sophomore Jacy Abii found herself with a clear path to the basket during Saturday's UIL 5A state championship game in San Antonio's Alamodome.

Second half rally leads girls’ basketball team to its second straight state title

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
March 4, 2024
Familiar faces came down to San Antonio to watch the team play. Past Redhawk coach, Dawn Kiel watched the Redhawks get their third state victory in five years.

After winning their second straight state championship in San Antonio on March 2, the girls' basketball team is being recognized by the Frisco ISD Board of Trustees at Tuesday's 6:30 p.m. board meeting.

[Photo] District to recognize girls' basketball team

April 9, 2024
After winning their second straight state championship and going back to back in San Antonio, senior Keyera Roseby and sophomore Jacy Abii stand back to back as they hold the UIL 5A championship trophy.

After the team's state win last year, the girls lost two of their coaches. This year, new coaches Mykaela Alfred and Jaci Morton were part of the coaching team that led the Lady Redhawks to state.

With sophomore Lilian Johnson and junior Kathryn Murphy looking on, junior Aziyah Frarrier, and sophomore Jacy Abii embrace senior Keyera Roseby after the Redhawks 60-51 win in Saturday's UIL 5A state championship against Mansfield Timberview.

Finishing Saturday's UIL 5A state championship game with 30 points, 12 rebounds, and four assists, sophomore Jacy Abii was named the tournaments Most Valuable Player presented to her by UIL Assistant Athletic Director Grace McDowell and UIL Director of Athletics Ray Zepeda.

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