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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

Haley Ward

Haley Ward, Sports Editor

Haley Ward is a junior and in her second year with Wingspan. She is on the Varsity cheer team on campus, a member of Student Council, and a member of National Honor Society. She loves spending time with her friends at Younglife, eating bagels, shopping with her mom, and spending time with her family and dog! Haley has always loved watching college football on Saturdays with her dad, so she is excited to hold the position of Sports Editor this year! She is excited to see what this year will bring!

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Track is springing into their season with a meet at the Little Elm Lobo Stadium on Saturday. Being the teams final meet before district, the runners are hoping for some top placements.

Track runs into action

Haley Ward, Sports Editor
March 24, 2023
Tennis springs into their spring season with a tournament at Wakeland High School on Friday. The team is aiming for a win to prepare them for districts.

Tennis serves up spring games

Haley Ward, Sports Editor
March 24, 2023
Playing in their spring season, the golf teams headed to the 2023 Prowl Preview on Monday. They saw a second place finish from the girls and a fourth from the boys.

Golf swings into spring season

Haley Ward, Sports Editor
March 21, 2023
Senior James Ethan Harris with his 4th place finish at the UIL 5A State meet. After working toward this goal for four years, Harris feels this is an accomplishment.

Wrestlers make the podium at state

Haley Ward, Sports Editor
February 23, 2023
Four Redhawks swimmers, senior Maria Oushalkas, junior Avery Langan, and freshmen Bella Oushalkas, and Zoe Schneider take on the 5A state swim meet on Friday and Saturday. The girls are aiming for a top finish and to enjoy their last competition of the season.

Swims races into the 5A state meet

Haley Ward, Sports Editor
February 16, 2023
Signing day for four Redhawk athletes

Signing day for four Redhawk athletes

Haley Ward, Sports Editor
February 10, 2023
The girls basketball team saw a win over the Emerson Mavericks on Wednesday. They hold on to their first ranked position in District 10-5A, and bring their record to 8-1.

Girls’ basketball scores more wins

Haley Ward, Sports Editor
January 25, 2023
The wrestling team heads to the Coyote Classic on Saturday at Heritage High School. They aim for redemption after a road bump on Wednesday.

Redhawks wrestling hunts the Coyotes

Haley Ward, Sports Editor
January 20, 2023
The swim and dive teams are diving into districts with the diving team competing on Thursday and the swim team competing on Saturday. The teams feel prepared and motivated heading into the meet.

Redhawks swim into districts

Haley Ward, Sports Editor
January 18, 2023
Four Redhawks wrestlers, seniors James Ethan Harris and William Redden, and juniors Mercede Alvarez  and Taylor Clapp head to the UIL 5A state meet on Friday and Saturday at the Berry Center. They are hoping to claim state championships and show the teams what they are capable of.

Wrestling aims for wins on Wednesday

Haley Ward, Sports Editor
January 18, 2023
Diving into the new year, the swim and dive teams head to the FISD Natatorium on Tuesday to compete against Memorial, Independence, and Lebanon Trail at 7:00 p.m. After a long winter break, the team is focusing on being mentally and physically ready for the meets.

Swim dives into the new year

Haley Ward, Sports Editor
January 10, 2023
Four Redhawks wrestlers, seniors James Ethan Harris and William Redden, and juniors Mercede Alvarez  and Taylor Clapp head to the UIL 5A state meet on Friday and Saturday at the Berry Center. They are hoping to claim state championships and show the teams what they are capable of.

Wrestling gears up for senior night

Haley Ward, Sports Editor
December 21, 2022
The Redhawks wrestling teams competed in the Santa Slam where they faced 6A schools. Being a team composed of mainly underclassmen, this tournament gave the team some challenges.

Wrestling faces 6A teams at Santa Slam

Haley Ward, Sports Editor
December 19, 2022
Wingspan’s featured athlete for 12/15 is varsity basketball player senior Kaden Groom.

Featured Athlete: Kaden Groom

Haley Ward, Sports Editor
December 15, 2022
The wrestling teams face the Wakeland Wolverines on Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. Not looking just aiming for a win, the team is using these matches as preparation.

Wrestling faces the Wolverines

Haley Ward, Sports Editor
December 13, 2022
McCurdy earned the DFW Public School Volleyball Player of the Year Award on Dec. 6, after almost a week of voting. Nominated alongside only seven other players in Frisco ISD, this award meant a lot to Mary Jane and her supporters.

McCurdy wins DFW Player of the Year

Haley Ward, Sports Editor
December 12, 2022
The wrestling teams head to the Trojan Tournament on Friday at 9 a.m. As on of the largest tournaments, the team is up for a challenge.

Wrestling battles at the War Games

Haley Ward, Sports Editor
December 9, 2022
Competing in the Rumble at The Rock on Friday and Saturday, the wrestling teams saw improvement placing the highest out of the district teams at the tournament. Their results against tough competition give them motivation heading further into the season.

Wrestling sees improvement on the mat

Haley Ward, Sports Editor
December 6, 2022
The wrestling teams take on the Rumble at the Rock as they head to Rockwall High School on Friday and Saturday. The team is preparing mentally for these matches, and using what they have learned in practice to hopefully come out on top.

Wrestling takes on Rumble at The Rock

Haley Ward, Sports Editor
December 2, 2022
The Redhawks girls basketball team saw a win over the Centennial Titans on Friday at The Nest. The win holds the teams first place rank in District 10-5A, and brings their record to 7-1.

Girls’ basketball cages the Wolves

Haley Ward, Sports Editor
December 1, 2022
Wingspan’s featured athlete for 12/1 is varsity basketball player freshman Lilian Johnson.

Featured Athlete: Lilian Johnson

Haley Ward, Sports Editor
December 1, 2022
Wingspan’s featured athlete for 11/17 is varsity basketball player freshman Jacy Abii.

Featured Athlete: Jacy Abii

Haley Ward, Sports Editor
November 18, 2022
Wingspan’s featured athlete for 11/10 is varsity golfer junior Ashley Zhang.

Featured Athlete: Ashley Zhang

Haley Ward, Sports Editor
November 10, 2022
The Redhawk volleyball team saw their season come to a close after a loss to Wakeland in the third round of playoffs. The team reflects on the season they had, where they not only became champions but also grew closer together.

Volleyball’s season comes to an end

Haley Ward, Sports Editor
November 9, 2022
On Tuesday, Redhawk volleyball coaches, Eighmy Dobbins, Taylor Ruesch, Callie Pearson, and Heather Whitcomb were awarded the 2022 District 10-5A Coaching Staff Of The Year. This award was earned through a season of dedication and commitment from the players and the coaches.

Volleyball secures Area Championship

Haley Ward, Sports Editor
November 7, 2022
Wingspan’s featured athlete for 10/27 is varsity cross country runner freshman Srishti Shetty.

Featured Athlete: Srishti Shetty

Haley Ward, Sports Editor
October 27, 2022
Wingspan’s featured athlete for 10/20 is varsity cross country runner senior Takumi Harima.

Featured Athlete: Takumi Harima

Haley Ward, Sports Editor
October 20, 2022
Volleyball battled the Knights for first in District 10-5A on Tuesday, and the Redhawks came out with a win when they shut out the Knights 3-0. For many players, beating Independence gives them the confidence they need heading into playoffs.

Volleyball claims their spot at first

Haley Ward, Sports Editor
October 19, 2022
The volleyball team faces the Independence Knights on Tuesday, with the game determining who will be in first place in District 10-5A. The team feels mentally prepared going into this game, and aims to achieve a win similarly to when they faced them earlier in the season.

Volleyball battles to stay in first

Haley Ward, Sports Editor
October 18, 2022
The Boys golf team headed to the Prowl Fall Preview on Thursday with the team finishing in first place and top finishes from three Redhawks: junior Anuj Sinha (T-1st), sophomore Brody Batjer (3rd), and junior Kaden Crocetti (4th).

Boys’ golf takes home first

Haley Ward, Sports Editor
October 14, 2022
Wingspan’s featured athlete for 10/14 is varsity cross country runner freshman Caitlyn Ruback.

Featured Athlete: Caitlyn Ruback

Haley Ward, Sports Editor
October 14, 2022
With a background in soccer, junior Sydni Wilkins was used to running. However, her instant success in cross country wasnt expected. 

“I never ever expected that I would be as successful as I have been this season,” she said. “It definitely keeps me pushing to see how far cross country can take me.”

Running fast runs in her blood

Haley Ward, Sports Editor
October 12, 2022
Coming off district champs, the Redhawk volleyball team is set to face Frisco in the first round of playoffs. The bi-district championship is on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at Panther Creek High School.

Volleyball hits a road bump

Haley Ward, Sports Editor
October 12, 2022
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