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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
All content by Jason Helmick, JHelmickphotography
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.

[Photo] 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.

[Photo] Start of district play brings back an old rival for football

September 13, 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.

[Photo] New UIL districts shake up the competition

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
February 2, 2024
Wingspan’s featured athlete for 1/11 is varsity wrestler, junior Annecy Schueler.

[Photo] Featured Athlete: Annecy Schueler

January 11, 2024
Senior Jadon Simmons and family.

Senior Weston Shelton and family.

Senior Ben Doucette and family.

Senior Noah Chang and family.

Senior Ace Jackson and family.

Senior Ryder Pratt and family.

Football season came to end Friday, after the Redhawk football team lost to Sherman high school. Seniors reflect on the bittersweet moment.

[Photo] Football waves goodbye

November 7, 2023
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.

[Photo] Football’s last chance at a win

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
November 3, 2023
Pictured seniors Noah Chang and Trey Laurent stepped onto their home turf, the Ford Center, for the last time this year Friday. Laurent reflects on Friday's game.

[Photo] Seniors played on home turf for the last time

October 31, 2023
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[Photo] Redhawks flock together for Friday Night Lights

Maya Silberman and Haley Ward
October 27, 2023
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.

[Photo] A football farewell as seniors play final home game

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
October 27, 2023
Football takes the field for the last time Friday when they take on Anna at Kuykendall beginning at 5:00 p.m

[Photo] Facing a weather-delayed game, football seeks to go out with a bang

November 8, 2024
Girls' cross country are off to state after a second place finish at the Region 2-5A meet on Tuesday. The success brings out different emotions for all the girls'.

[Photo] Girls’ cross country sprints pass regionals

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
October 26, 2023
After a week off football is back and ready than ever to beat Centennial. “Well, I think we, you know, having a week off last week was perfect,” head coach Matt Swinnea said.

[Photo] After bye-week, football hopes to topple Titans

October 20, 2023
Cross Country starts their season Friday Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. at Warren Park.

[Photo] Mixed results in cross country district meet

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
October 16, 2023
Last year, boys' and girls' cross country took first in their District meet. The team holds themselves to the same standard, as they head into Thursday for their District 10-5A meet.

[Photo] Cross Country is set to take it all again at districts

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
October 11, 2023
Football fell yet again to Wakeland on Friday making the team 0-7. Heading into their bye-week the team will look to correct their mistakes.

[Photo] Wolverines pounce on Redhawk football

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
October 11, 2023
Halfway through their season, Redhawk football is looking to come out with a win Friday against Wakeland. The team is still suffering from injuries, but will have few players returning Friday including starting quarterback Jacob Nickell.

[Photo] Redhawk football looks to soar over the Wolverines

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
October 5, 2023
With football numbers hitting a low, freshman have found themselves on JV for the 2023-2024 season. With not enough available players the freshman team was cut this season.

[Photo] Forgoing freshman team, underclassmen put on fast track in football

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
October 4, 2023
Cross Country put out results in their final meet before districts on October 12th. “This Friday's race was another step in the right direction,” coach Khera Vay said.

[Photo] Cross country finishes their final meet before districts

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
October 2, 2023
The Redhawks football team (1-9) wrapped their season Friday with a 56-7 loss to Anna (7-3) at Kuykendall during the Redhawks’ senior night game, with the team facing competition from not only the Wolves but also rain and lightning.

[Photo] Rangers lasso Redhawk football

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
September 29, 2023
Hoping to get their first win of the season, Redhawk football takes on Lone Star at the Ford Center Thursday. But the continues struggle with injuries affects the team.

[Photo] Searching for their first win of the season, football takes on Lone Star

September 28, 2023
In their final meet before districts, the Redhawk cross country team will hope to finalize their times at the Ken Gaston Invitational. “I need to work on my consistency,” senior Vedant Shah said.

[Photo] Cross country races into their last meet before districts

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
September 28, 2023
Cross country took on the rigorous course of the Southlake Invitational with top finishes for both boys and girls. “I am very satisfied with the time I ran this weekend,” Senior Sydni Wilkins said.

[Photo] Top finishes for cross country at the Southlake Invitational

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
September 25, 2023
Football fell 58-0 against the Reedy Lions on Thursday at the Ford Center. Redhawks still showed their support on homecoming night, having a large turnout.

[Photo] Homecoming ends with Redhawks loss

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
September 22, 2023
Still searching for their first win, the Redhawk football team will take on Reedy Thursday for their homecoming game. "With it being homecoming, it does attract a lot more attention,” junior Trey Laurent said.

[Photo] Football ready for homecoming

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
September 21, 2023
Football falls to 0-3 as they lost to Heritage on Thursday. “There’s definitely some things we have to work on," senior Ben Doucette

[Photo] Football falls yet again

September 15, 2023
Redhawk football team continues their loosing streak, becoming 0-3 . “Obviously, we are disappointed in the result,” head football coach Matt Swinnea said.

[Photo] Football falls to the Racoons

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
September 11, 2023
The Redhawk football team will look to break their two game losing streak Friday against Frisco. Although starting quarterback Jacob Nickell will not be taking the field.

[Photo] Football ready to hunt the Racoons

September 8, 2023
In their second game of the season, the Redhawks lost to the Greenville Lions Thursday. Although the score might have been rough, the team still had some successes.

[Photo] Football suffers loss to the Lions

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
September 5, 2023
Week three of District 4-5A play brings a game against the Independence Knights Thursday at the Ford Center.

[Photo] Football ready to tackle Greenville

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
August 31, 2023
Football also bases their practices around the wet bulb temperature readings. “We practice in the mornings now,” head football coach Matt Swinnea said. “We’d love to practice during 4th period, but, once wet bulb numbers go above a certain level we just can’t go outside. So, the only time we’ve been able to practice is at 6 a.m. in the morning.”

Athletic trainer Michael Deal has advised players to prepare for the heat by maintaining good hydration habits. “Drinking plenty of fluids- you know, gatorades, water- that helps, or, eating food with a little extra salt can aid in retaining your water a little bit,” Deal said. “What we tell the guys is that they need to drink about a gallon of water a day, and 100 ounces after practice."

[Photo] Scorching summer heats up The Nest

August 30, 2023
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With summer practices and preseason games, the football teams have also had to adjust to the scorching temperatures to play.

Pictured athlete junior Lincoln Daniel scores first touchdown of season for the Redhawks. “I felt great, great way for my season to start off even if we did lose,” Daniel said.

[Photo] Football suffers loss to the Tigers in opener

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
August 28, 2023
Football season is back as the Redhawks take on Corsicana away. Pictured quarterback Jacob Nickell is set to lead the team to victory.

[Photo] Kick off to football season

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor
August 25, 2023
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