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
All content by Michael Coppinger
Leading the Redhawks in multiple offensive categories, senior baseball player Cade McGarrh has a scholarship offer from Texas Tech awaiting him. However, his plans could change if he is selected in July's Major League Baseball draft.

College or pro, McGarrh is ready to go

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
May 13, 2022
Baseball strikes out on Friday losing their second game against the Lone Star Rangers. The team ends their season in a tie for 4th in the district.

Baseball strikes out

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
May 3, 2022
Pitching in for their final regular season game, the Redhawk baseball team comes together to pull out a win. Currently on the brink of their season, the team is hoping for a positive outcome.

Baseball pitches in for final shot at playoffs

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
April 29, 2022
Tied for second with three other teams in the District before Tuesday's game, the Redhawks are left with one final shot at playoffs. Friday's game will be the determining factor.

Redhawks left with one shot at playoffs

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
April 27, 2022
The Redhawks baseball team could not come out on top on Tuesday with a loss to the Independence Knights. “We didn’t execute the game plan very well, all year we’ve been saying to continue to build the lead even when we’re up, but that didn’t happen,” head coach Scott McGarrh said.

Redhawks fight for first

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
April 25, 2022
Looking for two consecutive wins, the Redhawks took a swing at the Reedy Lions on Tuesday. Looking to continue their momentum, the team heads back to work.

Baseball takes a swing at the Lions

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
April 22, 2022
Closing out the long Easter weekend, baseball walks away victorious in a game Friday. Looking to continue the streak, the team turns around for a game Tuesday.

Baseball slides into game Tuesday

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
April 19, 2022
The Redhawk baseball team currently sits tied for second place in district 9-5A.. Neck in neck with the Independence Knights, 8-4, the team is determined to rise up.

Tied for second, baseball keeps the ball rolling

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
April 14, 2022
Back to back games throughout the season has given the Redhawks a chance to adjust and reassess the way they play each round. Closing out their second game against Frisco, the Redhawks walk away one game stronger.

Baseball rolls out of game Friday

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
April 12, 2022
Looking to catch a win, baseball heads into the weekend with back to back games against the Frisco Racoons. The team will take the team for the first time on Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Frisco High School.

Baseball looks to back to back games against Frisco

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
April 8, 2022
Following a game against the Frisco Racoons. the Redhawks head west to take on West-Frisco rivals Wakeland and Reedy. Looking to move up in District 9-5A, the team is ready to give it all they've got.

Another win keeps baseball team in 2nd place

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
April 6, 2022
Baseball walks out of the weekend looking to recover before games Tuesday and Friday. After a loss that ended a three game win streak, the team is eager to get back to work.

Baseball hits home

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
April 5, 2022
Falling to Heritage 9-8 on Tuesday, the Redhawks baseball team hosts the Coyotes on Friday with first pitch at 7:30 p.m.

Seeking to gain ground, baseball hosts Heritage

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
April 1, 2022
The Redhawks baseball team was looking for redemption on Friday after a loss to Lebanon Trail, but could not come out on top. Despite the loss, the team is looking to come back for the rest of the season.

Baseball looks to steal a win

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
March 29, 2022
Senior Cade McGarrh steps up to bat, gearing up for games Friday and Saturday. With a busy weekend ahead, the team is working to prepare as well as they can.

Baseball swings into busy weekend

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
March 25, 2022
Baseball steps off the plate as they wrap up a game against the Centennial Titans. The week is not over for the team yet as they gear up for their next game Friday.

Baseball remembers the Titans, and how to beat them

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
March 23, 2022
Looking to bat off their competitors, the baseball team takes on the Centennial Titans in a District 9-5A game Tuesday. Coming off of a game Friday against Lebanon Trail, the team is ready to apply corrections and improve.

Redhawks look to bat off Titans

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
March 22, 2022
Looking to catch a win, baseball takes on the Heritage Coyotes on Friday. “We’re still learning as a team, especially with the younger guys, but we’re meshing and finding our style,” senior Jack Dehnisch said.

Baseball hits to home

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
March 18, 2022
The baseball team kicks off their District 9-5A season Tuesday night, looking to come out with a win. With multiple scrimmages already out of the way, the team is prepared to fight.

Baseball looks to slide into first

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
March 15, 2022
Serving up a win, Redhawk tennis pushes through competition. Causing trouble on the court, the team looks to keep moving forward.

Trouble on the court

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
March 15, 2022
The Redhawks fly solo headed into their meets Thursday and Saturday. Looking to divide and conquer in order to see their desired outcome, the team has their sights set on success.

Dividing and conquering: a new strategy

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
March 3, 2022
Hot off of back to back tournaments, the Redhawks conclude their weekend. Looking past Districts, the Redhawks prepare to conclude their season.

Some of state’s best await Redhawks tennis team

Michael Coppinger, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2022
The Redhawks track team kicked off its 2022 season in McKinney Friday and Saturday. The girls' team, led in part by senior Cori Ross, and the boys' team each set several individual personal records.

Personal records fall as track team begins season

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
February 22, 2022
The wrestling team heads to the Coyote Classic on Saturday at Heritage High School. They aim for redemption after a road bump on Wednesday.

Redhawk wrestling wraps up at state

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
February 22, 2022
Three Redhawks wrestlers are hoping to pin their competition Friday and Saturday at the Berry Center in Cypress where the are competing for 5A state championships. The Redhawks sent three automatic qualifiers to to the tournament: senior De'Leon Freeman, senior Sarah Ramos, and junior Mercede Alvarez.

Championships on the mat as wrestlers compete at state

Michael Coppinger, Staff Reporter
February 17, 2022
Wrestling had mixed outcomes on the boys' and girls' side with boys’ earning a 57-15 win against Lebanon Trail but losing 40-32 to Centennial, and the girls’ winning both duals.

Redhawks sink their talons into first

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
February 14, 2022
With their regular season behind them, eight Redhawks wrestle their way into the UIL region 2 competition. The team has their goals set high and their sights set higher.

Eight redhawks soar to wrestling regionals

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
February 11, 2022
A season of ups and downs culminates in the District 8-5A championship tournament Saturday at Rock Hill High School. Finish high enough and it's on to the regional meet, but for all others, it's the end of the season.

Aiming for state, wrestling takes on district championships

Michael Coppinger, Staff Reporter
February 5, 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.

Redhawk wrestlers pin down several wins

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
January 24, 2022
It's a busy weekend for Redhawk wrestling with back to back meets. First up is FISD Duals part 2 on Thursday.

Redhawks: determined to dominate district duals

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
January 20, 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.

Redhawk wrestlers take over top 5

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
January 18, 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.

Redhawks wrestle their way to the top

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
January 12, 2022
The Redhawks are gearing up to compete in their last home meet of the season against Centennial and Lebanon Trail High Schools. The athletes will take the mat on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Nest.

Wrestling closes out home meets

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
January 6, 2022
The Redhawk wrestling team heads into the holiday break with their annual Santa Slam meet. Both girls' and boys' teams will compete, looking to bring home a win for their respective schools.

Wrestling goes festive with Santa Slam

Michael Coppinger, Sports Editor
December 17, 2021
In a weekend of many matches, The Redhawks came out victorious over McKinney Boyd. For both the girls' and boys' teams, the meets were a success.

Redhawk wrestlers soar through the weekend

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
December 13, 2021
Seeking out a win in a competition against McKinney Boyd, the wrestling program prepares for a busy weekend. The match will be one of many The Redhawks take part in this weekend.

Wrestling looks to pin down a win

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
December 9, 2021
Led by junior Mercede Alvarez who finished 2nd in her weight class, senior De’Leon Freeman and junior James-Ethan Harris who each finishing 4th in their respective weight classes, the Redhawks finished in 19th place at the Rockwall Invitational Tournament.

Top 4 finishes lead the way for wrestling

Michael Coppinger, Staff Reporter
December 6, 2021
In a weekend of many matches, The Redhawks came out victorious over McKinney Boyd. For both the girls' and boys' teams, the meets were a success.

Redhawks take it to the mat in Rockwall Invitational

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
December 3, 2021
Redhawk baseball steps up to the plate this week with the first event of their 2021-2022 season, tryouts. This will take place through December 3 and will determine placement on three teams, Freshman, Junior Varsity, and Varsity, for roughly 60 athletes.

Redhawk baseball swings into action with tryouts

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
November 30, 2021
Redhawk wrestling put wing to mat on Nov. 20. The team came out 4th overall leaving room for the Redhawks to spread their wings and grow throughout the season.

Its wing to mat for Redhawk wrestling

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
November 29, 2021
The Redhawks are gearing up to compete in their last home meet of the season against Centennial and Lebanon Trail High Schools. The athletes will take the mat on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Nest.

First tournament awaits Redhawks wrestling team

Michael Coppinger, Assistant Sports Editor
November 19, 2021
The Redhawks came out on top of Birdville on Wednesday. This match concludes the team's first match of the season.

Redhawks dominate Birdville

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
November 11, 2021
Squaring up with his opponent, senior Prince Ugoh looks to take a shot. The Redhawks take the mat Wednesday as the 2021-2022 wrestling season begins.

Back on the mat, wrestling season begins

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
November 10, 2021
It was a long run in the state cross country competition for juniors Andrew Jauregui and Chance Moore. The athletes were able to finish in 61 and 82 place.

Cross country closes championship competition

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
November 8, 2021
Juniors Andrew Jauregui and Chance Moore race into the state UIL meet Friday. The pair departed from the Nest Thursday with hopes of bringing home a state title.

Junior runners race into state meet

Michael Coppinger, Sports Reporter
November 5, 2021
Redhawk cross country heads to their first 5k of the season on Saturday at Bob Jones Park. Being on of the flattest courses, many athletes feel prepared for the race.

Two Redhawk athletes race into state meet

Michael Coppinger, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2021
The boys cross country entry team comes together at the District 9-5A meet at Warren Park on Oct. 15. The team finished 3rd in the meet and advanced to the UIL 5A Region II meet in Grand Prairie on Oct. 26.

Cross country races into regional meet

Michael Coppinger, Staff Reporter
October 26, 2021
With Districts insight, the Redhawks take the course to prepare for the battle ahead. With high hopes for the meet, athletes from all grade levels are seeking record scores.

Cross country races into district meet

Michael Coppinger, Staff Reporter
October 14, 2021
Cross country races into their final meet of the season before heading to districs. The team looks to come out strong on Thursday and finish what they started at the beginning of the season.

Cross country makes a final stop before districts

Michael Coppinger, Staff Reporter
September 30, 2021
Juniors Andrew Jauregui and Chance Moore race into the state UIL meet Friday. The pair departed from the Nest Thursday with hopes of bringing home a state title.

Top finishes lead cross country into final meet before districts

Michael Coppinger, Staff Reporter
September 27, 2021
With Districts insight, the Redhawks take the course to prepare for the battle ahead. With high hopes for the meet, athletes from all grade levels are seeking record scores.

Cross country jogs to the start on Friday

Michael Coppinger, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2021
Redhawk cross country heads to their first 5k of the season on Saturday at Bob Jones Park. Being on of the flattest courses, many athletes feel prepared for the race.

5 Redhawks finish in top 20 at FISD Invitational

Michael Coppinger, Staff Reporter
September 20, 2021
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.

Home course awaits Redhawk runners

Michael Coppinger, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2021
Heading to Frisco Warren Park on Friday, the cross country team opens their season. With high hopes for the meet, the Redhawks feel mentally and physically prepared.

Same course, different results for cross country

Michael Coppinger, Staff Reporter
September 13, 2021
Cross country is traveling to Lynn Creek Park this Thursday. This will be the team's final meet before districts.

Returning to same course, cross country seeks better results

Michael Coppinger, Staff Reporter
September 10, 2021
Cross country attended their second meet of the season and secured top finishes. Junior Sydni Wilkins finished first in the girls’ open varsity division, and junior Jack Voehringer finished in the top half of the boys’ elite varsity.

Hilly course slows cross country teams

Michael Coppinger, Staff Reporter
September 9, 2021
The Redhawk tennis team faces the Lebanon Trail Blazers, when they aim to secure a win. The team sits in top 5 in the state of Texas, so they are feeling motivated heading into the match.

Tennis cages the Lions

Michael Coppinger, Assistant Sports Editor
September 2, 2021
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.

Tennis looks to bounce back after loss

Michael Coppinger, Assistant Sports Editor
August 31, 2021
The Redhawks sprinted to the finish line in a race on Saturday where multiple athletes beat personal records. The team seeks to continue raising the bar for themselves in upcoming competitions.

Personal records set in cross country meet

Michael Coppinger, Assistant Sports Editor
August 30, 2021
Junior Sanjheev Rao sets up a serve to secure a point for his team, giving the pair just what they need to secure a spot in the top three. With partner junior Milla Dopson at his side, the two feel they are unstoppable.

Serving for 2nd straight win, tennis takes on Heritage

Michael Coppinger, Assistant Sports Editor
August 24, 2021
The cross country team started its season on Saturday at the Northwest Texan Relays which featured the team being divided into pairs, with each member of a given pair running 1.5 miles. A total of eight Redhawks medaled in the event.

Cross Country sprints into start of season

Michael Coppinger, Assistant Sports Editor
August 23, 2021
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.

Relay launches cross country into 2021 season

Michael Coppinger, Assistant Sports Editor
August 20, 2021
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 takes it to the court in first match

Michael Coppinger, Assistant Sports Editor
August 20, 2021
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