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 Samhitha Polimera
The boys’ basketball team fell to The Colony at Plano Senior High School on Tuesday, 66-54, ending their run in the 2025 playoffs.

Ending mostly successful season, boys basketball falls in first round of playoffs

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
February 19, 2025
The boys basketball team opens the the 2025 playoffs Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. when they face off against The Colony at Plano Senior High School, hoping to continue their three game winning streak.

Advancing to playoffs, boys basketball hopes to ‘spear’ nationally ranked point guard

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
February 18, 2025
The back-to-back defending state champions fell to Wakeland 48-42 Monday night in the opening round of the 2025 playoffs. 

Girls basketball falls short of a three-peat

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
February 11, 2025
The girls basketball team (12-2) secured a 48-21 win against Emerson (8-6) Tuesday, finalizing their second place finish in District 11-5A and ending district play on a high note. 

48-21 win ends district play for girls basketball

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
February 5, 2025
he girls’ basketball team (11-2) lost at home to Memorial (13-0) 45-33 Friday, putting an end to their six-game winning streak. To end the last game before playoffs on a high note, the team hopes to end the regular season with a win when they travel to take on Emerson (8-5) Tuesday at 5:45 p.m.

Girls basketball seeks another win after six-game win streak ends

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
February 3, 2025
Hoping to continue their five-game winning streak, the team faces Independence on the road Tuesday at 5:45 p.m.

Five and counting for girls basketball

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
January 27, 2025
The girls’ basketball team (9-1) made the short trip to Centennial (2-8) on Tuesday, coming out with a 41-11 win

Four in a row for girls basketball

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
January 22, 2025
The girls’ basketball team (8-1) won an away game against Lebanon Trail (0-9) Friday with a score of 63-19, helping them sustain their current winning streak and second place standing in District 11-5A. The Redhawks will stay on the road, as their next game will pit them against district rivals Centennial (2-7) Tuesday at 5:45 p.m.

Girls basketball keeps it going

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
January 21, 2025
the girls’ basketball team (7-1) hosts Lebanon Trail  (0-8) on Friday at 5:45 p.m.

Pressure the key to a potential victory for girls basketball

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
January 17, 2025
The girls’ basketball team (7-1) is on a two game winning streak after beating Emerson (6-2) 58-27 on Saturday and Frisco (1-7) 50-23 on Tuesday. With this, the team remains second in District 11-5A.

Back-to-back district wins help improve girls basketball record

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reports
January 15, 2025
To remain first in District 11-5A and keep their momentum going, the girls’ basketball team (5-0) hopes to win in their upcoming game against Memorial (5-0) on Tuesday at 5:45 p.m.

Remaining first in districts the goal for girls basketball

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
January 7, 2025
he girls’ basketball team (11-2) lost at home to Memorial (13-0) 45-33 Friday, putting an end to their six-game winning streak. To end the last game before playoffs on a high note, the team hopes to end the regular season with a win when they travel to take on Emerson (8-5) Tuesday at 5:45 p.m.

Busy slate over winter break for girls basketball

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
December 20, 2024
Continuing their winning streak, the  girls’ basketball team (8-9, 3-0) won their home game against Centennial (3-11, 0-3) 53-11 Tuesday. With the win, the Redhawks remain first in District 11-5A play.

Beating Centennial keeps girls’ basketball undefeated in district play

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
December 18, 2024
The Redhawks girls’ basketball team (2-0 District 11-5A) continues district play Tuesday at 5:45 p.m. when they host  Centennial (0-2), looking to keep their momentum going after beating Lebanon Trail (0-2) 40-26.

Momentum the key for girls’ basketball

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
December 17, 2024
Hoping to continue their five-game winning streak, the team faces Independence on the road Tuesday at 5:45 p.m.

Making it three the goal for girls’ basketball

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
December 13, 2024
The Redhawks girls’ basketball team (2-0 District 11-5A) continues district play Tuesday at 5:45 p.m. when they host  Centennial (0-2), looking to keep their momentum going after beating Lebanon Trail (0-2) 40-26.

Who you gonna call when Raccoons try to infest the Nest? The girl’s basketball team

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
December 11, 2024
After winning against the Australian Basketball Travellers 41-37 on Thursday, the Redhawks girls’ basketball team is feeling confident going into the opening game of District 11-5A play against Frisco on Tuesday at 5:45 p.m., but is still looking to improve certain skills.

District opener against Frisco for girls’ basketball

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
December 10, 2024
Traveling more thousands of miles, a collection of high school aged girls' basketball players from Australia are taking on the Redhawks at 1 p.m. in The Nest. "It's just exciting," head coach Ross Reedy said. "You get to play people from a different place and have a different brand of basketball, but it also it opens you up culturally.”

Hoping to come out on top, Redhawks take on a team from Down Under

Samhitha Polimera, Staff Reporter
December 5, 2024
Over Thanksgiving break, the Redhawk girls’ basketball team faced the Glenn Grizzlies (10-2) and Hendrickson Hawks (8-6) at the San Antonio Throwdown, coming out of both games with losses, 49-39 and 33-30 respectively. 

Girls’ Basketball takes back-to-back losses over Thanksgiving break

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
December 3, 2024
The girls basketball team (12-2) secured a 48-21 win against Emerson (8-6) Tuesday, finalizing their second place finish in District 11-5A and ending district play on a high note. 

Looking to bounce back from a loss to La Vega, girls’ basketball faces South Grand Prairie

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
November 22, 2024
The Redhawks girls’ basketball team (4-5) takes on La Vega (8-3) Thursday at 5:45 p.m. at The Nest, hoping to apply the skills they have been practicing.

Hosting La Vega, girls’ basketball eyes another victory

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
November 21, 2024
The Redhawk girls’ basketball team (4-5) played a tournament Thursday through Saturday, going two for four with a 53-18 win against Wylie East, 46-34 loss against Cedar Hill, 38-24 loss against Allen, and a 50-30 win against San Marcos.

Girls’ basketball goes 2 for 4 at tournament

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
November 19, 2024
In this weekly column by freshman Samhitha Polimera, learn if these shows and movies are "Worth a Watch".

[Photo] Worth a Watch: Lucky Baskhar

November 15, 2024
In this weekly column by freshman Samhitha Polimera, learn if these shows and movies are "Worth a Watch".

Worth a Watch: Lucky Baskhar

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
November 15, 2024
The Redhawk girls’ basketball team (4-5) played a tournament Thursday through Saturday, going two for four with a 53-18 win against Wylie East, 46-34 loss against Cedar Hill, 38-24 loss against Allen, and a 50-30 win against San Marcos.

Girls’ basketball looks to snap losing streak going against Wylie East

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
November 13, 2024
Continuing play in the Mavs Classic, the Redhawk girls’ basketball team came out with a 40-25 loss against Argyle High School on Saturday.

Girl’s basketball comes up short against Argyle

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
November 12, 2024
Continuing play in the Mavs Classic, the Redhawk girls’ basketball team came out with a 40-25 loss against Argyle High School on Saturday.

Defending state champions fall short in season opener

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
November 6, 2024
Practice has already begun but the 2024-25 basketball season has its first event of the year Wednesday as the boys' and girls' teams take part in the school's Midnight Madness which begins at 6 p.m. in the main gym. The event will feature various contests, scrimmages, and performances from cheer and Red Rhythm.

Midnight strikes early for basketball teams in tipoff event

Samhitha Polimera, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2024
The fall season is over for Redhawks tennis after a 10-1 loss to the possible state champion contender Wakeland Wolverines Monday.

Wolverines claw spot in playoffs from tennis

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
October 8, 2024
Facing off against District 10-5A champion Wakeland, the Redhawks tennis team opens the playoffs Monday at Memorial HS.

Facing off against one of state’s best, Redhawks tennis team opens playoffs

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
October 7, 2024
The Redhawks tennis team won 10-9 against Emerson on Tuesday, qualifying them for the playoffs.

Close victory in qualifying match earns tennis a spot in the playoffs

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
October 2, 2024
The Redhawks tennis team plays their final game of the fall season Tuesday at 4 p.m. against Emerson, which determines whether or not the team will compete in the playoffs.

Playoffs bid on the line for tennis

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
October 1, 2024
Redhawks tennis will face the Memorial Warriors at The Nest Tuesday. 

Warriors are the next battle for tennis

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
September 24, 2024
The Redhawks tennis team returns to The Nest empty-handed after losing 16-3 to Independence in a District 11-5A match.

Knights turn out the lights on Redhawks tennis team

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
September 18, 2024
After a victory against Heritage, the tennis team gets ready to face Independence in what is projected to be a tough match for the Redhawks.

Challening match waiting in the wings for tennis

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
September 17, 2024
Tennis won their match against Heritage 10-9 Tuesday.

Close win puts tennis back on track

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
September 11, 2024
After losing two games in a row, the Redhawks tennis team looks to end the streak against Heritage Tuesday at The Nest.

Redemption the goal for Redhawks tennis

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
September 10, 2024
Although the tennis team was defeated in a tough match by Centennial, the coaches and players say they learned many lessons from the experience that will help them improve their game.

Titans continue the losing streak for tennis

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
September 5, 2024
Tennis faces the state champion Centennial Titans in a match over the long weekend

Match against defending state champs will put tennis to the test

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
August 30, 2024
Facing off against District 10-5A champion Wakeland, the Redhawks tennis team opens the playoffs Monday at Memorial HS.

Trail Blazers end tennis’ winning streak

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
August 29, 2024
After a victory against state-ranked Frisco, Redhawks tennis faces another tough opponent in Lebanon Trail

Hosting the Trail Blazers, tennis looks to continue winning streak

Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter
August 27, 2024
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