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
Walker Shippy

Walker Shippy, WTV Sports Producer

Senior Walker Shippy is a 4–year Wingspan veteran, who began broadcasting stories his freshman year on topics ranging from Liberty’s beloved parking attendant, Mr. Budz, to broadcasts about the school’s competitive sports teams. Walker plays varsity baseball, is president of Liberty Leadership Council, a member of National Honor Society, and a 4-year member of Young Men’s Service League. He’s big on helping others and really enjoys volunteering alongside his church youth-group friends. Walker has three brothers, two dogs and six jars of Bulgarian pickles.

Contact Walker: Walker.Shippy.375@k12.friscoisd.org

All content by Walker Shippy
With their spring season cancelled due to COVID-19, many golfers are left disappointed. However that's not the case for seniors Tyler Shippy and Sona Shah who were named to the All-State Academic Golf Team.

Two Redhawk golfers named to All-State Academic team

Walker Shippy, WTV Sports Producer
May 13, 2020
The boy's golf team takes the course on Friday in the Bearcat Brawl. The team is hoping to use this tournament as a way to swing back into things after snow and ice delays.

Golf season cancelled

Walker Shippy, WTV Staff Reporter
May 11, 2020
Track season is postponed, but as of now it is expected to pick back up May 4. Regardless of the situation, athletes are still training from the comfort of their own home.

Track season put on pause

Walker Shippy, WTV Sports Producer
April 9, 2020
After COVID-19 cut baseball season short last year, the team in finally taking the mound again. The team ended their Friday and Saturday tournament 3-1-1.

Suspension of baseball season alters typical recruiting process

Walker Shippy, WTV Sports Producer
April 1, 2020

[Video] Baseball brings their game to Zoom

Walker Shippy, WTV Sports Producer
March 27, 2020
Junior Chandler Benson looks up for the ball. COVID-19 has taken away from many senior's last spring sports season. All Frisco ISD sporting activities are postponed until April 3.

COVID-19 puts spring sports seasons on hold

Walker Shippy, WTV Staff Reporter
March 20, 2020
The Redhawk swim team takes on The Colony and Lonestar High School. The team prepares for districts in January.

Redhawks competes in the District 10-5A championship swim meet

Catie Reeves and Walker Shippy
January 17, 2020

[Video] Abii dedicates himself to the game beyond high school

Walker Shippy, WTV Sports Producer
January 9, 2020
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[Photo] Redhawks break losing streak

Aaron Boehmer, Managing Editor
November 11, 2019
Redhawks first and only win of the season made it's way on national television on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. During the Cowboys v. Vikings game on Sunday, highlights from the Liberty v. Wakeland game were featured during NBC’s broadcast of Sunday Night Football.

[Photo] Redhawk's win makes national TV

November 11, 2019

Thousands of steps, hundreds of miles, three make it to state

Walker Shippy, WTV Sports Producer
November 8, 2019
In their second round of playoffs against RL Turner, sophomore Paeton Davis blocks the ball from even crossing the net. The team came out with a win, and will advance to the next round of district.

[Photo] Volleyball grabs area championship 3rd year in a row

Maddie Aronson, Managing Editor
November 8, 2019

[Video] Football takes a hard hit after 61-7 loss against the Knights

Catie Reeves, Sports Editor
September 27, 2019
The volleyball team takes on the Grapevine Mustangs on Tuesday at Grapevine. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., the match is the Redhawks' first District 5-A match.

[Photo] Redhawks set up district play by taking on Grapevine

August 27, 2019
Redhawks claim their eighth straight win in the District 9-5A season after dominating against Lone Star 3-0 on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. Volleyball looks to continue this streak as they take on Frisco High on Tuesday.

[Photo] Volleyball hopes to lasso a win

Aaron Boehmer, Managing Editor
August 23, 2019

No script, no problem for Improve Troupe

Walker Shippy, WTV Staff Reporter
May 16, 2019
During a recent batting practice session, senior Davis O'Brien waits to take a swing. O'Brien and the rest of the Redhawks go for the two game sweep against the Independence Knights Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Independence.

[Photo] Seeking sweep, baseball takes on Independence

Catie Reeves, Sports Editor
March 22, 2019

From real to fake, several Frisco ISD schools moving to turf

Walker Shippy, WTV Staff Reporter
March 21, 2019
The Redhawk baseball team will be taking on the Heritage Coyotes at Heritage. The boys will be playing their last game of the season Friday at 7:30 p.m.

[Photo] Redhawks baseball takes opening game from Independence

Aaron Boehmer, Staff Editor
March 20, 2019

Baseball hosts father son workday

Walker Shippy, WTV Staff Reporter
January 29, 2019

[Video] Strings for the holiday season

Walker Shippy, WTV Staff Reporter
December 20, 2018

[Video] Redhawks seek to spike the Lions

Walker Shippy, WTV Staff Reporter
August 28, 2018

Parking at a premium for students

Walker Shippy, WTV Staff Reporter
August 21, 2018
Starting off the fall season the Redhawks tee-off at Champions Circle Golf Course, in hopes to start their season off strong. The teams are hoping to use this as a way to prepare for upcoming districts.

[Photo] Targeting a top three finish, girls’ aim to make move at state

Kasey Harvey, Editor-in-chief
May 22, 2018
Sports team are changing the way they practice due to new UIL guidelines. Including adding temperature checks, wearing masks, and social distancing.

[Photo] New guidelines lead to changes in practices

Remi Williams, Sports Editor
August 19, 2020
The boy's golf team was back in action this weekend as they played at Fossil Creek. Although they scored 9th, they look to continue to get better before the next tournament.

[Photo] Boy's hit the course as they travel to Fossil Creek

November 10, 2020

Not your average rabbit

Walker Shippy, WTV Staff Reporter
May 4, 2018

Lin to play with Lewisville Symphony

Brooke Colombo, Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2018

[Video] From the bookroom to the art gallery

Walker Shippy and Luke Small
January 17, 2018
Talking to his team during a break in action, head coach Stephen Friar goes over a play.

[Photo] From the field, to the court, to the mat

January 8, 2018
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[Video] Baseball team practices random acts of kindness

Walker Shippy, WTV Staff Reporter
October 12, 2017

Out of order history

Walker Shippy, WTV Staff Reporter
October 3, 2017

[Video] Putting in the work

Walker Shippy, WTV Staff Reporter
September 27, 2017

Technology upgrades being installed

Walker Shippy, WTV Staff Reporter
May 5, 2017

[Video] Basketball teams score wins over Heritage

Maddie Owens, WTV Executive Producer
February 1, 2017

[Video] School hosting All-Region orchestra concert Saturday

Lucas Barr, Guest Contributor
December 9, 2016
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