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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
Zachary Moland

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor

Zachary Moland is a junior in his third year on the Wingspan staff. He is also a member of Academic Decathlon and NHS and a third-generation Eagle Scout. Outside of school, Zachary can be found listening to music; reading; watching movies, The Newsroom, and ER; and writing. Having previously served as a sports reporter and guest contributor for Wingspan, he is excited to step into the role of sports editor this year and is looking forward to everything that lies ahead.You can contact him at zachary.moland.698@k12.friscoisd.org.

 

 

All content by Zachary Moland
Volleyball swept Heritage at the Redhawk's senior night home match Friday, maintaining their first-place district standing. Seen here are posters celebrating seniors Mackenzie Raymond and Sophie Paulk.

“Sad and surreal”: bittersweet senior night victory for volleyball

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
October 21, 2024
Sitting at the top of the District 11-5A standings, the volleyball team (9-1) looks to stretch their winning streak to ten straight games as they host fifth-place Heritage (4-6) Friday at The Nest at 6:30 p.m during the Redhawks' senior night match.

Senior night showdown against the Coyotes for volleyball

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
October 18, 2024
Redhawks volleyball (9-1) took down the Centennial Titans (8-2) 3-1 Tuesday, breaking the two teams’ tie for first place in the District 11-5A standings.

Volleyball soars to first in districts after win over Centennial

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
October 16, 2024
The Walnut Grove Wildcats defeated the Redhawks 64-7 over the long weekend

Long-weekend loss for football

Zachary Moland and Addyson Schick
October 15, 2024
After winning 3-0 over fifth-place Lebanon Trail during the long weekend, the volleyball team heads to Centennial with hopes of breaking the two schools' tie for first in the district.

After weekend win, high-stakes match is up next for volleyball

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
October 15, 2024
Redhawks volleyball will host the Lebanon Trail TrailBlazers Friday during the long weekend.

Long weekend rematch for volleyball

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
October 10, 2024
In this biweekly sports column, Redhawks coaching staff share their personal athletic journeys and advice for student athletes. For 10/10, the featured coach is head golf coach Shannon Glidwell.

Quotes from Coaches: Shannon Glidwell

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
October 10, 2024
Redhawks volleyball (7-1) defeated Frisco (4-4) 3-0 Tuesday, avenging their loss at the start of district play.

At long last, volleyball gets their revenge

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
October 9, 2024
The volleyball team (6-1) is laying both their six-game winning streak and tie with Centennial (6-1) for first in the district standings on the line as they travel to Frisco (4-3) Tuesday, seeking vengeance for their only loss in district play this season.

The ‘v’ is for vengeance as volleyball faces the Raccoons once again

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
October 8, 2024
Tied for first place in the District 11-5A standings, the volleyball team (6-1) won their pink-out home match against Emerson (1-6) Friday

Victory for volleyball on pink-out night

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
October 7, 2024
The benches are filled with athletes waiting for their cues to be subbed in. But Pink Out night is extra special because players sport pink bows for the annual pink out game.

Volleyball goes pink for breast cancer awareness

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
October 4, 2024
Competing against the Memorial Warriors (4-2) for the second time this season Tuesday, the volleyball team (5-1) came out on top once again by a score of 3-0, moving into a tie for first  place in the District 11-5A standings. 

Win against the Warriors takes volleyball “higher”

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
October 2, 2024
Redhawks volleyball will face the Memorial Warriors Tuesday for the second time this season, with players and coaches alike expecting a tough match.

Rematch with Memorial will put volleyball to the test

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
October 1, 2024
Maintaining their third-place standing in districts, the volleyball team (4-1) scored a 3-0 victory against the sixth-place Independence Knights (1-4) at The Nest Friday.

Volleyball emerges victorious from a joust with the Knights

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
September 30, 2024
The Redhawks volleyball team (3-1) is in search of another win as they host the Independence Knights (1-3) at The Nest Friday.

Facing Independence, volleyball tries to keep win streak alive

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
September 27, 2024
Redhawks volleyball improved their District 11-5A record to 3-1 after defeating the Heritage Coyotes 3-0 Tuesday, also advancing to third place in district standings.

Win against the Coyotes is a victory in more ways than one for volleyball

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
September 25, 2024
District 11-5A play continues for volleyball (2-1) when they face off with the Heritage Coyotes (2-1) Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

It’s a fight of talons versus teeth as volleyball hopes to soar over the Heritage Coyotes

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
September 24, 2024
Fifth-place Redhawks volleyball (2-1) defeated the Centennial Titans (2-1) 3-0 Friday to knock the Titans from their former first-place standing.

The brooms are out as volleyball sweeps Centennial

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
September 23, 2024
Going into their third match of District 11-5A play, the volleyball team (1-1), now sitting in fifth place, seeks to rack up a win against the first-place Centennial Titans (2-0) when the two teams go head to head at the Nest Friday at 6:30 p.m.

Toppling the Titans the focus of volleyball’s next match

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
September 20, 2024
Redhawks volleyball (7-1) defeated Frisco (4-4) 3-0 Tuesday, avenging their loss at the start of district play.

Win against the Trail Blazers improves volleyball’s District 11-5A record

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
September 18, 2024
Going into their third match of District 11-5A play, the volleyball team (1-1), now sitting in fifth place, seeks to rack up a win against the first-place Centennial Titans (2-0) when the two teams go head to head at the Nest Friday at 6:30 p.m.

Making a comeback the priority for volleyball

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
September 17, 2024
District 11-5A play continues for volleyball (2-1) when they face off with the Heritage Coyotes (2-1) Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

Loss on Friday the 13th brings an end to volleyball’s winning streak

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
September 16, 2024
District opener against Frisco for volleyball Friday

District opener against Frisco for volleyball Friday

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
September 13, 2024
In this biweekly sports column, Redhawks coaching staff share their personal athletic journeys and advice for student athletes. For 9/12, the featured coach is assistant tennis coach David Sands

Quotes From Coaches: David Sands

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
September 12, 2024
Redhawks volleyball will host the Lebanon Trail TrailBlazers Friday during the long weekend.

No home on the range for the Lone Star Rangers thanks to Redhawks volleyball

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
September 11, 2024
Volleyball takes on the Lone Star Rangers in what is expected to be a tough match Tuesday evening at 6:30.

Winning streak on the line for volleyball

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
September 10, 2024
Redhawks volleyball scored a 3-1 victory in their match against Rockwall Heath on Friday to protect their winning streak.

Redhawks come out on top against the Rockwall Heath Hawks

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
September 9, 2024
Volleyball closes out non-district play Friday with a match against Rockwall Heath

Final non-district game of the season for volleyball Friday

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
September 6, 2024
Fifth-place Redhawks volleyball (2-1) defeated the Centennial Titans (2-1) 3-0 Friday to knock the Titans from their former first-place standing.

Long weekend nets mostly positive results for volleyball

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
September 4, 2024
In this biweekly sports column, Redhawks coaching staff share their personal athletic journeys and advice for student athletes. For 8/30, the featured coach is athletic coordinator and head football coach Matt Swinnea

Quotes From Coaches: Matt Swinnea

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
August 30, 2024
Advisory time can be a pause in the hectic schedule of a student's life. Open advisory started on Aug. 26 but will remain closed every Friday.

Advisory starts but remain closed on Fridays

Zachary Moland, Sport Editor
August 29, 2024
District 11-5A play continues for volleyball (2-1) when they face off with the Heritage Coyotes (2-1) Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

Eagles clip volleyball’s wings

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
August 28, 2024
Redhawks volleyball (7-1) defeated Frisco (4-4) 3-0 Tuesday, avenging their loss at the start of district play.

Flying higher than the Eagles the goal for volleyball

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
August 27, 2024
The Redhawks volleyball team (3-1) is in search of another win as they host the Independence Knights (1-3) at The Nest Friday.

Northwest ISD Tournament gets volleyball back on track

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
August 26, 2024
After a loss on Tuesday, volleyball looks for redemption in their first tournament of the regular season

Looking to make a comeback, volleyball heads to Northwest ISD Tournament

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
August 22, 2024
Redhawks tennis defeated the Raccoons Tuesday at Frisco HS in weather exceeding 100 degrees

Heated in more ways than one, match against Frisco is a victory for the Redhawks

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
August 22, 2024
The volleyball team lost their first away game of the regular season 3-0 to the Hockaday Killer Daisies on Tuesday

Killer Daisies ground volleyball

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
August 21, 2024
The Redhawk Volleyball team will be taking on the Hockaday School Killer Daisies on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Nest.

Hockaday next in line for Redhawks volleyball

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
August 20, 2024
Featuring some of the top teams in the state including Lovejoy and Wakeland, the Redhawks cross country team started their 2024 season with their first meet of the school year Aug. 16 at Warren Park.

First meet of the season in the books for cross country

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
August 19, 2024
Cross Country starts their season Friday Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. at Warren Park.

Cross country heads out for the first meet of the season

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
August 16, 2024
Due to the PSAT, the usual block schedule looks a little different this week. Wednesday and Thursday are "A days," and Friday is a "B day."

Advisory periods are closed for Fridays

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
August 15, 2024
District 11-5A play continues for volleyball (2-1) when they face off with the Heritage Coyotes (2-1) Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

Redhawk volleyball beats the McKinney North Bulldogs

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
August 14, 2024
Image caption: In their first match of the school year, Redhawks volleyball hopes to come out with a win against McKinney North

Volleyball takes on Memorial for the first game of the season

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
August 13, 2024
Volleyball season came to an end Tuesday, after the team lost in the third round of playoffs to Wakeland. “I was so so proud of them for what they did and fight all the way to the very end,” head coach Eighmy Dobbins said.

Top sports moments of 2023-24: #5 End of the line for Redhawk volleyball

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
May 13, 2024
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.

Top sports moments of 2023-24: #6 Forgoing freshman team, underclassmen put on fast track in football

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
May 10, 2024
After countless practices and endless laps, the high school track careers of seniors Sydni Wilkins and Jack Voehringer are officially over with Wilkins placing fourth in the 3200m run at the state meet while Voehringer finished fifth in the 800m run.

Two running Redhawks finish in top five at state

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
May 6, 2024
After countless practices and endless laps, the high school track careers of seniors Sydni Wilkins and Jack Voehringer are officially over with Wilkins placing fourth in the 3200m run at the state meet while Voehringer finished fifth in the 800m run.

For two senior track athletes, state is only the beginning

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
May 3, 2024
For 5/1, Wingspan sits down with senior track athlete, Jack Voehringer, to discuss his journey to the state meet.

State race for gold: Jack Voehringer

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
May 1, 2024
Tennis waves goodbye after competing in the District tournament on Thursday and Friday. Even though the group will not be advancing, the team still found some successes on the court.

Tennis goes out swinging

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
April 29, 2024
As their season comes to an end the Redhawks will participate in the district tournament Thursday. "Maintaining a clear and focused mind is always challenging," sophomore Vivienne Haggard said.

Tennis heads to districts

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
April 24, 2024
Nearly a dozen members of the track and field team competed in the UIL 5A Region II meet at UT-Arlington on Friday and Monday, with senior Syndi Wilkins (3200 M Run) & Jack Voehringer (800 M Run) advancing to state.

Two running Redhawks qualify for state

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
April 23, 2024
The numbers told the story at the Area meet as senior Syndi Wilkins (#1) and junior Sofia Golladay (#2) finished in 1st and 2nd place in the 3200 and hope to do the same at the Regional meet Friday and Saturday in Arlington.

Bids to state on the line for Redhawks track and field team

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
April 18, 2024
The Redhawks tennis team continued it preparations for the April 25 district tournament. The team will be taking part in a tournament at Heritage Friday. 

Tennis holds their ground

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
April 15, 2024
With the District 10-5A tournament on April 25, the Redhawks finish their tournament season on Friday at Heritage.

Tournament season comes to a close for tennis

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
April 12, 2024
Redhawks tennis is now only one tournament away from their district tournament after competing in the Rockhill Varsity Tournament on Friday. “It was a great tournament for our varsity team,” assistant coach Neil Grobler said.

Three decades after the loss of a grunge legend, tennis rocks the courts at Rock Hill

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
April 8, 2024
Friday Redhawks tennis will compete in a tournament at Rockhill High School. Although some players are out due to injury, the door is opened for others.

Injuries are a double-edged sword for Redhawks tennis

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
April 5, 2024
Wingspan’s featured athlete for 4/4 is varsity track and field athlete, sophomore Cecelia Rowe.

Featured Athlete: Cecelia Rowe

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
April 4, 2024
The #6 state-ranked Lebanon Trail Blazers defeated Redhawk tennis Tuesday in a 17-2 loss. “We came up short, [but] overall I was proud of how our team competed, despite the result,” assistant tennis coach Neil Grobler said.

Tennis cuts it close

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
April 2, 2024
After a victory against state-ranked Frisco, Redhawks tennis faces another tough opponent in Lebanon Trail

Tennis can’t afford to be thrown off by shake-ups

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
March 28, 2024
Redhawks tennis defeated the Raccoons Tuesday at Frisco HS in weather exceeding 100 degrees

Experience the name of the game for tennis

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
March 25, 2024
As their season comes to an end the Redhawks will participate in the district tournament Thursday. "Maintaining a clear and focused mind is always challenging," sophomore Vivienne Haggard said.

Back on the tournament trail, tennis faces its biggest challenge yet

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
March 22, 2024
Wingspan’s featured athlete for 3/21 is varsity girls’ golfer, sophomore Olivia Murphy.

Featured Athlete: Olivia Murphy

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
March 21, 2024
Rain could not stop Redhawks golf from finding success on the green finishing fourth in the in the District 10-5A Preview. “The rain was a factor for the first quarter of the round," head coach Shannon Glidwell said.

District 10-5A Preview sets boys golf up for success

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
March 8, 2024
Tennis takes on Lebanon Trail Thursday in a tournament match up away. “We want to work together as a team and communicate better,” junior Anya Krishna said.

Tennis sets out to scorch at the home of the Trail Blazers

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
March 7, 2024
The boys' golf team is getting a sneak preview at the district tournament on Thursday by playing the in the District 10-5A Preview at The Bridges Golf Course.

District 10-5A Preview gives boys’ golf team a sneak peak

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
March 7, 2024
The girls' golf team competed in the Jesuit DIT on Monday at Brookhaven Country Club. Early in their spring season the Redhawks placed fourth.

Girls golf places 4th at the Jesuit DIT

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
March 5, 2024
The girls' golf team competed in the Jesuit DIT on Monday at Brookhaven Country Club. Early in their spring season the Redhawks placed fourth.

Teeing off with an eye towards state

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
March 4, 2024
Being one of only 24 teams qualifying for state, the Redhawks competed UIL 5A state swim and dive meet Friday through Saturday. One Redhawk soared above the rest, with senior Avery Langan finishing 9th in the 100 meter.

Out of the pool and into the history books as swim and dive’s record-breaking season ends

Zachary Moland
February 27, 2024
Golf took on the Byron Nelson Spring Kickoff on Monday, with the girls scoring a year best of 326. “Everyone played very good golf and we were especially good around the greens," head coach Shannon Glidwell said.

A tale of two teams for Redhawks golf

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
February 27, 2024
After a victory against state-ranked Frisco, Redhawks tennis faces another tough opponent in Lebanon Trail

Tennis dominates their spring tournament – and the weather

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
February 26, 2024
Six Redhawks represent Liberty in Austin Friday and Saturday as the swim and dive team compete in the state meet. The Redhawks represent one out of only 24 schools who qualified for state.

Swim surges to state

Zachary Moland and Addyson Schick
February 23, 2024
Boys and girls golf hit the green Tuesday to begin their spring season. The girls finished in 2nd place, while the boys were troubled with sickness.

Golf tees off their new season

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
February 21, 2024
Sending four wrestlers to state, none of the Redhawks were able to find the podium. Coach Koons, however, is extremely proud of his athletes and looking into next season.

Wrestling wraps up at state

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
February 20, 2024
It's a must win tournament for girls' golf as they head to Twin Creeks Golf Club Monday morning. The group competes in the District-105A tournament, with a win needed to advance to regionals.

Golf goes back to the green

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
February 20, 2024
Four Redhawks wrestlers soar down to Houston Friday and Saturday to compete in the State Championship Final. “We’ve punched our ticket to state and now this is where we lay everything on the line,” head coach Justin Koons said.

Wrestling sets its sights on state

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
February 15, 2024
Wrestling competed in the 5A regionals on Saturday. Two Redhawks shined extra bright, placing first in their weight class.

A state-making performance for Redhawks Wrestling

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
February 12, 2024
Eight of the Redhawks best wrestlers will be heading to Independence Friday and Saturday to compete in the 5A-Regional meet. “I’m excited and I feel ready,” freshman Angel Machiri said

Wrestling hits the mat to take on the region’s best

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
February 8, 2024
Eight Redhawks will continue their wrestling journey to playoffs after placing in the District 8 Championship. The 5A regional meet will be held Feb. 9-10 at Independence.

Wrestling soars to the top at districts

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
February 5, 2024
Preparing all season for this moment, District Championships has arrived Wednesday and Thursday for Redhawks Wrestling. The Redhawks will take on teams from Frisco, Celina, and The Colony.

Wrestling gears up for districts

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
January 30, 2024
Swim and dive arent done yet, with 16 Redhawks finishes top six in their districts meet, the road will now continue. Districts took place Thursday through Saturday at the Bruce Eubanks Natatorium.

Something in the water for swim and dive

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
January 29, 2024
With bids to state on the line, the Redhawks swim team competes in the district at the Bruce Eubanks Natatorium on Friday and Saturday.

With Austin as the goal, Redhawks swim and dive competes at districts

Zachary Moland, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024
The wrestling team might not have gotten the team results they were looking for, but three Redhawks soared above individually. With senior William Randolph taking second and sophomore Dani Banks and junior Gabriel Quieros both finishing in fourth in the Coyote Classic.

Wrestling underperforms at the Coyote Classic

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
January 22, 2024
Wrestling travels to Memorial Friday for the Coyote Classic in hopes to rack up more medals. "I would at least hope for most of our kids to make it to the top five at least," sophomore Dani Banks said.

Wrestling hunts for placements at the Coyote Classic

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
January 19, 2024
Redhawks wrestling had their senior night Wednesday against Benbrook. The girls ended up losing, but the boys came out on top against the Bobcats.

Wrestling brings the heat to senior night

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
January 18, 2024
Its senior night for the Redhawks wrestling as they host a dual against Benbrook Wednesday. But the team will be coming off a tough tournament weekend in which the group did not place.

Redhawks won’t bend to the Bobcats

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
January 17, 2024
Even though the team was not able to place in the Trojan Classic one Redhawk was able to soar above. Senior Taylor Clapp achieved her 100th win at the meet.

Wrestling welcomes next member of the Century Club

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
January 16, 2024
Trojan Classic is Redhawk wrestling’s “license to thrill”

Trojan Classic is Redhawk wrestling’s “license to thrill”

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
January 12, 2024
While most Redhawks took a vacation, the Redhawk wrestling team was on the mat competing during the winter break. Although sicknesses lingered, and posed an issue to the Redhawks.

Wrestling grapples with sicknesses during winter events

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
January 9, 2024
Redhawks swim and dive fell to Panther Creek on Tuesday, but still managed to put up six podium finishes. “This was our annual spirit meet and the kids definitely brought it,” head coach Zachariah Gnoza said.

Swim and dive falls to a district foe

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
December 21, 2023
Although about to go on winter break, Redhawk wrestling is still hard at work. The team will head over to Independence Thursday before hosting the City Duals on Jan. 6.

Wrestling tackles winter

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
December 21, 2023
Redhawks swim and dive takes on the Panthers Tuesday at the Bruce Eubanks Natatorium. “We have some good success so far this season, so I think this will be a close meet and a very good one,” head coach Zachariah Gnoza said.

Once more, in the pool with the Panthers

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
December 19, 2023
Wrestling could not soar against Coppell over the weekend in the Santa Slam, coming out with scores of 69-9 and 52-15. The team will look to grow their squads, hoping for new recruits.

Wrestling left out in the cold

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
December 18, 2023
Wrestling competes in the Santa Slam with duals on Friday, and tournament on Saturday. “It’s a really good tournament and a great arena, set up really well,” head coach Justin Koons said.

Wrestling brings the holiday spirit with the Santa Slam

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
December 15, 2023
Sitting on the cafeteria stage, assistant principal Jason Harris does his holiday sweater while talking to counselor Ryan Kiefer.

Swim had a record breaking meet in the North Texas 5A TISCA Invitational. “Overall, the meet went well for the Redhawks,” head coach Zachariah Gnoza said.

Swim breaks personal and school records at TISCA

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
December 11, 2023
Girls' wrestling competed in the Texas Women's Classic, with the boys taking on the Varsity War Games. Neither team placed, but learned a lot along the way.

Mixed results from a weekend of Redhawks wrestling

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
December 11, 2023
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