By Andrea Camacho 

Lady Red Volleyball hosted their home tournament on Saturday in the Big House. The Redskins began with a win against Hugoton for their second straight win with scores of 25-15, 25-22. The Redskins then lost against Meade 14-25,13-25. They also went against Garden City with a score of 15-25, 18-25, Dodge City with 20-25, 24-26, and Colby 21-25, 10-25.

Shammari Lewis had 25 kills and 26 digs. Zoey Torres had 17 kills. Klaire Anderson registered 43 digs. Ali Castro added 21 digs. Alexis Green had four aces for the Lady Redskins. All of the volleyball teams will be in action again on Thursday, September 26 in Dodge City. 

By: Teresa Limón

In-season practices have been strong for the LHS Cross Country runners. They worked on building a solid foundation with long runs and introducing race-specific work like tempo runs and speed training. They also started to prepare for specific race conditions, like hills, to make sure they were ready for competitions. Expectations for the team are to continue growing, both in terms of performance and as a cohesive unit. Coach Brianna Stewart wants to see the LHS runners pushing themselves to their potential and staying focused on improving each week. 

Coach Stewart is excited for her first year of coaching. “We have a great mix of beginner and intermediate runners showing great dedication and progress. It's exciting to see them develop as athletes and individuals, learning the value of hard work,” she said. Cross country can teach students leadership and perseverance, the same values teachers are teaching.

LHS runners focused on staying active during the off-season. Some participated in summer training sessions, while others maintained their endurance through cardio and strength training. The goal is to keep the runners in shape and ready to hit the ground running at the start of the season. Coach Stewart’s most memorable moments will be seeing her athletes reach personal milestones and hit PR times. “Those moments when they realize what they’re capable of, are unforgettable.”

By Gabriel Rodriguez

After a long-awaited year without Liberal Redskin football, they are back and stronger than ever. The Redskins kicked off the season with a 70-6 victory over Wichita North on Friday, September 6. This is a great start after the 2023 season. Last season, the Redskins went 8-2 with a heartbreaking loss against Maize in the state playoffs to end the Redskins’ season. The residents of Liberal, Kansas have been waiting for moments like this, where the Redskins make playoff runs and possibly win a state championship. Third-year head coach Bryan Luetters is ready to make another run this season and give Liberal what it has wanted since 1997; A State Championship!