Category: Athletic News
Two Redhawk basketball players earn All Star honors
Two Liberty Redhawk boys basketball players were recently named All Stars.
Junior Joe DiBartolo and sophomore Zack Alvord were named to the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association Basketball Coaches Association Division III All-Star list.
Zack was also the sole player from Liberty, and the only sophomore, named to the Basketball Coaches Association of New York Section IX All-Star list for Class A.
Both lists are voted on by coaches in their respective class.
(photos courtesy of Yovanni Fields)
Redhawk to play DIII football at Alfred University
A Liberty Redhawk will be spreading his wings at Alfred University next year, signing to play football with the Saxons.
At a signing ceremony on Monday, March 31, Matthew Lutz, flanked by his parents, Kim and Ed, made his official commitment to AU, a NCAA Division III team that plays in the Empire 8 conference.
Matthew was a four-year varsity starter for the varsity football team, playing offensive tackle and a defensive end. He also saw time on special teams as a long snapper.
In his junior year, Matthew won the coaches award for his hard work and dedication in the weight room in the off season, which led to success on the field.
“Matthew signing with Alfred University is a prime example of having a dream, and what happens when you put in the time and the hard work necessary to achieve it,” Redhawks Coach Adam Lake said. “The Liberty football family is proud of Matthew and wish him the best of luck at Alfred University.
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of March 31-April 6, 2025
Our student-athletes are in action this week in baseball, softball, tennis and track and field.
Here are the schedule and results, if available. Livestream links are included where available.
Monday, March 31
Events postponed.
Tuesday, April 1
4:15 p.m.: Varsity Baseball vs. Sullivan West Central at Lions Field.
4:15 p.m.: JV Baseball vs. Sullivan West Central at Liberty High School
Wednesday, April 2
3:30 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Track and Field vs. Multiple Schools at Tri-Valley Central School.
4:30 p.m.: Varsity Softball vs. Cornwall Central at Cornwall High School.
Result: Liberty 2, Cornwall 13
The Varsity played their first game as they traveled down to powerhouse Cornwall on a cold, blustery day. Although Liberty lost 13-2, it was a close contest through most of the first 5 innings, as Cornwall held just a three-run lead. The team still has a lot to work on, but left the field with heads held high as they received very positive comments from the opposing coaches. Cameryn Will had a hit and RBI in her first Varsity game. Aubrey Botsford added a single.
Thursday, April 3
4:30 p.m.: Boys Varsity Baseball vs. Middletown at Middletown High School Faller Field Complex
4:30 p.m.: JV Baseball vs. Middletown at Presidential Park Elementary School.
Friday, April 4
4:15 p.m.: Varsity Softball vs. John S. Burke Catholic at Burke Catholic High School.
Result: Liberty 9, Burke Catholic 14. The Varsity fought hard, but ultimately fell short losing to Burke Catholic 14-9. The offense pounded out eight hits while reaching base 13 times via a walk. Both Giuliana Wagner and Addison Bury earned their first varsity hits to lead the way. Giuliana had a single, triple, an RBI and a run scored. Addison doubled, scored a run and had an RBI. Aubrey Botsford added two hits, two RBI, and a run scored. Angie Wheeler scored twice and drove in two runs. In the circle, Angie struck out 13 and allowed just seven hits over six innings.
4:30 p.m.: Varsity Baseball vs. Washingtonville at Washingtonville High School Upper Field
4:30 p.m.: JV Baseball vs. Washingtonville at Washingtonville High School Bordens Field
4:30 p.m.: Tennis: Boys Varsity League vs. James I. O’Neill at Liberty High School.
Saturday, April 5
No events scheduled
Sunday, April 6
No events scheduled.
The schedule is subject to change. Check the Liberty schedule on the Section IX website for the latest.
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of March 24-30, 2025
Spring sports will kick off this week with tennis.
Here are the schedule and results, if available. Livestream links are included where available.
Monday, March 24
No events scheduled.
Tuesday, March 25
No events scheduled.
Wednesday, March 26
No events scheduled.
Thursday, March 27
No events scheduled.
Friday, March 28
4:30 p.m.: Boys Varsity Tennis vs. Warwick Valley Central School District at Warwick Valley Middle School
Saturday, March 29
No events scheduled
Sunday, March 30
No events scheduled.
The schedule is subject to change. Check the Liberty schedule on the Section IX website for the latest.
Four Redhawks to compete in indoor track and field state qualifiers
Four Liberty Redhawk indoor track and field student-athletes will compete in the state qualifier meet on Saturday, March 1, at the Armory Track and Field Center in New York City. Sydania Foster will compete in the 55-meter and 300-meter dash, Starr Harris will compete in the 55-meter hurdles. Brooke Bull will compete in the pole vault. Chris Rogers will compete in the 55-meter dash and the long jump. They will face other student athletes from all schools in Section 9 to try to earn a spot at the state meet next weekend in Staten Island.
(Photos courtesy of LHS student Allison Vasko)
Liberty skier competes in states
Hudson Danzilo represented Liberty High School at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Alpine Skiing State Championships on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 24 and 25, at Gore Mountain. Hudson competed against athletes from across New York placing 30th in the state in giant slalom and 39th in slalom. This is Hudson’s second year earning an opportunity to race at the state level.
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of Feb. 24-March 2, 2025
Our student athletes are in action this week in indoor track and field.
Here are the schedule and results, if available. Livestream links are included where available.
Monday, Feb. 24
3:30 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Indoor Track & Field Championship vs. Multiple Schools at SUNY Sullivan.
Result: Sydania Foster placed 7th overall in the 300m and 9th overall in the 55m. Brooke Bull placed 6th overall in the pole vault. Chris Rogers placed 11th in the 55m and 10th overall in the long jump. Starr Harris placed 15th in the 55m hurdles. The boys SMR team placed 12th and the girls SMR team placed 7th.
Tuesday, Feb. 25
No events scheduled.
Wednesday, Feb. 26
No events scheduled.
Thursday, Feb. 27
No events scheduled.
Friday, Feb. 28
No events scheduled
Saturday, March 1
9 a.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Indoor Track and Field State Qualifier vs. Multiple Schools at Armory Track.
Sunday, March 2
No events scheduled.
The schedule is subject to change. Check the Liberty schedule on the Section IX website for the latest.
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of Feb. 17-23, 2025
Our student athletes are in action this week in basketball, indoor track and field, and wrestling.
Here are the schedule and results, if available. Livestream links are included where available.
Monday, Feb. 17
10 a.m.: Girls Varsity Wrestling Sectionals vs. Multiple Schools at Mount Saint Mary College. For tickets: https://gofan.co/event/3164564?schoolId=NYSPHSAA9
Tuesday, Feb. 18
No events scheduled
Wednesday, Feb. 19
3:30 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Indoor Track & Field Exhibition vs. Multiple Schools at SUNY Sullivan
4:15 p.m.: Boys Modified Basketball vs. Tri-Valley at Liberty High School.
4:30 p.m.: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Beacon City at Beacon High School.
5:45 p.m.: Girls Modified Basketball vs. Tri-Valley at Liberty High School.
Thursday, Feb. 20
No events scheduled.
Friday, Feb. 21
4 p.m.: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Sullivan West Central at Liberty High School.
4:15 p.m.: Girls Modified Basketball vs. Sullivan West Central at Sullivan West – Jeffersonville.
5:45 p.m.: Boys Modified Basketball vs. Sullivan West Central at Sullivan West – Jeffersonville
Saturday, Feb. 22
No events scheduled.
Sunday, Feb. 23
No events scheduled.
The schedule is subject to change. Check the Liberty schedule on the Section IX website for the latest.
Liberty skier to compete in states for second time
Liberty sophomore Hunter Danzilo placed second in the giant slalom race and seventh in the slalom race, scoring fifth place overall in Section 9 during the finals at Hunter Mountain on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Hudson earned an invitation to the New York State Championship races at Mount Gore on Feb. 24 and 25.
He competed in states last year, placing 33rd out of 66 racers in the giant slalom and 23rd out of 66 racers in the slalom.
Hudson is pictured at left on the slopes and posing with Liberty skiers eighth-grader Alexandra Kelly and junior Jake Cross, who also competed in the Section 9 Championship races.
Seven Liberty wrestlers to compete at sectionals
Congratulations to our Liberty Redhawk wrestlers who will be competing in the Girls and Boys Sectional tournaments.
There are five boys competing in the Section 9 D2 tournament: Everett Schwartz at 116, Misael Juarez-Pere at 138, Shawn Bickham and Tarek Benadi, both at 190, and Elmer Son Vicente at 215. The tournament will be held at Franklin D. Roosevelt High School at 156 South Cross Road in Hyde Park, starting at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 16.
On the girls side, Isabella Wagner will be competing at 138 and Cheyenne Graham at 185 in the Section 9 tournament at 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17, at Mount Saint Mary College.
Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Tickets for the boys tournament will cost $10 each and may be purchased at https://gofan.co/event/2933596?schoolId=NYSPHSAA9.
Tickets for the girls tournament are $8 and can be purchased at https://gofan.co/event/3164564?schoolId=NYSPHSAA9.