Category: Athletic News
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of Sept. 30-Oct. 6, 2024
Our athletes will be in action in cross country, football, soccer, tennis and volleyball this week.
Here are the schedule and results, if available. Livestream links are included where available.
Monday, Sept. 30
4 p.m.: Girls Varsity Tennis (with Tri-Valley) vs. Valley Central at Valley Central High School
4:30 p.m.: Girls JV Volleyball vs. Monticello at Liberty High School
6 p.m.: Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Monticello at Liberty High School
Tuesday, Oct. 1
4:15 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Cross Country vs. Multiple Schools at Liberty High School
4:15 p.m.: Boys Modified Soccer vs. Greenwood Lake Middle at Liberty Elementary School
4:30 p.m.: Girls Modified Volleyball vs. Fallsburg at Liberty Middle School.
5 p.m.: Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Fallsburg at Benjamin Cosor Elementary School
Wednesday, Oct. 2
4:15 p.m.: Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Chester Academy at Chester Academy Chester Academy-Middle/High School
4:15 p.m.: Girls Varsity Tennis (with Tri-Valley) vs. Pine Bush at Liberty High School
Thursday, Oct. 3
4 p.m.: Boys Modified Soccer vs. Port Jervis at Liberty Elementary School
4:15 p.m.: Boys JV Soccer vs. Port Jervis at Liberty High School
4:30 p.m.: Modified A 11 Man Football vs. Chester/S.S. Seward at Chester Commons Park
4:30 p.m.: Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Chester Academy at Maple Avenue School (Chester)
Friday, Oct. 4
4:15 p.m.: Girls Varsity Tennis (with Tri-Valley) vs. Washingtonville at Liberty High School.
4:30 p.m.: Girls JV Volleyball vs. S.S. Seward Institute at S.S. Seward Institute.
4:30 p.m.: Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. S.S. Seward Institute at S.S. Seward Institute.
4:45 p.m.: Girls Modified Soccer vs. Fallsburg at Liberty Elementary School
4:45 p.m.: Boys JV Soccer vs. Fallsburg at Liberty High School
7 p.m.: Varsity Football vs. Marlboro at Marlboro Central High School
Saturday, Oct. 5
9 a.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Cross Country Invitational
vs. Chenango Valley at Chenango Valley High School.
Sunday, Oct. 6
No events scheduled.
The schedule is subject to change. Check the Liberty schedule on the Section 9 website for the latest.
Girls Varsity Soccer players mentor younger team
The Girls Varsity Soccer team took the Girls Modified Soccer Team under their wing on Tuesday, Sept. 24, and mentored them on controlling the ball, turning with the ball, and learning a few new tricks to beat their opponents.
“The Varsity Girls Soccer team understands the importance of helping the future generations of girls who will make Liberty even greater,” Varsity Coach Roothland Medina said. “Nothing more powerful than having student to student learning. “
He added the varsity players also got a chance to fine tune their skills to deliver clear and explicit instruction, something he called a “win-win situation.”
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of Sept. 23-29, 2024
Our athletes will be in action in cross country, football, soccer, tennis and volleyball this week.
Here are the schedule and results, if available. Livestream links are included where available.
Monday, Sept. 23
4:15 p.m.: Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Beacon City at Liberty High School
4:30 p.m.: Girls JV Volleyball vs. Fallsburg at Liberty High School
6 p.m.: Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Fallsburg at Liberty High School
Tuesday, Sept. 24
4 p.m.: Girls Varsity Tennis (with Tri Valley) vs. Warwick Valley School District at Warwick Valley Middle School
4:15 p.m.: Boys JV Soccer vs. Chapel Field Christian Schools at Chapel Field Christian School.
4:30 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Cross Country vs. Liberty, Sullivan West, Livingston Manor/Roscoe and Eldred at Sullivan West – Lake Huntington.
Results: Liberty times at the three mile course at Sullivan West High School: Colin Dasraj 23:56, Braedan Clark 23:54, Angel Gomez 26:39, Konnor Williams 28:48, Eli Desrochers 28:28, Josiah Crump 24:26, Gia Matullo 33:06
Wednesday, Sept. 25
4:15 p.m.: Girls Modified Soccer vs. Livingston Manor/Roscoe at Liberty Elementary School
4:15 p.m.: Girls JV Soccer vs. Port Jervis at Liberty High School
Results: Liberty 2, Port Jervis 1 (OT)
On a cold and rainy afternoon the J.V girls hosted Port Jervis for a rematch from earlier in the season. This time The Redhawks demonstrated skilled passing in creating many scoring opportunities. After allowing a goal late in the first half Junior Goalkeeper Cassandra Porter built a wall not allowing another goal in the game posting 10 saves. On the offensive end after Junior Valeria Cruz was fouled just outside the 18 yard line. Fellow Junior defender Jenifer Panama sent a bending shot past the Port Jervis Keeper to even the score. Following a great deal of pressure applied by the Redhawks they were unable to break the tie in regulation. Once overtime started the team took control and created intense pressure for the Port Jervis defense and goal keeper. Sophomore Juanita Garcia Lopez took control dribbling around defenders and driving a shot past the keeper to end the game. A strong performance attacking by Yarel Diaz Lopez, Quinn Santiago, and Valeria Cruz applying pressure up front. Controlling the middle of the field and distributing the ball was Genna DeFrank, Adriana Leon Gavilan and Katherine Panama. Defending all over the field was Alyssa Padilla who was everywhere during the game. Standing tall on defense was Brooke Porter, Gwen Meddaugh and Jenifer Panama.
4:30 p.m.: Girls JV Volleyball vs. James I. O’Neill at Liberty High School
6 p.m.: Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. James I. O’Neill at Liberty High School
Thursday, Sept. 26
All events canceled.
Friday, Sept. 27
4 p.m.: Girls Varsity Tennis (with Tri-Valley) vs. Minisink Valley at Minisink Valley High School.
4:15 p.m.: Girls Modified Soccer vs. Tri-Valley at Liberty Elementary School
4:15 p.m.: Girls JV Soccer vs. Sullivan West Central at Liberty High School
4:15 p.m.: Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Pine Bush at Liberty High School
4:15 p.m.: Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Chapel Field Christian School at Chapel Field Christian School.
Result: Liberty 2, Chapel Field 1. Landing the goals were Elizabeth Cruz Cruz and Charlotte Horton De Morla. Making this possible through her powerful assists was Angela Wheeler. Playing an incredible and well-structured fort of steel were defenders Brooke Bull, Sophia Duarte, Carmela Burgio and Adriana Ponce Agredano. Closing off the angles of attack on the opponent were center midfielders Brenna Mangan, Audrey Krum, Haylee Gomez, Stephanie Gomez Nivelo, and Elizabeth Cruz Cruz. Storming the Bastille were wing midfielders Sydania Foster, Madelynn Stewart, Charlotte Horton De Morla, Elizabeth Navarrete along with forward, Angela Wheeler. Cutting off dangerous attack runs at goal was keeper Jenifer Jadan Panama. A special shoutout goes to Audrey Krum and Adriana Ponce Agredano whose dynamic duo made this win possible thanks to their high level of coordination on their side of the field. Through communication and organization, the Liberty Redhawks were able to prevail.
4:30 p.m.: Girls JV Volleyball vs. Cornwall Central at Cornwall High School
6 p.m.: Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Cornwall Central at Cornwall High School
Saturday, Sept. 28
1 p.m.: Varsity Football vs. Saugerties at Liberty High School.
Sunday, Sept. 29
No events scheduled.
The schedule is subject to change. Check the Liberty schedule on the Section 9 website for the latest.
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of Sept. 16-22, 2024
Our athletes will be in action in cross country, football, soccer, tennis and volleyball this week.
Here are the schedule and results, if available. Livestream links are included where available.
Monday, Sept. 16
4:30 p.m.: Boys JV Soccer vs. James I. O’Neill at James I O’Neill High School
4:30 p.m.: Girls Varsity Tennis (with Tri-Valley) vs. Beacon City at Beacon High School.
4:30 p.m.: Girls Modified Volleyball vs. Livingston Manor/Roscoe at Roscoe Central School
4:30 p.m.: Girls JV Volleyball vs. Beacon City at Liberty High School
6 p.m.: Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Beacon City at Liberty High School
Tuesday, Sept. 17
4:15 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Cross Country vs. Multiple Schools at Tri-Valley Central School TV – Iatauro Sports Complex.
4:15 p.m.: Boys Modified Soccer vs. Fallsburg at Fallsburg Junior/Senior High School
4:30 p.m.: Girls Varsity Soccer vs. James I. O’Neill at James I O’Neill High School.
Wednesday, Sept. 18
4 p.m.: Girls Varsity Tennis (with Tri-Valley) vs. John S. Burke Catholic at Liberty High School
4:15 p.m.: Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Beacon City at Beacon High School
4:30 p.m.: Girls JV Volleyball vs. Port Jervis at Port Jervis High School
5:30 p.m.: Boys JV Soccer vs. Beacon City at Liberty High School
6 p.m.: Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Port Jervis at Port Jervis High School
Thursday, Sept. 19
4:15 p.m.: Girls JV Soccer vs. Middletown at Liberty High School
Result: Liberty 1, Middletown 2 (OT) The JV girls lost a hard fought game to Middletown in overtime. After a scoreless first half, Middletown scored in the second half. The team rallied and moved the ball effectively challenging every shot and fighting for possession of the ball. A brilliant pass from freshman Yarel Diaz Lopez found the foot of junior Valeria Cruz who notched the tying goal. The Redhawks’ passing allowed pressure to be placed on the Middletown goal keeper for the remainder of the half. Entering a 10 minute overtime period Middletown was awarded a penalty kick, which they were able to convert. A strong showing from Cassandra Porter in goal with eight saves.
4:15 p.m.: Boys Modified Soccer vs. Sullivan West Central at Liberty Elementary School.
Friday, Sept. 20
4:15 p.m.: Girls Modified Soccer vs. Sullivan West Central at Sullivan West – Jeffersonville
4:15 p.m.: Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Fallsburg at Fallsburg Junior/Senior High School
4:15 p.m.: Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Sullivan West Central at Sullivan West – Lake Huntington
Result: Liberty 5, Sullivan West 0. The entire team contributed to the effort.
5 p.m.: Girls JV Volleyball vs. Goshen at Liberty High School
6:30 p.m.: Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Goshen at Liberty High School
Saturday, Sept. 21
10 a.m.: Modified A 11 Man Football vs. Monticello at Liberty High School
1 p.m.: Varsity Football vs. Monticello at Monticello High School
Sunday, Sept. 22
No events scheduled.
The schedule is subject to change. Check the Liberty schedule on the Section 9 website for the latest.
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of Sept. 9-15, 2024
Our athletes will be in action in cross country, football, soccer, tennis and volleyball this week.
Here are the schedule and results, if available. Livestream links are included where available.
Monday, Sept. 9
4:15 p.m.: Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Port Jervis at Liberty High School
4:15 p.m.: Boys JV Soccer vs. Monticello at Liberty High School
5:30 p.m.: Girls JV Volleyball vs. James I. O’Neill at James I. O’Neill High School
7 p.m.: Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. James I. O’Neill at James I. O’Neill High School
Tuesday, Sept. 10
4:15 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Cross Country Multi-Matches vs. Multiple Schools at Monticello High School
Boys result: The Liberty Boys Varsity Cross Country team competed on a 2.8 mile course against Monticello, Sullivan West Eldred and Fallsburg with the LCSD boys recording the following times Colin Dasraj: 18:18; Braedan Clark: 18:19; Angel Gomez: 20:53, Konnor Williams 21:46, Eli Desrochers 21:52. “The team has been working hard to compete and has proven that all of that hard work pays off!,” Coach Samantha Abplanalp said.
4:15 p.m.: Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Port Jervis at Liberty High School
5 p.m.: Boys JV Soccer vs. Port Jervis at Port Jervis High School Chase Field.
Wednesday, Sept. 11
4 p.m.: Girls Varsity Soccer vs. S.S. Seward Institute at Seward Soccer Complex
4:15 p.m.: Girls JV Soccer vs. Port Jervis at Liberty High School
4:30 p.m.: Girls JV Volleyball vs. Cornwall Central at Liberty High School
6 p.m.: Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Cornwall Central at Liberty High School
Thursday, Sept. 12
4:15 p.m.: Boys JV Soccer vs. Fallsburg at Liberty High School
Friday, Sept. 13
4 p.m.: Girls Varsity Tennis vs. Monticello at Liberty High School
4:15 p.m.: Girls JV Soccer vs. Sullivan West Central at Liberty High School
4:30 p.m.: Girls JV Volleyball vs. Monticello at Monticello High School
4:40 p.m.: Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Fallsburg at Fallsburg Junior/Senior High School.
6 p.m.: Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Monticello at Monticello High School.
7 p.m.: Varsity Football vs. Port Jervis at Port Jervis High School Chase Field
Saturday, Sept. 14
9 a.m.: Girls Varsity Volleyball Tournament vs. Multiple Schools at Goshen High School
Sunday, Sept. 15
No events scheduled.
The schedule is subject to change. Check the Liberty schedule on the Section 9 website for the latest.
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of Sept. 2-8, 2024
Our athletes will be in action in football, soccer and volleyball this week.
Here are the schedule and results, if available. Livestream links are included where available.
Monday, Sept. 2
No events scheduled.
Tuesday, Sept. 3
2 p.m.: Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Sidney at Downsville Central School Jane Flannery Soccer Tournament.
Result: Liberty 0, Sidney 8
Wednesday, Sept. 4
No events scheduled
Thursday, Sept. 5
7 p.m.: Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Margaretville at Downsville Central School James Campbell Soccer Tournament.
Result: Liberty 5, Margaretville 1. The game was under the lights in the Downsville Soccer Tournament. Francisco Gonzalez recorded a hat trick with his 3 well placed goals. Jehu Abisair scored twice. Luis Molina Gonzalez had 2 assists, with James Dworetsky and Gonzalez each providing an assist. Bryan Jimbo and Justin Simon split time in goal with Simon recording 2 saves. Dworetsky and Anthony Lemus led a strong defense. The entire team contributed to the win. The team concludes tournament play with a 7 p.m. game on Saturday versus home team Downsville/Walton at Downsville High School.
Friday, Sept. 6
4:45 p.m.: Boys JV Soccer vs. vs. Pine Bush at Pine Bush Elementary School
5 p.m.: Girls JV Volleyball vs. Monroe-Woodbury at Monroe-Woodbury High School Gym Main
6 p.m.: Varsity Football vs. Fallsburg at Fallsburg Junior/Senior High School
6:30 p.m.: Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Monroe-Woodbury at Monroe-Woodbury High School Gym Main
Saturday, Sept. 7
7 p.m.: Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Downsville/Walton at Downsville Central School James Campbell Soccer Tournament.
Result: Liberty 2, Downsville/Walton 1. The game was tied 1-1 after regulation play with Jehu Abisair recording Liberty’s lone goal. In overtime, Captain Luis Molina Gonzalez was fouled while attempting to make a goal line play. Captain Jackson Bustillo then converted on the penalty kick to win the game. Bryan Jimbo had two saves in goal. Captain James Dworetsky and Anthony Lemus provided stellar defense in the win. Dworstsky, Abisair James, Jehu and Francisco Gonzalez were named to the All-Star Tournament team.
2 p.m.: Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Monticello at Downsville Central School Jane Flannery Tournament
Result: Liberty 6, Monticello 0. Despite the rain, the Lady Redhawks were able to work together to create many scoring opportunities. Scoring for Liberty with one goal each were Brooke Bull, Sydania Foster and Audrey Krum. Scoring two goals to close out the game was Madysen Rielly. Assisting those goals were Sandra Hanofee, Angela Wheeler, Elizabeth Navarrete, Adriana Ponce, Stephanie Gomez Nivelo and Madelynn Stewart. Holding the opponent from advancing were defenders Brenna Mangan, Gabriella Gentile, Sophia Duarte, Carmela Burgio and Elizabeth Cruz. Giving the Liberty Redhawks their first shutout of the season was keeper Haylee Gomez.
Sunday, Sept. 8
No events scheduled.
The schedule is subject to change. Check the Liberty schedule on the Section 9 website for the latest.
New AD begins at Liberty Central School District
Kim Craft has joined Liberty Central School District as its athletic director, a position that was elevated to an administrative role starting in the 2024-25 school year.
Craft, an Ellenville resident, earned her bachelor’s degree from Sage College of Albany in K-12 physical education, a master’s degree in health, physical education and Recreation from Emporia State University and a Certification of Advanced Study in School Leadership from SUNY New Paltz.
Before coming to Liberty, Craft taught health and physical education for seven years at Crispell Middle School, part of the Pine Bush Central School District. She also coached basketball and softball.
She said she enjoys traveling, anything active or sports related, and spending quality time with family, friends and her dogs in her spare time.
“I am very excited to be a Liberty Redhawk,” Craft said. “I chose Liberty because I really enjoy the small school atmosphere where I will be able to get to know everyone. I also am very excited to work with the supportive and involved community that Liberty has to offer.”
She said she hopes to encourage more students to become student-athletes and ensure Liberty students are able to receive the opportunities they deserve.
Liberty High School honors athletes
The Liberty High School Athletics Department hosted the Athletic Block “L” Awards banquet Thursday, June 6, in the high school gymnasium.
The event honors the varsity scholar-athletes who participated in Liberty sports during the 2023-24 school year.
The banquet began with remarks by Athletic Director Erin Alvord and a buffet dinner. The ceremony began with a tribute to Javon Islam, who would have been a senior this year but passed away in May 2023. His football helmet, a baseball cap with his number, and a photo, which will be displayed in the school trophy case, were presented to his family.
Before the student-athlete awards began, Alvord recognized two longtime coaches, Anne and Carpio Ramos, who are retiring. Anne coached girls soccer from 2003 to 2023, and alpine ski from 2021-24, with Carpio coaching girls soccer for 25 years, starting in 1999, and alpine ski starting in 2013.
Redhawk Awards
Student recognition began with the presentation of the new Redhawk award. Students who receive the award are chosen by their coaches for often working the hardest and demonstrating great sportsmanship, teamwork, dedication and commitment.
Receiving the award were:
- Boys Soccer: Bryan Jimbo and Luis Molina Gonzalez
- Girls Soccer: Haylee Gomez
- Football: Christopher Rodgers
- Fall Cheer: Sherlyn Garzon and Shelby Clack
- Boys Basketball: James Dworetsky and David Philips
- Girls Basketball: Haylee Gomez and Angela Wheeler
- Boys Indoor Track and Field: Anthony Lemus
- Girls Indoor Track and Field: Elaina Rameriz
- Skiing: Aiden Yaun
- Winter Cheer: Lorena Chevalier and Soleil Ocasio Lombardi
- Baseball: Matt McCoy
- Softball: Brooke Hessinger, Elaina Ramirez and Alesandra Rivera
- Girls Outdoor Track and Field: Brooke Bull and Rayanna Cottman
- Boys Outdoor Track and Field: Nathan Desrochers and Carlos Campos-Castro
- Girls Golf: Maria Abreu
Scholar Athlete Awards
Seventy-six students earned scholar athlete awards, for carrying at least a 90 average while playing a sport: Quinn Allen, Endya Alvarez, Alvord Zackary, Sheyla Anguisaca-Llanos, Cristian Argenal, Josue Artiga Martinez, Mia Barragan, Jill Baumander, Shawn Bickham Jr., Zachariah Bickham, Brooke Bull, Carmela Burgio, Kevin Cando, Eyanna Castro, Phoenix Cordero, Olivia Corrigan, Rayanna Cottman, Jake Cross, Alan Cruz, Noellia Cruz Cruz, Colin Dasraj, Nevaeh Davis, Eli Desrochers, Lorna DeWitt, James Dworetsky, Jayla Edwards, Alexandra Etess, Sara Fajardo Reyes, Sydania Foster, Juanita Garcia Lopez, Haley Gill, Lia Guillerme, Peyton Hadjstylianos, Starriah Harris, Claudia Herzog, Adam Houser, Misael Juarez Perez, Julia Juron, Jacob Kelly, Madeline Kelly, Zoe Kip, Joshua Kratz, Shea-Leigh Kristiansen, Audrey Krum, Kenisha Ledoux, Gianna Lewis, Roger Lynker III, Kimberlin Malaga Gonzalez, Brenna Mangan, Melany Manzanares Orellana, Matthew McKoy, Mariely Medina Orellana, Luis Molina Gonzaliez, Owen Moore, Elizabeth Navarrete, Joseu Nunura Galan, Soleil Ocasio-Lombardi, Lesly Panama, Giselle Payton, David Philips, Adriana Ponce Agredano, Elaina-Louise Ramirez, Alesandra Rivera, Joseph Sarney, Jeremy Simon, Justin Simon, Mason Smith, Amy Szuba, Allison Vasko, Benjamin Visconti, Austin Werlau, Angela Wheeler, Cameryn Will, Aaden Woolard, Aiden Yaun and Sebastian Yupanqi.
The following awards were also presented:
Coaches Presentations
Boys Soccer
- Defensive Players of the Year: Benjamin Visconti and Carlos Campos-Castro
- Most Improved: James Dworetsky
Girls Soccer
- Most Valuable Player: Noellia Cruz
- Outstanding Offensive Player: Angela Wheeler
- Outstanding Defensive Player: Brenna Mangan
- Most Improved Player: Elizabeth Navarrete
Football
- Offensive Most Valuable Player: Enrique Mercado
- Defensive Most Valuable Player: Jameel McCline
- Most Valuable Player: Enrique Mercado
- John O’Hearn Most Improved Player: Aydan Wilson
- 2023 Coach’s Award: Joshua Kratz
Cross Country
- Most Outstanding Runner: Colin Dasraj
Volleyball
- Most Valuable Offensive Player: Aaliyah Williams
- Most Valuable Defensive Player: Kayla Samuel
- Coach’s Awards: Mya Huebsch, Claudia Herzog and Mykenzi Williams
Fall Game Day Cheer
- Most Valuable Cheerleader: Heidi Brown
- Coach’s Award: Haley Gill
- Most Improved Cheerleader: Endya Alvarez
Boys Basketball
- Ivan Richards MVP Award: Riley Totten
- Most Improved Player: Jeremy Simon
- Offensive Player of the Year: Riley Totten
- Defensive Player of the Year: Enrique Mercado
Wrestling
- Most Valuable Wrestlers: Shawn Bickham Jr. and Zoe Kip
- Coach’s Awards: Adam Houser and Tarek Benadim
- Rookie of the Year: Zachariah Bickham
Boys Indoor Track and Field
- Most Outstanding Field Event Award: Nathan Desrochers
- Most Outstanding Runner: Carlos Campos
- Most Improved: Joseph Sarney
Girls Indoor Track and Field
- Most Outstanding Runner: Sydania Foster
- Most Improved: Rayanna Cottman
- Most Outstanding Novice: Brooke Bull
Alpine Ski
- Most Valuable Skiers: Hudson Danzilo and Brenna Mangan
- Most Improved Skiers: Jake Cross and Cameryn Will
- Coach’s Award: Aiden Yaun
Girls Basketball
- Ivan Richards Most Valuable Player: Destiny Loyce
- Most Improved Player: Julissa Velez
- Sportsmanship Award: Mya Huebsch
Winter Game Day Cheer
- Most Improved Cheerleader: Alesandra Rivera
- Most Valuable Cheerleader: Melany Manzanares Orellana
- Coach’s Award: Elyanna Ocasio-Lombardi
Baseball
- Defensive Player of the Year: James Dworestky
- Offensive Player of the Year: Justin Simon
- Coach’s Awards: Zack Alvord and Aidan Yaun
Softball
- Most Improved Player: Mya Huebsch
- Outstanding Offensive Players: Quinn Allen and Aaliyah Williams
- Outstanding Defensive Player: Nevaeh Davis
- Coach’s Award: Olivia Dworetsky
Boys Outdoor Track and Field
- Most Outstanding Novice: Roger Lynker
- Most Outstanding Track Athletes: Christopher Rodgers and Joseph Sarney
- Most Outstanding Field Athletes: Joshua Kratz and Zachariah Bickham
- Most Improved: Alan Cruz and Kevin Leon Gavilan
Girls Outdoor Track and Field
- Most Outstanding Track Athlete: Sydania Foster
- Most Improved: Jill Baumander
- Most Outstanding Novices: Starriah Harris and Adriana Ponce Agredano
Boys Tennis
- Most Valuable Player: Josue Nunura
- Most Improved Player: Misael Juarez Perez
- Coach’s Award: Sebastian Yupanqui
Boys Golf
- Coaches Award: Jeremy Simon
- Most Improved Golfer: Owen Moore
Girls Golf
- Coach’s Award: Mia Barragan
- Most Improved Golfer: Elizabeth Cruz Cruz
Special Recognition Awards
Ross Awards
- Boys Soccer Scholar Athlete: Ben Visconti
- Girls Soccer Scholar Athlete: Elaina-Louise Ramirez
Rattner award
- Boys Basketball Scholar Athlete: David Philips
- Girls Basketball Scholar Athlete: Kenisha Ledoux
Goodstein Award
- Wrestling Perseverance: Manuel Lopez
Kavleski Award
- Boys Track and Field Scholar Athlete: Phoenix Cordero
- Girls Track and Field Scholar Athlete: Jill Baumander
Fred Planica Award
- Most Improved Baseball Player: James Fancher
Buchal Awards
- 2024 Most Valuable Baseball Player: David Philips
- 2024 Most Valuable Softball Player: Angela Wheeler
Senior Presentations
- Elizabeth “Betty” Totten Sportsmanship Awards: Riley Totten and Noellia Cruz Cruz
- Liberty Rotary Club Perseverance Awards: David Philips and Aaliyah Williams
- Tom Kelly Award Outstanding Senior Athletes: Enrique Mercado and Mya Huebsch
Congratulations to all of our 2023-24 student-athletes, and best of luck in the future to the Class of 2024
More photos can be seen on our social media pages.
LES fourth-grade wrestler takes second in statewide event
Liberty Elementary fourth-grader Blake Dennison recently placed second in the NY Wrestling Association for Youth State Championships. He trains at Deep Roots Wrestling Club in Walden, three times a week, while excelling in his education and band. On Saturday, March 9, he traveled to Syracuse to compete in the D5 70-pound weight class, which had 30 competitors.
Annual tournament raises $200 for scholarship
Liberty High School Physical Education Department held its annual Ron Francisco Ping Pong and Badminton Tournament on Thursday, Feb. 29, in the high school gymnasium.
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here were more than 100 participants and almost 200 students and staff who watched, the largest since at least before COVID, Athletic Director Erin Alvord said.
“In the end, this was probably one of our best tournaments of all time. The students were organized, followed direction and were supportive of one another,” she said.
The champions were:
- Girls Ping Pong: Julia Juron
- Boys Ping Pong: Enrique Mercado
- Staff Ping Pong: Gene Doyle (two years in a row, and was also champ when he was a student.)
- Student Badminton: David Philips and Ben Visconti
- Staff Badminton: Beth Quatrale and Liz Hannold.
The event, named in honor of a former PE teacher Ron Francisco, raised $200 for the memorial scholarship in his name. Two scholarships are awarded annual to seniors who have demonstrated positive character in PE classes and in their athletics.
More photos will be posted to the district’s Facebook and Instagram accounts.