By KEITH SPARKS AUSTIN -- Following a loss to the Port Lavaca Calhoun Sandcrabs last week, the Panthers looked to get back to their winning ways with a rare Thursday night game in Austin against the Anderson Trojans on September 28. Rain began to come down right around kickoff, and it refused to let up until midway through the fourth quarter. Although Head Coach Jeff … [Read more...]
Liberty Hill tennis falls 10-9 to Copperas Cove
By LANCE CATCHINGS The Liberty Hill tennis team hosted Copperas Cove last Friday, and after an intense back-and-forth contest, ultimately fell by a final score of 10-9. Liberty Hill Head Coach Brittni Fausett said despite the loss, she was extremely proud of how her hard team played. “It was a nail biting loss and came down to one match, which was Josh Bunting,” she said. … [Read more...]
Varsity cross country teams take first at Salado Tenroc Invitational
By LANCE CATCHINGS Both Liberty Hill varsity cross country teams dominated at the Salado Tenroc Invitational on Thursday, Sept. 21, with first-place team finishes in the varsity division. Liberty Hill Head Cross Country Coach Kim Holt was impressed with her teams’ performances, particularly against their district competition that was present at the meet. “There were … [Read more...]
PANTHER OF THE WEEK: Senior transfer Elijah Davis leads rushing attack against Calhoun despite illness
By LANCE CATCHINGS When the Liberty Hill Panthers take the field on Friday nights it is clear that they have power, but these days, they also have speed. That speed comes from senior running back Elijah Davis, who can often be found pulling away from defenders on long runs. Davis, a transfer from Fort Walton, Florida, said his mother found the community of Liberty Hill … [Read more...]
Panthers set to take on 6A Anderson in rare Thursday game
By KEITH SPARKS The Panthers are in the midst of a unique week, preparing for their only Thursday night football game of the season against the Austin Anderson Trojans. According to Liberty Hill Head Coach Jeff Walker, Austin ISD requires its schools to play a Thursday night game and a Saturday night game each season to accommodate those that have to share a stadium, as … [Read more...]
SPORTS NOTEBOOK: Vance makes first return to Panther Stadium
By KEITH SPARKS Sports Editor Following the 2016 football season, seemingly in the blink of an eye, the Panthers’ Head Football Coach of 16 years was out of the picture. Jerry Vance announced his retirement in February of 2017, opting to spend more time with family and friends after football had dominated his life for so long. Last Friday, during the Panthers’ game against … [Read more...]
PANTHER OF THE WEEK: UT Dallas commit Gabi Sommerfield leads Lady Panthers past Ducks
By LANCE CATCHINGS Gabi Sommerfield is a product of Liberty Hill, having grown up in Liberty Hill and attended LHISD her entire life. The 6’1” senior middle blocker got her first volleyball experience on the court at Liberty Hill Junior High in seventh grade. Sommerfield has a true passion for the game of volleyball, much of which she credits to her exposure to success … [Read more...]
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