By KEITH SPARKS Against an offense as explosive as Waco La Vega’s, the name of the game for the Panthers is to keep them off the field. On their first drive of the game, they did just that, holding possession for more than seven minutes before the Pirates’ offense even saw the field. As it turns out, time of possession didn’t mean much in the Panthers’ first district … [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...]
Vance praises Panthers’ toughness, resilience through difficult football season
By KEITH SPARKS Now that the Panthers’ football season is officially over, let’s take a look at some of Liberty Hill’s most impactful players this season, and how their numbers compare to last year. It is worth mentioning that the Panthers played 12 games this year, compared to 13 the year before. Garrett Wright Quarterback – Senior Wright completed 26 of his 61 passing … [Read more...]
LHHS overmatched vs fifth-ranked China Spring
By KEITH SPARKS BELTON -- The first quarter of the Panthers’ final playoff game was like something out of a nightmare. Less than five minutes into the first quarter against China Spring, the Panthers found themselves down 21-0. On China Spring’s first play of the game, quarterback Cutter Haigood, who tore up the Panther defense last time the two teams faced each other, … [Read more...]
LHHS dominates Burnet for 4th straight year
By KEITH SPARKS For the fourth year in a row, Panther fans will have bragging rights over their neighbors to the west in Burnet. Liberty Hill’s varsity football team took care of business against the Bulldogs last Friday night with a 44-23 victory over their long-time rivals with an all-around dominant offensive performance. The Bulldogs’ high-powered offense looked to be … [Read more...]
PANTHER PROFILE: Sophomore Sanders ‘plays beyond his age’
By Mike Schoeffel Sophomore Reid Sanders may be in his first season as a running back for the Liberty Hill varsity team, but he’s been preparing to enter into the Panthers’ unique Slot-T system for quite some time. Five years, to be exact. “There was a group of dads that started implementing that system during my fifth grade year,” he said. “I’ve known the fullback, … [Read more...]
LHHS back on winning track after beating Badgers 27-16 behind Wright’s huge night
By KEITH SPARKS LAMPASAS -- The Panthers faced a Lampasas Badgers team last Friday that averaged close to 40 points a game, scoring as many as 68 earlier in the season. Liberty Hill quarterback Garrett Wright had what was arguably his best game of the year, rushing for 156 yards and three touchdowns on the ground on just nine attempts. “Garrett’s always been a leader,” … [Read more...]
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