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Redskins drop four in a row, prep for Dodge City

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May 05 2026

EARL WATT

   • Leader & Times

 

After battling to a 9-9 record, the Liberal Redskins have dropped four straight competitive games to fall to 9-13.

The Redskins started the slide by finishing a game that was suspended earlier in the season against Hays. The Indians held off the Redskins 4-3, and in Game 2 of the day, the Redskins fell short 4-3.

The Redskins traveled to Manhattan Saturday and dropped the first game of a double header 5-0 and then dropped Game 2 8-3.

Liberal has four games remaining in the regular season beginning at 4 p.m. today with a double header against Dodge City. The Redskins will then travel to Dodge City May 12 to face the Red Demons, and then Liberal finishes the WAC slate May 14 at Hays.

Lady Redskin swim team competes at Maize

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May 05 2026

Special to the Leader & Times

 

The Lady Red swim team traveled to the Maize Invitational to compete in one of the most competitive meets of the season, facing a strong field of 21 teams. Liberal finished 17th overall with 20 points, gaining valuable experience against some of the top programs in the region.

The meet provided an excellent opportunity for growth, as the Lady Redskins competed in a large, high-level environment that tested both their depth and resilience. One highlight came in the 200-yard medley relay, where the team of Nathalie Ortega, Jordyn Myers, Jyzelle Juarez, and Alexis Ugalde placed 17th out of 37 teams, showing solid progress in a deep and competitive field.

Read more: Lady Redskin swim team competes at Maize

Tennis one point short at WAC

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May 05 2026

Special to the Leader & Times

 

The Redskins took fourth at the Western Athletic conference Tennis Tournament in Hays.

“It’s not the exact results we wanted,” Liberal coach David Short said. “We had to switch things up last minute so lost our No. 1 doubles team that would have dominated. We still played hard all around and competed with a freshman, three sophomores and two seniors. Such a close WAC.”

Read more: Tennis one point short at WAC

No. 2 doubles shine in Topeka

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April 30 2026

Special to the Leader & Times

 

The Liberal tennis team went to Topeka Monday to seek out some quality competition from the eastern side of the state and found it.

“We fought hard all around and gave some good teams all they could take while getting some quality victories along the way as well,” Liberal coach David Short said.

Competing teams were, Liberal, Bonner Springs, Topeka High, Topeka West, Wichita East, Wichita Southeast, Manhattan, Gardner-Edgerton, Derby and Junction City. Team standings have not yet been sent individual results were:

No. 1 singles: Gerardo Holguin drew the tough singles assignment and played the best each school had to offer. He finished 1-4 but fought hard all day long.

“Gerardo is still new to the game but is developing well. He should be a force next season,” Short said.

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Liberal squishes Goldbugs, 9-0

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April 30 2026

EARL WATT

   • Leader & Times

 

Lily Guy scored a hat trick to lead the Lady Redskins to a 9-0 mercy rule win over Alva, Oka., Tuesday at Redskin Field.

Ashley Batista scored twice including the final goal with four seconds remaining in the first half.

Single goals were scored by Evelin Tarango, Yvanna Rivera, Ana Vela, Denisse Garcia and Yuly Molina. Liberal moved to 5-4-1 on the season.

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  3. Redskin tennis mixes up line-up at Garden City
  4. Liberal finishes ninth at Salina Swimming Invitational behind strong relay performances
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