PIZZA BATTLE





Staying locked in and keeping their eyes on the prize during the second Liberty assembly (Harvest of Love), Dominik Schendzielos (09) rushes his opponent, trying to catch the pizza box, as Alexander Rogers (12) knocked it out of his hands with the senior crowd cheering in the background, hoping to win a very competitive game where contestants represent their grade level grade and earn the glory by successfully knocking others' boxes away.


CHEER FOR THE GAMES



After demonstrating how to play the cone game for the Liberty Harvest of Love Assembly, Student Council President Aynsley Sharp (12) and Co-President Savannah Harvey (12) celebrate together with an enthusiastic smile, supporting Sharp on her win and showing what school spirit is all about to fellow Liberty students. "I always love these assemblies and getting to participate in these games, because I’m in Student Council, it is always so fun to do," Harvey said.


SPLASHING FOR SUPPORT








Full of joy and shock, Jaiden Grunkmeyer (12) accepts his fate as he gets soaked at the annual  Soak & Wet fundraiser for the fourth year in a row – all for a good cause: raising money to support Link Crew. The Soak & Wet booth, where someone pays to try to hit a tiny target that activates a pouring stream of water if it is hit. This game is always popular, even if the water is "ice cold," Grunkmeyer said. No one ever knows when the water will hit you, which is what makes the booth so exciting, too.


WHITE OUT




Hyping up the soccer team, Briley Contreras (11) shows school spirit by wearing white and cheering with her friends in the student section during the white-out game at D20 Stadium on Aug. 16. The boys’ soccer team played Falcon High School, leading 1-0 in the first half. "I like going to games and being in the stands because the vibes and general feeling are always so hype at all home games, not just soccer," Contreras said. Liberty went on to win the game 3-0.


ON HIS HEAD 



Hanging on the rim, Cameron Waithe-Cunningham (11) makes yet another dunk, his second of the night, screaming with pride as his great night continues for the season opener on Dec. 2 against Mesa Ridge. Waithe-Cunningham was on a roll with 20 points, nine rebounds, and six assists. "It was so great to start the season with a dub, and after playing with a new team for this year, I knew right away we were going to have a special season ahead of us," he said. Liberty Basketball went on to win 67-61 in that game and finished the season with a 17-8 record, winning their first playoff game in school history.


CELEBRATION OF BREAKING RECORDS





After securing their first playoff win, winning 70-57 against Eagle Crest on Feb. 27, the Liberty boys’ basketball team celebrates. Zachary Hoskins (11) clings to his teammates as they become the first basketball team to win a Sweet 16 against a team they lost to earlier in the season. "It was so amazing and surreal. We knew we could win this game, but winning it was the best part. We all were so happy to make history, which is why we were so hyped at the end," Hoskins said. Liberty eventually lost to Rocky Canyon 69-57.


YOU'RE OUT




Staying locked in and catching the ball as the Fountain-Fort Carson player slides toward him, Chase Lewis (11) tags the opponent, getting the third out and allowing the Lancers to advance to the next inning. This move expanded their lead to 5-3 in the 5th inning. "It was a good game for me, but it’s a team sport. We made tiny mistakes that led to us losing the lead, but I'm confident we will win our next game against Doherty at home," Lewis said. Liberty went on to lose against Fountain-Fort Carson 17-12 on April 2.


THE RISE TO THE TOP







After stealing the ball and sprinting down the court, Akai Council (11) runs right past the Village defender and springs up for the dunk. Liberty had a dominating game, starting the new year off with a win on Jan. 1, winning 73-29. Council averaged 12.7 points, four rebounds, and approximately two steals per game, finishing with 262 points. "It was a great year for us; we got even better as a team. At the start of the season, we struggled as a team, but as time went on, we started clicking, which led us to make the playoffs. Hopefully, next year, though, we can make it to the state,” Council said.


IS HE FLYING?






Running down towards the sand pit, Steven McAllister (12) springs up, flying high in the air and intensely concentrating for the first Liberty Track Meet of the season. McAllister aimed as far as he could to get past those 21 feet for the long jump. "I wanted to break the school record, which I did. I think I was just making sure that I was doing everything right. I knew I had it in me, too, especially since I have been preparing all year for it," McAllister said. His jump was 23 feet, breaking the record by 2 feet at the Lancer Invite on March 18.