The girls team brought home 17 medals, led by a dominant varsity performance. Liberty's varsity girls captured 1st through 5th place, along with 7th and 8th, putting seven runners in the top eight. This is the most top-eight finishes in school history! The girls also earned a perfect team score of 15 to secure their league championship.
The boys followed with 18 medals of their own. The varsity boys captured 1st through 3rd, along with 4th, 5th, and 8th place. Their six runners in the top eight also set a new school record for the most top-eight finishes in program history. Both programs have demonstrated tremendous depth, talent, and commitment throughout the season.
Now that league competition is behind us, the Patriots turn their attention to the Valley Championships this upcoming Thursday. The boys are competing for a first-place finish, while the girls are fighting for third. Both teams have their sights set on qualifying for the Division I State Championships. If both programs qualify, Liberty will make Kern County history as the first school to send both its boys and girls teams to the Division I State Meet in the same season.
The boys are currently ranked No. 1 in Division I in the Central Section, while the girls are ranked No. 3. Several Patriots have delivered outstanding performances throughout the season, including Caden Salazar, Sal Quezada, Zachary, Reagan A., Adelyn Curran, and Kloe Ulloa.
The boys also have their sights set on making additional history at State. Currently the second-fastest team in Kern County history, they are working toward establishing the fastest team average time ever recorded in the county while pursuing the highest team finish at the State meet.
Congratulations to both teams and their coaches on an extraordinary league championship! We are proud of the dedication, teamwork, and determination these athletes have shown. Good luck Thursday as you take the next step toward making even more history.