{"id":420519,"date":"2026-08-29T20:42:45","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T20:42:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/420519\/"},"modified":"2026-08-29T20:42:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T20:42:45","slug":"lubbock-cooper-libertys-complete-team-effort-spoils-frenship-memorials-varsity-debut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/420519\/","title":{"rendered":"Lubbock-Cooper Liberty\u2019s complete team effort spoils Frenship Memorial\u2019s varsity debut"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" title=\"Seabolt Chase-24733 | Press Pass Sports\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Seabolt-Chase-24733-1-2048x1365.jpg\" alt=\"Player in white jersey reaches for a football over the goal line as teammates cheer in a blue end zone while a crowded stands watches at night.\" class=\"wp-image-38743\"  \/>Lubbock-Cooper Liberty tight end Koleman Hendrix celebrates a touchdown during a win against Frenship Memorial on Friday night at Peoples Bank Stzdium. [Chase Seabolt\/ Press Pass Sports]<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WOLFFORTH\u00a0\u2014 One year after the school opened up its doors, a proverbial on-ramp with an inaugural junior varsity schedule, and plenty of preparations, the Frenship Memorial Panthers finally dipped themselves into the waters of varsity football. For their varsity debut, Memorial was faced with a baptism by fire.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lubbock-Cooper Liberty knows all about that experience, having debuted their varsity program back in 2024. Two years later, the Patriots are looked upon as a program with high hopes and a team eyeing a potentially deep postseason run.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Panthers seek to be in that same spot as the Patriots, sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When both teams squared off on a warm Friday evening within Peoples Bank Stadium, Liberty jumped out to a substantial lead and never looked back to ease past Memorial by way of a 49-14 decision.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Patriots racked up 439 total yards, which included 250 yards on the ground. Liberty also never had to punt away the football, and never yielded any turnovers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Liberty head coach Joe Sexton, it was about as smooth as smooth could get. However, Sexton knew that there is always room for improvement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe kind of put ourselves in some second-and-longs and third-and-longs, but we always came back and overcame whatever mistakes we made,\u201d Sexton said, following the game. \u201cThat\u2019s one of those things that we\u2019ve been talking about since last November. We\u2019re going to make mistakes, and we just have to find a way to dig ourselves out of the hole.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seabolt Chase-15874 | Press Pass Sports\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Seabolt-Chase-15874-1-2048x1365.jpg\" alt=\"Football game action: a Liberty player in white jersey runs with the ball while a blue-team defender grabs him from behind under stadium lights.\" class=\"wp-image-38741\"  \/>Lubbock-Cooper Liberty\u2019s Talon Wilcox ran for 107 yards against Frenship Memorial on Friday. [Chase Seabolt\/ Press Pass Sports]<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sexton then tipped his cap to his big men in the trenches.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019re not anything unless our offensive and defensive lines lead the way,\u201d said Sexton.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Patriots discovered a one-two punch in the ground game, as senior running back Talon Wilcox rushed for 107 yards and one touchdown on 16 carries. Talon\u2019s younger brother, sophomore running back Brecken Wilcox, picked up 67 yards and two scores on nine carries.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For both brothers, it was an impeccable season debut. Both also credited their offensive linemen.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt felt amazing to be back on the field, drive the ball down, and score that first touchdown,\u201d Talon said. \u201cIt was easy to make cuts off of (the offensive line), and get through the gaps. It was great.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brecken echoed his older brother.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI love behind this giant O-Line,\u201d said Brecken. \u201cThey\u2019re like family to me, and I trust them completely. I can trust them, then it\u2019s just getting through a hole, finding someone to hit and making a bounce.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seabolt Chase-15185 | Press Pass Sports\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Seabolt-Chase-15185-1-2048x1365.jpg\" alt=\"Football player in a white Liberty jersey runs with the ball during a game, wearing a white helmet with a red stripe.\" class=\"wp-image-38744\"  \/>Lubbock-Cooper Liberty quarterback Cy Leach looks to throw against Frenship Memorial on Friday. [Chase Seabolt\/ Press Pass Sports]<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Liberty junior quarterback Cy Leach was impressive, going 13-of-17 for 180 yards and three touchdowns. Leach also recorded 19 yards on three rushing attempts, along with scoring a two-point conversion in the second quarter.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s just good to get off on the right foot,\u201d Leach said. \u201cWe know (Memorial is) young, so we knew we\u2019d be able to just kind of punch it through. But it\u2019s nice to see all of the work pay off, and just be able to execute out there.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Frenship Memorial, it was a positive learning experience. Even though the Panthers didn\u2019t strike paydirt until 7:51 left in the game, Memorial moved the ball through the air nicely \u2014 picking up 208 passing yards.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memorial head coach Jason Richards believed that his team, who had not played a varsity game before, fared quite well.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c(Liberty) is a top 10 team, and a program that\u2019s going to make a deep run and is really well coached,\u201d Richards said. \u201cOur focus was fantastic, and our energy was fantastic. Nobody quit playing, and I was really proud of that. We had five defensive starters out since fall camp, and some guys who were on the JV B-team last year making plays. It was the \u2018next man up,\u2019 which was fantastic. I think we left 21 points out there, and with that momentum, we could have easily been 42-35 going into the fourth quarter. But it wasn\u2019t, and we have to make those plays.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Memorial junior quarterback Trevor Lewis, it felt nice to get the first one out of the way. Lewis went 13-of-31 for 230 yards and one touchdown.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe nerves are gone,\u201d Lewis said. \u201cThere was a little pressure in the beginning, with it being our first real varsity game. Liberty\u2019s a great football team, but we got the ball moving a little bit. I knew we were right there with them.\u201d\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seabolt Chase-14169 | Press Pass Sports\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Seabolt-Chase-14169-1-2048x1366.jpg\" alt=\"Panthers football player wearing #7 runs with the ball during a game, crowd blurred in background in stadium stands, daylight.\" class=\"wp-image-38740\"  \/>Frenship Memorial quarterback Trevor Lewis threw for 230 yards against Liberty. [Chase Seabolt\/ Press Pass Sports]<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Liberty started their third season of operation with a 1-0 record. The Patriots will complete the Wolfforth circuit with a contest against Frenship, set for 7 p.m. next Friday at Peoples Bank Stadium. The Tigers (1-0) soundly defeated Lubbock-Cooper, 50-17, on Friday at Pirate Stadium at First United Park in Woodrow.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memorial dipped down to 0-1 to begin their inaugural varsity campaign. The Panthers will face West Plains at 7 p.m. on Thursday at Happy State Bank Stadium in Canyon. The Wolves (0-1) battled defending Class 3-A Division II champion Wall in a thriller, before falling to the Hawks via a 42-35 outcome on Friday at\u00a0at Clayton Weishuhn Field in Wall.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Liberty built up an early lead, due to a three-yard touchdown from Talon Wilcox at the 8:49 mark of the opening stanza. Due to a block by Memorial on the ensuing PAT, the Patriots held a 6-0 lead.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Patriots stretched the lead in the second quarter, as Leach connected with senior wideout Pierce Fioroni for a 21-yard touchdown with 10:41 on the clock in the second quarter. Leach scored the two-point conversion, providing Liberty with a 14-0 advantage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019ve practiced that play since March,\u201d Leach said of the pass to Fioroni. \u201cIt\u2019s all practice, and it\u2019s really easy after that. (On the two-point conversion), I knew I had those two points back, and I had to get in there any way I could.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before the break, Leach found Fioroni for a 12-yard touchdown pass with\u00a03:26 to\u00a0go in the first half. Fioroni reeled in six catches for 80 yards and two scores by the end of the night.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the successful PAT from junior kicker Randen Schlumpf, the Patriots took a comfortable 21-0 lead heading into the locker room.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Patriots continued to put on the points in the third period, which started with a 19-yard touchdown run from Brecken Wilcox at the 9:41 mark. The score resembled the moving ruby scrum, which kept Wilcox churning into the endzone.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With 6:23 to go in the third, Leach found junior wideout Koleman Hendrix in the near corner of the endzone for a 10-yard score. Hendrix finished the game with four receptions for 58 yards and his third quarter score.\u00a0This extended Liberty\u2019s lead to 35 points.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s so nice to have a guy that big,\u201d Leach said of his 6\u20196\u201d 225 lbs. receiver. \u201cEven if he\u2019s covered, he\u2019s open. If I\u2019m having some trouble, I can just throw it his way.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brecken Wilcox also tacked on another score with 10:01 remaining, rumbling into the endzone from six yards out. Liberty held a 42-0 lead, and allowed their reserves to secure precious playing time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memorial, which missed several opportunities earlier in the contest, scored with 7:51 left. The Panthers turned to junior running back Junah Roberts for a three-yard score, following a big pass from Lewis to sophomore wideout Cannon Mecham. Mecham ended his night with 115 yards on four catches.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the successful PAT from junior kicker Wesley Allen, the Panthers produced their first varsity touchdown.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThey\u2019re very talented,\u201d Richards said of his playmakers. \u201cThese guys showed that they can make a play, you just have to give them a chance. Roberts ran fantastic tonight. Our quarterbacks settled in. It\u2019s everyone\u2019s first varsity start. I\u2019m never going to be okay with a loss, but I\u2019m proud of them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Liberty replied, thanks to a 22 yard touchdown run from sophomore quarterback Campbell Sansom with 3:11 left to play. Sansom rushed for 47 yards and his lone score on four carries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memorial tallied the final score of the game, scoring with 1:20 to go in the game, as Lewis connected with sophomore receiver Rush Rowell for a 12-yard touchdown pass. Rowell caught four passes for 34 yards.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Junior wideout Luke Bocanegra reeled in two receptions for 59 yards for\u00a0Memorial.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the game, Sexton emphasized improving from Week 1 to Week 2. The one thing he noticed was trimming down the \u201csilly penalties.\u201d The Patriots gave up 59 yards on seven penalties.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe have to cut out the little, piddly penalties,\u201d Sexton said. \u201cWe had a face mask, because we didn\u2019t take two extra steps to put our pads on them. We also had a couple of false start penalties. The little piddly ones are ones that drive coaches crazy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Lewis, Memorial knows that they need to spend some time in the weight room and continuing practicing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe need to gain some size, that\u2019s for sure,\u201d said Lewis. \u201cWe need to tighten up our skills. We\u2019re going to trust in this process, and we\u2019ll be right there.\u201d\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Photo gallery by Chase Seabolt:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seabolt Chase-25073 | Press Pass Sports\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" data-id=\"38712\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Seabolt-Chase-25073.jpg\" alt=\"Panthers player in blue jersey (#11) holds a football while a teammate in blue supports him in the end zone, surrounded by opponents in white uniforms.\" class=\"wp-image-38712\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seabolt Chase-25000 | Press Pass Sports\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-id=\"38711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Seabolt-Chase-25000.jpg\" alt=\"Night football game on a bright green field; players in blue and white rush as a full moon rises over the stands with spectators.\" class=\"wp-image-38711\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seabolt Chase-24897 | Press Pass Sports\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-id=\"38710\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Seabolt-Chase-24897.jpg\" alt=\"Liberty football player in white jersey holds the ball while blue-clad defenders close in during a night game on a bright green field\" class=\"wp-image-38710\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seabolt Chase-24818 | Press Pass Sports\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-id=\"38709\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Seabolt-Chase-24818.jpg\" alt=\"Football player in light blue Panthers uniform running with ball during a rally, defenders in white jerseys behind him.\" class=\"wp-image-38709\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seabolt Chase-24777 | Press Pass Sports\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-id=\"38708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Seabolt-Chase-24777.jpg\" alt=\"Cheerleaders on the sideline facing a cheering crowd behind a chain-link fence at a stadium rallying with arms raised and pom-poms visible.\" class=\"wp-image-38708\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seabolt Chase-24733 | Press Pass Sports\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-id=\"38707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Seabolt-Chase-24733.jpg\" alt=\"Football player in white jumps to catch a pass at the end zone as a blue defender watches nearby.\" class=\"wp-image-38707\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seabolt Chase-24573 | Press Pass Sports\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-id=\"38706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Seabolt-Chase-24573.jpg\" alt=\"Football game: white-uniform receiver jumps with ball while pursuing end zone, pursued by a blue Panthers defender on a blue end zone turf, spectators in stands in background.\" class=\"wp-image-38706\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seabolt Chase-24560 | Press Pass Sports\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-id=\"38705\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Seabolt-Chase-24560.jpg\" alt=\"Crowd of spectators at a stadium railing behind a camouflage banner that reads 'THE HUNT ENDS HERE' with a black panther and a cartoon pirate image.\" class=\"wp-image-38705\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seabolt Chase-24491 | Press Pass Sports\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-id=\"38704\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Seabolt-Chase-24491.jpg\" alt=\"Football player wearing Liberty jersey #3 on the field, helmet on, preparing to block or tackle during a game.\" class=\"wp-image-38704\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seabolt Chase-16290 | Press Pass Sports\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-id=\"38703\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Seabolt-Chase-16290.jpg\" alt=\"Coach wearing a headset high-fives a football player in a light-blue uniform with the number 12 on a night field.\" class=\"wp-image-38703\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seabolt Chase-16265 | Press Pass Sports\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-id=\"38702\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Seabolt-Chase-16265.jpg\" alt=\"Football coaches and players walk on a night field, with a coach in black shirt clapping as teammates pass by.\" class=\"wp-image-38702\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seabolt Chase-16177 | Press Pass Sports\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-id=\"38701\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Seabolt-Chase-16177.jpg\" alt=\"Two football players leap to catch a lofted ball at night, with teammates nearby on a bright green field.\" class=\"wp-image-38701\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seabolt Chase-16074 | Press Pass Sports\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-id=\"38700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Seabolt-Chase-16074.jpg\" alt=\"Crowd of teenagers and young adults cheering behind a chain-link fence at a sports game, many raising arms and phones.\" class=\"wp-image-38700\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seabolt Chase-16046 | Press Pass Sports\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-id=\"38699\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Seabolt-Chase-16046.jpg\" alt=\"Coaches in black Panthers shirts walking on a football field at night, wearing headsets and listening.\" class=\"wp-image-38699\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seabolt Chase-15934 | Press Pass Sports\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-id=\"38698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Seabolt-Chase-15934.jpg\" alt=\"Football player wearing white jersey #14 dashes with the ball while a defender closes in on a lit turf field at night.\" class=\"wp-image-38698\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seabolt Chase-15874 | Press Pass Sports\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-id=\"38697\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Seabolt-Chase-15874.jpg\" alt=\"Liberty quarterback wearing number 4 runs with the ball as blue-clad defenders close in on a night game on a bright turf field\" class=\"wp-image-38697\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seabolt Chase-15656 | Press Pass Sports\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-id=\"38696\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Seabolt-Chase-15656.jpg\" alt=\"Football coach in red polo and headset shaking hands with a football player wearing number 63 on the sideline during practice or a game.\" class=\"wp-image-38696\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seabolt Chase-15598 | Press Pass Sports\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-id=\"38695\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Seabolt-Chase-15598.jpg\" alt=\"Football player in white jersey holding a ball and running forward, number 4 visible, purple pants, motion shot on field\" class=\"wp-image-38695\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seabolt Chase-15572 | Press Pass Sports\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-id=\"38694\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Seabolt-Chase-15572.jpg\" alt=\"Liberty player (#3) carries the football downfield as defenders from the Panthers pursue during a nighttime football game.\" class=\"wp-image-38694\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seabolt Chase-15552 | Press Pass Sports\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-id=\"38693\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Seabolt-Chase-15552.jpg\" alt=\"Liberty players in white jerseys chase a ball carrier on a brightly lit football field during a night game with Panthers defenders close behind.\" class=\"wp-image-38693\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seabolt Chase-15521 | Press Pass Sports\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-id=\"38692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Seabolt-Chase-15521.jpg\" alt=\"Two football players in blue and white jerseys contest a loose ball mid-air on a brightly lit indoor field.\" class=\"wp-image-38692\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seabolt Chase-15214 | Press Pass Sports\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-id=\"38691\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Seabolt-Chase-15214.jpg\" alt=\"Liberty football player in white jersey carries the ball while teammates block on a bright green turf field at dusk\/dawn gymnastics-style lighting.\" class=\"wp-image-38691\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seabolt Chase-15185 | Press Pass Sports\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-id=\"38690\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Seabolt-Chase-15185.jpg\" alt=\"Liberty football quarterback in a white jersey holding a football and running on the field, number 3 visible.\" class=\"wp-image-38690\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seabolt Chase-15027 | Press Pass Sports\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-id=\"38689\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Seabolt-Chase-15027.jpg\" alt=\"Liberty football player in white #18 jumps to kick the ball while a defender crouches nearby on the field as the crowd watches in the stands.\" class=\"wp-image-38689\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seabolt Chase-14970 | Press Pass Sports\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-id=\"38688\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Seabolt-Chase-14970.jpg\" alt=\"Quarterback in a Liberty white jersey (number 3) throwing a pass while teammates and opponents collide on the field, crowd in the stands behind.\" class=\"wp-image-38688\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seabolt Chase-14805 | Press Pass Sports\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-id=\"38687\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Seabolt-Chase-14805.jpg\" alt=\"Quarterback in a light blue Panthers jersey (#7) throwing a football on a sunny field.\" class=\"wp-image-38687\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img 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src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Seabolt-Chase-14441.jpg\" alt=\"Two football players in light blue uniforms jump for a loose ball during a game, with a blurred crowd in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-38684\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seabolt Chase-14394 | Press Pass Sports\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-id=\"38683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Seabolt-Chase-14394.jpg\" alt=\"Two football players leap for a catches mid-air as a pass is contested, with a cheering crowd behind them on the stands.\u201d\" class=\"wp-image-38683\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seabolt Chase-14299 | Press Pass Sports\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" data-id=\"38682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Seabolt-Chase-14299.jpg\" alt=\"American football player in a white Liberty jersey numbered 1 on a sunny field 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