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Liberty Union High School District administrator Roy Ghiggeri, left, stands with Jeff Hendricks of the Freedom Falcons, Michael Diaz and Dallin Moravec of the Liberty Lions, Freedom’s Ryan Rodriguez and Kiwanis Bell Game Chairman Len DelChiaro during the annual Bell Game Scholarship Breakfast hosted by Kiwanis.
The Richards/Kelly Memorial Tennis Tournament sponsored by Freedom High School was held last weekend at the Diamond Hills Athletic Club in Oakley. “Congratulations to all for a great tournament, and I look forward to seeing everyone next year,” wrote Freedom Athletic Director Steve Amaro in an e-mail to the participants. To see the complete results, go to www. thepress.net and click on WebExtras!
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Kiwanis honors Bell ringers by Rick Lemyre Staff Writer The tradition of honoring outstanding players in the annual Bell Game football match-up between Liberty and Freedom high schools continued Feb. 13 when four standouts from the intra-district rivalry were honored by the Kiwanis Club of Brentwood. District administrators, coaches and athletic directors from the two schools and families of the honorees were treated to breakfast, and the top offensive and defensive players from
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each squad each received a $250 scholarship. Recipients of this year’s awards were Jeff Hendricks (outstanding defensive player for Freedom), Michael Diaz (Liberty offense), Dallin Moravec (Liberty defense), Ryan Rodriguez (Freedom offense) and Kiwanis Bell Game Chairman Len DelChiaro. Hendricks told the crowd his plans included playing football at LMC and a possible apprenticeship as an electrician; Moravec will join the Marine Reserve and attend college; Rodriguez plans to play college football
and study communications; and Diaz will suit up for LMC and hopes to eventually transfer to a four-year college. The 2008 Bell Game, held Nov. 14 at Liberty’s Ohmstede Stadium, was the 11th face-off between the two schools. Freedom has won seven of those contests, including a convincing 41-15 victory in last year’s tilt. Kiwanis’ participation in the Bell Game festivities each year includes a pre-game luncheon for members of both teams, at which commemorative hats and T-shirts are given to participants.
Rock You” pounding out of the Ohmstede Field loudspeakers during the halftime break, it appeared it just might be Liberty’s night. But the formerly inoffensive Dons stepped up their game in the second half. Fitzpatrick’s fleet feet took over – and the Lions’ season was soon over as well. “I thought it was hard fought by both sides,” said Liberty coach Tony Martins. “Unfortunately, someone has to lose. I thought our girls fought really hard. I am really proud of them.” Martins called Fitzpatrick a “great player. She played really well. She’s a handful, but I thought we did a good job of marking her.” About Smith’s job in goal, he said, “She did a great job. All of the girls stepped up. It was a great season; I am sorry to see it end. But I feel very fortunate to go along for the ride.” Amador Valley Coach Bill Coupe said, “I thought that our kids came out in the second half and in the overtime period and played a little more aggressively. We were fortunate enough to catch those goals and get out of here with a victory.”