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Eagles Look For Week 4 W After Tough Loss to Warrenton

Varsity football hosts North Point on Friday in a matchup that showcases two strong offenses
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Mason Molitor, Sophie Bernth, and Wesley Bartlow | September 19, 2024
Lilly Brown
Caleb Orcutt puts his arms out in celebration while Cody McMullen looks in the victory against Timberland.
Braden Altrup and Will Nolan

After losing a close game 40-35 in week 3 against Warrenton, the Eagles are looking to find success in week 4 against the undefeated North Point Grizzlies. With Liberty at 2-1 and North Point and 3-0, the teams are looking to further their strong start.

“If we play how we played in the past, we can compete against anyone,” Eagles’ head coach Ryan McMillen said.  

Both teams are good this year and feature quarterbacks having 700-plus throwing yards. Cody McMullen (12) is at 753 yards (Liberty), and North Point’s Hoyt Gregory (12) has 837 yards so far this season.

On the ground, Jalen Mack (11) has 231 rushing yards in 47 attempts this season and North Point’s running back Riley Deslatte has 242 rushing yards in just 24 attempts. 

“Cody McMullen (12) and Jalen Mack (11) need to keep showing up,” assistant coach Bradley Smith said. “We have done everything we can to prepare our players, and I have full faith in our guys that we can win. I know we are fast enough and good enough to beat them.”

Just by looking at the stats this should be a relatively close game.

Each QB has thrown for roughly the same amount of yards, but the receiving core is something that’s has a substantial difference between the two. The Eagles’ top two receivers are Camden Cooper (11) with a statline of: 282 yards, 1 TD in 22 attempts, and Caleb Orcutt (10) with a statline of: 229 yards, 1 TD in 18 attempts.

Meanwhile North Point’s top 3 receivers are Tav’Ren and Ty’Ron Williams along with Kingston McPike With Ty’ron Williams leading in receiving yards at an impressive 245 yards and 4 TDs and Kingston McPike coming in second with 235 yards and 4 TDs. Tav’Ren Williams has 112 yards and no touchdowns yet this season. 

The defense will have their work cut out for them. “We can win as long as guys know their assignment and we stay vigilant, focused, and stay low; we will have it in the bag,” lineman Demarco Starwood (12) said. 

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Mason Molitor
Mason Molitor, Reporter
Mason Molitor is a junior and it is his first year in Publications. He is taking intro to journalism and enjoys writing about sports. He just applied for a job at Detailed Driven down the road. He plays club baseball for the Gators. He loves working out, hanging out with friends and stand up comedy. Mason wants to go to college for either journalism or sports media.   
Sophie Bernth
Sophie Bernth, Reporter
Sophie Bernth is a freshman, this is her first year in Publications. She is taking intro to journalism. Sophie does not work anywhere but will get a job reffing soon. Sophie plays club, high school, and sand volleyball outside and inside of school. After high school Sophie wants to go to college and then into something that has to do with photography, journalism, or writing as well as travel as much as possible and keep good friends and family. 
Wesley Bartlow
Wesley Bartlow, Reporter
Wesley Bartlow is a sophomore in his first year of publications, He is currently taking intro to journalism and enjoys interviewing people. He works as a referee for the ICD parish down the road during the fall and spring, He plays club ball for the Patriots organization. He enjoys reading, camping, hanging out with friends and watching MLB games. Wesley is unsure what he wants to go to college for.   
Braden Altrup
Braden Altrup, Executive Producer of Broadcast Media
Braden Altrup is a senior and is the Executive Producer of the Broadcast Media class. This is his third year in Broadcast Media and is super honored to be the Executive Producer. After he graduates he will be going to University of Northwestern Ohio for Motorsports Marketing in hopes to get his dream job of working for Formula Drift. He spends his free time building his 240sx s13 drift build and working on his marketing/design projects for his clients. 
Will Nolan
Will Nolan, Reporter
Will Nolan is a junior, this is his first year in publications. This year he is taking intro to journalism, as well as broadcast media. Will currently works at the Sportsbarn while also having his own media business. Will currently plays for the baseball team which he enjoys to do for school and outside of school. After high school, Will plans on keeping up with sports media in college. Will enjoys playing baseball, hanging out with friends, and traveling.
Lilly Brown
Lilly Brown, Editor-in-Chief of The Talon
Lilly Brown is a senior, and is the editor-in-chief of the Talon yearbook as well as the social media manager for LHS Publications. This is her third year in publications and her second year as an editor. Lilly is also a part of girls swim, NHS, and Link Crew. Lilly also works at the Renaud outside of school as a gym attendant and front desk worker. In her free time she enjoys going to the gym, reading, puzzling, and playing Sims. Lilly plans on attending State Technical College of Missouri and pursuing a Digital Marketing degree after graduation.