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Liberty prepares for game against No. 1 Central East after loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 1:03 AM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Summary

Liberty High's football team is set to face Central East on September 17 following a tough 49-7 loss to Clovis Buchanan. Coach Richie Bolin emphasized the need to refocus after mistakes against Buchanan, which interrupted their earlier momentum from three straight wins against notable opponents. As the Patriots work to improve, Bolin highlighted that their mindset must center on their own performance rather than external challenges. With first-year quarterback Luke Valverde leading the offense, Liberty aims to bounce back against the defending Division I-AA champion Central East.

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  • •Liberty lost 49-7 to Clovis Buchanan last week.
  • •Coach Richie Bolin emphasizes focus on team improvement.
  • •Liberty has three wins against teams from different CIF sections.
  • •Central East is the defending Division I-AA section champion.
  • •Valverde has passed for over 1,000 yards this season.
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  • 1:03 AMYahoo Sports — Liberty refocuses, prepares for road game at No. 1 Central East
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The final score, 49-7, wasn’t pretty. The mistakes made against Clovis Buchanan last week were glaring and showed just how much more growth is required. Liberty High head football coach Richie Bolin even acknowledged straying from the mindset that had enabled the Patriots to start with three consecutive wins against an always formidable non-league schedule. “The mantra of this team this whole ...

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