Liberty HS Patriots Wrestling

Proud of our Patriot wrestler.
Alizza prepared herself, stepped up and did fantastic.

A Story of Courage, Perseverance, and Hope September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and this past Saturday, Liberty senior and wrestler Alizza Jiménez had the opportunity to share a story that has shaped her life and offered hope to others facing difficult circumstances. Alizza is a nine-year pediatric cancer survivor. At just six yea...

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TREES OF HONOR EVENT

The 2026 event was held Saturday, September 5, at Historic Union Cemetery in Bakersfield and was billed as the 10th Annual Trees of Honor Cancer Awareness Resource Fair.

For Liberty High Wrestling, Alizza Jimenez's participation is significant because she wasn't simply attending the event, she was selected as one of the people sharing a personal story of hope and courage.

That fits perfectly with the event's larger purpose: taking experiences with cancer and turning them into awareness, encouragement, education and hope for the next generation.

Getting our wrestlers involved in this event allowed them to:

• Support their teammate Alizza Jimenez and stand beside her who has experienced childhood cancer.

• Honor and remember those whose lives have been affected by cancer.

• Learn from people in our community who demonstrate courage, service and perseverance.

• See that their influence extends beyond wrestling. They have the ability to encourage and inspire others.

• Represent Liberty High School and show our community what Patriot Wrestling stands for.

• Turn adversity into purpose. Alizza's story showed our wrestlers that difficult experiences can become a source of strength and hope.

The pink ribbons and trees serve as visible memorials for people affected by cancer. The event also incorporates health and wellness education, making it both a memorial and an educational/community outreach event.

Our wrestlers weren't there simply as athletes. They were there as teammates, servants, leaders and young men and women who can make a difference.

That is the heart of WE OVER ME, we don't just wrestle together; we stand together, serve together and lift others up together.

Special thanks to all the wrestlers and parents who showed up to support Alizza, tie ribbons and took photos. You are all appreciated.

FROM THE MAT TO THE MARINES

Private Adrian Estrada (LHS Class of '26) dropped by the wrestling room today to share his journey through Marine Corps boot camp in San Diego.

Adrian talked about the mental toughness it took to push through the difficult days—and how wrestling helped prepare him for those moments.

He shipped out May 31st and returned home this past weekend. We’re proud to see one of our own taking the lessons learned on the mat and carrying them into life.

Once a wrestler, always a wrestler.

Semper Fi, Private Estrada!
WE OVER ME | ON THE MAT. IN LIFE.

BOYS TRYOUT WRESTLING NEXT WEEK
Not sure if the sport of wrestling is for you? Come try it out next week.

CHAMPIONS RISE CLINICS
FAITH & WRESTLING

Another incredible Saturday at Liberty High School!

CLINIC #2: MICHAEL FESSLER

The Faith & Wrestling Clinic with Coach Michael Fessler at Liberty High School on Saturday, August 29th was much more than a wrestling clinic. It was a day of wrestling, faith, fellowship and personal growth.

Wrestlers spent the day drilling, wrestling, learning technique and being challenged both physically and mentally. Coach Fessler connected the lessons of wrestling to faith, perseverance, adversity and life, reminding athletes that the lessons learned on the mat extend far beyond wrestling.

Each wrestler also received a personal copy of Coach Fessler’s Faith & Wrestling book, written and signed by Coach Fessler, a lasting reminder of the message shared that day.

Special Thank Yous to:
Janis Varner
Mike Stricker & the Coyote Club
Mr. & Mrs. Washburn
Kern County FCA
Pete De La Rosa
Michael Fessler
Our LHSW Board & Coaches

Thank you for making these events a success and giving from your heart to all those involved.