The Columbus Dispatch put out their 2026 Fall Sports Player of the Year Nominees and Liberty Athletics found three players on that list!
Laney Larkin | SR | Volleyball
The 5-7 senior libero has the Patriots (19-3) in position for a Division I postseason run as the second seed. She has 315 digs, 63 assists and 24 aces for the OCC-Central champions (10-0).
Kennedy Turner | JR | Field Hockey
The junior forward had 10 goals and four assists, helping the Patriots to an 11-5 regular season.
Avery Garrett | JR | Field Hockey
The versatile junior far and away led the Patriots in points during the regular season with 38, split between goals (13) and assists (12). Both of those led the team.
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Congrats to all three on tremendous seasons!
THREE STUDENT-ATHLETES NOMINATED FOR COLUMBUS DISPATCH FALL SPORT PLAYER OF THE YEAR
