'That was a Vegas call:' Late onside kick secures Liberty Hill's win over Legacy Ranch
Liberty Hill defeated Legacy Ranch 25-23 in a Central Texas high school football game Thursday at Panther Stadium in Liberty Hill.
On Friday, October 2, 2026, Liberty Hill secured a 25-23 victory over Legacy Ranch at Panther Stadium in Liberty Hill, Texas. Quarterback Luke Barto executed a late onside kick to give Liberty Hill the ball back and ultimately led to their win. Liberty Hill's running back Bryce Byrn rushed for 192 yards and two touchdowns, playing a crucial role in the team's victory.
The Panthers' coach David Seaborn demonstrated guts in his decision to give Barto the onside kick. Seaborn, a native of Austin and a former player at Travis and LBJ, explained that it was a "Vegas call" that paid off. Legacy Ranch nearly secured a victory with a touchdown by Will Cunningham in the fourth quarter, but Barto's onside kick recovery sealed the deal for Liberty Hill.
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