Liberty Ranch Makes History: Two Hawks Soar to State Track Championships
Jun 05, 2025 09:42AM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor
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GALT, CA (MPG) - In a groundbreaking season for Liberty Ranch High School’s track program, two athletes achieved what no Hawk had done before: qualifying for the state championships. The historic feat came amid a season filled with record-breaking performances and remarkable achievements.
Senior Larry Lucas etched his name in school history, shattering the hurdle record with a blazing 14.7 seconds at the Masters finals.
His teammate Camren Hudson rewrote the record books multiple times, setting new marks in both the long jump (22 feet, 5.75 inches) at Masters and demolishing the triple jump record by an astounding four feet with a leap of 45 feet, 5.5 inches at the Sierra Valley Conference meet.
“Everything just started clicking,” said Lucas, who’s headed to UCLA this fall, majoring in Human Biology. His eyes lit up as he described his journey.
“There’s this magical moment in hurdling when it all comes together: your form, your speed, your rhythm. Suddenly, you’re flying over those hurdles like they’re not even there. Each race, I could feel myself getting faster, stronger, more confident.”
The Hawks’ dominance extended to the relay arena, where the team of George Adrian, Hudson, Lucas and Joseph Brown established a new school record in the 4x100 relay with a blistering 43.37 seconds. Adding to the program’s success, Jade Brown claimed the girls’ triple jump record with a mark of 34 feet, 3.75 inches.
Hudson, reflecting on his multiple record-breaking performances, offered unique insight into the art of jumping.
“It’s like trying to catch lightning in a bottle,” he said, grinning. “Some days you soar six inches further than your best, and it all comes down to that perfect moment when everything aligns: your speed, your timing, your takeoff. Being at state, surrounded by California’s elite athletes, it felt like we’d found our tribe. We weren’t just competing; we were part of something bigger.”
Hudson will attend Alabama A&M in the fall, majoring in Civil Engineering.
Assistant Coach Jackie Corriea, herself a record holder at Galt High School, could barely contain her emotion when discussing her athletes’ achievements.
“This wasn’t just about breaking records or making it to state,” she said, her voice thick with pride. “What you saw out there was the result of countless hours of dedication, of these kids pushing themselves beyond what they thought possible. Larry and Camren: They didn’t just listen to coaching, they absorbed it, lived it, breathed it. Watching Larry hit his stride at Masters, seeing him get faster with each race ... that’s the kind of moment coaches dream about.
“And to be there with them at state? That’s something I’ll cherish forever.” The Masters meet proved to be a showcase of the Hawks’ depth, with Lucas claiming third in the 110m hurdles, Hudson taking second in long jump and fifth in triple jump, and strong showings from Joseph Brown (10th in 300m hurdles), Jimmy Lopez (16th in pole vault at 12’8”), and the 4x100 relay team (16th place).
This historic season set new standards for Liberty Ranch track and field and demonstrated that with dedication, proper coaching and determination, Hawks can indeed soar to unprecedented heights.
Senior Larry Lucas etched his name in school history, shattering the hurdle record with a blazing 14.7 seconds at the Masters finals.
His teammate Camren Hudson rewrote the record books multiple times, setting new marks in both the long jump (22 feet, 5.75 inches) at Masters and demolishing the triple jump record by an astounding four feet with a leap of 45 feet, 5.5 inches at the Sierra Valley Conference meet.
“Everything just started clicking,” said Lucas, who’s headed to UCLA this fall, majoring in Human Biology. His eyes lit up as he described his journey.
“There’s this magical moment in hurdling when it all comes together: your form, your speed, your rhythm. Suddenly, you’re flying over those hurdles like they’re not even there. Each race, I could feel myself getting faster, stronger, more confident.”
The Hawks’ dominance extended to the relay arena, where the team of George Adrian, Hudson, Lucas and Joseph Brown established a new school record in the 4x100 relay with a blistering 43.37 seconds. Adding to the program’s success, Jade Brown claimed the girls’ triple jump record with a mark of 34 feet, 3.75 inches.
Hudson, reflecting on his multiple record-breaking performances, offered unique insight into the art of jumping.
“It’s like trying to catch lightning in a bottle,” he said, grinning. “Some days you soar six inches further than your best, and it all comes down to that perfect moment when everything aligns: your speed, your timing, your takeoff. Being at state, surrounded by California’s elite athletes, it felt like we’d found our tribe. We weren’t just competing; we were part of something bigger.”
Hudson will attend Alabama A&M in the fall, majoring in Civil Engineering.
Assistant Coach Jackie Corriea, herself a record holder at Galt High School, could barely contain her emotion when discussing her athletes’ achievements.
“This wasn’t just about breaking records or making it to state,” she said, her voice thick with pride. “What you saw out there was the result of countless hours of dedication, of these kids pushing themselves beyond what they thought possible. Larry and Camren: They didn’t just listen to coaching, they absorbed it, lived it, breathed it. Watching Larry hit his stride at Masters, seeing him get faster with each race ... that’s the kind of moment coaches dream about.
“And to be there with them at state? That’s something I’ll cherish forever.” The Masters meet proved to be a showcase of the Hawks’ depth, with Lucas claiming third in the 110m hurdles, Hudson taking second in long jump and fifth in triple jump, and strong showings from Joseph Brown (10th in 300m hurdles), Jimmy Lopez (16th in pole vault at 12’8”), and the 4x100 relay team (16th place).
This historic season set new standards for Liberty Ranch track and field and demonstrated that with dedication, proper coaching and determination, Hawks can indeed soar to unprecedented heights.
