LIBERTY
MAGNET
LIBERTY MAGNET ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
Athletics Department Mission
The mission of the Liberty Magnet High School athletic department is to promote character, discipline, and teamwork by teaching student-athletes life lessons while excelling academically, athletically, and professionally.
New Athlete Information
If you are an incoming student to Liberty and you wish to inquire about athletics at Liberty, please contact the coach for the sport you are interested in playing. Coach's emails are listed below.
Returning Athlete Information
If you are a returning athlete to Liberty you will need to fill out the packet located HERE.
Athletic Director
Dr. Brandon White
Dr. White is entering his 9th year as Liberty Magnet Athletic Director and Men's Basketball Coach. Under his leadership, Liberty has expanded athletics to include varsity competition in baseball, cheer & dance, football, powerlifting, and softball.
Our athletic department at Liberty Magnet is guided by our school five core values - Equity, Community, Opportunity, Service, and Integrity. We take great pride in our student-athletes playing fair, mentoring younger student-athletes, being thankful to showcase our athletic abilities, partnering with local entities for varies service initiatives, and modeling and setting standards.
BASEBALL
Head Coach: Donald Green
Donald Green Jr., is a dedicated athlete whose passion for sports began at the age of six when he first stepped onto a baseball field. Throughout his youth, he excelled in baseball and football, earning numerous accolades that eventually led to a full athletic scholarship at Texas Southern University. After making his mark in college baseball, he was drafted by the New York Mets in the 2006 Major League Baseball (MLB) draft. However, in 2011, a career-ending injury forced Donald to pivot his focus and embark on a new path in athletic training and development.
Following his injury, Donald moved to Atlanta, GA to work at Sport-a-Rama, and later returned to Baton Rouge, LA where he immersed himself in training and helping others achieve their fitness goals. His dedication to fitness and bodybuilding opened doors to modeling and acting opportunities, further expanding his career. Despite these successes, Donald remained committed to fitness, which led him to open his own gym, Bayou Aesthetics where he offered a variety of training and conditioning programs.
In 2021, Donald shifted his focus to athletic performance and recovery training, which paved the way for his role as a coach at Liberty Magnet High School. By July 2024, he was promoted to Head Baseball Coach, a testament to his relentless drive and commitment to excellence. Today, Donald continues to inspire and help others achieve greatness, drawing from his own journey of perseverance and success.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Head Coach: Brandon White
Email: BWhite6@ebrschools.org
At Liberty Magnet our men's basketball program believes in providing our student athletes with the technical, tactical, physical, and mental training to reach their highest possible potential. We are committed to helping each player achieve a high level of performance. We believe in teaching young men to be responsible, disciplined, learn from mistakes, and handle themselves in a positive manner. Most of all NEVER surrender or quit on yourself.
Dr. White is entering his 9th year at Liberty Magnet High School as the Athletic Director and Head Boys Basketball Coach. Under the direction of Dr. White Liberty boys’ basketball has shown year to year improvement over the last eight seasons. Winning four district championships (2024, 2022, 2021, and 2020) while earning three LHSAA State Tournament Appearances: State Champions (2024), State Runner-up (2022), and State Semi-Finalists (2021).
Liberty Magnet Record under Dr. White (2016 – Present)
Liberty Magnet Collegiate Basketball Players (2016 – Present)
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Howard Gaskins Jr. (2024) - McNeese State University
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Chandler Holmes (2024) - University of Dallas
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Marquise McPipe (2024) - University of Dallas
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Jaylen Peters (2024) - Loyola University New Orleans
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Edward Kornbacher (2023) - Southern Arkansas University
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Quentin Henry (2022) – Western Texas College
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Montreal Myles (2022) – William Penn University
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Cameron Newman (2022) – Baton Rouge Community College
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Ja’Quin Taylor (2022) – Framingham State University
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Jacob Wilson (2022) – University od Louisiana Monroe
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Joe Ayo (2021) – Kentucky State University
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Zavier Sims (2021) – Cabrillo College
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David Weber (2021) - Baton Rouge Community College
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Jeremiah Willis (2019) – Baton Rouge Community College
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Kevin Shen (2018) – Rhodes College
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Head Coach: Valencia Wilson
Email: VNorwood@ebrschools.org
Assistant Coaches: Nikki Young & Charlie Roggerson
The purpose of Liberty Magnet High School Girls’ Basketball program is to provide opportunities not found in the curriculum that will contribute to the student's physical, emotional, psychological, and sociological development.
Coach Valencia Wilson believes in developing leaders and promoting discipline on and off the court. She is committed to building a championship team that gives total effort while exhibiting character and class. Her philosophy is “hard-work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” Coach Wilson earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from University of Louisiana Monroe and a Master of Science in Sports Management from Northcentral University.
Coach Wilson joined the Liberty Magnet High (then Lee Magnet High) family August of 2016. This school year marks her 11th -year coaching at the high school level. Coach Wilson’s overall record is 261-85. Coach Wilson has been named Coach of the Year six times. In 2019, the Lady Patriots earned their first state championship. The Lady Patriots claimed another state championship in 2020. In year 2021 The Lady Patriots were the Division II State Runner-ups.
Liberty Magnet Women’s Collegiate Basketball Players:
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Haley Franklin Ottawa University
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Tamara Christmas Lincoln Trail College
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Aniya Lagarde Rhodes College
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Diamond Hunter Southern University
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Malaya Spears BRCC
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Raegan Williams LSUE
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CEARA MYERS CO-LIN COLLEGE
Post Season Accolades (2016 – Present)
District Coach of the Year - 7 Valencia Wilson (2022 -2016)
LHSCA 1st Team All-State -1 Ceara Myers ( 2022)
LHSCA 1ST Team All State -1 Haley Franklin (2021)
LHSCA 1st Team All-State - 1 Diamond Hunter (2020)
LHSCA East/West All-Star – 1 Diamond Hunter (2020) Haley Franklin (2021) Ceara Myers (2021)
LHSCA All-State – 1 Diamond Hunter (2020)
LHSCAA All-State Honorable Mention - 2 Aniya Lagarde (2020) Ivionia Hatch ( 2020)
Baton Rouge All-Metro - 3 Diamond Hunter (2018,2019, 2020)
District MVP - 3 Ceara Myers ( 2020) Haley Franklin (2021) Diamond Hunter (2020-2019)
Liberty Magnet Record under Coach Wilson (2016 – Present)
Year 6 (2021 – 2022) 4-A Bi- District Playoff Appearance; 7-4A District Champs
Overall Record: 19-13
Year 5 (2020 – 2021) 4-A Division II State-Runner-Up; 7-4A District Champs
Overall Record: 29-4
Year 4 (2019 – 2020) 4-A Division II STATE CHAMPS; 7-4A District Champs
Overall Record: 29-4
Year 3 (2018 – 2019) 4-A Division II STATE CHAMPS 7-4A District Champs
Overall Record: 34-2
Year 2 (2017 – 2018) 4-A Division II State-Runner-Up; 7-4A District Champs
Overall Record: 27-9
Year 1 (2016 – 2017) 4-A Division II Quarterfinalists; 7-4A District Champs
Overall Record: 23-12
BOWLING
Head Coach: Sonja Franklin
Assistant Coaches: James Deliphose & Paul James
Email: sfranklin@ebrschools.org
The Liberty Magnet Bowling coaches all come with years of experience in the sport of bowling. We have competed locally, regionally and nationally. We are either ABC, WIBC, or USBC sanctioned.
We look forward to promoting bowling as a lifelong sport. Bowling can help students learn discipline, respect, sportsmanship, and time management. It can also help them learn how to understand winning and losing and how to compete individually and as part of a team.
Bowling gives students the opportunity to earn high school varsity letters and college scholarships. It can also help students experience community pride and meet bowlers from other schools.
Our vision is for all high school athletes to experience the fun and competition of organized bowling.
CHEERLEADING
Coach: Karlie Johnson
Email: Kjohnson32@ebrschools.org
Karlie Johnson has dedicated her entire life to cheerleading, starting from her early days in elementary school and continuing through her college years. Her passion for the sport burns brightly, and she channels this energy into motivating and uplifting her athletes. With a deep commitment to excellence, Karlie aims to elevate the LMHS cheer team to a level of national competitiveness, where they can stand out among the best in the country.
BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK & CROSSCOUNTRY
Coach: Kevin Jackson
Entering his first year at Liberty Magnet High School, Coach Jackson envisions building a strong foundation for the Track and Field and Cross Country teams, aiming to develop successful young women and men both on and off campus. He earned a BA in Liberal Arts from Grambling State University and is now in his 14th year of coaching. Throughout his career, he has been part of eight state championship teams and, more importantly, has helped 19 student-athletes secure college athletic scholarships. Coaching is in his blood; he is the son of Shawn Jackson, a coach at the University of South Carolina. Coach Jackson has always felt that coaching and giving back to young people is his calling. He believes that the program's message goes beyond sports, focusing on instilling values and life lessons that will stay with athletes long after graduation.
DANCE
Coach: Elicia Brown
Email: EBrown7@ebrschools.org
The Liberty Magnet High Dance Program looks forward to working with talented and positive students who wish to work as a team to represent our school. As ambassadors of our school, dancers are expected to follow all school rules and behave appropriately, maturely and responsibly. As a leader among their peers, they are held to a higher standard of representing the school with a spirit of excellence.
The decision to become a scholar athlete is one that truly maximizes an individual’s high school experience. There are many responsibilities and obligations that must be met as a member of the Spirit Program. Academics will be each participant’s first priority. LMHS dancers should be able to balance schoolwork, a busy dance schedule, as well as personal responsibilities. They must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher.
Additionally, leadership abilities and a positive character are important qualities that each member must possess. The administration and faculty expect dancers to set a positive example for behavior and character, not only in school but also in the community. Whether in uniform or not, a LMHS dancer must exhibit the program’s six (6) pillars of character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, & Citizenship.
FOOTBALL
DESCRIPTION UNDER CONSTRUCTION.
GOLF
Head Coach:
Email: @ebrschools.org
The golf program is centered around improving at golf and also improving at life. We do not just want to teach the kids how to become better golfers, we teach them how to overcome life challenges, reach their goals, and persevere. This year our goal is to assist athletes in developing a better golf game and developing a better understanding of how and when to use each shot. The skills of deciding what type of shot to use around the greens, out of the rough/sand, and how-to better-read greens are foundational skills that will be our focus. Golf is related to life and how we can use some athletic mindsets in our normal lives. We also train these athletes to be tough mentally as they persevere through their golf game and life. Most importantly, we make sure that we have fun and bring energy when we compete
MEN'S SOCCER
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Head Coach: David Woods
Email: dwoods1@ebrschools.org
Coach David Woods started his career teaching high school math in 2005 and joined the Liberty Magnet High (then Lee Magnet High) faculty in August 2015. Coach Woods returned to coaching soccer in 2022 and this year marks Coach Woods' 16th year of coaching soccer and his 6th year of coaching soccer at Liberty Magnet High School. Coach Woods coached the Liberty Patriots to their first state playoff appearance since the school re-opened in 2012.
Philosophy:
My coaching philosophy is best summed up by a quote by Robert Kanaby, Former Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations. “Winning at the professional level is required. Winning at the collegiate level has become expected. Winning at the high school level should be a pleasant byproduct to what you're really supposed to be doing, which is developing young people into productive citizens.” I believe that this can be accomplished through 1) Maintaining high standards of sportsmanship on and off the field, 2) Building belief in the ability of yourself and your teammates, 3) Promoting holistic development through soccer and 4) Embracing an enthusiasm for this experience.
Coaching Experience:
(2022 - Present) Liberty Magnet High School - Head Women's Soccer Coach
(2016 - 2019) Lee Magnet High School - Head Women's Soccer Coach
(2013 - 2015) Tara High School - Head Men's Soccer Coach
(2008 - 2013) Tara High School - Head Women's Soccer Coach
(2005 - 2008) Tara High School - Asst. Men's Soccer Coach
POWER LIFTING
Head Coach:
Email:
The vision of the Liberty Magnet Powerlifting Program is to become one the best high school teams in Louisiana. Every athlete in our program will be treated with respect and dignity as we strive to reach our potential as a team and as individuals. We will always compete with class, within the rules, and with great intensity. The health and safety of every lifter is our number one priority. Our program teaches young athletes how to gain strength and push themselves mentally while protecting themselves each step of the way. The program is truly open to students of all shapes, sizes, and experience levels.
SOFTBALL
SWIMMING
Head Coach: Cole Williamson
Email: cwilliamson@ebrschools.org
Last year we had swimmers compete at the state tournament and were very successful. We even had a swimmer win the state tournament in multiple events.
It is our goal to provide a safe and healthy activity for students that allows them to enhance their educational experience. Our sport is a great activity to increase physical health, as well as make friends and develop a team atmosphere.
Our competitions start in September, so students need to sign up as soon as possible.
TENNIS
DESCRIPTION UNDER CONSTRUCTION.
Head Coach: William Mitchell
Email: wmitchell1@ebrschools.org
The Liberty Magnet Tennis Program encourages students of all abilities and experiences to learn and enjoy a life-long sport that encourages skills and habits that go well-beyond the tennis court. The values of integrity, accountability and reaching for excellence will be reinforced among student-athletes at all levels. Our sport is a great activity to increase physical health, as well as make friends and develop a team atmosphere. We are looking to grow the program and turn it into something truly enjoyable for our students and competitive in our district.
Sign-ups will begin in January.
VOLLEYBALL
Bridget Littleton Bowman comes to Liberty Magnet High School as the new Advanced Placement Test Coordinator as well as Head Girls Volleyball and Softball Coach. With 27 years of teaching and coaching in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, Ms. Littleton Bowman has chosen to join the Patriot Family.
Ms. Littleton Bowman holds both a Bachelor’s degree in health and physical education and a Master’s in Administration and Supervision from Southern University A&M College. Throughout her career, she has worked with students from all parts of Baton Rouge and EBRPSS as a teacher, Dean of Students and Coach/Mentor.
Ms. Littleton Bowman has three adult children who are all graduates of East Baton Rouge Parish Schools and currently reside in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Her commitment to young student-athletes and their development as young leaders remains a driving force in her career. She is also dedicated to her new role as AP test coordinator and helping identify the future National Merit Scholar Recipients for Liberty Magnet High School.
Liberty Volleyball Team Accomplishment:
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2021 Regional Playoff (DII) Overall 17-9 Dist. 3-5
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2020 District Champions / Regional Playoff (DII) Overall 14-4 Dist. 8-0
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2019 District Champions / State Quarter-Finals (DII) Overall 34-4 Dist. 8-0
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2018 District Champions / State Quarter-Finals (DII) Overall 33-4 Dist. 14-0
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2017 District Runner-ups / Regional Playoff (DII) Overall 36-8 Dist. 12-2
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2016 Bi-District Playoff (Div. IV) Overall 15-15 Dist. 4-8
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2015 1st Year Varsity (Div. IV) Overall 6-20 Dist. 2-10
Liberty Volleyball Alumni Collegiate Athletes:
Graduation Year Name Team(s) or University
2021 Trinity Bell Midway University, KY
2021 Jordan Coates Columbia College, SC
2021 Diamond Holliday Jackson State University
2021 Trenity Lundy Southern University-BR
2021 Alacyia Smith Kentucky State, KY
2020 Johnice Hubbard Jarvis Christian College, TX
2020 Chassidy Robertson Jarvis Christian College, TX
BAND
Director: Stephen Gregory
Email: sgregory@ebrschools.org
Stephen Gregory is a dedicated musician, educator, and entrepreneur. With a rich background in music, Stephen has played and toured as a French horn player in prominent cities like New York, Paris, and Washington, DC. His passion for music extends into the classroom, where he inspires and educates younger students with his unique approach, motivating the next generation of musicians.
In addition to his musical career, Stephen is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, which has played a significant role in shaping his leadership skills and commitment to community service. His leadership qualities were further honed during his time at Southern University, where he served as the section leader for the mellophone section.
Stephen is also the founder of a successful landscaping and tree company, demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit and versatility. His ability to balance his love for music and his business ventures makes him a dynamic and well-rounded professional.
