DOS PALOS — Last year, the Liberty Hawks football team was embarrassed in a 40-point loss to the Dos Palos Broncos. This year, the Hawks made sure that wasn’t going to happen, and dominated the Broncos for a 35-26 victory Friday night.
The Hawks out gained the Broncos 407-239, including out-rushing the Broncos 289-33. The Hawks opened this season with three straight wins after opening last season with three straight defeats.
The Liberty defense was the key. Defensive coordinator Tyler Melvin had the Hawks in the right position. The defense forced three interceptions and recovered two lateral fumbles that led to 60 yards loss by the Broncos.