Liberty rallies to beat Iowa Park, return to Class 4A Texas UIL Softball State Championship

AUSTIN, Texas — Liberty’s first game back at the Class 4A UIL Softball State Tournament began on a sour note.

The reigning 4A state champions stumbled out of the gate in their state semifinal matchup against Iowa Park and quickly found themselves in an early 2-0 hole.

But the Panthers rallied behind the strength of their hot-hitting lineup and sophomore pitcher Kamdyn Chandler slammed the door shut, as Liberty prevailed with a 5-2 victory over the Hawks on Thursday night at Red & Charline McCombs Field to earn a return trip to the 4A state title game.