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Athletes of the Week

Brendan Liess

  • Award
    Athletes of the Week
  • Week Of
    10/6/2010
  • Sport
    Football
  • Bio
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A fifth-year senior from McCook, Liess returned from injury to rush for a career-high 98 yards in a 27-17 win over Adams State.

After hurting his hamstring on a 29-yard TD run in the 1st quarter of the season opener, Liess had been on the sidelines. Not only did he return against the Grizzlies but also at a position he hadn't started at in two years.

The versatile Liess was a running back for the Lopers in 2007 and 2008 before moving to receiver last season. With two backs currently on the shelf for the season, Liess will likely continue to see some time in the backfield.


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12/8/2025 Maggie Waddington Swimming
12/1/2025 Anthony Swift Men's Basketball
12/1/2025 Jillian Aschoff Women's Basketball
11/24/2025 Nick Abdalla Men's Cross Country
11/24/2025 Peyton Neff Volleyball
11/17/2025 Ja'Bryant Hill Men's Basketball
11/17/2025 Peyton Neff Volleyball
11/10/2025 Nick Abdalla Men's Cross Country
11/10/2025 Joslynn Grace Swimming
11/3/2025 Abby Rose Volleyball
11/3/2025 Stone Wilson Football
10/27/2025 Marty Mormino Football
10/27/2025 Ella Buhlke Women's Cross Country
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10/20/2025 Peyton Neff Volleyball
10/13/2025 Ja'Mareion Gipson Football
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