TEMPE, Ariz. - The Liberty Lions improved to 9-0 on the season with a 24-14 victory over Buckeye last Friday night.

Their coach, Dan Filleman, is the Arizona Cardinals and U.S. Army High School Coach of the Week for Week 9.

With the win Liberty clinched their first Skyline Region Championship.

The Lions running back Andre Gattie ran for 130 yards on 25 carries in the win.

Liberty will close out their regular season this Friday at home vs. Desert Edge.