Photos: Iowa City Liberty beats Iowa City High in Clash at Kinnick

The Iowa City Liberty Lightning beat the 5A No. 6-ranked Iowa City High Little Hawks 36-19 in Week 1 of the Iowa high school football season at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.

Liberty’s Graham Beckman runs for a touchdown during the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Liberty players warm up before the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Fans file into the stadium before the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Liberty band members unload instruments before the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Fans enter the stadium before the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Fans take their seats the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Liberty players wait in the tunnel before the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

City players take the field before the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Liberty kicks off to start the second half during the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

City’s Ben Kueter (32) lines up on defense during the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Liberty’s Graham Beckman (8) throws under pressure from City’s Ben Kueter (32) during the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Liberty’s Trey Gregoire (12) is brought down by City’s Alex Knudtson (17) and Drew Larson (12) during the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

City’s Drew Larson throws a pass during the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

City’s Akili Mattox (14) attempts to make a catch on a tipped ball during the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

City’s Carsen Newton (13), Alex Knudtson (17), Sam Kueter (10), Jalyn Ford (67), and Shamar Benton (35) wave to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital during the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

City’s Ben Kueter (32) carries the ball during the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

City’s Ben Kueter (32) is brought down by Liberty’s Trey Gregoire (12) and Christian Barney (4) during the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Liberty’s Wyatt Williams returns a kickoff for a touchdown during the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Liberty’s Garrett Gregoire (10) weaves through the defense for a touchdown during the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Liberty’s Garrett Gregoire (10) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Liberty’s Christian Barney (right) makes a catch defended by City’s Jeremiah Madlock (left) during the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Liberty’s Christian Barney (left) celebrates after making a catch during the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Liberty’s Trey Gregoire fights through a tackle by City’s Holdon Clay during the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Liberty’s Trey Gregoire (12) dives for extra yards as City’s Oliver Kniss (6) and Sam Kueter (10) defend during the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Liberty’s Graham Beckman (left) throws under pressure from City’s Dax Judge during the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Liberty’s Ben O'Connor (17) fights for yards during the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

City’s Drew Larson (12) throws a deep pass during the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Liberty’s Dallas Miller (29) makes a catch during the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

City’s Drew Larson runs with the ball during the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

City’s Jeremiah Madlock throws a pass during the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

City’s Oliver Kniss runs with the ball as Liberty’s Garrett Gregoire (10) and Cody Nichols (16) pursue during the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

City’s Akili Mattox (14) breaks free for a touchdown as Liberty’s Amari Thigpen (9) and Wyatt Williams (11) pursue during the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

City’s Ronnie Major (1) and Liberty’s Lucas Meyer (7) fight for a pass during the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

City’s Ben Kueter (32) stops Liberty’s Trey Gregoire (12) short of the goal line during the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Liberty’s Christian Barney (4) attempts to evade City’s Akili Mattox (14) and Drew Larson (12) during the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Liberty’s Trey Gregoire (12) carries the ball during the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Liberty’s Graham Beckman (8) makes a cut during the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Liberty’s Christian Barney (4) celebrates as Graham Beckman (8) scores a touchdown during the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Liberty students celebrate during the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Liberty’s Hayden Saul attempts a field goal during the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Liberty’s Wyatt Williams (11) carries the ball as City’s Jonathan Berry (24) makes a tackle during the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Liberty’s Graham Beckman (left) and Ethan Neels (1) celebrate after a touchdown during the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Liberty head coach James Harris (left) and City head coach Mitchell Moore (right) shake hands following the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Liberty players and students lift the Titans Trophy after the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Liberty’s Zach Gallagher lifts the Titans trophy after the Clash at Kinnick season opening game between Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022. The two teams played their season opening game at the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium. Liberty defeated City 36-19. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)