Liberty Union High School District Athletic Hall of Fame

10/02/2026

Welcome to the Class of 2027 LUHSD Athletic Hall of Fame. 1990-1991 Liberty Wrestling Team. Congratulations on your induction.

10/01/2026

Welcome the Class of 2027 to the LUHSD Athletic Hall of Fame! Join us in celebrating these outstanding athletes. Congratulations to the Class of 2027.

09/22/2026

04/26/2026

What a great night! Congratulations to the Class of 2026.

Pat Cruickshank still remembers arriving at Liberty Union High School District for what was supposed to be another stop in a long teaching career. He was entering his 20th year

04/20/2026

LUHSD Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is this Saturday. Don’t miss out on the celebration of the Class of 2026.

04/14/2026

Class of 2026

Malia Rivers - Heritage High School - Softball

Malia Rivers, Heritage High School Class of 2013, stands among the most decorated softball
players in school history.
As an underclassman, Malia quickly emerged as a league leader, pacing the Bay Valley Athletic
League in stolen bases and ranking among the top performers in batting average, hits, and onbase percentage during the 2010 season, earning First Team All-BVAL honors as a catcher. Her
dominance continued in her sophomore year as she once again earned First Team All-BVAL
honors.
By her junior year in 2012, she elevated her play on the postseason stage, earning All-East Bay
First Team honors while again leading the league offensively.
In her senior season (2013), Malia served as team captain, earned First Team All-BVAL honors
for the fourth consecutive year, and was named Bay Valley Athletic League Most Valuable Player,
concluding her career as a four-year Varsity letterwinner and four-year All-League selection. She
led North Coast Section rankings with a .667 batting average, finishing second in runs scored
(43), third in stolen bases (40), and fifth in on-base percentage (.669). Her performance earned
recognition as one of the Top 100 Athletes in the East Bay.
Malia continued her academic and athletic career at the University of Georgia and Fresno State
University, earning a degree in Child Development. At Georgia, she contributed to the Bulldogs’
2014 SEC Tournament Championship and NCAA Super Regional appearance. At Fresno State,
she became a three-time All-Mountain West honoree, an Academic All-Conference selection,
and was recognized as the Mountain West Madness Player of the Week. In 2017, she was
named to the NFCA All-Pacific Region Second Team, leading the Bulldogs with 13 stolen bases.
She also received the prestigious Arthur Ashe Sports Scholar award for excellence in academics
and athletics.
She currently serves as a teacher, continuing to exemplify leadership and excellence beyond
athletics.
The Liberty Union High School District Athletic Hall of Fame is honored and proud to induct
Malia Rivers for her outstanding athletic career at Heritage High School, University of Georgia,
and Fresno State.

04/10/2026

2026 LUHSD Athletic Hall of Fame is just around the corner. Don't miss out of supporting one of your family members, friend, team mate or loved one!

Location: Heritage High School
​Social hour: 5:00 pm
​Induction Ceremony: 6:00 pm.
​Dinner Cost: $60.00.

Reservations: (must be made prior to event)
** Venmo reservation: -Athletic-HOF
- Please indicate in the notes section who you are
supporting so we can seat you appropriately.

** Check payable to LUHSD Athlete Hall of Fame
- Please indicate in the notes section who you are
supporting so we can seat you appropriately.

- Mail Checks to:
LUHSD Athletic Hall of Fame
C/O: Amy Sickenburger
20 Oak Street
Brentwood, Ca 94513

Questions regarding reservations, please contact us at:

[email protected]

04/08/2026

Congratulations David Calkins Jr!!

04/08/2026

Class of 2026

Brian Bushman -- Wrestling ~ Football
Brian Bushman, Liberty High School Class of 1995, stands as one of the most accomplished
multi-sport athletes in school history. A dominant force in both wrestling and football, Bushman
earned Varsity Letters in 1993, 1994, and 1995 in each sport, showcasing exceptional strength,
determination, and competitive spirit.
In wrestling, his career reached historic heights in 1995 when he captured the CIF State
Heavyweight Championship, becoming Liberty High School’s first-ever individual state
champion. His remarkable achievement placed him among the elite wrestlers in California and
cemented his name in Liberty athletics history. That same year, he was honored with an athletic
scholarship to California State University, Fresno, where he continued his wrestling career at the
collegiate level.
Brian’s excellence extended beyond the mat. As a standout football player, he earned repeated
Varsity recognition and contributed significantly to Liberty’s athletic success. His extraordinary
senior year brought widespread accolades, including Liberty High School’s Athlete of the Year
(1995), the City of Brentwood Mayor’s Athlete of the Year (1995), and selection to the Contra
Costa Times Top 50 Athletes of the County for his achievements in both wrestling and football.
After high school and college athletics, Brian continued to embody hard work and commitment
in his professional life, serving as a Journeyman Union Plumber with Local 159.
The Liberty Union High School District Athletic Hall of Fame is honored and proud to induct
Brian Bushman into the Athletic Hall of Fame for his outstanding career at Liberty High School
and California State University, Fresno.

04/07/2026

Congratulations to Amanda Muse!

For all of the successes that Brentwood native and Heritage girls basketball alum Amanda Muse had, one eluded her – a title. She got that Sunday night in Phoenix.