Liberty Union High School District Athletic Hall of Fame

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.

04/06/2026

LUHSD Athletic HOF Sponsorship Opportunities:

The LUHSD Athletic Hall of Fame will be celebrating its 32nd anniversary this current school year (2026). The HOF Board of
Directors meet monthly throughout the year, hosting an annual awards banquet every April to honor our community’s
outstanding athletic successes. As you know, an undertaking such as the Athletic HOF is certainly not without considerable
expense.
Without financial support from caring individuals and businesses, the Hall of Fame could not and would not survive. You can
now support the LUHSD Athletic Hall of Fame through a sponsorship which will be recognized during our April Induction
Ceremony.

Sponsorship Opportunities:
If you would like to be a Sponsor for our future functions, please click the link below. Complete the form and mail payment or Venmo payment. Thank you for your support.

https://www.luhsdathletichalloffame.com/sponsorship

Make check payable to: LUHSD Athletic Hall of Fame
Mail to: LUHSD Athletic HOF
20 Oak Street or, you can Venmo payment to: -Athletic-HOF (Amy Sickenberger)
Brentwood, CA 94513 Include your Name and the word “Sponsor” in the notes section

04/06/2026

Class of 2026

Ty Elder - Athlete - Water Polo & Swimming

Ty Elder was a driving force within Heritage High School’s aquatics program from 2008 to 2012, distinguishing
himself through exceptional commitment, leadership, and athletic achievement. His career reflects steady
growth, relentless work ethic, and elite performance in both water polo and swimming.
Water Polo
Ty’s rise in water polo began as a freshman in 2008–2009, when he earned JV “Most Improved.” As a
sophomore, he became a Varsity starter, received the Coaches Award, earned Second Team All-BVAL honors as
a goalie, and recorded 204 saves. His junior season Ty was named Team MVP, earned First Team All-BVAL
recognition, and set a single-season school record with 328 saves as goalkeeper. In his senior year, Ty delivered
one of the most accomplished seasons in program history. He again earned Team MVP, First Team All-BVAL,
and was named BVAL League MVP. He was selected to the Pacific Zone Senior All-Star Team and finished his
Heritage career as the school’s all-time leader in saves with 806, a record that still stands.
Swimming
Ty brought the same discipline and dedication to swimming. As a sophomore, he earned Varsity “Most
Improved.” During his junior year he served as a team captain. His senior year, he once again was a team
captain, received the Varsity “Dedication, Desire, Inspiration” Award and capped his season with a secondplace finish in the 500 Freestyle at the BVAL Championships. That year, he was also named Heritage High
School’s Scholar Athlete of the Year.
After graduating, Ty attended Penn State University–Behrend. As a water polo player he became one of the
most accomplished goalkeepers in program history, setting the all-time save record (760), the single-season
save record (325), and the all-time steal record (180). He earned All-American Honorable Mention, and served
as team captain. Ty was also a Varsity swimmer throughout his collegiate career. Ty graduated with a degree in
Electrical Engineering and a minor in Computer Engineering.
Ty has continued to give back to the sport through coaching with the University of Arizona Club Team as
Women’s Assistant Coach (2016–2017), Women’s Head Coach (2017–2021), and Men’s Assistant Coach (2024–
2025). He is also a founding member and coach of the Tucson Water Polo Club, the only youth water polo
organization in southern Arizona.
The Liberty Union High School District Athletic Hall of Fame is honored and proud to induct Ty Elder into the
Hall of Fame for his outstanding athletic career at Heritage High and Penn State University–Behrend.

03/31/2026

Class on 2026

Daniel Comforti -Athlete - Swimming

Daniel Comforti entered Heritage High School in 2011 and quickly distinguished himself through
relentless work ethic and steady improvement. As a freshman, he transformed from an average
swimmer into a dedicated student of the sport, staying after practice for instruction and
studying elite technique. By his sophomore year, he qualified for the North Coast Section
Championships in the 100 Butterfly and contributed to a seventh-place 200 Medley Relay finish.
His junior year, Daniel advanced to NCS in the 100 Breaststroke, placing 10th, while anchoring
relays that earned All-American status with third-place and second-place finishes. His senior
season marked one of the finest in Heritage history: second at NCS in the 200 IM and third in
the 100 Breaststroke, qualifying him for the CIF State Championships. There, he placed fourth in
both events, earning automatic All-American honors in each.
Daniel continued his excellence at Arizona State University, becoming a PAC-12 finalist all four
years, qualifying for the NCAA Championships, serving as Men’s Team Captain, and ranking
among ASU’s all-time leaders in the Breaststroke and 200 IM. In 2021, he competed at the U.S.
Olympic Trials. Daniel Comforti’s journey from determined freshman to elite competitor
embodies the spirit of Heritage High School and LUHSD athletics.
The Liberty Union High School District is honored and proud to induct Daniel Comforti into the
LUHSD Athletic Hall of Fame for his outstanding athletic career at Heritage High School and
Arizona State University.