Redhawk to play DIII football at Alfred University

A student sits at a table with a Liberty Redhawk tablecloth on it in front of A Liberty High School background

A student signs a paper flanked by two adults with an Alfred sweatshirt and hat in front of himA Liberty Redhawk will be spreading his wings at Alfred University next year, signing to play football with the Saxons.

At a signing ceremony on Monday, March 31, Matthew Lutz, flanked by his parents, Kim and Ed, made his official commitment to AU, a NCAA Division III team that plays in the Empire 8 conference.

Matthew was a four-year varsity starter for the varsity football team, playing offensive tackle and a defensive end.  He also saw time on special teams as a long snapper.

In his junior year, Matthew won the coaches award for his hard work and dedication in the weight room in the off season, which led to success on the field.

A student wearing an Alfred sweathshirt stand with his parents and his coach, wearing a Liberty sweatshirt behind a talbe with a Liberty table cloth and a Liberty background behind them.“Matthew signing with Alfred University is a prime example of having a dream, and what happens when you put in the time and the hard work necessary to achieve it,” Redhawks Coach Adam Lake said. “The Liberty football family is proud of Matthew and wish him the best of luck at Alfred University.