Crim: Kreke’s influence on longstanding success of Liberty basketball program remains evident

By Don Crim, Senior Columnist | March 14, 2022
The 1981 Liberty boys basketball team coached by Paul Kreke, right, established the standard and culture that exists today within the Eagles' program.

LIBERTY, Ill. — The road to Liberty High School’s first appearance in a basketball state tournament championship game began in 1975, when Paul Kreke accepted the only job offer he had after graduating from Quincy College. He became the head coach of a Liberty program that posted winning records only three times the previous 20…

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