Liberal senior cross country runner Alex Lopez is the Hay Rice and Associates Athlete of the Week.  Lopez led the Redskins with a 10th place finish at El Dorado Saturday.  Lopez ran Hesston in 17:23 and placed third earlier this season.  Lopez participates in basketball, track, FCA, NHS, yearbook, and teen leadership.  Liberal hosts the WAC Cross Country Meet Thursday with the JV races at 4 at Yucca Ridge.