Liberal senior wrestler Zach Ward is the Mead Lumber Athlete of the Week. He is a unique winner as he is athlete of the week after losing a match. During a dual with Ulysses in Liberal December 19, Ward allowed a special needs opponent Boomer Seabolt to experience the joy of having his hand raised after a victory. Seabolt then raised Ward’s arm into the air as a show of his appreciation. Ward also is a member of NHS and participated in cross country. Click on the audio icon to hear his interview which aired during the Thursday morning edition of the Sportsguys on 1270.