By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

Now that the Salina Liberty indoor football team has a sponsor in Hays, officials are hoping word spreads about the existence of the professional team just down the road.

“A lot of people don’t even know professional football is being played in the area,” said Mike Wagner, the Hays contact for Salina Liberty.

Salina Liberty General Manager Francis Flax, Owner/Partner Roy Lawrence, and Wagner, a Hays resident, met Monday with Danny Herman and Marcus Hilger of the Golden Q to move forward with a sponsorship by the popular sports bar and grill for team’s 2018 season.

“The Golden Q is a very well-known establishment both locally and across the state and is recognized as one of the best bar and grills in the area. We would like to thank Danny and his staff for coming on board with us this season and look forward to seeing him and his staff at our games,” Wagner said.

Salina Liberty starts its third season in the North Division of Champions Indoor League in a face-off with their I-35 rivals, the Wichita Force, Saturday, March 3, at Tony’s Pizza Events Center in Salina. The first 500 fans will receive a free Salina Liberty T-shirt. It’s the first of six regular season home games for the 2018 season.

“With new head coach Heron O’Neal and a full roster of several returning players and new signed players, the Liberty are looking forward to a great year of football,” Flax said in a news release.

“Our games offer fun for the whole family with many contests that take place during media time outs and half-time,” Wagner said. “After each game, you are welcome to walk out on the field to meet the team, mascot Sideline Sam and get your favorite player’s autograph.”

More information about Salina Liberty is available on their Facebook page or by contacting Wagner at 785-259-5573.