Veteran basketball coach Steve Arnold is returning to Liberty for a second season according to Athletic Director Todd Smith.

Arnold took over the boys program in late September and the Leopards finished 5-16.

"Coach Arnold now has a full off season to work with the kids," said Smith adding the team was young last year and return just about everyone.

Arnold was the boys basketball coach at Warren Harding for over a decade before taking over their football program.

"We're glad  Steve is coming back as our coach," added Smith.