Henderson, NV — Liberty senior quarterback Tyrese Smith threw a 35-yard touchdown pass and scored on a 2-yard run as the Patriots scored four touchdowns in the first quarter and never looked back in a 49-7 home win over Coronado. Smith added a 27-yard touchdown pass to Broady Armani before halftime to give the Patriots a 42-0 lead at the break. Senior running back Isaiah Lauofo scored on a 6-yard run. Senior linebacker Andre Porter returned an interception 30 yards for a touchdown. The Patriots (3-1, 1-0 Class 5A Division I) now turn their attention to Bishop Gorman for a showdown of the state’s top two teams in the Gaels’ league opener at 6 p.m. Thursday at Gorman. Coronado (1-2, 0-1) plays at Arbor View at 6 p.m. Thursday.