🏀 Tiger Youth Hoops Update 🏀
The West Liberty-Salem 6th Grade Boys Basketball team had a strong showing at the Red Raider Winter Slam Tournament, finishing the day 2–1 and earning Runner-Up honors after a hard-fought tournament.
The Tigers opened play with a win over London, followed by a competitive matchup against Urbana, and closed the tournament with a victory over Greeneview.
Tournament Results & Scoring Highlights:
Game 1 vs. London
Braxton Louden – 17
Isaac Fallon – 7
Hayes Robison – 4
Maddax Dobberstein – 3
Jackson Barth – 2
Ozzy Anders – 1
Game 2 vs. Urbana
Ozzy Anders – 5
Parker Knight – 5
Game 3 vs. Greeneview
Braxton Louden – 21
Isaac Fallon – 8
Parker Knight – 2
Ozzy Anders – 2
Maddax Dobberstein – 1
Jackson Barth – 1
Congratulations to our young Tigers on a great tournament performance and a Runner-Up finish! Way to represent West Liberty-Salem with pride, effort, and teamwork. 💙🖤🐅
The West Liberty-Salem 6th Grade Boys Basketball team had a strong showing at the Red Raider Winter Slam Tournament, finishing the day 2–1 and earning Runner-Up honors after a hard-fought tournament.
The Tigers opened play with a win over London, followed by a competitive matchup against Urbana, and closed the tournament with a victory over Greeneview.
Tournament Results & Scoring Highlights:
Game 1 vs. London
Braxton Louden – 17
Isaac Fallon – 7
Hayes Robison – 4
Maddax Dobberstein – 3
Jackson Barth – 2
Ozzy Anders – 1
Game 2 vs. Urbana
Ozzy Anders – 5
Parker Knight – 5
Game 3 vs. Greeneview
Braxton Louden – 21
Isaac Fallon – 8
Parker Knight – 2
Ozzy Anders – 2
Maddax Dobberstein – 1
Jackson Barth – 1
Congratulations to our young Tigers on a great tournament performance and a Runner-Up finish! Way to represent West Liberty-Salem with pride, effort, and teamwork. 💙🖤🐅
💪🔥 Student-Athlete Spotlight: Dahlia Sokolow🔥💪
What an incredible performance on one of the biggest stages in the country! Dahlia competed at the American Open Final Championships, the most prestigious event in the American National series—and she absolutely rose to the moment.
She opened her clean & jerk with a PR opener at 67kg, igniting the crowd and setting the tone for an unforgettable competition. From there, she kept climbing:
🏋️♀️ Snatch PR: 57kg
🏋️♀️ Clean & Jerk PR: 73kg
🏋️♀️ Total PR: 130kg
Along the way, Dahlia smashed three state records—records she already held—proving that the toughest competition is often yourself.
She finished 6th overall in the nation in the Youth 14–15 age group, 69kg weight class, an extraordinary achievement at the national level.
We are so proud of Dahlia’s hard work, determination, and composure under pressure. This is what dedication looks like. Congratulations on an amazing championship performance—we can’t wait to see what’s next! 💙🖤👏
What an incredible performance on one of the biggest stages in the country! Dahlia competed at the American Open Final Championships, the most prestigious event in the American National series—and she absolutely rose to the moment.
She opened her clean & jerk with a PR opener at 67kg, igniting the crowd and setting the tone for an unforgettable competition. From there, she kept climbing:
🏋️♀️ Snatch PR: 57kg
🏋️♀️ Clean & Jerk PR: 73kg
🏋️♀️ Total PR: 130kg
Along the way, Dahlia smashed three state records—records she already held—proving that the toughest competition is often yourself.
She finished 6th overall in the nation in the Youth 14–15 age group, 69kg weight class, an extraordinary achievement at the national level.
We are so proud of Dahlia’s hard work, determination, and composure under pressure. This is what dedication looks like. Congratulations on an amazing championship performance—we can’t wait to see what’s next! 💙🖤👏
🎄🎉 Fun Friday in Fifth Grade! 🎉🎄
Our fifth graders wrapped up the week with some Fun Friday celebrations, and it was a blast! This year, students rotated through four festive activities:
⏱️ Minute to Win It
🎤 Karaoke & Cocoa
📄 Holiday Origami
🏠 Build a Gingerbread House
Each station brought plenty of laughs, creativity, and holiday cheer. While we may not have photos from every activity, we do have some great pictures of the gingerbread houses—and they turned out amazing!
What a fun way to celebrate the season and enjoy time together before break. Way to go, fifth grade! 🧡🐯
Our fifth graders wrapped up the week with some Fun Friday celebrations, and it was a blast! This year, students rotated through four festive activities:
⏱️ Minute to Win It
🎤 Karaoke & Cocoa
📄 Holiday Origami
🏠 Build a Gingerbread House
Each station brought plenty of laughs, creativity, and holiday cheer. While we may not have photos from every activity, we do have some great pictures of the gingerbread houses—and they turned out amazing!
What a fun way to celebrate the season and enjoy time together before break. Way to go, fifth grade! 🧡🐯
💛🌟 Gold Card Friday – Celebrating Our Tigers! 🌟💛
Gold card Friday got away from us with all the holiday fun, but it's never too late to recognize these outstanding students who were nominated by staff for demonstrating kindness, leadership, responsibility, and what it truly means to be a Tiger! 🧡🐯
👏 Elementary Gold Card Recipients:
Clark de Roziere
Audrey Arthur
Rohen Smucker
Liam Brenner
Kara Rostorfer
Ryder Montgomery
Clara Jones
Benjamin Yeater
Owen Wright
Landon Reminder
Adelyn Whitt
Kaylee Bumbalough
Henry Harris
Juniper Kolb
Willow Veasman
Callen Moore
👏 Middle School Gold Card Recipients:
⭐ 6th Grade: Joel Hoover — given by Mrs. Buroker
⭐ 7th Grade: Grayson Delaney — given by Mrs. Mazza
⭐ 8th Grade: Kayla Schwaderer — given by Mrs. Miller
👏 High School Gold Card Recipients:
⭐ 9th Grade: Makayla Moffitt — given by Mrs. Havens
⭐ 10th Grade: Liam Webster — given by Mrs. Roberts
⭐ 11th Grade: Haley Brockmeier — given by Mr. Stormes
⭐ 12th Grade: Dylan King — given by Mrs. Arnold
Congratulations to all of our Gold Card recipients! Thank you for making our schools a better place every single day. Keep shining, Tigers! 💛🐯
🏀🤼♂️🧡 TIGER ATHLETICS – WEEK AT A GLANCE 🧡🤼♀️🏀
It’s a busy week for Tiger Athletics! Our teams are back in action with practices, competitions, and plenty of opportunities to support our student-athletes. From the gym to the mat and beyond, our Tigers will be working hard and representing our school with pride.
Be sure to check schedules, come out when you can, and cheer loud for our athletes and coaches all week long. Let’s keep the energy high—Go Tigers! 🐯🧡
It’s a busy week for Tiger Athletics! Our teams are back in action with practices, competitions, and plenty of opportunities to support our student-athletes. From the gym to the mat and beyond, our Tigers will be working hard and representing our school with pride.
Be sure to check schedules, come out when you can, and cheer loud for our athletes and coaches all week long. Let’s keep the energy high—Go Tigers! 🐯🧡
🎄🎉 Middle School Student–Staff Challenge Fun! 🎉🎄
Our middle school students and staff wrapped up the day with an exciting Student–Staff Challenge, and it was full of energy, teamwork, and school spirit!
The 8th graders jumped out to an early lead and held it for quite a while, but in the end, the 7th graders rallied and came away as the overall winners. Along the way, students and staff played games, competed in relays, and cheered loudly for one another—teachers included!
It was the perfect way to end the day, filled with laughter, friendly competition, and just the right amount of holiday cheer. What a great day to be a Tiger! 🧡🐯
Our middle school students and staff wrapped up the day with an exciting Student–Staff Challenge, and it was full of energy, teamwork, and school spirit!
The 8th graders jumped out to an early lead and held it for quite a while, but in the end, the 7th graders rallied and came away as the overall winners. Along the way, students and staff played games, competed in relays, and cheered loudly for one another—teachers included!
It was the perfect way to end the day, filled with laughter, friendly competition, and just the right amount of holiday cheer. What a great day to be a Tiger! 🧡🐯
🏐🎉 Annual High School Volleyball Tournament Fun! 🎉🏐
Our annual High School Volleyball Tournament took place today, and once again it proved to be one of the most fun and memorable traditions for our students—both on the court and in the stands!
Students in grades 9–12 formed teams, recruited student coaches, designed team T-shirts, came up with creative team names, and battled it out until only one team was left standing. The energy, school spirit, and friendly competition made for an unforgettable day.
🏆 Congratulations to this year’s winners:
🥇 Deck the Volleyballs (made up primarily of our high school volleyball players)
🥈 Even Flow
🥉 Brandel & Co.
Thanks to everyone who participated and helped make this event such a favorite tradition at WL-S. What a great day to be a Tiger! 🧡🐯
Our annual High School Volleyball Tournament took place today, and once again it proved to be one of the most fun and memorable traditions for our students—both on the court and in the stands!
Students in grades 9–12 formed teams, recruited student coaches, designed team T-shirts, came up with creative team names, and battled it out until only one team was left standing. The energy, school spirit, and friendly competition made for an unforgettable day.
🏆 Congratulations to this year’s winners:
🥇 Deck the Volleyballs (made up primarily of our high school volleyball players)
🥈 Even Flow
🥉 Brandel & Co.
Thanks to everyone who participated and helped make this event such a favorite tradition at WL-S. What a great day to be a Tiger! 🧡🐯
Santa didn’t get all the attention this time… 👀🎄
The Grinch made a surprise appearance and stole the show! 💚 From mischievous smiles to plenty of laughs, he proved that even a little holiday troublemaker can add to the magic of the season.
Because let’s be honest—what’s Christmas without a little Grinchy fun? 😉🎄🎅🏻
🐯🤼♂️ RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE — THIS WEEKEND! 🤼♀️🐯
Things are heating up at home as we host our annual Rumble in the Jungle Wrestling Tournament!
🔥 Tonight (Friday) — Action kicks off at 5:00 PM with our Junior High wrestlers taking the mat.
🔥 Saturday — High School Boys bring the intensity.
🔥 Sunday — The weekend wraps up with our High School Girls competing on the mat.
Come out, bring the energy, and support our Tigers as the jungle comes alive this weekend! 🧡🐾
Go Tigers!
Things are heating up at home as we host our annual Rumble in the Jungle Wrestling Tournament!
🔥 Tonight (Friday) — Action kicks off at 5:00 PM with our Junior High wrestlers taking the mat.
🔥 Saturday — High School Boys bring the intensity.
🔥 Sunday — The weekend wraps up with our High School Girls competing on the mat.
Come out, bring the energy, and support our Tigers as the jungle comes alive this weekend! 🧡🐾
Go Tigers!
Hello families, This is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent. Due to roads getting slick this morning, we are going on a two-hour delay. School will start at 9:40 for MS and HS and 9:45 for Elementary. thank you.
🎷🎶 Jazz Band Spreading the Joy of Music! 🎶🎷
Our High School Jazz Band recently visited Overfield School in Troy, Ohio, where they performed for students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade.
Our jazz musicians broke into small groups to introduce the younger students to the different instruments in the band, helping them learn how each one contributes to the sound of jazz. They also performed several selections, giving the students a fun and engaging live music experience.
What a great opportunity to share a love of music, inspire future musicians, and represent West Liberty-Salem with pride! 🧡🐯
Our High School Jazz Band recently visited Overfield School in Troy, Ohio, where they performed for students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade.
Our jazz musicians broke into small groups to introduce the younger students to the different instruments in the band, helping them learn how each one contributes to the sound of jazz. They also performed several selections, giving the students a fun and engaging live music experience.
What a great opportunity to share a love of music, inspire future musicians, and represent West Liberty-Salem with pride! 🧡🐯
🌽🎯 FFA Cornhole Tournament Fun! 🎯🌽
Our annual FFA Cornhole Tournament took place today during lunch and homeroom, and it did not disappoint! From friendly competition to lots of laughs, students enjoyed a fun break in the day while showing off their cornhole skills.
And of course, the tournament wouldn’t have been complete without a special guest appearance from Uncle Eddie—who definitely added to the fun and excitement! 😄
Thanks to our FFA students for keeping this tradition going and bringing some extra energy and fun to the school day! 🧡🐯
Our annual FFA Cornhole Tournament took place today during lunch and homeroom, and it did not disappoint! From friendly competition to lots of laughs, students enjoyed a fun break in the day while showing off their cornhole skills.
And of course, the tournament wouldn’t have been complete without a special guest appearance from Uncle Eddie—who definitely added to the fun and excitement! 😄
Thanks to our FFA students for keeping this tradition going and bringing some extra energy and fun to the school day! 🧡🐯
🎄🍬 Sweet Fun in Kindergarten! 🍬🎄
Our kindergarteners had the best time today making gingerbread houses! Working together in groups, they showed teamwork, creativity, and lots of smiles while decorating their perfect little houses.
We even had one student create a very special Hanukkah house, which was a fun way for students to learn about the different ways we all celebrate. 🕎💙
What a joyful, festive day filled with creativity, collaboration, and holiday cheer. Our kindergarten classes had such a fun time together! 🧡🐯
Our kindergarteners had the best time today making gingerbread houses! Working together in groups, they showed teamwork, creativity, and lots of smiles while decorating their perfect little houses.
We even had one student create a very special Hanukkah house, which was a fun way for students to learn about the different ways we all celebrate. 🕎💙
What a joyful, festive day filled with creativity, collaboration, and holiday cheer. Our kindergarten classes had such a fun time together! 🧡🐯
🐝📚 Fourth & Fifth Grade Spelling Bee Success! 📚🐝
Our elementary school hosted the annual 4th & 5th Grade Spelling Bee today, and it was a fantastic display of hard work, focus, and impressive vocabulary! We are so proud of all of our students who participated and represented their classrooms so well.
Congratulations to this year’s top spellers:
🏆 Winner: Kaylee Bumbalough (5th Grade)
🥈 Runner-Up: Alton Hess (5th Grade)
Great job to all of our spellers for taking on the challenge and to our teachers for continuing this wonderful academic tradition. Way to make us proud! 🧡🐯
Our elementary school hosted the annual 4th & 5th Grade Spelling Bee today, and it was a fantastic display of hard work, focus, and impressive vocabulary! We are so proud of all of our students who participated and represented their classrooms so well.
Congratulations to this year’s top spellers:
🏆 Winner: Kaylee Bumbalough (5th Grade)
🥈 Runner-Up: Alton Hess (5th Grade)
Great job to all of our spellers for taking on the challenge and to our teachers for continuing this wonderful academic tradition. Way to make us proud! 🧡🐯
Our Calculus class is proud to continue a meaningful holiday tradition—adopting a family for Christmas. ❤️🎄
From shopping with care to wrapping each gift with love, our students have poured their hearts into giving back. Now, they’re ready to deliver and help make the season a little brighter for a local family.
Thank you for always remembering the reason for the season and showing what it truly means to serve others. 🎁✨
From shopping with care to wrapping each gift with love, our students have poured their hearts into giving back. Now, they’re ready to deliver and help make the season a little brighter for a local family.
Thank you for always remembering the reason for the season and showing what it truly means to serve others. 🎁✨
🏗️ Tiger Strong Fieldhouse Update 🐅
Exciting progress continues at the Fieldhouse! All concrete has officially been poured, bar joists are in place, and roof decking will be going on soon—meaning we’ll be under roof before long! 🙌
The parapet is currently being framed, and the structure is really starting to take shape. Thank you to everyone who continues to support this incredible project for our students and community. Stay tuned and follow the WLS Athletic Boosters on Facebook for more updates, and ways you can support, as we keep moving forward!
Exciting progress continues at the Fieldhouse! All concrete has officially been poured, bar joists are in place, and roof decking will be going on soon—meaning we’ll be under roof before long! 🙌
The parapet is currently being framed, and the structure is really starting to take shape. Thank you to everyone who continues to support this incredible project for our students and community. Stay tuned and follow the WLS Athletic Boosters on Facebook for more updates, and ways you can support, as we keep moving forward!
🏈🐯🧡 Congratulations, Sam Strapp! 🧡🐯🏈
Please join us in congratulating Sam Strapp on being named All-Ohio Honorable Mention for the 2025 football season!
This well-deserved recognition is a testament to Sam’s hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence on and off the field. We’re proud of the effort he put in all season and the way he represented himself, his team, and the Tiger community.
Way to go, Sam! 🏆
🐯🧡🖤 Go Tigers!
Please join us in congratulating Sam Strapp on being named All-Ohio Honorable Mention for the 2025 football season!
This well-deserved recognition is a testament to Sam’s hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence on and off the field. We’re proud of the effort he put in all season and the way he represented himself, his team, and the Tiger community.
Way to go, Sam! 🏆
🐯🧡🖤 Go Tigers!
🌶️😄 When Curiosity Meets Community… and a LITTLE Heat! 😄🌶️
Today, a group of our fifth-grade guys found themselves deep in an important lunch-table debate: What is the hottest pepper in the world? 🤔🔥
So naturally… Mr. Hollar called in a real-life expert, our very own School Resource Officer, Deputy J! 👮♂️🌶️
Deputy J jumped right in, sharing some pepper knowledge and adding a little fun to the day. Mr. Hollar, our elementary principal, also joined the conversation because at WL-S, learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door, sometimes it happens right at the lunch table.
Moments like these are a great reminder of what makes West Liberty-Salem special: relationships, curiosity, and laughter!
Thanks, Deputy J, for always being there for our students… and for bringing the heat when needed! 🐯🧡🖤
Today, a group of our fifth-grade guys found themselves deep in an important lunch-table debate: What is the hottest pepper in the world? 🤔🔥
So naturally… Mr. Hollar called in a real-life expert, our very own School Resource Officer, Deputy J! 👮♂️🌶️
Deputy J jumped right in, sharing some pepper knowledge and adding a little fun to the day. Mr. Hollar, our elementary principal, also joined the conversation because at WL-S, learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door, sometimes it happens right at the lunch table.
Moments like these are a great reminder of what makes West Liberty-Salem special: relationships, curiosity, and laughter!
Thanks, Deputy J, for always being there for our students… and for bringing the heat when needed! 🐯🧡🖤
⚖️🐯 Mock Trial Tigers in Action! 🐯⚖️
Our West Liberty-Salem Mock Trial team participated in a virtual scrimmage with Edison High School today, gaining valuable experience in a competitive courtroom setting.
Mock Trial gives students the opportunity to step into the roles of attorneys and witnesses, where they build arguments, analyze evidence, think critically, and bring a case to life through strong public speaking and teamwork. During today’s scrimmage, our students argued their roles in State of Buckeye v. Morgan Remy, showcasing their preparation, confidence, and courtroom skills.
We’re proud of the hard work and dedication they put in—great job, team! 👏🧡🖤
Our West Liberty-Salem Mock Trial team participated in a virtual scrimmage with Edison High School today, gaining valuable experience in a competitive courtroom setting.
Mock Trial gives students the opportunity to step into the roles of attorneys and witnesses, where they build arguments, analyze evidence, think critically, and bring a case to life through strong public speaking and teamwork. During today’s scrimmage, our students argued their roles in State of Buckeye v. Morgan Remy, showcasing their preparation, confidence, and courtroom skills.
We’re proud of the hard work and dedication they put in—great job, team! 👏🧡🖤
🐯🏊♂️🧡 WEST LIBERTY-SALEM SWIMMING TIGERS RESULTS 🧡🏊♀️🐯
Our Tiger swimmers had an outstanding showing and made school history with a huge day in the pool!
🐯 West Liberty-Salem Boys Swimmers
James Brehm
• 50 Freestyle – 31.17 – 14th Place (7 pts)
• 100 Freestyle – 1:15.64 – 10th Place (7 pts)
Kam Hissong
• 200 Freestyle – 2:17.13 – 4th Place (15 pts)
• 100 Butterfly – 1:11.21 – 🥈 2nd Place (17 pts)
Carter Pratt
• 50 Freestyle – 31.98 – 16th Place (6 pts)
• 100 Breaststroke – 1:26.98 – 11th Place (6 pts)
Josiah Thoman
• 50 Freestyle – 32.32 – 17th Place
• 100 Backstroke – 1:32.92 – 10th Place (9 pts)
🚨 SCHOOL RECORD ALERT 🚨
🏆 200 Medley Relay – Pratt, Brehm, Hissong, Thoman
⏱ 2:19.49 – 5th Place (28 pts)
🏆 200 Freestyle Relay – Hissong, Pratt, Thoman, Brehm
⏱ 2:00.79 – 6th Place (26 pts)
⭐ History Made! For the first time ever, the boys' team had enough swimmers to compete in relays! With the addition of Brehm, Pratt, and Thoman, senior Kam Hissong finally had his relay squad — and they delivered in record-breaking fashion.
Team Champ scored an incredible 121 points, finishing 6th overall out of 12 teams!
🐯 West Liberty-Salem Ladies
Alexa Beard
• 200 Freestyle – 2:34.94 – 🥉 3rd Place (16 pts)
• 100 Freestyle – 1:10.61 – 7th Place
Alaina Caldwell
• 50 Freestyle – 33.29 – 20th Place (3 pts)
• 100 Backstroke – 1:32.28 – 13th Place (5 pts)
Lydia Schmidt
• 50 Freestyle – 29.27 – 6th Place (13 pts)
• 100 Butterfly – 1:20.14 – 🥉 3rd Place (16 pts)
The Lady Tigers and Team Champ came into Trotwood ready to compete, scoring 65 points and finishing 10th overall out of 15 teams.
🏊♂️ Up Next: Team Champ swims at the Butler Invitational at Wright State University on December 20th.
Best of luck to all our swimmers — we’re excited for a great season ahead!
🐯🧡🖤 GO TIGERS! 🖤🧡🐯
Our Tiger swimmers had an outstanding showing and made school history with a huge day in the pool!
🐯 West Liberty-Salem Boys Swimmers
James Brehm
• 50 Freestyle – 31.17 – 14th Place (7 pts)
• 100 Freestyle – 1:15.64 – 10th Place (7 pts)
Kam Hissong
• 200 Freestyle – 2:17.13 – 4th Place (15 pts)
• 100 Butterfly – 1:11.21 – 🥈 2nd Place (17 pts)
Carter Pratt
• 50 Freestyle – 31.98 – 16th Place (6 pts)
• 100 Breaststroke – 1:26.98 – 11th Place (6 pts)
Josiah Thoman
• 50 Freestyle – 32.32 – 17th Place
• 100 Backstroke – 1:32.92 – 10th Place (9 pts)
🚨 SCHOOL RECORD ALERT 🚨
🏆 200 Medley Relay – Pratt, Brehm, Hissong, Thoman
⏱ 2:19.49 – 5th Place (28 pts)
🏆 200 Freestyle Relay – Hissong, Pratt, Thoman, Brehm
⏱ 2:00.79 – 6th Place (26 pts)
⭐ History Made! For the first time ever, the boys' team had enough swimmers to compete in relays! With the addition of Brehm, Pratt, and Thoman, senior Kam Hissong finally had his relay squad — and they delivered in record-breaking fashion.
Team Champ scored an incredible 121 points, finishing 6th overall out of 12 teams!
🐯 West Liberty-Salem Ladies
Alexa Beard
• 200 Freestyle – 2:34.94 – 🥉 3rd Place (16 pts)
• 100 Freestyle – 1:10.61 – 7th Place
Alaina Caldwell
• 50 Freestyle – 33.29 – 20th Place (3 pts)
• 100 Backstroke – 1:32.28 – 13th Place (5 pts)
Lydia Schmidt
• 50 Freestyle – 29.27 – 6th Place (13 pts)
• 100 Butterfly – 1:20.14 – 🥉 3rd Place (16 pts)
The Lady Tigers and Team Champ came into Trotwood ready to compete, scoring 65 points and finishing 10th overall out of 15 teams.
🏊♂️ Up Next: Team Champ swims at the Butler Invitational at Wright State University on December 20th.
Best of luck to all our swimmers — we’re excited for a great season ahead!
🐯🧡🖤 GO TIGERS! 🖤🧡🐯
