🕺🎶 50 DAYS SMARTER & A BLAST FROM THE PAST! 🧡🖤
Our second graders had a fantastic time celebrating the 50th Day of School with a little trip back to the 1950s!
Students in Mrs. Reed's class kicked off the fun by reading a book comparing life today to life in 1950. Then, students rotated through classrooms for a variety of activities celebrating the number 50!
🎶 They listened to music on records, got creative with 1950s-inspired crafts, and practiced their math skills with fun counting activities centered around the number 50!
From learning about life in the 1950s to celebrating 50 days of learning, it was a day filled with fun, creativity, and a little nostalgia!
🐅 Here's to 50 days of learning, growing, and making memories! 🧡🖤
Our second graders had a fantastic time celebrating the 50th Day of School with a little trip back to the 1950s!
Students in Mrs. Reed's class kicked off the fun by reading a book comparing life today to life in 1950. Then, students rotated through classrooms for a variety of activities celebrating the number 50!
🎶 They listened to music on records, got creative with 1950s-inspired crafts, and practiced their math skills with fun counting activities centered around the number 50!
From learning about life in the 1950s to celebrating 50 days of learning, it was a day filled with fun, creativity, and a little nostalgia!
🐅 Here's to 50 days of learning, growing, and making memories! 🧡🖤
🎓🏆 WL-S SENIOR HONORED WITH BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU STUDENTS OF INTEGRITY SCHOLARSHIP! 🧡🖤
West Liberty-Salem High School is proud to congratulate senior Conner Leichty, who was selected as one of just five recipients of the Better Business Bureau Students of Integrity Scholarship!
Conner was recognized Thursday evening, November 12, at the BBB's Toast to Trusted Leaders Gala, held at The Bluestone in Columbus. The special evening celebrated outstanding student and business leaders who demonstrate integrity and leadership in their communities.
As a scholarship recipient, Conner will receive $1,000 toward his college education in the fall of 2027.
This recognition is a wonderful reflection of Conner's character, dedication, and commitment to doing what's right. We couldn't be prouder to see him representing West Liberty-Salem among such an exceptional group of young leaders!
👏 Congratulations, Conner! Your Tiger family is proud of you! 🐅🧡🖤
#TigerPride #StudentsOfIntegrity #WestLibertySalem
West Liberty-Salem High School is proud to congratulate senior Conner Leichty, who was selected as one of just five recipients of the Better Business Bureau Students of Integrity Scholarship!
Conner was recognized Thursday evening, November 12, at the BBB's Toast to Trusted Leaders Gala, held at The Bluestone in Columbus. The special evening celebrated outstanding student and business leaders who demonstrate integrity and leadership in their communities.
As a scholarship recipient, Conner will receive $1,000 toward his college education in the fall of 2027.
This recognition is a wonderful reflection of Conner's character, dedication, and commitment to doing what's right. We couldn't be prouder to see him representing West Liberty-Salem among such an exceptional group of young leaders!
👏 Congratulations, Conner! Your Tiger family is proud of you! 🐅🧡🖤
#TigerPride #StudentsOfIntegrity #WestLibertySalem
🎓🧡🖤 SENIORS OF THE MONTH | NOVEMBER
West Liberty-Salem High School is proud to recognize Kiersten Stoll and Josiah Johnson as our November Seniors of the Month! 🐅🌟
These outstanding seniors continue to make their mark at WL-S through their hard work, dedication, and involvement both inside and outside the classroom.
From academics and athletics to extracurricular activities and community involvement, our seniors have been busy making the most of their final year as Tigers!
👏 Congratulations, Kiersten and Josiah! We are proud of your accomplishments and look forward to seeing what the future holds for you both!
🔗 Want to know what these two have been up to? Visit our website to read their Senior of the Month spotlights and learn more about their accomplishments, activities, and plans for the future!
https://www.wlstigers.org/page/seniors-of-the-month
West Liberty-Salem High School is proud to recognize Kiersten Stoll and Josiah Johnson as our November Seniors of the Month! 🐅🌟
These outstanding seniors continue to make their mark at WL-S through their hard work, dedication, and involvement both inside and outside the classroom.
From academics and athletics to extracurricular activities and community involvement, our seniors have been busy making the most of their final year as Tigers!
👏 Congratulations, Kiersten and Josiah! We are proud of your accomplishments and look forward to seeing what the future holds for you both!
🔗 Want to know what these two have been up to? Visit our website to read their Senior of the Month spotlights and learn more about their accomplishments, activities, and plans for the future!
https://www.wlstigers.org/page/seniors-of-the-month
🐅🧡🖤 OCTOBER MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS OF THE MONTH!
West Liberty-Salem Middle School is proud to recognize our October Students of the Month! 🌟
These outstanding Tigers have been recognized for their positive attitudes, hard work, and the example they set for their classmates each day!
🏆 8th Grade
Mariah Fish & Owen Fish
🏆 7th Grade
Akenza Whitman & Calvin Cotrell
🏆 6th Grade
Sunny McConnell & Weston Loehr
Congratulations to these deserving students! Thank you for being positive role models and representing what it means to be a Tiger! 🧡🖤
#TigerPride #StudentsOfTheMonth #WestLibertySalem
West Liberty-Salem Middle School is proud to recognize our October Students of the Month! 🌟
These outstanding Tigers have been recognized for their positive attitudes, hard work, and the example they set for their classmates each day!
🏆 8th Grade
Mariah Fish & Owen Fish
🏆 7th Grade
Akenza Whitman & Calvin Cotrell
🏆 6th Grade
Sunny McConnell & Weston Loehr
Congratulations to these deserving students! Thank you for being positive role models and representing what it means to be a Tiger! 🧡🖤
#TigerPride #StudentsOfTheMonth #WestLibertySalem
🎭⚡ GREEK MYTHOLOGY HAS NEVER BEEN THIS FUN! ⚡🎭
The West Liberty-Salem High School Drama Club proudly presents The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza!
Get ready for a hilarious journey through Greek mythology as our talented student performers bring the gods, goddesses, heroes, and legendary tales of ancient Greece to life with plenty of laughs along the way!
🎟️ SHOW DETAILS:
📅 Thursday, November 12 & Friday, November 13
⏰ 7:00 PM both evenings
🎟️ Adults: $10 | Students: $7
💵 Cash only at the door!
🧡🖤 Come out and support our WL-S Drama Club students for two nights of laughter, mythology, and outstanding student talent!
🐅 Break a leg, Tigers!
The West Liberty-Salem High School Drama Club proudly presents The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza!
Get ready for a hilarious journey through Greek mythology as our talented student performers bring the gods, goddesses, heroes, and legendary tales of ancient Greece to life with plenty of laughs along the way!
🎟️ SHOW DETAILS:
📅 Thursday, November 12 & Friday, November 13
⏰ 7:00 PM both evenings
🎟️ Adults: $10 | Students: $7
💵 Cash only at the door!
🧡🖤 Come out and support our WL-S Drama Club students for two nights of laughter, mythology, and outstanding student talent!
🐅 Break a leg, Tigers!
📚 College Fair & CCP Night - TONIGHT!
Parents & students in grades 6 - 12 are invited to attend College Fair & College Credit Plus (CCP) Night at WL-S during tonight's parent Teacher Conferences.
On November 12, students and families are invited to a 4-year College Fair followed by the CCP Meeting:
🕓 3 - 4:00 PM College Fair
🕠 4 - 5:30 PM CCP Meeting Media Center (Seniors do not need to attend)
We will host 2 more opportunities to attend on February 18th and February 25th with College Fairs TBD. Families are encouraged not to wait and take advantage of the earliest meeting possible!
⚠️ Attendance is REQUIRED for students participating in CCP for the first time in 2027–28 or changing how they participate. Parents must attend one meeting per student participating in CCP. If you have attended a recent meeting on behalf of an older student, please note that you must attend again if a new/younger student is participating next school year.
For more information, a complete list of classes offered, and to read the College Credit Plus Annual Notice 1.23.2026, please visit our website at https://www.wlstigers.org/documents/hs-counseling%2Fguidance/ccp/20290281.
Questions? Contact the HS Counseling Office at 937-465-1060, ext. 121.
Parents & students in grades 6 - 12 are invited to attend College Fair & College Credit Plus (CCP) Night at WL-S during tonight's parent Teacher Conferences.
On November 12, students and families are invited to a 4-year College Fair followed by the CCP Meeting:
🕓 3 - 4:00 PM College Fair
🕠 4 - 5:30 PM CCP Meeting Media Center (Seniors do not need to attend)
We will host 2 more opportunities to attend on February 18th and February 25th with College Fairs TBD. Families are encouraged not to wait and take advantage of the earliest meeting possible!
⚠️ Attendance is REQUIRED for students participating in CCP for the first time in 2027–28 or changing how they participate. Parents must attend one meeting per student participating in CCP. If you have attended a recent meeting on behalf of an older student, please note that you must attend again if a new/younger student is participating next school year.
For more information, a complete list of classes offered, and to read the College Credit Plus Annual Notice 1.23.2026, please visit our website at https://www.wlstigers.org/documents/hs-counseling%2Fguidance/ccp/20290281.
Questions? Contact the HS Counseling Office at 937-465-1060, ext. 121.
🧡🖤🏐 DISTRICT 9 HONORS FOR THE TIGERS! 🏐🖤🧡
What a season for the WL-S Tigers Volleyball Team! Four Tigers have earned Division 5 District 9 Honors, a tremendous accomplishment that reflects their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence all season long. 🐅🔥
🔥 First Team District 9 Division V
🏐 Reese Winters
🏐 Reagan Winters
🔥 Second Team District 9 Division V
🏐 Sophia Landon
🔥 Honorable Mention District 9 Division V
🏐 Lilli Heminger
These athletes have represented West Liberty- Salem with pride, determination, and heart every time they stepped on the court. Their success is a testament to the countless hours of work they've put in and the support of their teammates, coaches, families, and community.
Congratulations, ladies! Your Tiger family is proud of you and all you've accomplished. Keep making WL-S proud! 🧡🖤🐅
#WLSTigers #TigersVolleyball #District9Honors #TigerPride #GoTigers #AllDistrict #HardWorkPaysOff 🧡🖤🏐🔥🐅
What a season for the WL-S Tigers Volleyball Team! Four Tigers have earned Division 5 District 9 Honors, a tremendous accomplishment that reflects their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence all season long. 🐅🔥
🔥 First Team District 9 Division V
🏐 Reese Winters
🏐 Reagan Winters
🔥 Second Team District 9 Division V
🏐 Sophia Landon
🔥 Honorable Mention District 9 Division V
🏐 Lilli Heminger
These athletes have represented West Liberty- Salem with pride, determination, and heart every time they stepped on the court. Their success is a testament to the countless hours of work they've put in and the support of their teammates, coaches, families, and community.
Congratulations, ladies! Your Tiger family is proud of you and all you've accomplished. Keep making WL-S proud! 🧡🖤🐅
#WLSTigers #TigersVolleyball #District9Honors #TigerPride #GoTigers #AllDistrict #HardWorkPaysOff 🧡🖤🏐🔥🐅
❤️🤍💙 HONORING OUR HEROES | WL-S VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST
West Liberty-Salem was honored to welcome more than 220 veterans, active service members, and their families to our Third Annual Veterans Day Breakfast!
From a heartfelt message by guest speaker Morgan Sullivan, U.S. Army Captain (Retired), to the special presence of WWII veteran Russell Arnold, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, the morning was filled with gratitude, reflection, and appreciation for those who have served our country.
🐅 Our students and staff were proud to help make this meaningful tradition possible!
Read the full story to learn more about this special morning and the people who made it memorable!
https://www.wlstigers.org/article/3247656
West Liberty-Salem was honored to welcome more than 220 veterans, active service members, and their families to our Third Annual Veterans Day Breakfast!
From a heartfelt message by guest speaker Morgan Sullivan, U.S. Army Captain (Retired), to the special presence of WWII veteran Russell Arnold, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, the morning was filled with gratitude, reflection, and appreciation for those who have served our country.
🐅 Our students and staff were proud to help make this meaningful tradition possible!
Read the full story to learn more about this special morning and the people who made it memorable!
https://www.wlstigers.org/article/3247656
🚨 IMPORTANT STUDENT DRIVER SAFETY ALERT FROM THE OHIO SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER
West Liberty-Salem Local Schools is encouraging parents, guardians, and student drivers to be aware of a potentially dangerous driving activity being reported among teenagers called “Beat the Sign.”
According to information shared by the Ohio School Safety Center, this activity reportedly involves drivers intentionally running stop signs and competing to see how many intersections they can cross without stopping. Some participants may record their attempts or share them on social media.
While the extent of this reported trend has not been independently verified, similar reckless driving behaviors have previously been identified under names such as “No Cop, No Stop” and the “Stop Sign Challenge.”
⚠️ The risks are serious. Running stop signs puts drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and other motorists at risk of devastating accidents, serious injuries, and even loss of life. It can also result in significant legal consequences.
🧡🖤 We are asking our Tiger families to have a conversation with their teen drivers. Remind them that driving is a responsibility, not a competition. No social media trend, peer pressure, or moment of excitement is worth risking a life.
We also encourage students who hear about or witness dangerous driving behavior to speak with a trusted adult.
Our students' safety doesn't end when they leave school grounds. By working together, we can help keep our students, families, and community safe.
🐅 Be smart. Drive responsibly. Every stop sign matters.
#TigerSafety #StudentDriverSafety #WLSLocalSchools
West Liberty-Salem Local Schools is encouraging parents, guardians, and student drivers to be aware of a potentially dangerous driving activity being reported among teenagers called “Beat the Sign.”
According to information shared by the Ohio School Safety Center, this activity reportedly involves drivers intentionally running stop signs and competing to see how many intersections they can cross without stopping. Some participants may record their attempts or share them on social media.
While the extent of this reported trend has not been independently verified, similar reckless driving behaviors have previously been identified under names such as “No Cop, No Stop” and the “Stop Sign Challenge.”
⚠️ The risks are serious. Running stop signs puts drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and other motorists at risk of devastating accidents, serious injuries, and even loss of life. It can also result in significant legal consequences.
🧡🖤 We are asking our Tiger families to have a conversation with their teen drivers. Remind them that driving is a responsibility, not a competition. No social media trend, peer pressure, or moment of excitement is worth risking a life.
We also encourage students who hear about or witness dangerous driving behavior to speak with a trusted adult.
Our students' safety doesn't end when they leave school grounds. By working together, we can help keep our students, families, and community safe.
🐅 Be smart. Drive responsibly. Every stop sign matters.
#TigerSafety #StudentDriverSafety #WLSLocalSchools
💧🔬 MAKING WAVES IN AQUATIC SCIENCE! 🐟
Students in Mrs. Neer’s Aquatic Science class recently dove into some hands-on learning as they tested water samples from a variety of aquatic environments!
From our very own Macochee Ditch to the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf, and even the classroom goldfish aquarium, students explored how water quality differs across ecosystems.
Using scientific testing methods, students measured salinity, nitrate and ammonia levels, and pH to better understand what makes a healthy aquatic environment.
🐅🧡🖤 What a great way to bring science to life while exploring the world around us!
Students in Mrs. Neer’s Aquatic Science class recently dove into some hands-on learning as they tested water samples from a variety of aquatic environments!
From our very own Macochee Ditch to the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf, and even the classroom goldfish aquarium, students explored how water quality differs across ecosystems.
Using scientific testing methods, students measured salinity, nitrate and ammonia levels, and pH to better understand what makes a healthy aquatic environment.
🐅🧡🖤 What a great way to bring science to life while exploring the world around us!
West Liberty-Salem High School students are making a difference, one donation at a time!
Our recent NHS-sponsored blood drive was a HUGE success, surpassing our collection goal thanks to the generosity of our students, staff, and community!
❤️ By the Numbers:
🩸 29 registered donors
🩸 29 units of blood collected
🎯 25-unit goal - 116% achieved!
🌟 10 first-time donors!
These numbers represent so much more than a successful event. Each donation has the potential to make a life-saving difference for patients in our regional hospitals!
A special shoutout to our National Honor Society students for their hard work organizing, promoting, and helping make this event a success!
🧡🖤 Thank you to everyone who rolled up their sleeves, volunteered, or supported this incredible effort. We're proud of our Tigers for continuing to put service into action!
Our recent NHS-sponsored blood drive was a HUGE success, surpassing our collection goal thanks to the generosity of our students, staff, and community!
❤️ By the Numbers:
🩸 29 registered donors
🩸 29 units of blood collected
🎯 25-unit goal - 116% achieved!
🌟 10 first-time donors!
These numbers represent so much more than a successful event. Each donation has the potential to make a life-saving difference for patients in our regional hospitals!
A special shoutout to our National Honor Society students for their hard work organizing, promoting, and helping make this event a success!
🧡🖤 Thank you to everyone who rolled up their sleeves, volunteered, or supported this incredible effort. We're proud of our Tigers for continuing to put service into action!
🎓🐅 West Liberty-Salem Middle School is proud to recognize our First Quarter Honor Roll recipients!
These students have shown outstanding dedication to their academics, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to doing their best both in and out of the classroom. Their hard work has paid off, and we are excited to celebrate their achievements!
🧡🖤 Congratulations to all of our Middle School Honor Roll students! Keep up the great work, Tigers!
Highest Honors Honor Roll
(3.75-4.0 GPA)
6th Grade
Tahlia Buck, Desmond Lucas, Annabelle Veasman, Camden Siekierka, Catie Dagger, Jaely Stokes, Lily Brookman, Eli Walters, Izzy McCall, Lily Hartzler, Kinsley Cochran, Hudson McGuire, Laney Dunn, Allison Finch, Emma Richardson, Moriah Krabill Kabbia, Bailey Stafford, Cy Campbell, Owen Dallas, Seelyanna Jenkins, Samuel Lamb, Carter Christison, Benjamin Yeater, Kaylee Bumbalough, Elliott Deitrick, Peyton Ferryman, Alton Hess, Lucas Holliday, Graham Jenkins, Ellie Park, Gideon Smucker, Charlie Watkins, Martina Ling, Sunny McConnell, Leah Thoman, Georgia Kromer, Lance Studebaker, Athena Towns
7th Grade
Lily Erickson, Parker Knight, Archer Anane-Sefah, Akenza Whitman, Addison Falloon, Claire Shivley, Corinne Wright, Maddax Dobberstein, Cooper Thompson, Kynslie McIntosh, Brooklyn Courant, Calvin Cotrell, Neema Smucker, Kinsley Brentlinger, Leah Symmat, Lydia Breon, Delaney Morris, Loralye Jones, Annabelle Smith, Joel Hoover, Quinn Phelps, Charlotte Turner, Isaac Falloon, Ozzy Anders
8th Grade
Gabriel Wilson, Nathan Deitrick, Ellie Titus, Kathryn Moxley, Callee Dagger, Gabbie Harrington, Nika Matthews, Preston Rogan, Lucas Piacentino, Iris Meister, Arion Campbell, Henry Bolton, Jett Ziegler, Michael Beard, Ayla Lensman, Greyson Leichty, Amera Rader, Zoey Richardson, Raegan Evans, Caizen Anders, Kolbie Crowder, Izzy Jones, Sam Ridgway, Calvin de Roziere, Gabe Brehm, Shiloh Cole, Elayna Hoover, Bella Dickinson, Penny Kromer, Chloe Staten, Hannah Thoman, Leni Rader, Ellie Rader
High Honors Honor Roll
(3.5-3.74 GPA)
6th Grade
Carson Goheen, Camryn Moore, Carter Ward, Cayden McElroy, Kane Kauffman, Lilah Lee, Scarlett Watson, Maliah Gravely, Grant Booze, Scarlett Collier, Liam Baumeister, Eli Little, Banner Legge, Rose Bishop, Arabella Paige, Braxton Mathews, Zeke Bair, Isaiah Lowe Dennis
7th Grade
Hayes Robison, Josey Fullenkamp, Ayden Henson, Charlie Freehauf, Saige Thompson, Harper Patton, Jack Troyer, Layla Millice, Evelyn Jurich, Alexander Roberts, Major Bennett, Elliana Tomlin, Bentley Sullivan, Carleigh Griffin, Landon Jackson
8th Grade
Chance Harman, Alex Bradford, Tyler Leas, Callen Oder, Aubree Mason, Kennedy Logwood, Lilly Thomas, Bella Williams, Robinson Lucas, Mariah Fish, Bradyn Yang, Harrison Sutherin, Ava Prater, Lilly Woodruff, Blake Eaton, Maiya Ward, Noah Tomlin, Bryce Michael, Natalie Arthur, Leah Lee, Miles Wright
Honor Roll
(3.0-3.49 GPA)
6th Grade
Kaycee Mueller, Jericho Parsons, Talyn Lowe, Truli Gieseke, Will Miller, Coltin Rollins, Emmett Harr, Carter Lynn, Collin Breon, Jack Lang, Liv Hypes, Ember Dulebohn, Samuel Montgomery, Braxton Brennan, Delilah Greene, Hannah Monroe, Lucien Gamel, Weston Loehr, Aubrey Stultz, Garrison Wick
7th Grade
Paisley Lathrop, Braxton Louden, Ellie Catron, William Roberts, Dallas Williams, Hadley Wesson, Paisley Strapp, Caleb Dolan, Amelia Sidders, Zander Hillard, Austin Joseph, Adrion Kendrick, Charlee McAdams, Maelin Smith, Jace Leas, Sally McCollum, Josie Rogan, Brynlee Randall, Ellie Harris
8th Grade
Dalton McClintick, Clayton Anane-Sefah, Brody Moore, Violet Kauffman, Zaydee Cox, Colton Christison, Mason Hinds, Kylee Millis, Quinn Moore, Griffin Christison, Baylor Evilsizor, Evelyn Conner, Landon Hallesy, Ellie Louth, Quyn Vermillion, Morgan Maurice, Owen Fish, Liam Hager, Atlas Keasler, Carter Underwood, Clayton Ridenbaugh
These students have shown outstanding dedication to their academics, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to doing their best both in and out of the classroom. Their hard work has paid off, and we are excited to celebrate their achievements!
🧡🖤 Congratulations to all of our Middle School Honor Roll students! Keep up the great work, Tigers!
Highest Honors Honor Roll
(3.75-4.0 GPA)
6th Grade
Tahlia Buck, Desmond Lucas, Annabelle Veasman, Camden Siekierka, Catie Dagger, Jaely Stokes, Lily Brookman, Eli Walters, Izzy McCall, Lily Hartzler, Kinsley Cochran, Hudson McGuire, Laney Dunn, Allison Finch, Emma Richardson, Moriah Krabill Kabbia, Bailey Stafford, Cy Campbell, Owen Dallas, Seelyanna Jenkins, Samuel Lamb, Carter Christison, Benjamin Yeater, Kaylee Bumbalough, Elliott Deitrick, Peyton Ferryman, Alton Hess, Lucas Holliday, Graham Jenkins, Ellie Park, Gideon Smucker, Charlie Watkins, Martina Ling, Sunny McConnell, Leah Thoman, Georgia Kromer, Lance Studebaker, Athena Towns
7th Grade
Lily Erickson, Parker Knight, Archer Anane-Sefah, Akenza Whitman, Addison Falloon, Claire Shivley, Corinne Wright, Maddax Dobberstein, Cooper Thompson, Kynslie McIntosh, Brooklyn Courant, Calvin Cotrell, Neema Smucker, Kinsley Brentlinger, Leah Symmat, Lydia Breon, Delaney Morris, Loralye Jones, Annabelle Smith, Joel Hoover, Quinn Phelps, Charlotte Turner, Isaac Falloon, Ozzy Anders
8th Grade
Gabriel Wilson, Nathan Deitrick, Ellie Titus, Kathryn Moxley, Callee Dagger, Gabbie Harrington, Nika Matthews, Preston Rogan, Lucas Piacentino, Iris Meister, Arion Campbell, Henry Bolton, Jett Ziegler, Michael Beard, Ayla Lensman, Greyson Leichty, Amera Rader, Zoey Richardson, Raegan Evans, Caizen Anders, Kolbie Crowder, Izzy Jones, Sam Ridgway, Calvin de Roziere, Gabe Brehm, Shiloh Cole, Elayna Hoover, Bella Dickinson, Penny Kromer, Chloe Staten, Hannah Thoman, Leni Rader, Ellie Rader
High Honors Honor Roll
(3.5-3.74 GPA)
6th Grade
Carson Goheen, Camryn Moore, Carter Ward, Cayden McElroy, Kane Kauffman, Lilah Lee, Scarlett Watson, Maliah Gravely, Grant Booze, Scarlett Collier, Liam Baumeister, Eli Little, Banner Legge, Rose Bishop, Arabella Paige, Braxton Mathews, Zeke Bair, Isaiah Lowe Dennis
7th Grade
Hayes Robison, Josey Fullenkamp, Ayden Henson, Charlie Freehauf, Saige Thompson, Harper Patton, Jack Troyer, Layla Millice, Evelyn Jurich, Alexander Roberts, Major Bennett, Elliana Tomlin, Bentley Sullivan, Carleigh Griffin, Landon Jackson
8th Grade
Chance Harman, Alex Bradford, Tyler Leas, Callen Oder, Aubree Mason, Kennedy Logwood, Lilly Thomas, Bella Williams, Robinson Lucas, Mariah Fish, Bradyn Yang, Harrison Sutherin, Ava Prater, Lilly Woodruff, Blake Eaton, Maiya Ward, Noah Tomlin, Bryce Michael, Natalie Arthur, Leah Lee, Miles Wright
Honor Roll
(3.0-3.49 GPA)
6th Grade
Kaycee Mueller, Jericho Parsons, Talyn Lowe, Truli Gieseke, Will Miller, Coltin Rollins, Emmett Harr, Carter Lynn, Collin Breon, Jack Lang, Liv Hypes, Ember Dulebohn, Samuel Montgomery, Braxton Brennan, Delilah Greene, Hannah Monroe, Lucien Gamel, Weston Loehr, Aubrey Stultz, Garrison Wick
7th Grade
Paisley Lathrop, Braxton Louden, Ellie Catron, William Roberts, Dallas Williams, Hadley Wesson, Paisley Strapp, Caleb Dolan, Amelia Sidders, Zander Hillard, Austin Joseph, Adrion Kendrick, Charlee McAdams, Maelin Smith, Jace Leas, Sally McCollum, Josie Rogan, Brynlee Randall, Ellie Harris
8th Grade
Dalton McClintick, Clayton Anane-Sefah, Brody Moore, Violet Kauffman, Zaydee Cox, Colton Christison, Mason Hinds, Kylee Millis, Quinn Moore, Griffin Christison, Baylor Evilsizor, Evelyn Conner, Landon Hallesy, Ellie Louth, Quyn Vermillion, Morgan Maurice, Owen Fish, Liam Hager, Atlas Keasler, Carter Underwood, Clayton Ridenbaugh
🎓🐅 West Liberty-Salem High School is proud to recognize our First Quarter Honor Roll recipients!
These students have demonstrated dedication, hard work, and a commitment to academic excellence. We are proud of their accomplishments and the effort they put into their education each day!
🧡🖤 Congratulations to all of our honor roll students! Keep up the great work, Tigers!
Highest Honors Honor Roll
(3.75-4.0 GPA)
9th Grade
Jude Roberts, Lochlan Jenkins, Alissa Dixon, Cale Wygal, Wyatt Brooks, Zoee Mathews, Allison Miller, Jacob Bahan, Sarah Monroe, Marissa Fish, Adalyn Nickels, Addison Brannon, Sophia Jackson, Olivia Waibel, Mallory Bishop, Rylee Falloon, Chafer Matthews, Dawson Turner, Liam Baldwin, Jackson Reichardt, Rosemary Sokolow, Lillian Yeater
10th Grade
Brandel Sullivan, Eric Hoover, Mackenzie Damron, Reese Winters, Kenna Wright, Madilynn Sprinkle, Emily King, Hannah Bailey, Kate Bolton, Isabella Spencer, Kamden Yang, Ava Martin, Peyton Ziegler, Tyler Hershberger, Cecilia Kerns, Braylon Lucas, Loretta Moxley, Charlie Oelker, Drew Piacentino, Carter Pratt, Dahlia Sokolow, Carver Wallace, Ashlyn Yeater
11th Grade
Levi Kitchen, Abigail Dunlop, Robert Park, Eli Gilley, Ellery Wygal, Reagan McCullough, Derek Wall, Delaney Anane-Sefah, Amelia Barth, Zachary Cordell, Jerome Cordrey, Carter Henderson, Isla Leichty, Emma Schmelzer, Ashlyn Taylor, Arianna Weaver
12th Grade
Aiden Hull, Benjamin Wall, Emma Vigar, Reagan Winters, Grace Jones, Shelby Vincent, Josiah Johnson, Delilah Breon, Alivia Campbell, Zoe Carter, Miles Christison, Audrianna Evilsizor, Natalie Fish, Mars Gibson, Savannah Gluckle, Lilliann Heminger, Braden Hershberger, Sophia Landon, Conner Leighty, Claire Ling, Xzavior Nicholl, Isabelle Sarver, Noah Sarver, Kiersten Stoll
High Honors Honor Roll
(3.5-3.74 GPA)
9th Grade
Piper Wick, Malachi Titus, Caroline Foster, Mason Wallace, Cade Lensman, Elizabeth Little, Emily Leas, Tyler McGonigle, Amelia Miller, Blane Collier, Elin Leichty, Kenzie Underwood, Hayden Watkins, Gabriel Mason, Brynn Davis, Layne Ferryman, Lance Hinds, Ezekiel Lauck, Wyatt Phelps, Connor Watson, Joshua Collins, Paysley Wesson, Bella Johnson, Kara Hartzler, Devyn Carter, Mills Lapp, Kipton Crowder, Lakota Webb
10th Grade
Sydney Conley, Bryson Johnson, Mia Titus, Rhyla Branham, Rylan Leichty, Brylee Liggett, Ella Jacobs, Landon Zanfirov, Everett Brooks, Eli Jones, Hayden Knotts, Phoenix Keeton, Jayden Taylor, Isabella Vesey, Charlee Albers, Mia Dooley, Julianna Loveless, Elia Matthews
11th Grade
Brayan Gullett, Owen Hardwick, Austin Markin, Avery Grace Randall, David Roberts, Rachel Stanford, Brianna Blair, Blaine Hughes, Jenny Roehm, Lucas Trimble, Celena Cheetham, Justice Moore, Hadassah Stidham, Daniel Erne, James Brehm, Kathy Roehm, Josiah Thoman, Addison Wallen, Kyerah Marchal
12th Grade
Foster Sullivan, Alexis Wisner, Bayleigh Deam, Sarah Windle, Avi Lehman, Ashlee VonDeylen, Ashlyn Pope, Patrick Brooks, Tucker Searles, Bayes Lapp, Madden Kilgore, Emma Liggett, Brady Lightner, Mariska Smith, Nathan Sowers, Sutton Wilcoxon, Eliza Halterman, Garrett Hull, Kash LeVan
Honor Roll
(3.0-3.49 GPA)
9th Grade
Braxton Catron, Colten Branham, Robert Terry, Solomon Warye, Nathaniel Adams, Hayden Gundolf, Jaylynn Martin, Emily Finch, Wyatt Patton, Anderson Henry, Foster King, Walker Williams, Avery Randall, Maverrik Kilgore, Isaiah Lee, Raylan Wulf, Matthew Montgomery, Cole Cooper, Kennedy Bowman, Jaron Christison, Moxley Moxley, Liam Harrington, Ava Brookman
10th Grade
Dakota Dalton, Lea Brickerson, Aron Jackson, Katelyn Williams, Logan Calhoun, Cora Benavides, Lucas Cook, Michael Wisner, Rachel Simpson, Alexa Beard, Caden Hodge, Annabelle Booze, Grant Krabill, Isaiah Barth, Logan Behlmer, Ashton Brannon, Karter Harris, Nathan Shivley, Griffin Evans, Jack Harman, Karlee Lucas, Griffin Astorino
11th Grade
Asher Starkey, Samuel Bradford, Brayden Hupp, McKayla Reames, Aylivia Miller, Evalyne Decker, Alauna Kinchen, Gunnar Lehman, Cohen Evans, Ella Albers, Britton Carter, Ezekiel Longshore, Gavin Bell, Liam Barger, Zade Bieleski, Tayra Horn, Colton Hall, Wyatt Shoemaker, Asher Cole, Delaney Borders, Kendal Carroll, Kiarah Krabill, Bennett Sutherin, Elijah Filio, Addison Farley-Dallas, Beckett Sullivan
12th Grade
Zander Dickinson, Isabella Hughes, Troy Christison, Wyatt Zinn, Silas Krabill, Colton Neeld, Casey Boyer, Haley Brockmeier, Savannah McClintick, Sam Kidd, Cali Benavides, Caleigha Fasse, Maverick Reames, Braydon Thompson
These students have demonstrated dedication, hard work, and a commitment to academic excellence. We are proud of their accomplishments and the effort they put into their education each day!
🧡🖤 Congratulations to all of our honor roll students! Keep up the great work, Tigers!
Highest Honors Honor Roll
(3.75-4.0 GPA)
9th Grade
Jude Roberts, Lochlan Jenkins, Alissa Dixon, Cale Wygal, Wyatt Brooks, Zoee Mathews, Allison Miller, Jacob Bahan, Sarah Monroe, Marissa Fish, Adalyn Nickels, Addison Brannon, Sophia Jackson, Olivia Waibel, Mallory Bishop, Rylee Falloon, Chafer Matthews, Dawson Turner, Liam Baldwin, Jackson Reichardt, Rosemary Sokolow, Lillian Yeater
10th Grade
Brandel Sullivan, Eric Hoover, Mackenzie Damron, Reese Winters, Kenna Wright, Madilynn Sprinkle, Emily King, Hannah Bailey, Kate Bolton, Isabella Spencer, Kamden Yang, Ava Martin, Peyton Ziegler, Tyler Hershberger, Cecilia Kerns, Braylon Lucas, Loretta Moxley, Charlie Oelker, Drew Piacentino, Carter Pratt, Dahlia Sokolow, Carver Wallace, Ashlyn Yeater
11th Grade
Levi Kitchen, Abigail Dunlop, Robert Park, Eli Gilley, Ellery Wygal, Reagan McCullough, Derek Wall, Delaney Anane-Sefah, Amelia Barth, Zachary Cordell, Jerome Cordrey, Carter Henderson, Isla Leichty, Emma Schmelzer, Ashlyn Taylor, Arianna Weaver
12th Grade
Aiden Hull, Benjamin Wall, Emma Vigar, Reagan Winters, Grace Jones, Shelby Vincent, Josiah Johnson, Delilah Breon, Alivia Campbell, Zoe Carter, Miles Christison, Audrianna Evilsizor, Natalie Fish, Mars Gibson, Savannah Gluckle, Lilliann Heminger, Braden Hershberger, Sophia Landon, Conner Leighty, Claire Ling, Xzavior Nicholl, Isabelle Sarver, Noah Sarver, Kiersten Stoll
High Honors Honor Roll
(3.5-3.74 GPA)
9th Grade
Piper Wick, Malachi Titus, Caroline Foster, Mason Wallace, Cade Lensman, Elizabeth Little, Emily Leas, Tyler McGonigle, Amelia Miller, Blane Collier, Elin Leichty, Kenzie Underwood, Hayden Watkins, Gabriel Mason, Brynn Davis, Layne Ferryman, Lance Hinds, Ezekiel Lauck, Wyatt Phelps, Connor Watson, Joshua Collins, Paysley Wesson, Bella Johnson, Kara Hartzler, Devyn Carter, Mills Lapp, Kipton Crowder, Lakota Webb
10th Grade
Sydney Conley, Bryson Johnson, Mia Titus, Rhyla Branham, Rylan Leichty, Brylee Liggett, Ella Jacobs, Landon Zanfirov, Everett Brooks, Eli Jones, Hayden Knotts, Phoenix Keeton, Jayden Taylor, Isabella Vesey, Charlee Albers, Mia Dooley, Julianna Loveless, Elia Matthews
11th Grade
Brayan Gullett, Owen Hardwick, Austin Markin, Avery Grace Randall, David Roberts, Rachel Stanford, Brianna Blair, Blaine Hughes, Jenny Roehm, Lucas Trimble, Celena Cheetham, Justice Moore, Hadassah Stidham, Daniel Erne, James Brehm, Kathy Roehm, Josiah Thoman, Addison Wallen, Kyerah Marchal
12th Grade
Foster Sullivan, Alexis Wisner, Bayleigh Deam, Sarah Windle, Avi Lehman, Ashlee VonDeylen, Ashlyn Pope, Patrick Brooks, Tucker Searles, Bayes Lapp, Madden Kilgore, Emma Liggett, Brady Lightner, Mariska Smith, Nathan Sowers, Sutton Wilcoxon, Eliza Halterman, Garrett Hull, Kash LeVan
Honor Roll
(3.0-3.49 GPA)
9th Grade
Braxton Catron, Colten Branham, Robert Terry, Solomon Warye, Nathaniel Adams, Hayden Gundolf, Jaylynn Martin, Emily Finch, Wyatt Patton, Anderson Henry, Foster King, Walker Williams, Avery Randall, Maverrik Kilgore, Isaiah Lee, Raylan Wulf, Matthew Montgomery, Cole Cooper, Kennedy Bowman, Jaron Christison, Moxley Moxley, Liam Harrington, Ava Brookman
10th Grade
Dakota Dalton, Lea Brickerson, Aron Jackson, Katelyn Williams, Logan Calhoun, Cora Benavides, Lucas Cook, Michael Wisner, Rachel Simpson, Alexa Beard, Caden Hodge, Annabelle Booze, Grant Krabill, Isaiah Barth, Logan Behlmer, Ashton Brannon, Karter Harris, Nathan Shivley, Griffin Evans, Jack Harman, Karlee Lucas, Griffin Astorino
11th Grade
Asher Starkey, Samuel Bradford, Brayden Hupp, McKayla Reames, Aylivia Miller, Evalyne Decker, Alauna Kinchen, Gunnar Lehman, Cohen Evans, Ella Albers, Britton Carter, Ezekiel Longshore, Gavin Bell, Liam Barger, Zade Bieleski, Tayra Horn, Colton Hall, Wyatt Shoemaker, Asher Cole, Delaney Borders, Kendal Carroll, Kiarah Krabill, Bennett Sutherin, Elijah Filio, Addison Farley-Dallas, Beckett Sullivan
12th Grade
Zander Dickinson, Isabella Hughes, Troy Christison, Wyatt Zinn, Silas Krabill, Colton Neeld, Casey Boyer, Haley Brockmeier, Savannah McClintick, Sam Kidd, Cali Benavides, Caleigha Fasse, Maverick Reames, Braydon Thompson
📚 College Fair & CCP Night - TONIGHT!
Parents & students in grades 6 - 12 are invited to attend College Fair & College Credit Plus (CCP) Night at WL-S during both nights of parent Teacher Conferences.
On November 5, students and families are invited to a 2-year College Fair followed by the CCP Meeting:
🕓 5 - 6:00 PM College Fair (Cafetorium entrance)
🕠 6 - 7:30 PM CCP Meeting Media Center (Seniors do not need to attend)
On November 12, students and families are invited to a 4-year College Fair followed by the CCP Meeting:
🕓 3 - 4:00 PM College Fair
🕠 4 - 5:30 PM CCP Meeting Media Center (Seniors do not need to attend)
We will host 2 more opportunities to attend on February 18th and February 25th with College Fairs TBD. Families are encouraged not to wait and take advantage of the earliest meeting possible!
⚠️ Attendance is REQUIRED for students participating in CCP for the first time in 2027–28 or changing how they participate. Parents must attend one meeting per student participating in CCP. If you have attended a recent meeting on behalf of an older student, please note that you must attend again if a new/younger student is participating next school year.
For more information, a complete list of classes offered, and to read the College Credit Plus Annual Notice 1.23.2026, please visit our website at https://www.wlstigers.org/documents/hs-counseling%2Fguidance/ccp/20290281.
Questions? Contact the HS Counseling Office at 937-465-1060, ext. 121.
Parents & students in grades 6 - 12 are invited to attend College Fair & College Credit Plus (CCP) Night at WL-S during both nights of parent Teacher Conferences.
On November 5, students and families are invited to a 2-year College Fair followed by the CCP Meeting:
🕓 5 - 6:00 PM College Fair (Cafetorium entrance)
🕠 6 - 7:30 PM CCP Meeting Media Center (Seniors do not need to attend)
On November 12, students and families are invited to a 4-year College Fair followed by the CCP Meeting:
🕓 3 - 4:00 PM College Fair
🕠 4 - 5:30 PM CCP Meeting Media Center (Seniors do not need to attend)
We will host 2 more opportunities to attend on February 18th and February 25th with College Fairs TBD. Families are encouraged not to wait and take advantage of the earliest meeting possible!
⚠️ Attendance is REQUIRED for students participating in CCP for the first time in 2027–28 or changing how they participate. Parents must attend one meeting per student participating in CCP. If you have attended a recent meeting on behalf of an older student, please note that you must attend again if a new/younger student is participating next school year.
For more information, a complete list of classes offered, and to read the College Credit Plus Annual Notice 1.23.2026, please visit our website at https://www.wlstigers.org/documents/hs-counseling%2Fguidance/ccp/20290281.
Questions? Contact the HS Counseling Office at 937-465-1060, ext. 121.
Hello families, this is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent, with a reminder that walk-in appointments at our CHWP school-based health clinic are available tomorrow evening during Parent Teacher conferences. Feel free to stop by the clinic with any health related concerns you may have. Thank you.
🏆 A Distinguished Honor for National Honor Society!
West Liberty-Salem High School’s National Honor Society has been named a recipient of the inaugural Chapter of Distinction Award! This prestigious recognition celebrates generations of student leadership, service, scholarship, and character that have shaped our NHS chapter.
🐅 Join us in congratulating our current and former members, advisers, and faculty who helped make this honor possible!
Pictured are last year's NHS member classes and this year's chapter officers. Officers are detailed in the attached article.
📰 Read the full story to learn more about this special recognition and the history behind our NHS chapter!
https://www.wlstigers.org/article/3233727
West Liberty-Salem High School’s National Honor Society has been named a recipient of the inaugural Chapter of Distinction Award! This prestigious recognition celebrates generations of student leadership, service, scholarship, and character that have shaped our NHS chapter.
🐅 Join us in congratulating our current and former members, advisers, and faculty who helped make this honor possible!
Pictured are last year's NHS member classes and this year's chapter officers. Officers are detailed in the attached article.
📰 Read the full story to learn more about this special recognition and the history behind our NHS chapter!
https://www.wlstigers.org/article/3233727
🦃🎈 The Thanksgiving Parade is Coming to WL-S! 🤖🎨
Students in Mrs. Blair’s STEAM classes are busy preparing for their annual Thanksgiving Parade, putting their creativity, engineering skills, and artistic talents to work!
Inspired by the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, students are designing their own one-of-a-kind floats and using robotics to bring their creations to life! From imaginative designs to clever engineering, these students always come up with some incredible ideas!
We can’t wait to see their creativity roll down the parade route!
🎈 Stay tuned for our very own WL-S version of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! 🧡🖤
Students in Mrs. Blair’s STEAM classes are busy preparing for their annual Thanksgiving Parade, putting their creativity, engineering skills, and artistic talents to work!
Inspired by the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, students are designing their own one-of-a-kind floats and using robotics to bring their creations to life! From imaginative designs to clever engineering, these students always come up with some incredible ideas!
We can’t wait to see their creativity roll down the parade route!
🎈 Stay tuned for our very own WL-S version of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! 🧡🖤
WL-S Cheerleaders Compete at OHC Cheer Competition
The West Liberty-Salem Middle School and Varsity Cheerleading teams competed at Wittenberg University this weekend in the Ohio Heritage Conference Cheer Competition.
The annual competition brings together middle school and high school cheer teams from across the OHC, giving teams the opportunity to showcase their routines while individual athletes can also compete in jump and tumbling competitions.
The WL-S Middle School teams had strong performances in a combined North and South Division, while the Varsity Tigers earned 3rd place in the OHC North and finished 5th overall among the competing teams!
Coaches were especially proud of the Varsity team’s performance and the growth they showed throughout the season.
“We had a very new and young team this year, with six athletes who had never competed before. Our upperclassmen really stepped up to lead, encourage and support their teammates, while our younger athletes rose to the challenge. There was nothing better than watching them experience the excitement of finishing in the top three and hearing West Liberty-Salem’s name announced in the big gym!”
The OHC also announced its All-Conference Cheer Teams during the event, with four Tigers earning recognition:
🧡 1st Team All-OHC: Eliza Halterman and Ellery Wygal
🖤 2nd Team All-OHC: Jay Young
🧡 Honorable Mention: Ashlee VonDeylen
Congratulations to our Middle School and Varsity cheerleaders on a great competition and to Eliza, Ellery, Jay and Ashlee on their All-OHC honors! Way to represent the Tigers! 🐅🧡🖤
The West Liberty-Salem Middle School and Varsity Cheerleading teams competed at Wittenberg University this weekend in the Ohio Heritage Conference Cheer Competition.
The annual competition brings together middle school and high school cheer teams from across the OHC, giving teams the opportunity to showcase their routines while individual athletes can also compete in jump and tumbling competitions.
The WL-S Middle School teams had strong performances in a combined North and South Division, while the Varsity Tigers earned 3rd place in the OHC North and finished 5th overall among the competing teams!
Coaches were especially proud of the Varsity team’s performance and the growth they showed throughout the season.
“We had a very new and young team this year, with six athletes who had never competed before. Our upperclassmen really stepped up to lead, encourage and support their teammates, while our younger athletes rose to the challenge. There was nothing better than watching them experience the excitement of finishing in the top three and hearing West Liberty-Salem’s name announced in the big gym!”
The OHC also announced its All-Conference Cheer Teams during the event, with four Tigers earning recognition:
🧡 1st Team All-OHC: Eliza Halterman and Ellery Wygal
🖤 2nd Team All-OHC: Jay Young
🧡 Honorable Mention: Ashlee VonDeylen
Congratulations to our Middle School and Varsity cheerleaders on a great competition and to Eliza, Ellery, Jay and Ashlee on their All-OHC honors! Way to represent the Tigers! 🐅🧡🖤
🏃♂️🧡🖤 REGIONAL RUNNER-UP & STATE BOUND! 🖤🧡🏃♂️
The West Liberty-Salem Big Orange Boys Cross Country Team is headed back to STATE!
Ranked #5 in this week’s Division III OATCCC State Poll, the Big Orange put together an outstanding performance at the DIII Troy Regional, finishing as REGIONAL RUNNER-UP and punching their ticket to the OHSAA State Championship! 🥈🐅
Even more impressive — this marks the program’s 9th CONSECUTIVE and 25th ALL-TIME STATE APPEARANCE!
🏆 Regional Team Results — Top 5 Advance
🥇 Versailles – 79
🥈 WEST LIBERTY-SALEM – 97
🥉 Waynesville – 133
4. Wyoming – 140
5. Madeira – 158
WL-S Individual Results — 179 runners:
⭐ 3rd – Asher Cole (JR) — 15:41.6
⭐ 9th – Brayan Gullett (JR) — 16:16.7
🐅 23rd – Zeke Longshore (JR) — 16:44.2
🐅 30th – Eric Hoover (SO) — 17:05.4
🐅 37th – Zeke Lauck (FR) — 17:18.1, PR!
🐅 59th – Gauge Lee (JR) — 17:48.4
🐅 61st – Zeke Sidders (SR) — 17:51.4, PR!
The Big Orange posted a 1–5 split of just 1:36.5 and improved their season record to 141-20!
"What a solid bounce back race after finishing third a week ago at Districts. These incredible young men showed up on one of the biggest stages and delivered an outstanding team performance to advance. I just couldn't be any more proud of the entire Big Orange program. Coming into the race we knew we would need a special team effort if we wanted to qualify back to the state meet for the ninth straight year. We had a great week of preparation, and we definitely executed our race plan of getting out aggressively. Asher and Brayan did exactly what was needed upfront, giving us a solid 1-2 punch, while Zeke Longshore, Eric Hoover, and Zeke Lauck had phenomenal races finishing the scoring for the Big Orange. Gauge Lee and Zeke Sidders ran great races too."
For Asher and Brayan, this will be their third State appearance, while Zeke Longshore and Eric Hoover will make their second trip. Zeke Lauck, Gauge Lee and Zeke Sidders will experience the State Meet for the first time!
🏆 OHSAA DIVISION III STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
📍 Fortress Obetz
📅 Saturday, November 6
⏰ 2:20 PM
Nine straight. Twenty-five all-time. One more race. 🧡🖤
Congratulations, Big Orange! We are so proud of this team and can’t wait to cheer you on at STATE!
LET’S GO, BIG ORANGE! 🐅🧡🖤
The West Liberty-Salem Big Orange Boys Cross Country Team is headed back to STATE!
Ranked #5 in this week’s Division III OATCCC State Poll, the Big Orange put together an outstanding performance at the DIII Troy Regional, finishing as REGIONAL RUNNER-UP and punching their ticket to the OHSAA State Championship! 🥈🐅
Even more impressive — this marks the program’s 9th CONSECUTIVE and 25th ALL-TIME STATE APPEARANCE!
🏆 Regional Team Results — Top 5 Advance
🥇 Versailles – 79
🥈 WEST LIBERTY-SALEM – 97
🥉 Waynesville – 133
4. Wyoming – 140
5. Madeira – 158
WL-S Individual Results — 179 runners:
⭐ 3rd – Asher Cole (JR) — 15:41.6
⭐ 9th – Brayan Gullett (JR) — 16:16.7
🐅 23rd – Zeke Longshore (JR) — 16:44.2
🐅 30th – Eric Hoover (SO) — 17:05.4
🐅 37th – Zeke Lauck (FR) — 17:18.1, PR!
🐅 59th – Gauge Lee (JR) — 17:48.4
🐅 61st – Zeke Sidders (SR) — 17:51.4, PR!
The Big Orange posted a 1–5 split of just 1:36.5 and improved their season record to 141-20!
"What a solid bounce back race after finishing third a week ago at Districts. These incredible young men showed up on one of the biggest stages and delivered an outstanding team performance to advance. I just couldn't be any more proud of the entire Big Orange program. Coming into the race we knew we would need a special team effort if we wanted to qualify back to the state meet for the ninth straight year. We had a great week of preparation, and we definitely executed our race plan of getting out aggressively. Asher and Brayan did exactly what was needed upfront, giving us a solid 1-2 punch, while Zeke Longshore, Eric Hoover, and Zeke Lauck had phenomenal races finishing the scoring for the Big Orange. Gauge Lee and Zeke Sidders ran great races too."
For Asher and Brayan, this will be their third State appearance, while Zeke Longshore and Eric Hoover will make their second trip. Zeke Lauck, Gauge Lee and Zeke Sidders will experience the State Meet for the first time!
🏆 OHSAA DIVISION III STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
📍 Fortress Obetz
📅 Saturday, November 6
⏰ 2:20 PM
Nine straight. Twenty-five all-time. One more race. 🧡🖤
Congratulations, Big Orange! We are so proud of this team and can’t wait to cheer you on at STATE!
LET’S GO, BIG ORANGE! 🐅🧡🖤
🏃♀️🧡🖤 STATE BOUND! 🖤🧡🏃♀️
The West Liberty-Salem Big Orange Girls Cross Country Team is headed back to STATE!
The Lady Tigers competed Saturday at the OHSAA Division IV Southwest Regional Meet in Troy, finishing 4th out of 19 teams to earn their spot at the State Championship Meet!
With the qualification, the Big Orange will make their 11th CONSECUTIVE and 19th overall STATE APPEARANCE! What an incredible tradition of excellence! 🐅
🏆 Regional Team Results — Top 5 Advance
Minster – 82
Fort Loramie – 107
Summit Country Day – 121
WEST LIBERTY-SALEM – 142
Dayton Christian – 159
WL-S Individual Results — 162 runners:
⭐ 12th – Isla Leichty (JR) — 19:34.5, PR & Top 20 Podium! Isla also moves into 17th all-time on the Big Orange 5K list!
⭐ 17th – Addi Wallen (JR) — 19:49.9 & Top 20 Podium! Addi has now earned an individual regional podium finish all three years!
🐅 33rd – Elin Leichty (FR) 20:40.0
🐅 54th – Elia Matthews (SO) 21:20.7
🐅 60th – Hattie Jacobs (SR) 21:35, Season Best!
🐅 75th – Olive Matthews (JR) 22:00.4, Personal Best!
🐅 76th – Charlee Matthews (SO) 22:00.5
Coach’s Comments: I am proud of how the girls handled the nerves and competition to qualify to the state meet as a team. Nothing is given to you at this level, and it represents a lot of dedication and hard work from all of our runners. Isla Leichty ran a tough, smart race moving up five places from the mile mark. Addi Wallen battled throughout the race and had a strong finish at the end. She has been on the podium as an individual all three years! Hattie Jacobs also had an outstanding race. She stepped up to be our 5th girl taking about 50 seconds off from her season best time. I am excited for another week. We are hoping to end the season with our best performances at Obetz!
Now there’s one more race. 🧡
🏆 OHSAA DIVISION IV STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
📍 Fortress Obetz
📅 Saturday
⏰ 3:30 PM
Congratulations to our Big Orange runners and coaches on another trip to STATE! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to cheer you on at Obetz!
LET’S GO, BIG ORANGE! 🧡🖤🐅
The West Liberty-Salem Big Orange Girls Cross Country Team is headed back to STATE!
The Lady Tigers competed Saturday at the OHSAA Division IV Southwest Regional Meet in Troy, finishing 4th out of 19 teams to earn their spot at the State Championship Meet!
With the qualification, the Big Orange will make their 11th CONSECUTIVE and 19th overall STATE APPEARANCE! What an incredible tradition of excellence! 🐅
🏆 Regional Team Results — Top 5 Advance
Minster – 82
Fort Loramie – 107
Summit Country Day – 121
WEST LIBERTY-SALEM – 142
Dayton Christian – 159
WL-S Individual Results — 162 runners:
⭐ 12th – Isla Leichty (JR) — 19:34.5, PR & Top 20 Podium! Isla also moves into 17th all-time on the Big Orange 5K list!
⭐ 17th – Addi Wallen (JR) — 19:49.9 & Top 20 Podium! Addi has now earned an individual regional podium finish all three years!
🐅 33rd – Elin Leichty (FR) 20:40.0
🐅 54th – Elia Matthews (SO) 21:20.7
🐅 60th – Hattie Jacobs (SR) 21:35, Season Best!
🐅 75th – Olive Matthews (JR) 22:00.4, Personal Best!
🐅 76th – Charlee Matthews (SO) 22:00.5
Coach’s Comments: I am proud of how the girls handled the nerves and competition to qualify to the state meet as a team. Nothing is given to you at this level, and it represents a lot of dedication and hard work from all of our runners. Isla Leichty ran a tough, smart race moving up five places from the mile mark. Addi Wallen battled throughout the race and had a strong finish at the end. She has been on the podium as an individual all three years! Hattie Jacobs also had an outstanding race. She stepped up to be our 5th girl taking about 50 seconds off from her season best time. I am excited for another week. We are hoping to end the season with our best performances at Obetz!
Now there’s one more race. 🧡
🏆 OHSAA DIVISION IV STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
📍 Fortress Obetz
📅 Saturday
⏰ 3:30 PM
Congratulations to our Big Orange runners and coaches on another trip to STATE! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to cheer you on at Obetz!
LET’S GO, BIG ORANGE! 🧡🖤🐅