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 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! 🧡🖤🐅


For the first time in program history, the West Liberty-Salem Lady Tigers are District Champions! 🏆
The Tigers swept Clermont Northeastern in straight sets:
🔥 25-13🔥 26-24🔥 25-18
And the history didn't stop there...
💥History followed history as senior setter Sophia Landon recorded her 1,000th career assist in the opening set. The heartbeat of the Tigers' offense, Sophia's leadership, consistency, and selfless play have helped fuel this historic run. She capped off the milestone night with 34 assists, 5 aces, and 15 digs. 🧡🏐
This team keeps rewriting the record books, and the dream season rolls on!
🏆 DISTRICT CHAMPIONS 🏆
➡️ Next Up: Regional Semifinal vs. Versailles
📅 Thursday, Nov. 5
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Kettering Fairmont HS
🐅 Tiger Nation, it's time to take THE JUNGLE on the road! Wear your orange and black and pack the stands!
One team. One family. One historic season. The Lady Tigers are STILL dancing. 🧡🖤🏐
#DistrictChampions #HistoryMade #1000Assists #TigerUp #LadyTigers #WLSVolleyball #RoadToRegionals #TigerPride #TheJungleOnTheRoad #KeepDancing #SweetSixteen #GoTigers 🐅🏐🧡

📚 PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES ARE QUICKLY APPROACHING!
We look forward to welcoming our WL-S families for upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences! Please use the information below to schedule your conference:
🏫 High School: To schedule a conference, please email Julie Nieman at Jnieman@wlstigers.org.
🐯 Middle School: Please use the scheduling links that were sent to families by text and email last week.
✏️ Elementary: Please coordinate directly with your student’s teacher using their preferred communication platform.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the appropriate main office Monday–Friday between 7:30 AM and 3:00 PM.
We appreciate our families taking the time to connect with our teachers and staff, and we look forward to seeing you! 🧡🖤

Our 7th graders traveled to Riverside Local Schools this week for a Career Exploration Day alongside students from other local school districts!
Students had the opportunity to learn about a variety of careers, explore different pathways for their futures, and begin thinking about how their own interests and strengths might translate into opportunities down the road.
It’s never too early to start exploring the possibilities! Thank you to Riverside Local Schools for hosting our students for a great day of learning beyond the classroom. 🧡🖤






Our high school science students in Mrs. Manns classes have been taking learning from the textbook to the lab with some pretty interesting hands-on investigations!
🦞 Zoology students are studying the phylum Arthropoda and began their crawfish dissections by exploring external anatomy. Arthropoda comes from the Greek word arthron, meaning “jointed,” and students got an up-close look at exactly what that means by manipulating the crawfish’s large claw, or cheliped, to examine how and where the appendage bends.
🥼 Biology students put their macromolecule studies to the test by examining different materials for the presence of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. These large, carbon-containing organic molecules are essential for life, and the lab gave students the opportunity to see the concepts they’ve been studying in action.
From crawfish claws to carbohydrates, there’s never a dull day in the science lab! 🧡🖤🐯








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 (Cafetorium) (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 (Cafetorium entrance)
🕠 5 - 6:30 PM CCP Meeting (Cafetorium) (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.

🏈🐯 ALL-OHC FOOTBALL HONORS
Seven Tigers have earned All-Ohio Heritage Conference recognition for their performances on the gridiron this season!
🥇 1st Team All-OHC
⭐ Kash LeVan
⭐ Silas Krabill
⭐ Bayes Lapp
🥈 2nd Team All-OHC
⭐ Beckett Sullivan
⭐ Grant Krabill
🧡 Honorable Mention
⭐ Reagan McCullough
🏅 Sportsmanship Award
⭐ Josiah Johnson
Friday nights are built on countless hours of work long before the lights come on, and these Tigers have earned the recognition that comes with it.
Congratulations to these seven Tigers on representing West Liberty-Salem Football and Tiger Nation with pride! 🧡🖤🏈
Well earned, Tigers!







Clear your calendars and get your orange & black ready. Our Tigers have a BIG day of competition this Saturday!
📣 OHC CHEER COMPETITION | Wittenberg University
Our Middle School and High School cheer teams are ready to take the mat!
🧡 MS Cheer - 9:49 AM
🏆 JH Awards - 10:30 AM
🖤 HS Cheer - 11:35 AM
🏆 HS Awards - 1:15 PM
‼️ Please note: 11:35 AM is the CORRECT performance time for HS Cheer. Any previously communicated time is no longer accurate.
We would LOVE to pack the stands with Tiger fans. Come out, wear your orange & black, and CHEER LOUD! 📣
🏃♂️🏃♀️ CROSS COUNTRY | Troy
Then it’s off to Troy as Big Orange Cross Country hits the course!
🧡 Boys - 2:20 PM
🖤 Girls - 3:00 PM
🏐 TOURNAMENT VOLLEYBALL | Monroe HS
And the Lady Tiger Volleyball team is still dancing! After advancing in tournament play this week, our varsity team heads to Monroe High School for the next round on Saturday, at 4:00 PMl
From the mat to the course, to the court - it’s a GREAT day to be a Tiger!
Good luck to all of our student-athletes competing this Saturday! 🧡🖤🐯



The first meeting for this year’s Science Olympiad Team has been RESCHEDULED for:
📅 Thursday, October 29
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 High School Media Center
This call-out meeting is mandatory for students interested in making the team, and parents are encouraged to attend.
Students must have a signed information letter and interest form to attend.
Questions or need more information? Contact Mr. Spencer at cspencer@wlstigers.org.
We’re excited to kick off another year of Science Olympiad! 🔬🐯

What a finish to an incredible season for Big Orange Middle School Cross Country at the OHSAA State Meet this weekend!
🏆 The girls team captured the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, finishing 1st out of 33 teams and completing an incredible UNDEFEATED season!
⭐ Nika Matthews 3rd Place 🏅
⭐ Elayna Hoover 12th Place 🏅
Both earned a spot on the podium!
The boys team finished an outstanding 5th out of 45 teams, capping off their season with an impressive 140-6 record! Caizen Anders led the Tigers with a 56th-place finish in a field of 377 runners.
Our boys also competed in the Open Race, finishing 9th out of 18 teams.
What a season for Big Orange! Congratulations to our runners and coaches on an incredible year and for representing West Liberty-Salem at the state level! 🧡🖤🐯
STATE CHAMPS! 🏆


Our high school volleyball teams have been involved with helping our youth program since August! Not only have they help with practices, but they also stepped up a few weekends ago to help run our youth volleyball event, where we welcomed 22 other youth teams from surrounding schools! Their leadership, dedication, and willingness to give back to the next generation of Tigers show what it truly means to be part of our Tiger family!
🐯🏐 The Future of Tiger Volleyball is BRIGHT!





A season of hard work, teamwork, and commitment has earned six Tigers Ohio Heritage Conference postseason honors!
🥇 1st Team All-OHC
⭐ Kamden Yang
⭐ Miles Christison
🥈 2nd Team All-OHC
⭐ Tucker Searles
⭐ Conner Leichty
🧡 Honorable Mention
⭐ Noah Sarver
🏅 Sportsmanship Award
⭐ Braden Hershberger
These Tigers made their presence known on the field this season while representing West Liberty-Salem and their program with pride.
Congratulations on the well-earned recognition, Tigers! 🧡🖤⚽️






West Liberty-Salem and the High School Leadership Council are honored to host our annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Wednesday, November 11, from 8:00–9:30 AM.
We warmly invite veterans, active service members, and their families to join us as we gather to recognize and thank those who have served our country.
Featured Speaker:
Morgan Sullivan
West Liberty-Salem Athletic Director
U.S. Army, CPT (RET)
🍳 Breakfast will be prepared and served by members of our WL-S FFA.
📅 November 11
⏰ 8:00–9:30 AM
📞 RSVP by November 9: 937-465-1060
If you will be joined by a West Liberty-Salem student, please let us know when you RSVP so we can plan accordingly.
It is our privilege to welcome our local military families and spend the morning honoring their service and sacrifice. We hope you’ll join us! ❤️🤍💙

Five Lady Tigers have earned All-OHC honors following the 2026 girls soccer season!
🥇 1st Team All-OHC
⭐ Ellery Wygal
⭐ Emily King
🥈 2nd Team All-OHC
⭐ Ella Jacobs
🐯 Honorable Mention
⭐ Avery Brown
🏅 Sportsmanship Award
⭐ Lillian Yeater
These Lady Tigers made an impact throughout the season with their effort, teamwork, and commitment to the program, and we’re proud to see them recognized by the conference!
Congratulations, ladies, on a season to be proud of! 🧡🖤⚽️





The Lady Tigers turned in a strong OHC season, and seven West Liberty-Salem runners have earned All-Conference recognition!
🥇 1st Team All-OHC
⭐ Junior Addi Wallen
⭐ Junior Isla Leichty
🥈 2nd Team All-OHC
⭐ Freshman Elin Leichty
⭐ Sophomore Elia Matthews
🐯 Honorable Mention All-OHC
⭐ Sophomore Charlee Albers
⭐ Senior Hattie Jacobs
⭐ Junior Olive Matthews
From our experienced upperclassmen to the younger runners making their mark, this group continues to represent the strength and tradition of Big Orange Cross Country.
Congratulations, Lady Tigers, on a fantastic season and these well-deserved OHC honors! 🧡🖤🏃♀️







Another strong showing for Big Orange Cross Country! West Liberty-Salem is proud to recognize seven Tiger runners who earned Ohio Heritage Conference honors this season!
🏆 OHC RUNNER OF THE YEAR
⭐ Junior Asher Cole
🧡 1st Team All-OHC
⭐ Junior Brayan Gullett
⭐ Junior Zeke Longshore
⭐ Sophomore Eric Hoover
🖤 2nd Team All-OHC
⭐ Freshman Zeke Lauck
⭐ Junior Gauge Lee
⭐ Senior Zeke Sidders
Congratulations to these seven runners on their well-earned recognition and another outstanding season representing Big Orange Cross Country! 🧡🖤
The tradition continues. 🐯🏃♂️







West Liberty-Salem is proud to recognize our Lady Tigers who earned Ohio Heritage Conference All-Conference honors this season!
🧡 1st Team All-OHC
⭐ Reese Winters
🖤 2nd Team All-OHC
⭐ Reagan Winters
⭐ Sophia Landon
🧡 Honorable Mention All-OHC
⭐ Lilli Hemminger
⭐ Kiersten Stoll
🏅 OHC Sportsmanship Award
⭐ Lilli Hemminger
These honors reflect the hard work, dedication, and commitment these athletes brought to the court throughout the season.
Congratulations, Reese, Reagan, Sophia, Lilli, and Kiersten on representing Lady Tiger Volleyball so well! 🧡🖤🏐






West Liberty-Salem is proud to recognize our Tigers who earned Ohio Heritage Conference All-Conference honors this season!
🧡 Girls Golf
⭐ Grace Jones - 2nd Team All-OHC
🖤 Boys Golf
⭐ Calen Fairchild - 2nd Team All-OHC
⭐ Braydon Thompson - 2nd Team All-OHC
⭐ Braxton Catron - Honorable Mention All-OHC
These honors are a reflection of the hard work, consistency, and dedication these student-athletes demonstrated throughout the season.
Congratulations, Grace, Calen, Braydon, and Braxton on representing Tiger Golf so well! ⛳️🧡🖤




