West Liberty-Salem, #3 in this weeks OATCCC D2 State Poll won their 2nd consecutive Regional Championship! This is the first back to back Regional Titles since 1976-1979!!!! Last year D3 and this year D2!!! 🏆 💪! This also marks the 7th straight trip to State dating back to 2018 and the programs 23rd state appearance overall.
Sr. Asher Knox 5th 15:59.74 (PR)🏅
Jr. Caleb Larson 6th 16:01.32 🏅
Jr. Dylan King 12th 16:32.21 🏅
Fr. Asher Cole 17th 16:47.53
Fr. Brayan Gullett 19th 16:49.22
Sr. Troy Bradley 28th 17:06.04 (SB)
Jr. Garrett Wallen 53rd 17:46.87
***Top 16 Podium***
Top Four Teams Qualify to the D2 OHSAA State Championship next week at Fortress Obetz
#3 West Liberty-Salem 57
# 8 Versailles 82
# 6 Cincinnati CHCA 99
# 10 Oakwood 103
Dayton Carroll 157
Indian Hill 168
Bellefontaine 173
Wyoming 230
Batavia 245
Milton Union 278
Maderia 280
Brookville 291
McNicholas 315
Bethel 352
Meet Record: 13-0
Season Record: 148-1
Runners: 104
1-5 Split: :49.49
"Winning is never easy, especially at the Division II level, so to take home the Regional Championship is an amazing accomplishment. I'm just so proud of the way these young men show up week after week and perform at a high level. Individually, I thought Asher Knox ran his best race of the year, meticulously moving up the entire race. Caleb Larson also had a special performance. Dylan King has put back to back solid races together, while Asher Cole and Brayan Gullett, our two freshman handled themselves well, considering this was their first Regional contest. Troy Bradley and Garrett Wallen also ran solid races, with Troy setting a Season best. We're very excited to be heading to the state meet next week!"
The West Liberty-Salem Athletic Department recognized four All-American Varsity Cheerleaders during last nights football game. The West Liberty-Salem Varsity cheer team attended the Universal Cheer Association camp in July where four cheerleaders were named All-American. 2 varsity cheerleaders received the honor for the second year in a row and they are Ava Chamberlain and Alaina Irving. First time All Americans are Emery Longaberger and Elise Longshore. Congratulations on this tremendous honor!
OHC CHAMPS!! Go Tigers!
The West Liberty-Salem high school leadership council will host a Veterans Day breakfast on Monday, November 11th, from 8-9:30 AM. The breakfast is open to the community and includes anyone currently serving and those who have served in our armed forces. Anyone who wishes to attend should RSVP at the QR code below or by calling 937-465-1075. Students with a family member attending may be excused from class to eat breakfast together. Please indicate a student (or students) when you RSVP. You do not need to have a student in the district to attend.
It's a big night at Tiger Stadium! Senior night begins at 6:05, followed by the OHC North Championship game! Come out and support our senior athletes and stay for the game! Go Tigers! Beat 'Banks!
Getting On and Off the Bus:
🚌Warn children that if they drop something getting on and off the bus, they should never pick it up. Instead, they should tell the driver and follow the driver’s instructions.
🚌 Remind children to look to the right before they step off the bus.
🚌 If you meet your child at the bus stop after school, wait on the side where the child will be dropped off, not across the street.
🚌Children can be so excited to see you after school that they dash across the street and forget the safety rules.
Thank you for always keeping our students and drivers safe!
Our STEM class is working with coding and robotics in preparation for their big Thanksgiving Day Parade! After they master the art of steering their robots, they wjll transform them into floats from popular TV shows, characters and more!
Mark your calendars and let's fill the stands for the Marching Tiger Band Concert Monday night! The weather looks great, and the band will be even better!
The District 9 Division 5 Volleyball Awards were announced this week! Congratulations to the following Tigers:
Naomi Cole: D9 -Player of the Year, 1st Team
Londyn Loveless: 1st Team
Kiersten Stoll: 2nd Team
Ellah Heminger: Honorable Mention
Good evening, WL-S Families, this is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent, with important information on our upcoming fire drill. Tomorrow, during the school day, our staff and students will be participating in their annual window egress fire drill. We conduct this safety drill to practice alternative egress in the event of a fire and to ensure our students understand how to utilize the emergency windows in their classrooms. This is part of our annual safety drills. Please do not be alarmed if you happen to see students exiting out of windows tomorrow.
Thank you, Kraig Hissong
Here is another tip on bus safety during National School Bus Safety Week!
Understanding school bus lights:
Yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. You should slow down and prepare to stop your vehicle.
Red flashing lights and extended stop arms indicate the bus has stopped and children are getting on or off. You must stop your car and wait until the red lights stop flashing, the extended stop-arm is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving, before you can start driving again.
Help us keep our drivers and students safe!
It's tomorrow! Spend the evening with our great community, supporting an even greater cause! You may even bid on an opportunity to "pie" your favorite community or school leader in the "pie throwing" contest!
Mrs. Petersson’s 5th grade math classes solved their first Break Out Boxes of the year on Friday! Students were tasked with solving fall themed challenges that served as a fun review of their current lessons. Each challenge reveals a number leading to a code that unlocks the breakout box. The concept of a breakout box is similar to an escape room on a smaller scale. They had a lot of fun reviewing what they’ve learned and enjoyed working together in small groups!
West Liberty-Salem will recognize all senior fall athletes on Friday, October 25th, 2024, at 6:05 PM at Tiger Stadium. Senior athletes and their families should arrive at the track by 5:45 to line up and move to the 50-yard line at 6:00. The first senior will be announced at 6:05.
We expect a larger than normal crowd, so the gates will officially open at 5:00 PM. Only WL-S athletic department members and official game staff are authorized entry prior to 5:00.
Come out and support all of our fall senior athletes and stay for Friday Night Lights when the Tigers take on Fairbanks! Go Tigers, Beat 'Banks!
It's School Bus Safety Week! Here are some tips for a safe and successful morning!
The West Liberty-Salem Athletic Department is pleased to announce fall sports OHC Honors. Please help us congratulate the following members of our girls' Cross Country team for their outstanding performance this season:
Malia Miller-OHC Runner of the Year; 1st team All-OHC, junior
Gwen McCullough-1st team All-OHC, junior
Addison Wallen-1st team All-OHC, freshman
Isla Leichty-2nd team All-OHC, freshman
Mariska Smith-2nd team All-OHC, sophomore
The West Liberty-Salem Athletic Department is pleased to announce fall sports OHC Honors. Please help us congratulate the following members of our boys' Cross Country team for their outstanding performance this season:
Caleb Larson-OHC Runner of the year; 1st team All-OHC, junior
Asher Cole-1st team All-OHC, freshman
Brayan Gullett-1st team All-OHC, freshman
Dylan King-1st team All-OHC, junior
Asher Knox-1st team All-OHC, senior
Troy Bradley-2nd team All-OHC, senior
Garrett Wallen-2nd team All-OHC, junior
Registration is wrapping up for little Tiger show choir! Students in grades 3-6 can sign up for the camp and performance in November! Details attached!
The West Liberty-Salem Big Orange Girls Cross Country Team won their 8th straight Division 3 District Championship Saturday at Cedarville.
This is considered a super-district where 32 teams compete in one race. The top 28 individuals and seven teams qualify for the regional meet. The first and second place teams are districts champions while the third and fourth place team are district runner-ups.
Top Seven Scoring:
1. Fort Loramie 72 District Champion
2. WL-S 78 District Champion
3. Versailles 102 District Runner-up
4. Cedarville 128 District Runner-up
5. Botkins 139 Regional Qualifier
6. Newton 154 Regional Qualifier
7. Ft. Recovery 178 Regional Qualifier
Individual Results: (156 finishers)
Malia Miller 3rd 19:04.37
Addi Wallen 8th 20:05.55
Gwen McCollough 10th 20:18.97
Isla Leichty 27th 20:56.17
Mariska Smith 33rd 21:11.77-Personal Record
Bella Hughes 47th 22:04.83-Personal Record
Ivy Matthews 52nd 22:09.71-Personal Record
Coach’s Comments:
These girls continue to achieve and carry on the Big Orange tradition of success. Although this was not our best team race, we were able to fight and bring home a district title. I am very proud of Mariska, Bella, and Ivy. All three set personal records.
Our region only qualifies three teams to state. Next Saturday’s race will showcase #3 ranked Summitt, #4 Maderia, #5 WL-S, and # 6 Ft. Loramie. I am confident in the girls and the training plan.
The team will run at 10:45am next Saturday at Troy in the Division 3 Regional race.
West Liberty-Salem, ranked #4 in this week's OATCCC D2 State Poll, won the SW D2 District title. This is the program's 3rd straight and the programs 18th District title overall. This marks the teams first D2 District Championship ever!!
Jr. Caleb Larson 2nd 15:54.3 PR
Sr. Asher Knox 5th 16:11.8
Jr. Dylan King 6th 16:29.6
Fr. Brayan Gullett 12th 16:47.4
Fr. Asher Cole 13th 16:53.3
Sr. Troy Bradley 21st 17:10.7
Jr. Brevin Louden 32nd 17:26.5 SB
Total Runners: 178
Meet Record: 24-0
Season Record: 135-1
Top 10 Standings
West Liberty-Salem 38 🏆
Versailles 60
Oakwood 67
Bellefontaine 166
Dayton Carroll 172
Milton Union 209
Brookville 258
Bethel 268
Waynesville 272
Eaton 294
"Winning the D2 District Championship against a talented field is a testament to the program's dedication and work ethic. This victory marks the program's 18th District title and third in a row, as well as its 15th consecutive trip to the Troy Regional meet. This also marks an historic moment as this is the programs first ever D2 District title!
It was a special day to be a member of the Big Orange family as both the girls and the boys were able to bring home District titles!"
