West Liberty-Salem High School is proud to announce that Head Boys Basketball Coach Darrin Leichty has been named the District 9 Co-Coach of the Year for the 2025โ€“2026 season.

Leichty, who has dedicated 25 years to coaching and 13 seasons as the Tigersโ€™ varsity head coach, continues to lead a program built on consistency, discipline, and a strong commitment to developing student-athletes both on and off the court.
Under his leadership, the Tigers completed an outstanding season with a 21โ€“4 record, matching the school record for wins in a single season. The team also tied the program record with a 14-game winning streak, equaling the mark set by the 2016โ€“2017 team.

โ€œCoach Leichtyโ€™s impact extends far beyond the scoreboard,โ€ said West Liberty-Salem High School Principal Dr. Greg Johnson. โ€œHe exemplifies leadership, integrity, and a deep commitment to our student-athletes. This recognition is a reflection of the culture he has built within our basketball program.โ€

In addition to this honor, Leichty recently coached in the District 9 Senior All-Star Game, further recognizing his contributions to the sport and the success of his program.

Throughout his tenure, Leichty has emphasized teamwork, accountability, and character; values that continue to shape generations of West Liberty-Salem student-athletes.

West Liberty-Salem Schools congratulates Coach Leichty on this well-deserved recognition and thanks him for his continued dedication to the district and its students.
10 days ago, Allison Wygal
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๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ”ฅ Tigers Advance to the District Final! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ€

The West Liberty-Salem Tigers (21-3) delivered a dominant performance last night, defeating Greeneview 77-49 in the Southwest Division V District Semifinal!

The Tigers came out strong and never looked back, using balanced scoring and relentless energy to secure the win and punch their ticket to the District Championship game.

Leading the charge were:
๐Ÿพ Brevin Louden โ€“ 19 points
๐Ÿพ Beckett Sullivan โ€“ 19 points
๐Ÿพ Troy Christison โ€“ 11 points
๐Ÿพ Sutton Wilcoxon โ€“ 9 points
๐Ÿพ Carson Poppe โ€“ 6 points
๐Ÿพ Brandel Sullivan โ€“ 4 points
๐Ÿพ Sam Strapp โ€“ 4 points
๐Ÿพ Josiah Johnson โ€“ 3 points
๐Ÿพ Elijah Christison โ€“ 2 points

The Tigers will now compete for the Southwest Division V District Championship:

๐Ÿ“ Middletown High School
๐Ÿ“… Saturday, March 7
โฐ 10:00 AM
๐Ÿ€ vs. Summit Country Day

Letโ€™s pack the stands and bring the energy as our Tigers chase a District Title! ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿพ

#TigerPride #TournamentTime
about 1 month ago, Allison Wygal
district
Week At A Glance!
about 1 month ago, Allison Wygal
week at a glance
๐ŸŽณ๐Ÿงก A Record-Breaking Season for WL-S Boys Bowling ๐Ÿงก๐ŸŽณ

The West Liberty-Salem Boys Bowling team saw its postseason run come to an end just short of the State Championships, finishing an impressive 11th out of 24 teams. With only the top four teams advancing, the Tigers competed hard until the very end and represented WL-S with pride.

Leading the way was Tucker Searles, who rolled a three-game series of 581, tying for 40th place out of 156 bowlers on the day.
Jerome Cordrey finished 60th,
Devon Jones tied for 63rd,
Zander Gluckle placed 78th, and
Bryant Eaton, who completed two games, finished 128th overall.

While the season may have ended just shy of Columbus, it will be remembered as one of the most successful in program history. The Tigers shattered multiple school records this year:

๐Ÿ”ฅ Bryant Eaton bowled the first perfect 300 game in school history.
๐Ÿ”ฅ Tucker Searles set a new school record for a three-game series with a 701.
๐Ÿ”ฅ The team set a school record for a match (two team games and four Baker games) with an incredible 2,887 pins.
๐Ÿ”ฅ The Tigers recorded a program-best 15 match wins this season.
๐Ÿ”ฅ They finished 7โ€“1 in OHC play, showcasing their dominance in conference competition.

In addition, Devon Jones and Jerome Cordrey earned All-Tournament Team honors at this yearโ€™s Tiger Up Tournament.

This group not only competed at a high level, but they also raised the standard for WL-S Bowling. Their work ethic, teamwork, and drive led to a season filled with milestones and memories that will stand for years to come.

Congratulations to our Tigers on a historic season! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿงก

#TigerPride
about 1 month ago, Allison Wygal
bowling

โค๏ธ๐Ÿงก Kids Heart Challenge - Full Hearts at WL-S! ๐Ÿงกโค๏ธ

Our elementary students have officially wrapped up the Kids Heart Challenge with the American Heart Association, and WOW, did they show up in a BIG way!

The Kids Heart Challenge teaches students the importance of heart health, staying active, and helping others while raising funds to support lifesaving research and families impacted by heart disease. Itโ€™s about learning to take care of our own hearts while being heroes for others. ๐Ÿ’ชโค๏ธ

And our Tigers did just that!

Together, our students raised an incredible $28,800!! ๐ŸŽ‰

We are especially proud to recognize these heart heroes who each raised more than $300 each and are pictured together:

Front Row:
Flint McNutt, Ella Wilkins, Thaddeus Cole, Drayce Gearheart, Deagan Wallace, Lakelynn Roberts

Back Row:
Lyla Powell, Lyda Stengel, Leah Huffman, Lincoln Sidders, Winnie Cotrell, Griffin Kimball, Nova Burton

It took the generosity, leadership, and heart of all of our students to make this BIG of a different and make our school community so proud. ๐Ÿงก

Thank you to our families, staff, and supporters who helped make this challenge such a success. Because of you, we are helping save lives, one healthy heart at a time.

#TigerPride #KidsHeartChallenge ๐Ÿพโค๏ธ

about 2 months ago, Allison Wygal
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๐Ÿ€๐Ÿงก OHC NORTH CHAMPIONS! ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ€
Your West Liberty-Salem 8th grade boys are bringing home the title after defeating Fairbanks 20-15 at Greenon!
Final Score
WL-S 20
Fairbanks 15
๐Ÿพ Tiger Scoring:
Mack Heminger โ€“ 7
Liam Harrington โ€“ 7
Foster King โ€“ 5
Kipton Crowder โ€“ 1
The Tigers finish the season 13-4 and are officially your OHC North Champions! ๐Ÿ†
We are so proud of the heart, grit, and determination these boys bring to the court every single game. They compete the right way and represent WL-S with pride.
Great job, Tigers! The future is bright! ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿพ
about 2 months ago, Allison Wygal
boys 8th OHC
๐Ÿฏ The Weekend is Here! ๐Ÿฏ
If youโ€™ve been stuck inside, this is your sign to get out and cheer on the Tigers! Weโ€™ve got a BIG weekend of events ahead!

๐Ÿ€๐Ÿคผ Kicking things off TONIGHT:
โ€ข High School Boys Wrestling competes at Lehman Catholic
โ€ข High School Girls Wrestling heads to Bellefontaine
โ€ข HS Boys Basketball tips off at 6:00 PM vs. Triad

โญ Special Feature Tonight!
The Champaign County Special Olympics Wheelchair Basketball Game will take place during both JV and Varsity halftimes, an event you wonโ€™t want to miss!

๐Ÿ€ Saturday Morning:
โ€ข JH Boys Basketball hosts Triad at 10:00 AM
โ€ข JH Girls Basketball travels to Northeastern
โ€ข JV tips at 11:00 AM, followed by Varsity at 12:30 PM

๐Ÿ€ Saturday Evening Back at Home:
The Tigers host Jackson Center with JVB, JVA, and Varsity action beginning at 5:00 PM.

โœจ Halftime Special Feature:
Enjoy a performance by Crown Gymnastics during halftime.

๐Ÿคผ Wrestling continues all weekend at Lehman Catholic and Bellefontaine
๐ŸŽณ Varsity Bowling will compete in OHC Tournament action at Beaver-Vue Lanes

Itโ€™s a full slate of Tiger action, so pack the stands and show your support! ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿฏ
2 months ago, Allison Wygal
tiger weekend update
โ„๏ธ Snow days, delaysโ€ฆ and now back to FOOD normal! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ
Even with the weather throwing us a few curveballs, weโ€™re back to our regular daily menu on Friday, January 30 โ€” and itโ€™s a good one!

๐Ÿ• Elementary Lunch
โ€ข Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza
or
โ€ข Hamburger on a Bun

๐Ÿฅฆ Sides: Steamed Broccoli, Celery w/ Dressing, or Small Salad
๐ŸŽ Fruit Juice, Frozen Fruit Cup, or Craisins
๐Ÿฅ› Milk choice included

๐Ÿ— Middle School / High School Lunch
โ€ข Chicken with Rice & Dinner Roll
โ€ข Hamburger on a Bun
โ€ข Spicy Chicken Pattie on a Bun
โ€ข Green Beans

Thanks for your flexibility this week โ€” weโ€™re happy to be back on schedule and serving up some Friday favorites! ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿฏ
2 months ago, Allison Wygal
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Stay in the Know with Tiger Athletic Updates! ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿ€
West Liberty-Salem Athletics is excited to offer Tiger Athletic Updates through SportsYou, a simple way for community members to receive real-time push notifications when athletic schedules change.
By signing up, youโ€™ll receive immediate alerts for:
โœ”๏ธ Game time changes
โœ”๏ธ Cancellations
โœ”๏ธ Rescheduled contests
As always, we will continue to share athletic updates on our district website, our website's LiveFeed, and Facebook page. SportsYou is an additional option for those who want instant notifications delivered directly to their phone.
๐Ÿ“ฒ How to Join:
Download the SportsYou app and enter the access code below:
๐Ÿ”‘ Access Code: 49RR-S5QS
Whether youโ€™re a parent, grandparent, or community supporter, this is a great way to stay connected to Tiger Athletics all season long!
๐Ÿงก Go Tigers ๐Ÿฏ
2 months ago, Allison Wygal
SportsYou
๐Ÿงก Tiger Week at a Glance โ€“ Schedule Updates ๐Ÿงก

Please note there have been a few changes to this weekโ€™s schedule, including this eveningโ€™s events:

๐Ÿ€ This Evening
โ€ข No JVB game due to low Greeneview numbers
โ€ข JV will tip off at 6:00 PM, followed by Varsity at 7:30 PM

๐Ÿ€ Saturday
โ€ข Junior High will make up games with West Jefferson beginning at 10:00 AM

๐ŸŠ Swimming Update
โ€ข The swim meet originally scheduled for Wednesday has been rescheduled to February 4

Thank you for your flexibility as we adjust. As always, please watch for any additional updates, and Go Tigers! ๐Ÿฏ
3 months ago, Allison Wygal
week at a glance
๐Ÿงก Tiger Week Ahead! ๐Ÿพ

Itโ€™s another busy week for our Tigers, and our student-athletes are ready to compete, grow, and represent West Liberty-Salem with pride!

Whether itโ€™s on the court, mat, lanes, or pool, your support makes a difference. Come out, wear your orange and black, and cheer on our Tigers as they give it their all this week. ๐Ÿ“ฃ

๐Ÿฏ Go Tigers! ๐Ÿงก
3 months ago, Allison Wygal
week
๐Ÿ€๐Ÿงก 6th Grade Tigers Basketball Weekend Recap! ๐Ÿฏ

Our 6th grade boys' and girls' teams were busy on the court this weekend, showing grit, hustle, and Tiger pride!

๐Ÿฏ 6th Grade BOYS
The boys picked up a nice win and came this close in a hard-fought battle:

โœ… WLS def. Bellefontaine 31โ€“22
๐Ÿ”ฅ Braxton Louden โ€“ 17
Isaac Fallon โ€“ 6
Hayes Robison โ€“ 3
Jack Troyer โ€“ 3
Jackson Barth โ€“ 2

โŒ WLS fell to North Union 30โ€“29 (one-point game!)
๐Ÿ”ฅ Braxton Louden โ€“ 13
Isaac Fallon โ€“ 7
Jack Troyer โ€“ 4
Jackson Barth โ€“ 3
Maddax Dobberstein โ€“ 2

๐Ÿฏ 6th Grade GIRLS
The girls faced a tough weekend but continued to compete and grow together:

๐Ÿ“… Saturday: WLS fell to Bellefontaine 21โ€“16
Bentley Sullivan โ€“ 6
Addison Falloon โ€“ 4
Harper Patton โ€“ 2
Claudia Louth โ€“ 2
Paisley Strapp โ€“ 2

๐Ÿ“… Sunday: WLS fell to North Union 22โ€“6
Lily Erickson โ€“ 2
Claudia Louth โ€“ 2
Loralye Jones โ€“ 1
Bentley Sullivan โ€“ 1

The girls now sit at 2โ€“2 on the season and are back in action this weekend as they travel to Triad on Saturday and Madison-Plains on Sunday.

Proud of the effort, teamwork, and heart from both squads. Keep working, Tigersโ€”big things ahead! ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿพ
3 months ago, Allison Wygal
boys
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๐Ÿ—๏ธ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿงก More Fieldhouse Progress! ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ—๏ธ

Weโ€™re excited to share another milestone in our Fieldhouse project! Grace Link, Project Architect, recently took to the skies to capture drone photos of the completed bar joistsโ€”an exciting step forward as the structure continues to take shape.

Winter weather can make drone flights challenging due to strong winds, which makes these images even more special. Each update brings us closer to a space that will serve our students, student-athletes, and the entire West Liberty-Salem community.

Thank you for continuing to follow along as we share progress on a project that represents growth, opportunity, and connection. More updates coming soonโ€”we canโ€™t wait to keep showing you whatโ€™s ahead! ๐Ÿฏโœจ
3 months ago, Allison Wygal
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Fieldhouse progress photo drone
๐Ÿ€๐Ÿงก Wheelchair Basketball at WL-S! ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ€

Join us on Thursday, January 30, as we host a Wheelchair Basketball game during halftime of the Boys JV and Varsity home basketball games vs. Triad.

This special event is open to any school-age student from Champaign, Logan, and Madison Counties who uses a wheelchair or adaptive equipment, and itโ€™s an exciting opportunity to celebrate inclusion, teamwork, and the love of the game.

Come cheer on these athletes, support adaptive sports, and be part of a night that truly represents the heart of our Tiger community. ๐Ÿฏ

For participation information, please contact Alycia Smith or Chasity Gregorek (see flyer for details).

๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ–ค Letโ€™s pack the gym and show our Tiger pride! ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ–ค
3 months ago, Allison Wygal
wheelchair basketball
๐Ÿฏ Tiger Athletics: Week at a Glance ๐Ÿฏ

The Tigers are back in action after a short break! ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ–ค

Check out this weekโ€™s Athletic Week at a Glance and come support our student-athletes as they kick off the new year.

Letโ€™s pack the stands and cheer on the Tigers!
Go Tigers! ๐Ÿพ
3 months ago, Allison Wygal
week at a glance
๐Ÿ€Arianna Weaver, varsity girls basketball, is nominated for the Dayton Daily News Athlete of the Week after her standout performance against the Lady Riders on Friday evening! You can vote and help her win by visiting: https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/whos-your-pick-vote-for-the-dayton-daily-news-athlete-of-the-week/TROCXFSASREIJPUKJE2HSERSOI/ Way to go, Arianna!๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ–ค
4 months ago, Allison Wygal
Tigers Week at a glance - updated to reflect the most recent cancellations. Go Tigers!
4 months ago, Allison Wygal
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๐Ÿ—“๏ธ๐Ÿพ Tigers: Hereโ€™s Your Week at a Glance! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ

Another exciting week is ahead in Tiger Nation, and weโ€™ve got a lineup of activities and athletic events to keep you cheering! From contests to special events happening throughout our district, thereโ€™s always something to look forward to at WL-S.

Check out this weekโ€™s schedule below to stay up-to-date and support our Tigers wherever they are! ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ–ค

Letโ€™s make it a great week!
#TigerNation #WLSPride #WeekAtAGlance
4 months ago, Allison Wygal
Tigers
Our Lady Tigers Basketball teams open their season this Friday, November 20th at 6:00 PM in the Main Gym as they take on our neighbors, the Bellefontaine Lady Chiefs!

Letโ€™s pack the gym, bring the noise, and show these athletes the support they deserve as they tip off the 2025โ€“26 season! ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ”ฅ

๐ŸŽŸ Purchase your tickets here:
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/wlstigers/entity/schools/2
(Cash is accepted)

See you Friday nightโ€”Go Tigers! ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ–ค

#TigerNation #WLSHoops #GoTigers
5 months ago, Allison Wygal
girls
๐ŸŠ๐Ÿ… West Liberty-Salem Cross Country: All-Ohio Honors Announced! ๐Ÿ…๐ŸŠ

The Big Orange continues to shine on the state stage! West Liberty-Salem is proud to recognize our boysโ€™ and girlsโ€™ cross country athletes who earned All-Ohio honors this season for their outstanding performances at the OHSAA State Championships.

๐ŸŸ  Boys All-Ohio Honorees

๐Ÿฅ‡ 1st Team All-Ohio
โ€ข Caleb Larson โ€“ 10th overall
โ€ข Asher Cole โ€“ 17th overall

๐Ÿฅˆ 2nd Team All-Ohio
โ€ข Dylan King โ€“ 39th
โ€ข Brayan Gullett โ€“ 47th

๐Ÿ“˜ Academic All-Ohio
โ€ข Sr. Caleb Larson
โ€ข Sr. Dylan King
โ€ข Sr. Garrett Wallen

๐ŸŸ  Girls All-Ohio Honorees

๐Ÿฅ‡ 1st Team All-Ohio
โ€ข Malia Miller

๐Ÿฅˆ 2nd Team All-Ohio
โ€ข Addi Wallen

๐Ÿ“˜ Academic All-Ohio
โ€ข Addi Wallen
โ€ข Isla Leichty
โ€ข Mariska Smith

These Tigers exemplify excellence in every sense โ€” discipline, heart, and leadership both on the course and in the classroom. Congratulations to all of our All-Ohio runners for representing West Liberty-Salem with pride!

๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ–ค #BigOrange #AllOhio #WLSPride #CrossCountryTradition
5 months ago, Allison Wygal
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