WL-S Athletic Boosters

10/13/2026

⚽️Last evening, the WLS varsity boys' soccer team defeated Urbana in a close 2-1 victory. Kamden Yang converted 2 penalty kicks for both of the Tiger goals. Tucker Searles had 2 saves in goal for WLS. The team plays its final regular season game this Thursday at Greeneview at 730 pm (after girls game).
The Tigers are now 8-5-3.

⚽️Saturday, the JV boys' soccer team won a close match at Kenton Ridge. Josiah Thoman scored the lone Tiger goal from a Rylan Leichty assist. Drew Piacentino had 13 total saves in goal, making numerous stops and great decisions at the position. The JV team is 4-2-3 on the season.

10/13/2026

⚽️ The West Liberty-Salem Girls Soccer team traveled to Urbana & ended in a tie, 0-0. Ella Jacobs had 4 saves. The Tigers are 7-6-3 on the season and 5-1-1 in the conference. The Tigers will travel to Greeneview in a double header in conference play Thursday with the boys following. Kick off will be at 5:30pm.

10/12/2026

🏐 7th & 8th GRADE TIGERS claim OHC NORTH RUNNER-UP TITLE

The 7th grade Tiger Volleyball team played in the OHC North end of season tournament and claimed the Runner Up spot in a very competitive tournament. Game was was against West Jefferson where the Tigers roared to a 2 set victory 25-21, and 26-24. The Tigers had 13 serving aces in the two sets. This took the Tigers to the Championship Match against Northeastern Jets. The Jets, having already beaten the Tigers two times in regular season were handed a 25-19 loss in game one. The Tigers played tough defense to put the Jets on notice, they weren’t going away easy. The Tigers struggled in set 2, dropping in a 11-25 decision. The final set was close throughout the match, but the Tigers lost the momentum in the end of the game dropping the final set 19-25. The 7th grade carried an overall record of 11-9 on the season, and 11-7 in the OHC.

“I am so incredibly PROUD of the 7th grade volleyball team. They played some of the best volleyball they have all year and showed they will be a force to continue a strong legacy at West Liberty-Salem. - Coach Peterson

The 8th grade Tigers faced the same two opponents on Saturday as the younger Tigers. In a semi-final match against West Jefferson, the Tigers dominated 25-11 and 25-19. This took the Tigers to the Championship match against a very tough Jets squad. The Tigers played their hearts out, but lost in two sets 20-25, 20-25. They are the OHC North Runner Up. The OHC record for this squad is 13-5, while their overall record is 13-7

This team has accomplished that two years in a row. GREAT JOB Tigers! The future at WLS Volleyball is bright. We are proud of you!

10/12/2026

🏈 MS TIGERS take down Triad, 31-18

Tracen Green powered his way into the end zone THREE times, while Greyson Leichty and Jase Hartzler each added a touchdown of their own. Miles Wright kept the offense rolling with some great passes to Fletcher Heminger, Jayvon Krabill, and Nathan Deitrick.

The entire defense stepped up with some great tackles throughout the game. Fletcher Heminger grabbing an interception and Raider Tester leading the way with the bulk of the defensive stops.

Another solid performance on both sides of the ball and a well-earned victory! Putting them at 5-1-1.

The Tigers will wrap up their season this Wednesday as they hit the road to take on West Jefferson!

10/12/2026

The West Liberty-Salem Girls Big Orange Cross Country Team competed Saturday at the Coldwater Invitational. The girls were 3rd out of 20 teams.

Top five team scoring:

1. Versailles 58
2. Liberty Center 59
3. WL-S 119
4. Coldwater 143
5. Marion Local 210

Individual Results (out of 203 finishers)

5th Addi Wallen 21:21.1

8th Isla Leichty 21:28.2

15th Elin Leichty 21:59.5

37th Elia Matthews 23:01.6

68th Charlee Albers 24:14.1

82nd Olive Matthews 24:37.1

83rd Hattie Jacobs 24:40.

109th Mia Dooley 25:36.9

131st Emily Finch 26:23.7

Invitational note: Due to an error, the high school race was 3.4 miles instead of 3.1 (5 kilometers)

The team will compete Saturday the Ohio Heritage Championships hosted at Cedarville.

Coach’s Comments: The team showed poise and strength responding to the surprising and unfortunate mishap of having to run a longer race. Converting their 3.4 mile races to 5k ones reflect performances around their season bests. We enter into the last month of the season in a good place.

10/10/2026

⚽️ A Josiah Thoman first half goal from a Rylan Leichty assist was all the WLS JV boys’ soccer team needed to defeat Kenton Ridge 1-0 Saturday morning.

🧤Drew Piacentino had a great game in goal for the Tigers!! He made 12 saves.

The team’s record is 4-2-3.

10/10/2026

West Liberty-Salem Junior Varsity Boys ran at the Coldwater Invitational

Sr. Zeke Sidders 17:58.42 (64th) PR
Fr. Liam Harrington 18:39.08 (101st)
Fr. Walker Williams 18:45.6 (111th) PR
Jr. Danny Erne 19:14.15 (130th)
Sr. Zac Carter 19:28.79 (136th)
So. Isaiah Barth 19:51.02 (158th)
Fr. Connor Watson 21:33.83 (230th)
Fr. Jude Roberts 30:17.55 (255th)

Next Meet: OHC Conference Championship Saturday, October 17th, 9:00 AM @ Cedarville University

10/10/2026

Middle School Girls and Boys win at Coldwater 🧡🖤
Nika Matthews was the race Champion with a time of 11:33.30!

West Liberty-Salem Middle School Cross Country teams competed at the Coldwater Invitational on Saturday. The boys team won the meet and were led by Caizen Anders who finished 5th overall with a personal best time of 10:58.65.

Team Scores: out of 16 Teams
1st-WLS 69
2nd-Ft. Loramie 90
3rd-Lima Shawnee 102
4th-St. Henry 144
5th-Minster 148
6th-Ft. Recovery 185

Individuals:
5th-Caizen Anders 10:58.65 🏅PR
9th-Archer AnaneSefah 11:09.70🏅PR
10th-Joel Hoover 11:09.99🏅PR
22nd-Isaac Falloon 11:34.61 PR
26th-Ozzy Anders 11:37.81 PR
32nd-Harrison Sutherin 11:46.49 PR
33rd-Cooper Thompson 11:49.61 PR
50th-Braxton Louden 12:12.99 PR
71st-Jack Troyer 12:40.15 PR
78th-Jackson Barth 12:56.74
81st-Bryce Michael 13:00.32 PR
93rd-Jett Ziegler 13:15.44 PR
118th-Gabriel Wilson 13:50.68 PR
137th-Jordan Griffith 14:35.60 PR
138th-Maddax Dobberstein 14:37.52 PR
148th-Josey Fullenkamp 14:52.61 PR
153rd-Ayden Henson 14:55.01 PR
183rd-Reuel Matthews 18:11.77 PR
Out of 188 Runners

The girls team won the meet! They were led by Nika Matthews who won her race with a personal best of 11:33.30
Team Scores: out of 15 Teams
1st-WLS 44
2nd-Versailles 59
3rd-Minster 100
4th-Bryan 153
5th-St. Henry 163
6th-Coldwater 179

Individuals:
1st-Nika Matthews 11:33.30 🥇 PR
4th-Elayna Hoover 11:56.40 🏅PR
6th-Lilly Woodruff 12:24.35 🏅PR
17th-Iris Meister 12:46.16
21st-Neema Smucker 12:54.15 PR
90th-Ellie Louth 14:58.72
100th-Kynslie McIntosh 15:22.85 PR
Out of 150 Runners

Next week we will be back in action for OHC at Cedarville!

10/10/2026

🏈 On 10/09/26 the Tigers traveled to Triad High school to take on the Cardinals.

The Tigers were able to come away with a 49-14 victory.

Silas Krabill lead the charge with 27 carries for 211 yards rushing, and 2 touchdowns.
Beckett Sullivan was able to help add to the scoring with a touchdown pass to Sam Kidd, and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Zade Bieleski was also able find the endzone rushing.

Josiah Johnson added an interception for a touchdown.

Tucker Searles was a perfect 7-7 on PATs.

The Tigers host West Jefferson at Tiger Stadium next Friday for senior night.

FINAL SCORE: West Liberty - Salem 49 - 14 Triad

For full stats and play-by-play, visit the PressBox GameCast: https://pressboxstats.com/gamecast/14468

10/09/2026

Bring the bug spray!!

🦟🏈 TIGER FANS HEADING TO TRIAD - CONSIDER THIS YOUR OFFICIAL WARNING!
Our friends at Triad have let us know that the visitor side has a pretty serious mosquito problem… and apparently they’re ready for Friday Night Lights, too. 😂

So along with your orange and black, cowbells, and Tiger pride, PACK THE BUG SPRAY! 🦟

Come prepared, cheer LOUD, and whatever you do… DON’T LET THE MOSQUITOES WIN! 😂🐯🧡🖤