The seventh-grade Lady Tigers opened the tournament with a two-set victory over West Jefferson, winning 25-21 and 26-24. West Liberty-Salem recorded 13 serving aces in the match to advance to the championship.
The Tigers faced Northeastern in the title match and took the opening set 25-19 after having lost to the Jets twice during the regular season. Northeastern responded with a 25-11 win in the second set before closing out the match with a 25-19 victory in the deciding set.
West Liberty-Salem finished the season with an overall record of 11-9, including an 11-7 mark in OHC play.
Seventh-grade coach Peterson praised the team’s performance, saying the players competed at their best and showed promise for continuing the strong tradition of West Liberty-Salem volleyball.
The eighth-grade Lady Tigers also advanced to the championship match after defeating West Jefferson in straight sets, 25-11 and 25-19.
West Liberty-Salem then faced Northeastern for the tournament title, falling in two competitive sets, 25-20 and 25-20, to finish as OHC North runner-up for the second consecutive year.
The eighth-grade team wrapped up its season with an overall record of 13-7 and a 13-5 mark in OHC play.
Both teams’ runner-up finishes highlight a strong season for the West Liberty-Salem volleyball program and provide momentum for the future.
