WEST LIBERTY — West Liberty-Salem honored its senior soccer players Tuesday night during a special Senior Night doubleheader against Calvary Christian, with the girls earning a 2-2 draw and the boys closing the evening with a convincing 4-1 victory.

The girls’ match opened the festivities and featured a competitive battle between the Tigers and Spartans. Calvary Christian struck first on a corner kick, where Makarios Kariuki was able to bury the shot, but West Liberty-Salem answered before halftime to level the score at 1-1 thanks to an Avery Brown goal. The Tigers took a 2-1 advantage in the second half on a penalty kick, only to see the Spartans’ Blythe Lowe score late to force a 2-2 tie.

Before the match, West Liberty-Salem recognized its senior class of Jenna Cline, Emma Vigar, Cali Benavides, and Skyler Ropp for their dedication to the program.

In the boys nightcap, the Tigers sent their seniors out in style with a dominant 4-1 win over Calvary Christian.

Senior Conner Leichty and Kamden Yang each scored two goals to lead the West Liberty-Salem attack. Leichty also recorded two assists, while Miles Christison and Braden Hershberger each added an assist. Senior goalkeeper Tucker Searles made four saves to help secure the victory.

The Tigers also honored seven seniors before the match: Conner Leichty, Noah Sarver, Miles Christison, Braden Hershberger, Lance Saylor, Patrick Brooks, and Tucker Searles. The group was recognized for four years of dedication and commitment to the West Liberty-Salem soccer program.

The evening provided a fitting celebration of the Tigers' senior classes, as the girls showed resilience in earning a draw and the boys capped the night with an impressive victory in front of the home crowd.