West Liberty-Salem continued its postseason volleyball run with a straight-set victory over Waynesville, earning a 3-0 sweep to advance to the Division V district semifinals.
The Tigers controlled the opening two sets, winning 25-15 and 25-16, before closing out the match with a hard-fought 25-23 victory in the third set. After establishing control early, West Liberty-Salem faced a tighter finish in the final set but came through to secure the sweep and keep its postseason hopes alive.
Lilli Heminger led the Tigers' attack with 14 kills, while Reese Winters added eight kills and Rylee Falloon contributed six. Kiersten Stoll chipped in five kills as West Liberty-Salem received production from multiple hitters throughout the match.
Sophia Landon orchestrated the offense with 32 assists while also recording 14 digs and three aces. Winters added four aces, 13 digs and a block, providing an all-around contribution on both sides of the net.
Defensively, Reagan Winters led the Tigers with 20 digs, helping West Liberty-Salem handle Waynesville's attack and maintain control through the three sets. Stoll also contributed 10 digs, while Falloon added three.
With the victory, West Liberty-Salem advances to the Division V district semifinals, where the Tigers will face Springfield Shawnee on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Trotwood-Madison High School. The Tigers will look to carry their momentum into the next round as they continue their pursuit of a postseason championship.




