https://hilltoppersports.com/rss.aspx?path=footballLatest news items for West Liberty University Athleticsen-us60https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/28/football-timeless-topper-zach-amedro.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/28/football-timeless-topper-zach-amedro.aspxFootball

West Liberty, W.Va. - Few players in West Liberty football history — or NCAA Division II history — rewrote the record books quite like Zach Amedro. One of the most prolific quarterbacks to ever play the game, Amedro turned the NCAA Division II passing records into his personal legacy during an unforgettable four-year career with the Hilltoppers from 2007-2010.]]>TT_Zach_Amedro_Graphic_2026Thu, 28 May 2026 11:00:00 EST312001https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/30/baseball-timeless-topper-dave-forgash-66.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/30/baseball-timeless-topper-dave-forgash-66.aspxBaseball, Football

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – For Dave Forgash, West Liberty University was more than just a place to earn a degree—it was the foundation for a lifetime of success, relationships, and leadership. A two-sport student-athlete from 1962-66, Forgash made his mark on the hilltop as both a catcher on the baseball team and a defensive back on the football field. His time at West Liberty was highlighted by one of the most significant moments in program history—serving as the catcher on the 1964 NAIA National Championship baseball team.]]>TT_Dave_Forgash_Graphic_2026Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:00:00 EST111964https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/24/football-offense-edges-defense-in-spring-game-as-hilltoppers-close-out-camp.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/24/football-offense-edges-defense-in-spring-game-as-hilltoppers-close-out-camp.aspxFootball

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The West Liberty University football team wrapped up spring practice Friday evening with its annual spring game at West Family Stadium, giving fans their first look at the Hilltoppers under new head coach Chad Salisbury.]]>FB_Anthony_May_Spring_2026Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:04:00 EST311953https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/23/football-hilltoppers-set-to-unveil-new-era-at-spring-game-friday.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/23/football-hilltoppers-set-to-unveil-new-era-at-spring-game-friday.aspxFootball

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – A new era of West Liberty University football will take the field Friday evening as the Hilltoppers host their annual spring game at 5 p.m. at West Family Stadium. The event marks the first opportunity for fans, alumni, and the campus community to see head coach Chad Salisbury's team in action since he took over the program earlier this year.]]>FB_Chad_Salisbury_Spring_Practice_2026Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 EST311951https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/20/beyond-football-a-testimony-of-brotherhood-sacrifice-and-life.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/20/beyond-football-a-testimony-of-brotherhood-sacrifice-and-life.aspxFootball

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – At West Liberty University, a new era of football is beginning under first-year head coach Chad Salisbury. But before a single game is played, Salisbury is already making an impact far beyond the field.]]>FB_Chad_Salisbury_PracticeMon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:00 EST311940https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/16/hilltopper-football-volleyball-to-host-get-in-the-game-drive-april-21.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/16/hilltopper-football-volleyball-to-host-get-in-the-game-drive-april-21.aspxFootball, Women's Volleyball

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The West Liberty University football and volleyball teams will team up to host a "Get in the Game" donor drive on Tuesday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. inside the Student Union. The event is part of the national Get in the Game (GITG) initiative, a collegiate donor recruitment program founded by longtime coach Andy Talley in partnership with NMDP (formerly Be The Match). The program is designed to educate and register young adults as potential blood stem cell and bone marrow donors, helping to expand the national registry and increase the chances of saving lives.]]>Get_In_The_Game_Graphic Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:00:00 EST311925https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/14/salisbury-era-begins-as-hilltoppers-announce-2026-football-schedule.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/14/salisbury-era-begins-as-hilltoppers-announce-2026-football-schedule.aspxFootball

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – A new era of West Liberty football is officially underway as first-year head coach Chad Salisbury and the Hilltoppers have announced their 2026 schedule. The slate features 11 games, including five home contests at West Family Stadium and a full Mountain East Conference schedule, as West Liberty prepares for its first season under Salisbury's leadership.]]>FB_2026_Schedule_GraphicTue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 EST311918https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/2/20/football-west-liberty-basketball-to-host-annual-cancer-awareness-game-sunday-in-support-of-trevor-cherry.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/2/20/football-west-liberty-basketball-to-host-annual-cancer-awareness-game-sunday-in-support-of-trevor-cherry.aspxFootball, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The West Liberty University men's and women's basketball teams will unite Sunday for their annual Cancer Awareness Game as the Hilltoppers host Concord University in a doubleheader at the ASRC. This year, West Liberty will Play in Support of Trevor Cherry, a former WLU student-athlete currently battling Stage 4 colon cancer.]]>Trevor_Cherry_Graphic Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:00:00 EST311715https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/2/4/football-salisbury-introduces-first-recruiting-class-on-national-signing-day.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/2/4/football-salisbury-introduces-first-recruiting-class-on-national-signing-day.aspxFootball

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — West Liberty University head football coach Chad Salisbury officially unveiled his first recruiting class on National Signing Day, as the Hilltoppers added a deep, versatile group of student-athletes built to compete immediately and develop for the future.]]>Wed, 4 Feb 2026 17:00:00 EST311652https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/1/27/salisbury-finalizes-west-liberty-football-coaching-staff.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/1/27/salisbury-finalizes-west-liberty-football-coaching-staff.aspxFootball

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — West Liberty University head football coach Chad Salisbury has finalized his coaching staff as the Hilltoppers continue preparations for the upcoming season, assembling a group that blends proven collegiate experience, player development success, and strong recruiting backgrounds.]]>FB_Coaching_Staff_GraphicTue, 27 Jan 2026 15:00:00 EST311625