<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://hilltoppersports.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>West Liberty University Athletics</title><link>https://hilltoppersports.com/rss.aspx?path=wtrack</link><description>Latest news items for West Liberty University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://hilltoppersports.com/rss?path=wtrack" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Hilltopper of the Week: Naomi Young</title><link>https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/12/womens-track-and-field-hilltopper-of-the-week-naomi-young.aspx</link><guid>https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/12/womens-track-and-field-hilltopper-of-the-week-naomi-young.aspx</guid><category>Women's Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="HOTW_Naomi_Young_Graphic " src="https://hilltoppersports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/12/Champions_2_-_Landscape__21_.jpg" /><br /><br />West Liberty, W.Va. - Freshman Naomi Young earns Hilltopper of the Week honors after a record-breaking performance to close out the regular season at the Baldwin Wallace Harrison Dillard Twilight.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hilltoppersports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/12/Champions_2_-_Landscape__21_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://hilltoppersports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/12/Champions_2_-_Landscape__21_.jpg"><media:title>HOTW_Naomi_Young_Graphic </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hilltoppersports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/12/Champions_2_-_Landscape__21_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>15</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11990</s:story_id></item><item><title>Young Sets School Record as Hilltoppers Compete at Harrison Dillard Twilight</title><link>https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/8/mens-track-and-field-young-sets-school-record-as-hilltoppers-compete-at-harrison-dillard-twilight.aspx</link><guid>https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/8/mens-track-and-field-young-sets-school-record-as-hilltoppers-compete-at-harrison-dillard-twilight.aspx</guid><category>Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WTF_Naomi_Young_Harrison_Dilliard_2026" src="https://hilltoppersports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/8/IMG_2716.jpeg" /><br /><br />BEREA, Ohio – The West Liberty University men's and women's track & field teams closed out the regular season Friday at the Baldwin Wallace Harrison Dillard Twilight, highlighted by a record-setting performance from freshman Naomi Young.

Young turned in a standout effort in the women's 800 meters, clocking a school-record time of 2:17.74 to lead the Hilltoppers on the track. Her performance capped a strong late-season push as West Liberty prepares for postseason competition.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hilltoppersports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/8/IMG_2716.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://hilltoppersports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/8/IMG_2716.jpeg"><media:title>WTF_Naomi_Young_Harrison_Dilliard_2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hilltoppersports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/8/IMG_2716.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 8 May 2026 21:54:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11988</s:story_id></item><item><title>Hilltoppers Set for Final Tune-Up at Harrison Dillard Twilight</title><link>https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/7/mens-track-and-field-hilltoppers-set-for-final-tune-up-at-harrison-dillard-twilight.aspx</link><guid>https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/7/mens-track-and-field-hilltoppers-set-for-final-tune-up-at-harrison-dillard-twilight.aspx</guid><category>Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MTF_Francis_Toohey_800_MEC_Championship_2026" src="https://hilltoppersports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/6/TooheyMEC800.JPG" /><br /><br />WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The West Liberty University men's and women's track & field teams return to action this week at the Harrison Dillard Twilight, hosted by Baldwin Wallace University at George Finnie Stadium and the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea, Ohio.]]></description><media:thumbnail 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Championships</title><link>https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/28/mens-track-and-field-toohey-headlines-final-day-as-hilltoppers-earn-podium-finishes-at-mec-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/28/mens-track-and-field-toohey-headlines-final-day-as-hilltoppers-earn-podium-finishes-at-mec-championships.aspx</guid><category>Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MTF_MEC_Francis_Toohey_800m_Champion_2026" src="https://hilltoppersports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/29/APS_8366.JPG" /><br /><br />MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Liberty University men's and women's track & field teams wrapped up competition Tuesday at the Mountain East Conference Championships with a strong final day, highlighted by event titles, school records, and multiple podium finishes.]]></description><media:thumbnail 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Championships</title><link>https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/27/mens-track-and-field-hilltoppers-continue-strong-showing-on-day-two-of-mec-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/27/mens-track-and-field-hilltoppers-continue-strong-showing-on-day-two-of-mec-championships.aspx</guid><category>Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MTF_MEC_Championship_2026" src="https://hilltoppersports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/27/APS_5793.JPG" /><br /><br />MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Liberty University men's and women's track & field teams continued competition Monday at the Mountain East Conference Championships, turning in several strong performances and adding valuable points on day two of the meet.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hilltoppersports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/27/APS_5793.JPG" /><media:content url="https://hilltoppersports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/27/APS_5793.JPG"><media:title>MTF_MEC_Championship_2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hilltoppersports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/27/APS_5793.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:55:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11963</s:story_id></item><item><title>Hilltoppers Open MEC Championships with Strong Sprint, Multi-Event Performances</title><link>https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/26/mens-track-and-field-hilltoppers-open-mec-championships-with-strong-sprint-multi-event-performances.aspx</link><guid>https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/26/mens-track-and-field-hilltoppers-open-mec-championships-with-strong-sprint-multi-event-performances.aspx</guid><category>Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WTF_Sierra_Davis_MEC_Outdoor_Championship_2026" src="https://hilltoppersports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/26/APS_4621.JPG" /><br /><br />WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The West Liberty University men's and women's track & field teams opened competition at the 2026 Mountain East Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships on Sunday with a series of strong performances across sprints, distance events, throws, and multi-events.

West Liberty saw multiple athletes advance to finals on the track while also putting together solid opening-day showings in the decathlon and heptathlon.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hilltoppersports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/26/APS_4621.JPG" /><media:content url="https://hilltoppersports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/26/APS_4621.JPG"><media:title>WTF_Sierra_Davis_MEC_Outdoor_Championship_2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hilltoppersports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/26/APS_4621.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:41:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11958</s:story_id></item><item><title>Hilltoppers Set for MEC Outdoor Championships at Mylan Park</title><link>https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/24/mens-track-and-field-hilltoppers-set-for-mec-outdoor-championships-at-mylan-park.aspx</link><guid>https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/24/mens-track-and-field-hilltoppers-set-for-mec-outdoor-championships-at-mylan-park.aspx</guid><category>Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Kyara_Ross_MEC_Outdoor_Championship_25" src="https://hilltoppersports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/5/22/MEC_4-28-25-_ww_843A.JPG" /><br /><br />WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The West Liberty University men's and women's track & field teams head to Morgantown this weekend for the 2026 Mountain East Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, set for April 26-28 at Mylan Park Track & Field Complex.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hilltoppersports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/5/22/MEC_4-28-25-_ww_843A.JPG" /><media:content url="https://hilltoppersports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/5/22/MEC_4-28-25-_ww_843A.JPG"><media:title>Kyara_Ross_MEC_Outdoor_Championship_25</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hilltoppersports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/5/22/MEC_4-28-25-_ww_843A.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11949</s:story_id></item><item><title>Hilltopper of the Week: Sierra Lanham</title><link>https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/21/womens-track-and-field-hilltopper-of-the-week-sierra-lanham.aspx</link><guid>https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/21/womens-track-and-field-hilltopper-of-the-week-sierra-lanham.aspx</guid><category>Women's Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="HOTW_Sierra_Lanham_Graphic " src="https://hilltoppersports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/21/Champions_2_-_Landscape__14_.jpg" /><br /><br />WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – West Liberty University senior Sierra Lanham has been named this week's Hilltopper of the Week following a standout performance at the Mountaineer Showcase on April 17.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hilltoppersports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/21/Champions_2_-_Landscape__14_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://hilltoppersports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/21/Champions_2_-_Landscape__14_.jpg"><media:title>HOTW_Sierra_Lanham_Graphic </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hilltoppersports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/21/Champions_2_-_Landscape__14_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>15</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11942</s:story_id></item><item><title>West Liberty Track &amp; Field Earns Multiple Titles at Mountaineer Showcase</title><link>https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/17/mens-track-and-field-west-liberty-track-field-earns-multiple-titles-at-mountaineer-showcase.aspx</link><guid>https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/17/mens-track-and-field-west-liberty-track-field-earns-multiple-titles-at-mountaineer-showcase.aspx</guid><category>Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MTF_Isaiah_Zelaski_Tim_Weaver_26" src="https://hilltoppersports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/17/iztimweaver.jpg" /><br /><br />MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Liberty University men's and women's track & field teams turned in a strong showing Friday at the Mountaineer Showcase (College Division), highlighted by multiple event titles and a deep list of podium finishes against a competitive field.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hilltoppersports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/17/iztimweaver.jpg" /><media:content url="https://hilltoppersports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/17/iztimweaver.jpg"><media:title>MTF_Isaiah_Zelaski_Tim_Weaver_26</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hilltoppersports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/17/iztimweaver.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:50:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11931</s:story_id></item><item><title>Hilltopper Track &amp; Field Set for Mountaineer Showcase</title><link>https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/16/mens-track-and-field-hilltopper-track-field-set-for-mountaineer-showcase.aspx</link><guid>https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/16/mens-track-and-field-hilltopper-track-field-set-for-mountaineer-showcase.aspx</guid><category>Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WTF_Tim_Weaver_2026" src="https://hilltoppersports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/16/_08A9204.JPG" /><br /><br />WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The West Liberty University men's and women's track & field teams return to action Friday as they compete in the 2026 Mountaineer Showcase, a full-day meet featuring a wide range of field and running events.

Competition begins in the morning with field events and continues into the evening with a packed schedule of track finals, giving the Hilltoppers another opportunity to build momentum during the outdoor season.

West Liberty enters the meet coming off a strong stretch of performances, including multiple event wins and record-breaking efforts in recent competitions.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hilltoppersports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/16/_08A9204.JPG" /><media:content url="https://hilltoppersports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/16/_08A9204.JPG"><media:title>WTF_Tim_Weaver_2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hilltoppersports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/16/_08A9204.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11927</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>