The mission of the Salem High School athletic department is set on developing a high level of competition without losing sight of educational values such as sportsmanship, academic achievement, leadership, and strong sense of respect for self and others.

The Lady Lions fell to Silver Creek in the championship game of Sectional 30. The loss broke a 3 year streak of sectional championships for the Lady Lions. The graduating seniors finished their careers with a fantastic four year total of 91 wins against only 16 losses! Seniors Bailey Hypes, Karly Sweeney, Katie Ezzell, Olivia Weber and Callie Backherms were all part of 3 sectional championships, 2 regional championships, 1 semi-state championships and 2 MSC championships as well as many school records.

Washington County has been in the Yellow category for 3 weeks now with percentage of positive test results dropping. As a result, Salem Athletics is now allowed 50% capacity at all sporting events. Salem is still following protocols that are in place that help reduce the potential spread of Covid-19.

The Swimming Lions had a great year as many swimmers set Personal Records during meets and eventually broke those PR's in future meets. The Lions look forward to the future as they return all but 1 senior from this year's squad. Bre Sumner is the lone senior who helped lead the Lions this year. The 2021-22 girls team will load the team with 7 seniors and multiple underclassmen while the boys team return all of their swimmers

The latest jerseys added to the Collegiate Wall are from Tyler Huls and Julie Peters.

Tyler Huls is a 2008 graduate who participated in football, basketball and track while a student at SHS. After high school Tyler attended Franklin College (NCAA Division III) where he starred for the Grizzlies as a defensive back.

After graduating from Salem, Julie Peters continued her basketball career at Cleveland State (NCAA Division I) where she starred for the Vikings.

More information and stats on Tyler and Julie, as well as all of our Lions at the Next Level athletes can be found in the main lobby of the high school under each individual jersey.

The Salem Athletic Hall of Fame (HOF) can include former athletes, coaches, and persons of merit who have made a huge impact on our athletic programs. To receive information concerning criteria and also to obtain a nomination form please contact the Athletic Office at 812-883-3904 or email hweedin@salemschools.us

The "Lions at the Next Level" wall is not affiliated with the HOF although a former athlete may be recognized for both. The Lions at the Next Level project is designed to recognize former Lion athletes who went on to compete for 4 years (completed eligibility) at the collegiate level AND obtained his/her college degree in the process. To receive more details on this process and what is required please contact the Athletic Office at the number/email listed in the paragraph above.

Email: hweedin@salemschools.us
Website: www.salemschools.com
Location: 700 North Harrison Street, Salem, IN, USA
Phone: (812) 883-3904
Facebook: facebook.com/shslionsathletics
Twitter: @SalemLions