10/12/2026
ZEP ATHLETIC UPDATE
Another Exciting Week for the Zeps!
Another very active week for our Zeps, filled with exciting moments, valuable lessons, and memories that will last a lifetime!
As we head into tournament time, I want to wish all of our teams the best of luck and congratulate our student-athletes and coaches on their seasons so far. Every season comes with its ups and downs, but the hard work, dedication, growth, and lessons learned along the way are what make athletics so special.
Let's finish strong, Zeps!
VARSITY ATHLETICS
FOOTBALL | 4-4
Our Zeps are looking to get back on track this week as they take on Frontier! With just a couple of weeks remaining in the regular season, it's time to finish strong. Come out, pack the stands, and support both our Zeps and Little Zeps! Let's make it a great atmosphere under the Friday night lights!
VOLLEYBALL | 13-7
What an exciting week for our Lady Zeps! After a very busy week that included a win, a loss, and two extremely exciting matches, one thing is certain: if you haven't been to a Zep volleyball game, you're missing out!
The girls hit the road this week for an OVAC Tri-Match against Steubenville and Harrison Central. This will be a great opportunity to build some momentum heading into tournament play. Keep battling, ladies!
BOYS SOCCER | 5-10
Although the regular season hasn't gone exactly how we had hoped, don't count these boys out! This team is more than capable of surprising a lot of people when tournament time arrives.
The boys have the week off to regroup, get healthy, and prepare for postseason play. Records go out the window when the tournament begins. It's a new opportunity, and anything can happen. Good luck, boys!
GIRLS SOCCER | 7-7-3
What a season for our Lady Zeps! These girls have battled through a very demanding schedule, with plenty of time spent on the road, and have put together a great season.
They have certainly earned a week to rest, recover, and get healthy before tournament play begins. We are proud of the way these girls have competed all year. Good luck in the tournament, ladies!
CROSS COUNTRY | OVAC CHAMPIONS!
What more can we say? OVAC CHAMPIONS!
A HUGE congratulations to our Boys Cross Country team on bringing home the OVAC 3A CHAMPIONSHIP! What an incredible accomplishment for these young men and their coaches!
We also want to give a special congratulations to Ida Estadt, who earned the title of OVAC 3A Individual Champion! Ida ran a personal record (PR) and finished 3rd overall in the entire OVAC!
What an outstanding performance and a great day to be a Zep! Congratulations to all of our runners and coaches. Your hard work is paying off!
JUNIOR HIGH ATHLETICS
FOOTBALL | 6-1
What a fun team to watch this season! These boys have battled all year and have become true road warriors, spending much of their season away from home.
Now, they finally get to finish the season in front of their home crowd!
THURSDAY IS THE FINAL GAME OF THE SEASON!
Let's pack the stadium and give these boys the home-field atmosphere they deserve! Come out, get loud, and cheer on our future Zeps as they look to finish an outstanding season on a high note!
VOLLEYBALL
7th Grade | 15-2
8th Grade | 7-10
These girls have battled, improved, and competed all season long, and now it's time for the most exciting part of the year: TOURNAMENT TIME!
Our 7th-grade team begins tournament play on Monday, followed by our 8th-grade team on Tuesday.
At this point, throw the records out the window! Tournament time is a fresh start for everyone. It's about playing hard, having fun, competing together, and making memories.
Let's PACK THE GYM all week and show these girls the support they deserve! Good luck to both teams and their coaches!
CROSS COUNTRY
Congratulations to our Junior High Cross Country runners on a great season! It has been exciting to watch the improvement, determination, and hard work from this group throughout the year.
A special congratulations to Bennett Hendershot on an outstanding 11th-place finish at the OVAC Championships!
We are proud of all our junior high runners and the progress they made this season. The future is bright!
ACT OF KINDNESS OF THE WEEK
Recognize Someone Who Doesn't Always Get the Spotlight!
This week's challenge is to find someone who works hard behind the scenes and let them know they are appreciated!
Whether it's a custodian keeping our facilities looking great, a bus driver getting our athletes safely to games, a teacher going the extra mile, a concession stand worker, or someone who simply makes your day better, take a moment to say THANK YOU!
So many people play a role in making our school and athletic programs successful, and not all of them get the recognition they deserve.
I challenge our student-athletes, coaches, parents, and fans to personally thank someone this week who doesn't always get the credit they deserve.
A simple thank-you, a handwritten note, or a few kind words can mean more to someone than you realize.
Remember, you don't have to be the one scoring touchdowns, making big plays, or winning championships to make a difference.
Sometimes the biggest impact comes from the people who never step onto the field or court.
Great teams recognize everyone's contributions, and great communities make sure nobody feels unnoticed!
Let's make someone's day a little brighter this week!
