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Wheeling Park’s Haley Thompson will officially play softball at the next level after signing to continue her academic and athletic careers at nearby West Liberty University. Thompson was a three-year letterwinner for the Patriots on the diamond and was a four-year member of the archery club, qualifying for the national competition in 2021.

Thompson, seated center, was joined by her parents Donald, right, and Melissa, left. Standing, left to right, are Wheeling Park AD Dwaine Rogers, Carson Drake, DeAnna Drake, Robin Thompson, Amber Thompson and Park softball coach Pat Durkin.