NKADA Hall Of Fame Announces 2013 Class For Immediate Release….. The Northern Kentucky Athletic Director’s Hall of Fame today announced the inductees for the Hall of Fame’s 2013 Class. The 15 inductees will be honored at the November 7, 2013 Induction Ceremony at Reception in Erlanger, Ky. “This is certainly an impressive Class,” explaimed NKADA President Mel Webster. “It covers almost every sport on every level and a wide range of careers. The committee did a great job and could have picked another 15. I give a lot of credit to our athletic directors for doing a great job getting us the information and for nominating a wide range of deserving athletes and people. The Class includes professional athletes, Olympic stars, behind the scenes contributors and coaches. Among those inducted are former Boone Co. and Seattle Seahawks Star Shaun Alexander, lengendary NKU Coach Nancy Winstel and Olympic diver Becky Ruehl Amann. Here is a brief rundown of the Class of 2013: Tom Potter Distinguished Service Awards: Two individuals were selected for the award that honors behind the scenes contributors to high school athletics: Wade Cruse (Newport High School) Wade was the log time custodian ofr Newport High School who through the years contributed not only to the teams and athletes at Newport but always went above and beyond to assist the needs of visiting coaches, players and teams. He spent over 30 years as a fixture at all Wildcat athletic events. Hardy Tribble (WHKK and Lloyd Memorial High School) Hardy was the color man for 17 years on WHKK Sports broadcasts. WHKK always made a point each year to cover every Northern Kentucky team once. Hardy has supported Lloyd athletics and was recently received an honorary Doctor of Humanities Degree by Eastern Kentucky university. The Coaches and Athletes Inducted: Shaun Alexander (Boone Co. High School 1992-1995) Shaun Alexander was a standout football player at Boone County High School rushing for 6,670 career yards including 3,170 in just his senior year (4,111 all purpose yardage). He scored a total of 109 touchdowns. The Class AAA MVP he was Mr. Football in Kentucky and All State and All American. He went on to a stellar career at the University Of Alabama and professionally for the Seattle Seahawks. Becky Ruehl Amann (Villa Madonna Academy (1991-1995) Becky was a member of the 1996 United States Olympic Team and finished 4th in the World as a member of the Olympic Diving Team. She was Kentucky State Champion 5 times, Region Champion six times and Kentucky’s Outstanding Swimming and Diving Performer and Outstanding Female Athlete in 1995. She was selected for the Larosa’s Hall of Fame in 2006. Fred Bernier (Bellevue High School 1979-1985) Fred Bernier has coached at several Northern Kentucky schools during a great high school coaching career that has spanned over 45 years and is still going. Perhaps Fred’s most success was at Bellevue High School where he won a Class A State Championship in his first year and recorded two State Runnerup finishes his second and third years. He won 3 NKAC and 3 Rgion Titles those first three years while winning 31 games. He is third in wins in Bellevue history and ranks second in career winning percentage at 62%. Julie Morrison Coen (Boone County High School 1985-1989) Julie was a member of some great Boone County Girls basketball teams for Nell Fookes and the Lady Rebels. She was a recipient of the Loyce Meadows Award and the JB Mansfield Award at the Sweet 16. She helped lead the Lady Rebels to the Sweet 16 quarterfinals while scoring 1,289 points and recording 351 career assists. She maintained a 3.8 GPA. Julie went on to a great career at Middle Tennessee State where she recorded 370 assists. Julie’s uniform has been retired by Boone County. Maureen Egan Corl (St. Henry High School 1989-1993) A member of Larosa’s Hall of Fame, Maueen was an outstanding cross country and track performer at. St. Henry High School. She broke the 5 minutes mark in the 1600 (4.57) in the Regional Track Meet. She went on to a highly successful career at the University of Kentucky where she was a team Captain and All Academic SEC. In high school, a Famous Star of the Year, she set State Records in the 800, 1600 and 3200 while winning 14 State Championships, 6 Indoor State Championships and 1 State Cross Country Title. Tom Creamer (Ludlow High School 1956-1960) Tom enjoyed a fine high school career at Ludlow High School but went on to be one of the State of Kentucky’s most successful coaches. He coached at Bishop Brossart (1990-92) and Beechwood (1966-68) but also coaches 7 years at Maysville (1968-74), 13 years at Shelby Co., where they won the 1978 State Title over Holmes. He later coaches Assumption’s Girls team becoming one of the few coaches in history to coach both a boys and girls team to the KHSAA State Championship game. He finished his career with a 665-290 record, 20 District Titles, 7 Regional Titles, A State Title and a State Runnerup. He also won a State Golf Championship. Erica Hallman (Holmes High School 1997-2002) Kentucky’s “Miss Basketball” in 2002, Erica was Holmes all time leading scorer and career assist leader. She averaged 21.1 and 29.6 points per game during her junior and senior years. She cored 31 points in her final game and led Holmes to the KHSAA State Semifinals. The Northern Kentucky Player of the Year and 1st Team All State Selection also played volleyball and softball for Holmes. Erica continued her career for the University of Kansas where she scored 1,185 points, hit 181 three pointers and set a new record with an 84% free throw average. Del Hatfield (Newport High School 1955-1959) Del enjoyed a great basketball and football career for the Wildcats of Newport in an era of some of Northern Kentucky’s finest stars. He became Newport’s starting quarterback as a sophomore and held that position thru his senior year. He led his team as a senior to the Exposition Bowl falling to St. Xavier. He was one of only two sophomore to start for Stan Arnzen’s 1956-57 basketball team along with John Turner and Dick Vories. He started in basketball three years as well. His senior football team finished 6-3-1. Following graduation he enjoyed a nice college career at Centre College as a member of the football team. Jerry Mohr (Scott High School 1985-2012) Jerry, a graduate of Highlands High School enjoyed his most notoriety as a coach at Scott High School where he coaches for 27 years where he was selected Boys Cross Country Coach of the year twice and Girl’s Cross Country Coach of the Year seven times. In swimming he guided his athletes to 73 swimming and diving individual championships, 32 individual state runnerup and 23 State championships. In track and field his athletes recorded 54 regional and 18 Individual State Championships. Tony Pabst (Bellevue High School 1991-1995) Tony played for years if track and football and 3 years of football at Bellevue. He scored 934 points in basketball, rushed for 1,592 yards in football and as a receiver averaged 22.7 yards per catch. He scored 26 touchdowns for the Tigers in football scoring 158 points. He was All NKAC in both Football and Basketball and received the “Dave Cowens Mr. Hustle Award” in basketball. A State Champion Pole Vault performer, Tony won State Championships as a freshman and sophomore and was State Runnerup as a junior and senior. Derek Smith (Highlands High School 1995-1999) Derek was one of the finest two sport athletes ever in Northern Kentucky. Derek played football at the University of Kentucky and Basketball at NKU. In high school for the Bluebirds, Derek is Highlands second all time leading scorer in basketball with over 2000 career points and 900 rebounds He was recognized as one of the 25 greatest players in Sweet 16 History. In football he showcased his talents in the State Championship games three times. Derek was the KHSAA and Associated Press Athlete of the Year in 1998/99. Tara Boothe Smith (Highlands High School 1997-2002) Tara is currently Head Basketball Coach at Dixie Heights High School. A Street and Smith’s All American, Tara was a first team All State selection for Highlands and a McDonalds All American. She scored 2,130 points and as a senior averaged 25.2 points and 12.8 rebounds. She went on to a great collegiate career at Xavier University adding another 1,680 career points to her resume. Nancy Winstel (St. Thomas High School, NKU) Coach Winstel recently ended her long collegiate coaching career at NKU where she won two NCAA Division II National Championships in 2000, and 2008. Along the way Nancy won 5 Great Lakes Valley Regional Championships. Her career coaching record was 636-214 which is the third most wins in NCAA Division II. The WBCA National Coach of the Year in 1999-2000, Winstel has also raised almost $700,000 in the NKU Walk for Women’s Athletics. Overall a Great Class. Tickets are $40 each (Includes dinner) will be available by contacting Mel Webster at [email protected].
Posted on: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 12:37:52 +0000
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