Michael, who was known for his elegant left handed passes, proved himself to be an asset for his team that year, leading the Maroons to the 1968 Dutchess Ulster Sullivan Orange (DUSO) Championship, which Kingston shared with Newburgh Free Academy. In the Fall of 1985, Joe was ready to unleash his full arsenal of talents on his opposition. 26201 Siyaya Avenue NE Kingston, WA 98346 Athletic Director: Ed Call Email: [email protected] Office: (360) 396-3312 Fax: (360) 396-3941 He is the current school record holder for most touchdowns in a career (37) and most points scored in a career (249). Billy Costello, left, punches Alexis Arguello in a 1986 fight. For 65 years, Vince worked steps away from Kingston High School on Prince Street, as the owner and operator of DeLuca Cleaners. * Susan Helmich (Class of 1973) In 1971 (a year before Title IX), she was one of three girls to become the first to compete on a KHS varsity boys team, proving to be a consistent point scorer on the swim team. KHS finished the season with a superb record of 22-1. Throughout the many years of Sporttalk, many of the KHS coaching staff have been guests on the show. During her career under Coach Sandy Mancuso Lopez, Heather developed into one of the most feared Volleyball players in the area and across the state. She then proceeded to dominate the Ulster County Junior Tennis Tournament (UCJTT) circuit by winning over 11 championships in singles, doubles and mixed doubles by the time she was 12 years old. (2007). The City of Kingston is thankful for his dedication. But, in 1986, Joe not only qualified for three events, but placed an incredible second in both the High Jump and Long Jump, as well as gaining a third-place finish in the Triple Jump. He is the Tigers all-time winningest coach with 372 victories in 28 years guiding the basketball team. In Track, Coach Kias produced championship teams in both the DUSO (1940, 1941, 1942, 1949, 1950, 1951) and Section Nine in 1949, 1950, and 1952. A rugged rebounder and defender, Ed led the Maroons to three straight DUSO League Titles in 1946, 1947, and 1948, two Section Nine Championships in 1947 and 1948 and one Intersectional Title in 1948. The Tigers won the schools first-ever state team title in 68. Some of Johns Indoor and Outdoor track accomplishments include: 1971 2nd place finish in the Two-Mile at the DUSO Outdoor Championships; 1972 DCSL Outdoor Two-Mile Champion; 1972 Section One Class A Two-Mile Champion; 1972 6th place finish in the Two-Mile at the NYS Outdoor Championships, in a new KHS Record (9:32.6); 1973 3000 Meter Steeplechase Champion at Queens-Iona Relays, in a new KHS Record (9:40.4); 1973 Setting new DCSL and KHS Records in the Mile Run (4:25.8); 1973- Two-Mile Champions at the Section One (Class A) Meet; 1973 5th Place Bronze Medalist at the Penn Relays with his best Two-Mile time of 9:19.6; 1973 Sprint Medley Relay Champions at Arlington Relays; 1973 one of only two runners to be named by the Dutchess County Track Coaches and Officials Association to the First Team in two events, the Mile and Two-Mile Runs. Our Mission Statement. Girls Wrestling Section 9 Champion . For additional information, contact the Athletic Director, Linwood Jerald at (336) 624-3563, Mackie Thompson at 336-813-4073. The first class honors individuals who have contributed to the Tiger legacy as athletes, administrators, coaches and supporters. * Renee Helbok (1994) Swimming record holder at KHS and Ithaca and who was an NCAA Division III champion. A 2003 graduate of Kingston High School, he led his Varsity basketball team to three OCIAA championships from 2001 to 2003 and two consecutive Section 9 Championships, while becoming KHSs second all time leading scorer with a career total of 1,390 points. Three undefeated Tigers football teams are also being honored, from 1915, 1977 and 1978. A 1996 graduate of Kingston High School, she proved herself to be a versatile three-sport athlete during her time at KHS. During his tenure he oversaw the building opening of the Kate Walton Field House in 1954 as well as the additions of gymnasiums in many of the Elementary Schools. * Eileen Casey Pine (Class of 1978) Kingstons premier female distance runner. After working hard to rise up from a disappointing season his junior year, Varsity football coach, Frank Modica, put his faith in the young player and named him quarterback for the 1968 season. She was the schools all-time leading scorer in basketball (boys and girls) when she graduated. Coach Kias began his teaching and coaching career by taking over the Football, Basketball and Baseball programs. * John Cabell (Class of 1973) Kingstons premier male distance runner. Charlie Bock was one of those athletes who loved to compete, whether it was basketball, baseball or bowling. As a rookie third baseman, he tied a major league record with 11 assists in a game. During the year he regularly scored in three events for KHS in the dual meet season. In the winter sports season of 1974-75, Richard took over the swimming program at KHS for the highly successful Ron Gabriele, who took the Assistant Director of Physical Education and Athletic Directors positions at Columbia-Greene Community College. KINGSTON, R.I. - After a 12-day layoff, Rhode Island will return to action with five games at the Bulls Invitational hosted by South Florida. The NFHS is the national leader and advocate for high school athletics as well as fine and performing arts programs. Check-in and cocktail hour begins at 5:30 with the dinner and ceremony scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person and $30 for children under 12. Possessing great timing and a nose for the ball, Heather became a tremendous defensive weapon as a blocker for the Tigers. Considered by many to the best basketball player to ever come out of Kingston, Ronnie, dubbed the Kid by legendary KHS basketball coach G. Warren Kias, was a first team all Dutchess Ulster Sullivan Orange (DUSO) selection in 1949 and 1950. Costello, who died in 2011, will be inducted into the Kingston High School Hall of Fame in October. At 6-3, she was an imposing player in the middle and at the net. The hall started in 2017, and this will be the third class of inductees. They were DCSL and Section 1 champion in 81. In the 1970s and 1980s, he became the WKNY 1490 play-by-play announcer for the Kingston High School Boys Basketball team and, for both the SUNY Ulster and John A. Coleman Basketball programs as well. The Arkansas High School. Inductees:: News & Events:: . John Edward Weaver, who was better known to both the Kingston fanbase and to his teammates as Big Ed Weaver, was truly one of Kingston High Schools most outstanding athletes to ever don a Kingston uniform. Joe would even jump over cars. He and his boat crew, as the schools official entry, participated in a 10-Team College Invitational 2,000 Meter Spring Regatta at Seattle, Washington. The. Kias directed his teams to three undefeated seasons, 1937, (17-0), 1944, (17-0), and 1948, (20-0). In 2012, the legendary athlete was honored as the first recipient of the inaugural Hobie Armstrong Excellence Award. In softball, Kerry was named a Daily Freeman All- Star three years in a row and was selected for the All-State team. Hall of Fame; Physical Education" Physical Education; Health" . The high point in his rowing career was in Poughkeepsie when his boat, the favorite to win, lost to a tough Washington State team. In year three of the Charlie Bock era (1936-37), Kingston produced its first perfect Basketball season in the schools history by winning all 17 of its games. $30 online | $40 at the door. Roane County High School Located in Kingston, Tennessee, Roane County High School or better known as Kingston is the largest of five high schools in Roane County. KINGSTON, N.Y. - Kingston High has revealed the 12 individuals and, for the first time, three teams that will be inducted into its Athletics Hall of Fame this November. In 1984, popular song lyrics from a number one hit (Might as Well JUMP, Go Ahead and JUMP), must have resonated with Joe McDonald. This time, as an intercollegiate swimmer, she competed in the 50 and 100-yard backstrokes, 100-yard individual medley and was a member of the 200-medley relay squad. Keith Simmons, a 2003 grad who, with Fisher, spearheaded Kingstons powerhouse basketball teams from 2001-03. The intention of the Tiverton High School Athletics Hall of Fame is to recognize the athletic achievements and. Each spring, the Board of Education Athletics Hall of Fame Committee seeks nominations for induction . He jumped 23-5,75 in the Long Jump, cleared 6-8 in the High Jump, and leapt 49-4.75 in the Triple Jump. 407 likes. From there his career in coaching and teaching began. Nomination forms are available from the school office of the Athletic Director, or by continuing below on this page. He was named the Daily Freeman Player of the Year in 2001 and 2003 as well as the Middletown Record Player of the Year in 2003. Silver Lake Regional High School Kingston, MA 02360 . In 1982, he was named manager of the Cleveland Indians and soon after, returned to coaching for the Kansas City Royals and Baltimore Orioles. Please check back for updates. * Ed Mills (1965) Three-sport athlete who went on to become KHS winningest baseball coach. During the 1998 season, Kingston had an undefeated run to the South East Class A Regionals Finals, going 22-0 before bowing to Section Four Champion Horseheads in a tense, back-and-forth match, eventually losing three games to two. Showing his versatility as a broadcaster, Dan also covered the Kingston High School Baseball games for several years during the 1990s. It is here that Dan keeps the Kingston Sports Community informed of both the local and national sports scenes. 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Tragically, in his senior year of high school, the promising young athlete passed away after being involved in a car accident. After a brilliant career at Siena, he would join the Harlem Globetrotter in 09. Ten athletes, a coach and a championship team comprise the most recent class. After failing to make the Freshman Football and JV Basketball teams as a 9th grader, he decided to give cross country a try as a Sophomore. Coach Ron Gabriele (Boys Varsity Swimming) and John Hunter (Boys Varsity Tennis) both welcomed the girls based on their ability to compete on the same level as the boys. Joe McDonald is the most dominant jumper in Kingston history, with his school records in the long, high and triple jumps still standing three decades later. Hobie Armstrong, as seen in his plaque at Dietz Stadium. * Floyd Richard McCormick From 1968-88, McCormick coached the golf team to nine league championships, three section crowns. KINGSTON, N.Y. >> The second class of Kingston Highs Athletic Hall of Fame has been announced. The core values that she learned from her competitive swimming days have given Susan the drive and determination to fight and survive this dreaded disease. There will be a dinner and meet-and-greet event in honor of the . After graduating from Kingston High School, Dan attended SUNY Ulster and Emerson College (Boston, MA) where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Business and Industrial Communications. Some of Kellys remarkable accomplishments are as follows: Six-time KHS Tennis MVP and Letter winner; 1992 Poughkeepsie Journal Girls Tennis Player of the Year (8th Grade); Four -Time OCIAA League Singles Champion (1993-96); Four-Time Section Nine Singles Champion (1993-96); 1994 NYSPHSAA Tennis Singles Champion; Five-Time NYSPHSAA Tennis Qualifier; Career record of 131-13 including 85-0 versus Section Nine opponents her last 4 year;. Big Ed was a dominant football player for Coach Willard Burkes Fighting Maroons in the mid-forties. . * John Big Ed Weaver (Class of 1948) A two-time All-Star on offense and defense that led Kingston to two DUSO championships. The hall. Highly regarded by his classmates, teachers and coaches, Michaels legacy lives on through the Mike Hoffman Memorial Award, a scholarship given to KHS student-athletes who have displayed dedication and leadership in the sport of football. Bell Schedule. Heather still holds the Quinnipiac University Volleyball Division l record for kills in a career with an incredible 1595, her closest competitor on the list at number two having 946. He was a four-letterman playing Football, Basketball, Baseball and Track for the Maroon and White during his tenure at KHS, 1944-1948. She was a pioneer for girls running as she became the first KHS female to earn a trip to the New York State Cross Country Championships in 1975 as a member of the newly founded Kingston Cross Country team. Susan P. Helmrich dreamed of breaking barriers. The 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees are: (Click on a name for more information on the inductee) Anthony F. Badalato (1969-2002) Coach, Athletic Director. There, on a full basketball scholarship, she became the starting point guard for the next four years. The third class for the Kingston High School Athletics Hall of Fame, originally selected in 2020, will finally be honored on Friday, May 20. During his off-season from the Globetrotters, Tay runs the highly successful Tay Fishers Fundamental Basketball Camp, a camp designed to teach kids the fundamentals of basketball along with leadership skills and work ethic. The school colors are navy and orange. His team would go on to win three Dutchess Ulster Sullivan Orange (DUSO) titles, while Hobie himself was selected for the All-DUSO first team all three years of his Varsity career. . Dedicating herself to the sport she loved, she worked relentlessly to improve her all-around game. Joe, though limited, continued to achieve new heights by establishing a new meet record at the Ridgewood Winter Games held at Rockland County Community College in the High Jump (6-8.75). Learn more. Ronnie Scheffel, the 1950 grad ranks as one of the legends in Tiger basketball. The legendary athlete lettered in four sports while attending KHS: baseball, basketball, football and track. Wollyung went to Quinnipiac University, where she still holds the record with 1,595 career kills. After losing a year of eligibility due to scholastic difficulties, Ed earned his way back to the team and, once again, became a double-figure scorer and one of the top rebounders for the Army hoopsters over the next two years in 1953 and 1954. All nominations should be sent to the High School Athletic Office or directly to John Christopher at jcchristopher45@gmail.com. The first Hall of Fame inductees will be introduced at halftime of the Homecoming football game on Saturday Oct. 7 at Dietz Stadium. Lynsey made the All-Section Team four times during her illustrious playing career. Thirty-one years later, Joes name can still be found a-top the KHS Track and Field Records Board at the Dietz Memorial Stadium Complex. Ed continued his athletic career at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point where his outstanding football exploits helped him earn the Associated Press Honorable Mention All-American honors. In 2017, Keith was inducted into the Holy Cross Hall of Fame. Pat Burke, who coached Tiger softball teams to 18 combined championships. Kelly competed on the Womens Tennis Team for 4 years under Coach Phil Rogers (Martina Navratilovas former coach). A 1962 graduate of Kingston High School, he spent his years at KHS as a dynamic three-sport athlete-having played baseball, basketball and football. She graduated with a B.A. In thirteen seasons at the helm, his teams had a record of 61-41-4. Lynsey Timbrouck was a two-time Freeman Player of the Year and left with five career records, including all-time scorer. Since 2008, she is the San Francisco Bay Area Co-Director of Swim Across America, a non-profit organization that raises money and awareness for cancer research. Joe was a Dutchess Ulster Sullivan Orange (DUSO) Player of the Year and a three-time All-DUSO first team selection. A 1975 graduate of Kingston High School, he was a world champion boxer who left a legacy both in the ring and in his hometown of Kingston. The Windsor High School Athletic Hall of Fame's intent is for Windsor High School in Windsor, Connecticut and our community to recognize and honor those past athletes, coaches, teams, and volunteers who have made exceptional contributions to sports at Windsor High School. Their mission is to honor past teams, athletes, coaches and contributors of Bethel School District. They had a share of the DCSL Titles as well in 1977, 1981, and 1982, winning both the League Meet and Section One Championships in 1981. Her offense and defense helped lead the Tigers to two section titles and their first state final four appearance in 07. His performance earned him national recognition as he was awarded an Honorable Mention spot on the Sporting News All-American Basketball team. Academically, she graduated as the Senior Class President, ranking number 6 in the class. Tickets will go on sale on Feb. 27. Ed was a first baseman for the 1947 and 1948 Baseball DUSO Champions. He was a powerful and explosive, yet graceful jumper, with a fierce determination to excel. She qualified for the state tourney and, in 94, became the first Section 9 player to win the state championship. Richard proved that he was up to the task as he skillfully guided the team to its second consecutive undefeated season, capturing both the DUSO League and Section Nine Championships. Fellow announcers Mel Allen, Dick Vitale, and Dick Enberg, to name a few, have made guest appearances on the show as well. Kingston High School Athletics. Overall, the team swam to a 12-3 record, including an undefeated DUSO League mark of 8-0. A league champion in track, he still holds the school record in the 3200. The Strongsville High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee held the 32nd Annual "Athletic Hall of Fame" Induction ceremony on Thursday October 12th. Coach Kias was voted by the Kingston Daily Freeman as the Best Basketball Coach of the last 30 years. The Hall, established in 1995, wasn't able to officially induct its 2020 class until last fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic forcing the cancellation of the 2020 and 2021 ceremonies. Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. * Ed Parker (1984) 1983 Freeman Football Player of the Year who went on to play professional ball. The individuals selected have made outstanding contributions to the Tiger athletic program and in some cases, at the college and professional levels, through their participation as Kingston High School athletes, coaches or administrators, read a district press release. In 1994 as a sophomore, Kelly became the first female in Section Nine to win a NYPHSAA title in her sport. G. Warren Kias, his coach and then Athletic Director said, Charlie astounded the coaches and fans in our area and did a great deal to change the style of basketball in the rather staid East part of our country.. Joe was then chosen as the Poughkeepsie Journal Indoor Track Boys Athlete of the Year. Following his tenure with the minor-leagues, Mike returned to the New York Yankees, this time as a third-base coach. * Joe McDonald (Class of 1987) The most dominant jumper KHS has ever had. Kingston High School; J. Watson Bailey Middle School; M. Clifford Miller Middle School; . The award is named after Kathy Stewart Holloway. Crispin Kott was born in Chicago, raised in New York and has called everywhere from San Francisco to Los Angeles to Atlanta home. August 11, 2021 at 9:28 a.m. Perhaps he should have been promoted earlier. Jerry also competed in the triple jump as a member of the KHS track and field team. A 1946 graduate of Kingston High School, he has been a loyal and passionate supporter of KHS Athletics since his days as a Kingston Fighting Maroon on Coach Willard Burkes DUSO Football Championship team over seventy years ago. He broadcast Tigers boys basketball in the 70s and 80s and baseball in the 90s. Second Kingston High Hall of Fame class announced, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), SUNY Ulster may not replace athletic director; baseball program in doubt, Steve Schallenkamp: This dog was a bona fide hero, but you can be a hero by adopting a dog, SUNY Ulster Athletic Director Matt Brennie leaves for Vassar College, High School Girls Basketball: Wallkill, Red Hook advance to sectional finals. He led the DUSO in scoring all four years he played and finished with 733 points in an era long before the advent of the 3-point shot. Most athletes dream of breaking records. Family and friends of inductees are first to reserve a seat. During her illustrious scholastic running career from 1974-1978, Eileen set the bar high for every other female runner to follow, by establishing records in both Cross Country and Track for them to aspire towards. She became the schools first female state champion when she won the 3000 in 78. Susan and Mary Ann (Boys Swimming) and Chris (Boys Tennis) not only made the teams but earned their varsity letters as well. The Plattsburgh High School Athletic Hall of Fame was started in 1993, and inducted its first class in October 1994. Joe then qualified for the Pan-America Team in the horizontal jumps with a 23-11.50 leap in the Long Jump and flew 50-7.50 in the Triple Jump. As a JuniorIn 2001, Heather led all of NCAA Division l in blocks per game averaging 2.13 and in solo blocks with an incredible 81. Substantive. He was also an All-Star Pitcher and outfielder. THS Athletic Hall of Fame. On offense, Heather excelled in serving and kills, scoring many service aces and hitting scorching, but precise, kill shots. In track, she won 72 of 77 races. winning matches against girls from Indonesia and Italy (1995); Ranked 38th in Nation 18 and under her senior year (1997); Three-time Kingston Freeman Basketball Honorable Mention selection and letter winner; KHS Basketball MVP two-times; 1997 American Legion Post 150 Female Athlete of the Year; Collegiate Academic All-American; Four-time ACC Academic Honor Roll student-athlete; Two-Time University of Virginia Womens Tennis Team Captain and MVP; Participated in two NCAA Tournaments; Helped Virginia win its first ECAC Division l Title in 10 Years; Compiled an overall record of 21-6 as a Junior (13-3 in Singles); Senior year record of 24-11 (Singles) and 23-10 (doubles); 2001 Awarded the Cissy Leary Sportsmanship Award from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association beating out women nominated from 88 other schools; 2005 graduate of UNC School of Law; Assistant Athletic Director at Meredith College (2006-09) in Raleigh, NC where she helped lead the Womens Tennis Team to two NCAA Tournaments and one Conference Championship; 2012 helped organize the London Olympics Torch Relay event while working at Oxford University in England. Lynsey was more than just a scorer. During the season both he and Tommy Maines collected the most hits in a one game, four hits each. He led the DUSO in scoring, only year attending Ulster County Community College, Joe helped lead his basketball team to a perfect season, while continuing to break records, scoring the most points in a single game (47). We want to recognize athletes, coaches, teams and individuals who have made a significant contribution to HHS athletics. Other records she set included: Scoring the most points in a single season 442 (now #2 All-Time); Most Field Goals in a career 567 (#1 All-Time); and Most Field Goals in a season 177 (#1 All-Time). Any nominations received will be in consideration for 2022 and beyond. KINGSTON, N.Y. >> The Kingston City School District has revealed the inaugural class of its new Kingston High School Athletic Hall of Fame. DENISE . He continues to be Firefly as a Globetrotter and conducts youth basketball camps in the area. In 1996, this legacy was recognized when M. Clifford Miller School named their softball field, Pat Burke Field in her honor. Don Scofield - 1960-1989, XC and Track Coach During his junior season (1971), John continued to build on his success, running to victory in every regular season meet, compiling a sparkling 11-0 record. Joe then earned a Silver Medal in the High Jump (6-8. One year later, in 1970, Dan became the WKNY sideline reporter for all home and away KHS Football games. Coming from a long family line of accomplished athletes, Lynsey didnt disappoint. At the Section One Championships, Joe jumped to a first-place finish in the Triple Jump with a KHS record leap of 46-8.50 while also setting a new Section One Long Jump Record of 23-0.75. KINGSTON, N.Y. The third class for the Kingston High School Athletics Hall of Fame, originally selected in 2020, will finally be honored on Friday, May 20. Her 334 steals and 567 field goals still stand. In that game on August 14, 1934, he surrendered only 5 hits in 9 innings to earn a 7-1 victory over Rugby Post. Known as a tenacious, ball-hawking defender, she combined exceptional anticipation along with quick hands to set the career steals record with 334 thefts, a record which still stands today. As a first-year competitor, he quickly established himself as the Cross-Country teams top runner by being Kingstons first runner across the finish line in every single meet that year. Began his career at Kingston High School in 1946, when he was recruited from Highland High School to resurrect the struggling KHS football program. Tickets are available through the Kingston athletic director at (845) 943-3736. * Charlie Bock (Class of 1938) Bock, who played for Kias, was named by the Freeman as the Kingston High Basketball Player of the Decade. While at Kingston, Richard coached the Junior Varsity Football, Modified Soccer and Junior Varsity Soccer teams. Between the years of 1979 and 1981, her team saw great success with an impressive 71 wins and only 4 losses. Saturday, October 15, 2022. He won five consecutive DUSO Basketball Titles in 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, and 1940, and followed that up by grabbing four consecutive championships in 1946, 1947, 1948 and 1949.