She ranked in the top 25 Nationally. The Hall of Fame Committee is responsible for accepting nomination forms, researching prospective inductees, and making the final selections for new inductee classes. Coaching career. Class of 1978, Sandy played a significant role in transforming the girls cross country program at Roxbury from a new program into a powerhouse. HALL OF FAME Our Mission The intent and purpose of the Bulkeley High School "Bulldogs" Hall of Fame is to recognize, honor and preserve the memory of the athletes, teams, coaches, staff members and those who performed meritorious service for their positive and selfless contributions on behalf of Bulkeley Athletics and the school community. SL, Tom Polito had a career record of 27-1 for the baseball team. Cranford, NJ 07016 White coached varsity girls basketball for 9 years and had a record of 131-76, receiving the UCIAC award for 100 wins. Subscriber Exclusive. Kate was a Cranford graduate in 1988 and attended Douglass College and Rutgers University. 4: Sue Flamini, Soccer, 2001. Jessica Dreyer was a three-sport athlete for the Cougars. There have been many people who have made a significant impact on Joel Barlow Athletics. The first Asian-American to gain induction into the Lowell High School Athletic Hall of Fame, Chea Touch survived an incredible trek escaping the Cambodian genocide of the 1980s. Williamson was drafted again following his junior season, taken by the Washington Nationals in the 15th round. The 1957 football team was coached by Stan Grayson and assistants Paul Selby and Rollie Massimino. The sole purpose of the RHS Hall of Fame is to honor outstanding athletes, coaches, contributors and "championship teams" from [] (Photo courtesy of Nik Fekete). (Photo courtesy of Cranford High School), Cy Dadd, Football/Basketball/Baseball, 1936. This team offensively averaged 68,2 points per game which led to a record of 20-4. Prior went on to win a district championship, regional championship, and 2nd place in the state tournament in 1960. Organized voting campaigns consisting of friends, family and school communities are OK. Basketball is where she shined, graduating with program records for career points (1,399), rebounds (756), steals (275) and blocks (150). A three-sport athlete who finished with nine varsity letters, Christiano made an impact each time he stepped on the field or court. Laura Reigstad Zakrzewski - 1988, Girls Basketball. As JV field hockey coach from 1988-2002, White had 3 county championships and a record of 145-53. He was a three sport athlete, lettering in the big three; football, basketball, and baseball. In 2016 he was elected to Bernards High School Athletic Hall of Fame. The New Hope-Solebury High School Athletic Hall of Fame exists to recognize and honor New Hope-Solebury High School student athletes, coaches, teams and sports contributors for their achievements and/or contributors to the New Hope-Solebury High School Athletic Program. The idea of the Mount Rushmore project was simple: If there was a Mount Rushmore for Cranford athletics, who would be the four faces? Congratulations to student athletes on Signing Day! She made a quick impact at Cranford, where she helped lead the team to the 2020 NJSIAA Central East D state championship in her first season. This past November was the 7th Induction Ceremony into the Cranford High School Sports Hall of Fame, a tradition started by our own Chuck Archdeacon in 1996. Also in 1975, Amitrani won the NJ state Group IV championship for the two mile run. He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Irene; his four children, Christopher Preston . He has 10 individual Union County titles. Cranford High School Sports Hall of Fame. Comments (-1) Kofa to induct inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame Class. Lauren Porter8. Tim Styler was one Cranford's all-time best distance runners. The Roanoke Rapids High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2019 are: George Earl Nethercutt Class of 1935, Baseball . He graduated from CHS in the year of 1935. White started the girls recreational basketball program. Fax. He wrestled at Michigan State, earning All-American status. Hall of Fame. Note: There is no direct on-line submission available. Aug 8, 2021 - Explore Bishop DuBourg High School's board "Hall of Fame Ideas" on Pinterest. In the meet of champions, Amitrani placed 2nd in the 2 mile run. Please help us get them the recognition they deserve. She finished third in the triple jump as a senior in the outdoor Meet of Champions. (Andy Mills | NJ.com). This post was contributed by a community member. He was the winning pitcher in 3 Union County championship games. Zoeller was a first team All-State pick as a junior and a second-team selection as a senior. 8 of those years, she won Watchung Conference championships. We stress academics, the arts, athletics, and student involvement in the community. Fedorchak was a varsity football, track, and 9th grade wrestling coach at CHS as well as a gym teacher from 1978-1980. He also was on the basketball team during those same years. A four-time Union County champion in the 100 butterfly, Byrne proved to be a sensational competitor. He was the captain of the 1982 team and a member of the only undefeated wrestling team in school history. (NJ Advance Media file photo), Tim Styler, Cross Country/Track & Field, 1999. He was the America Conference Division A MVP, and the New Jersey State Scoring Champion. In basketball, Zulick was All Watchung Conference and a member of the state championship in 1957. As of 2019, a total of 482 individuals have been inducted since the first class in 1982. Founded in 1902, the Union County school has won state titles in a number of sports and developed individual state champions. Mangiro would go on to start for three seasons at center for Penn State University and earned the designation as captain his senior year there. Barnett was athletic director at Union High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. organizer and founder of such organizations as the PAL, Sports Hall of Fame, and the National Youth Sports Coaches Association. Zoeller would go on to play field hockey at Widener, where she later served as a co-captain and would be selected as team MVP. He went on to play at Rhode Island before transferring to Fairleigh Dickinson. During his 4 years in high school, Zulick was a 4 varsity letter winner. 3 talking about this. DiFabio was selected to the Cranford Sports Hall of Fame and the Delta State College Hall of Fame in 1996. Leading up to October's ceremony, Cranford Patch will havefeature articleson the newest Hall of Fame members. White was inducted into the Cranford Sports Hall of Fame in 2010. Cranford Creamery Announces 2023 Season Opening Date. Charles W. Preston, age 85 of Tewksbury Township, died Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown. (NJ Advance Media file photo), NJ Advance Media No. Contact Us. Burke was a three-time sectional champion in the triple jump, was a key member of back-to-back outdoor state title teams and holds school records on the indoor and outdoor pole vault as well as outdoor triple jump. DiFabio was a first-round pick (20th overall) of the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1965 draft - the first draft held by Major League Baseball. As a senior, she fired six no-hitters, recorded 241 strikeouts and finished with a 0.67 ERA. As the varsity softball coach, White qualified for the state tournament 12 out of 15 years. (Photo courtesy of Cranford High School), Margaret Zoeller, Field Hockey/Basketball, 1984. The 1953 Track Team had an undefeated season, Union county conference champions, NJ state group 2 champions. Fedorchak signed a full athletic scholarship to Rutgers University where the team had an 18 game win streak and went undefeated in 1976. The Wheaton Athletics Hall of Fame began in the year 2012 when the first class of honorees was inducted. Therefore, the committee is now accepting nominations for the Hall of Fame. He collected 48 goals, 23 assists and 89 groundballs as a senior, finishing his career with 88 goals, 56 assists and 172 groundballs. (NJ Advance Media file photo) Fedorchak graduated CHS in 1974. They were coached by Sally Morel with assistant coach Diane Connelly. It's difficult to cram more than 100 years of decorated history into a half-hour presentation and one Hall of Fame class. He was selected to play in the Under Armour - All-American game after his senior season. Great local journalism like NJ.com's high school sports coverage requires new types of support moving forward. Superior accomplishments as a student-athlete at Carl Sandburg High School. George was a Cranford graduate in 1953 and attended Lehigh University. Willie Carpenter, Wrestling, 1991. 253-677-6989. At 5-foot-11, Crawford played center for 14 AAU seasons (1955-69), two with Clarendon in Texas and 12 with . Flamini was a four-time All-Union County selection, two-time Union County Player of the Year and led the team to four straight Watchung Conference titles. Wheaton High School has a proud tradition of athletics dating back to the school's opening in 1954. Styler went on to compete at Villanova. Requirements: Among other accomplishments and qualities, the committee values those . . The 1946 track relay team consisted of Richard Brown, Frank Krause Miner, Victor Saybe Nielsen, Howard Thomas, and coach Seth Weekley. A two-sport standout, Ingram was a three-year letter winner in football and played four years of varsity baseball. (Photo courtesy of Cranford High School), Sonji Jenkins, Field Hockey/Softball, 1986. Sandy won three Conference Championships in her career. Mission Statement. (NJ Advance Media file photo) Individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the PHS athletic program and, in some cases, at both the college and professional levels through their participation as athletes, coaches or administrators are inducted annually at an Induction Dinner as part of the . NOTE: Some mobile apps, including the Twitter app, may not show the poll below. He was inducted into the Cranford Sports Hall of Fame in 2002. Dreyer was the U.C.I.A.C. Reggie Green led Cranford to the North 2, Group 3 championship as a junior - its first sectional title in program history. Margaret Zoeller went on to play field hockey at Widener. (Photo courtesy of retrosimba.com). Coon Rapids High School Hall of Fame. Playing under the direction of 2017 RHS Hall of Fame inductee Frank Dekmar, Ahern scored 1,632 points in four varsity seasons. He was a member of the 1936 Football team which finished 9-1. In 1978 Andrews was instrumental in leading the Gaels to their first Iron Hills Conference-Iron Division title. She won her 300th game in 1998 and holds a 322-122-65 career record. In 2016 he was elected to Bernards High School Athletic Hall of Fame. She was the Union County All-Around Champion, Beam Champion, and Floor exercise Champion. Cranford Fire & Ice Competition Crowns 'King Of The Wing' In 2023, Hoboken's Official St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl, Protect Your Home from Ticks with Yard Guard from Viking Pest, Highest NJ Property Taxes: See Where Your Town Ranks On New List, More Snow, Ice, Winter Weather On The Way To NJ, Forecasters Say, Check Out These Homes For Sale In Cranford. Willie Carpenter3. Phone. At Penn, he was an All-Ivy League selection as a junior. She received All-State and All-Union County honors as a senior in field hockey, basketball and softball. Nik Fekete is arguably the top 189-pound wrestler to come out of Cranford. Christiano ranks first all-time in winning face-off percentage and second in groundballs. As a baseball player, Zulick was All Watchung Conference 3 times, Al Union County 2 times, All State 2 times, and PBA Athlete of the year 2 times. For additional information and to purchase tickets you may also contact Committee member Kathy Gilbert @ Gilbertk@cranfordschools.org. He was the All Watchung, All Union, and All State 1st team. He was named to the All Watchung Conference team twice and once to the All Group IV team. Muldrow earned All County Honors both in Football and Basketball as well as being a four-year letterman in Track & Field. All nominations should be sent to the High School Athletic Office or directly to John Christopher at rubyred800@aol.com. He was a first team All-Union County football player as a senior, while winning a district championship in wrestling the same year. John Cameron Little Class of '60 - Football and Track . Cranford High School 201 West End Place Cranford, NJ 07016 US. As a senior, he hit .440 with four homers and 30 RBIs as Cranford won the state championship for the third time in four years. George was a Cranford graduate in 1960 and went on to attend Lehigh University. Athlete Risk Assessment and Clearance Form. Joan Crawford. The Hall of Fame was established in 1996, and last inducted a group of student-athletes in 2005. 1 ranking in the state after winning the 2013 state crown and has been inducted into numerous halls of fame. Anthony DiGiovanni set 11 school records in indoor and outdoor track. At the Penn Relays, the team won the national championship, upsetting much larger and higher favored teams. 2: Dennis McCaffery, Coach, Baseball, 1999-present, Sue Flamini was a standout soccer player, taking her talents to the University of Tennessee. Jr. Arthur Ray Hawkins Tom Topping James Cranford Hoyle Lee West Tommy King 2009 Football Team . She scored 3,199 career points in college - more than any player, male or female, at that time - and was the first recipient of the Wade Trophy in 1978 as college basketballs player of the year. Individuals eligible for nomination must have graduated from Cranford High School more than five (5) years prior to their nomination, whereas; coaches are . One of the final four at the Olympic trials in 1968, Pender was one of the best wrestlers to have wrestled at CHS. Laura was a Cranford graduate in 2007 and attended Georgetown University. Dadd was a third team All-State basketball player after helping Cranford win the 1936 Group 2 state championship. The Albans was a defensive back at Gettysburg College achieving All American Honorable Mention, 3rd team All Pennsylvania and the Co-Captain of the East-West All Star Game in 1970. Great teams andoutstanding individual athletes have proudly worn the blue-and-gold, andon Oct. 22, there will be 13 new members inducted into theCranford High School Hall of Fame. Winning the NJ Group 3 and Union Championships. Ray White is known as the "Father of Cranford cross country." The honorees are: 1999 and 2000 Football Teams, Sandy Burgess '93 (athlete), Bryan Persons . (Photo courtesy of Cranford High School), Norman Muldrow, Football/Basketball/Baseball/Track & Field, 1958. The founding members are 12 individuals who have dedicated decades to Cranford Sports. Another of the schools multi-sport athletes, VanBrunt was inducted into the Cranford Sports Hall of Fame in 1998. Purpose: To recognize individuals with outstanding achievement at, and for, Coon Rapids High School and provide a link between the school's past and future. Kern signed a contract with the Philadelphia Phillies and played for their single A team, making the All-Star team. We ask that you operate by these guidelines. An All-State selection as a senior in the pole vault and three-time first team All-Union County selection, Burke made her mark before taking her talents to Notre Dame. He was on the CHS Ice Hockey Team from 1992 to 1996. The state Coach of the Year in 2007 and 2013, McCaffery is synonymous with winning baseball. "The greatest race I ever won was winning the 880 yard New Jersey State Championship in 1965." He was part of the State Championship for his football team. McCaffery was the 1990 Big East Player of the Year while at Villanova and was taken in the 19th round of the 1991 MLB Draft by the Angels. . c/o Athletic Director. A standout baseball player, DiFabio went 10-2 as a senior and led the Cougars in hitting. He was the winning pitcher in three straight Union County Tournament championship games (1999, 2000, 2001) - the only pitcher to do so in tourney history. He directed the Cougars to the No. Selected to the Cranford Sports Hall of Fame in 2010, Carpenter was a state champion at 112 pounds in 1990 and took third in 1991 at 119 pounds. She also went on to coach multiple sports, He attended Lyndhurst High School and graduted in 1948. He was the 8 time All Union county winner from Winter of 1997 to the spring of 1999. (Photo courtesy of Cranford High School), John VanBrunt, Football/Wrestling/Baseball, 1971. (NJ Advance Media file photo). On September 30, 2022, Stratford Academy inducted its 12th Athletic Hall of Fame class. Chuck began his coaching and teaching career in Savannah, GA, then Atlanta, GA and in 1968 moved onto Bernards High School in Bernardsville, NJ. They won 19 consecutive games before suffering their only loss of the season to Gloucester Catholic in the State Championship final. Our 6th banquet and induction ceremony was postponed last fall and has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 1st, 2022. The Hall of Fame awards will recognize and honor outstanding achievements of individuals, coaches and contributors to the athletic program who have promoted the growth of athletics in the Marshfield School District. Dadd played on the Varsity Baseball team as a freshman, earning All State Honors in 1934-1936 as a catcher. Timothy Styler10. She placed third in the 400 and long jump as well as fourth in the 100. During his 4 year span as a varsity wrestler, Pender went undefeated for 3 years, losing only once in dual meets in his whole 4 years of high school. MACON The State of Georgia Sports Hall of Fame inducted a blue-ribbon class this past weekend players, coaches and administrators highlighted by the inclusion of former Bulldog Sonji Jenkins played softball and field hockey for the Cougars. Derby Athletic Hall of Fame Had 4 players become state champions for individual events. In addition to the fan-picked winners, NJ Advance Media selected its four winners as well. Amitrani was named to the "Star Ledger All Century Team" for Cross Country. Grant was a second team All-State selection as a senior and was a two-time All-Union County first-team pick. She is an original member of the Cranford Sports Hall of Fame, inducted in 1996. Albans made his mark in both high school and college football. Class of 2011, Angelo was a football stand-out and a key member of the 2009 sectional championship team. About Russomanno: Olivia Russomanno is a versatile All-State player out of Cranford High School and the PDA club program in New Jersey. DiGiovanni was a three-time Union County champion, an AAU Junior Olympic champion and co-winner of the UCIAC Scholar-Athlete Award. Currently, there are 57 honorees including athletes, coaches, teams as well as members of our community. A coach for five decades, White is known for starting the girls team at Cranford and is the Father of Cranford cross country. He was a 10-time selection as Union County Coach of the Year, while also being named Coach of the Year by the Star Ledger, Track and Field Newsletter and the National Federation of State High Schools Association Northeast section. (Photo courtesy of Cranford High School), Dennis McCaffery, Coach, Baseball, 1999-present. The 1971 Baseball Team was coached by Norm Koury. The Memorial field sports complex in Cranford is named for Mr. White. He owns a 431-172 career record, including 13 conference titles, nine county crowns, nine sectional titles and three state championships (2010, 2012, 2013). Cranford High School 201 West End Place Cranford, NJ 07016 US. The nomination form and guidelines are below. She went onto a successful running career on the college level at Penn State. They were the top ranked Group III school in the state, and the #8 ranked team in the whole state. Among those being honored are the state champion 2000 women's varsity soccer team, who finished as the top-ranked team in the state; the 1956 men's varsity basketball team and the 1973-74 women's basketball team, whoended with a mark of19-1 under head coach Sally Morel in their first year of varsity competition. Updated: 8:25 AM CDT June 29, 2022. We looked for your help to determine the four-best athletes/coaches in Cranford athletic history. Selected to the Cranford Sports Hall of Fame in 2010, Carpenter was a state champion at 112 pounds in 1990 and took third in 1991 at 119 pounds. (Andy Mills | NJ.com)SL. The team was the NJ Group III Section II state champion. Find Us. Mazzella played shortstop and pitcher and was named to 1st team All Union County and All Watchung Conference. Cranford High School has had its share of outstanding athletes in its history. During his younger years, Chuck was raised in Cranford. He would play seven professional seasons, compiling a 45-34 career record with a 3.28 ERA. He was 12-1 as a junior and 9-0 as a senior. (Steve Hockstein | For NJ Advance Media), NJ Advance Media No. He was a first team All-Union County and All-Conference pick as well as being named second team All-State. Jamar Ingram proved to be a standout football and baseball player. He was voted the runner up for the High School Athlete at the Penn Relays. Byrne took her talents to Bucknell University, where she was a three-time CSCAA Honorable Mention Scholar All-American and a two-time Patriot League individual medalist, capturing silver in the 200 backstroke and bronze in the 200 IM in 2019. (NJ Advance Media File Photo) Twice named a third team All-State selection, Englese graduated with school records in the outdoor 200, 400, 800 and 4x200, while also setting indoor marks in the 300, 400, 600 and 4x200. A four-year letter winner in baseball and a three-time winner in football, Folinusz made his biggest impact as a catcher for the Cougars. Coach Byron Collins helped transform the cross-country programs at Roxbury into one of the areas best in the 1970s. Polito went on to pitch at Brookdale Community College, helping the team reach the JUCO World Series. For questions, call (210) 554-2655. In college at Ithaca, Kern pitched the first no hitter in Ithaca history throwing 19 strikeouts which today is still an Ithaca record. George was a Cranford graduate in 1960 and went on to attend Lehigh University. Luke Christiano, Football/Basketball/Lacrosse, 2015. Staying Continue reading "Hall of Fame" Pender also won the Dave Worth Memorial Trophy and qualified for the New Jersey national team and the International team. He also coached soccer for Cranford in 1993-1994. 570 likes. . GREENSBORO Northwest Guilford announced the 15-member inaugural class of its athletics hall of fame Friday night during halftime of the Vikings' football game with Southwest Guilford. Dennis McCaffery has over 400 career wins and directed the Cougars to three state titles. (Photo courtesy of Cranford High School). He rushed for 1,472 yards and passed for 804 as the Cougars finished 10-1 overall, earning first team All-Group 3 and All-Union County accolades. Donna was a Cranford graduate in 1996 and attended West Chester University. Bryanna Grant helped Cranford with the North 2, Group 2 indoor track title in 2013. Amitrani, a 1976 CHS graduate, was the Union County champion for the mile run in 1975. George L. Craft. This class, comprised of six athletes, one coach, one team, and one athletic contributor, will be the fifth group to be inducted into the schools Athletic Hall of Fame. Cranford High School, a four-year public high school located in Cranford, New Jersey, is the home of the Cougars. It begins at 6 p.m. Use of automation, technical enhancements or other unnatural tactics designed to skew results may result in voiding of votes. The 1998 football team has the distinction of being the first football team in school history to win an on-field state championship. Or you can email nomination forms to saisdathletics@saisd.net. Formally established in 2018, the seven-member hall of fame committee follows bylaws to fairly place inductees into the RU Athletics Hall of Fame through stakeholder feedback and . Born in Rahway, NJ he was the son of the late Charles M. and Dorothy Preston. The Rutherford High School Athletic Hall of Fame was founded on July 27, 1994. Shall be eligible upon retirement from active teaching / coaching. SL. The 1981 Wrestling team had a spectacular season, undefeated in dual meets, and became union county champions. 1: Ryan Williamson, Football/Baseball, 2013, Dennis McCaffery is the lone coach to be named to the Mount Rushmore, collecting 1,436 votes. She was a six-time All-Union County first-team pick and won eight county titles. Proudly honoring our former student/athletes, coaches, and athletic department volunteers who excelled both on and off the field at Redford Union High School. Schmidt was involved in CHS sports event management for over 25 years and is still actively involved in recreational tennis. Pender was a national high school champion and a member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. He made his biggest impact on the football field, earning first team All-State honors and being named Mid State 38 Player of the Year as a senior. Former IHS Athletes (at least 10 years past IHS graduation) and former IHS Coaches (at least 5 years retired) may be nominated. He had over 200 tackles and eight interceptions over his final two seasons. Set the records for 440 yd relay and mile relay times. . McCaffery also recently guided a team of Cranford players to the championship of the 222-team Last Dance World Series baseball tournament, a statewide competition held to give seniors one last chance to take the field with their teammates after the spring season was canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak. Among those who made an impact during their playing days were (top left, clockwise) Carol Blazejowski, Ryan Williamson, Nik Fekete and Kelly Burke. Bennett graduated Roxbury High School with an overall career record of 46 - 6. Thomas was a Cranford graduate in 2001 and attended Brookdale College. In basketball, Dreyer set records for the most points, 1399; most rebounds, 756; most steals, 275; and most blocks, 150. The state Coach of the Year in 2007 and 2013, McCaffery is synonymous with winning baseball. He and his brothers, Dominick and Vince, established the Roxbury Colts junior football program in 1958 to enable boys in Roxbury to play organized sports without needing to travel long distances. Coach Holloway was the first female elected President of the National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA) and served in that role in 1992. The poll went live on Tuesday, Aug. 4 and ended Monday, Aug. 10 at noon. She is the Union County indoor record holder in the triple jump and second in outdoor competition. Dreyer graduated from the University of Massachusetts in 1998. Individuals being enshrinedinclude former field hockey and softball starLauren Porter, a 1997 graduate who was athree-year letter-winner in both sports --and Patrick Slocum. As a freshman, Alexander was on the schools first girls cross country team and won the individual Iron Area Conference title. Kern also played for their AAA team and retired from baseball after the 1959 season. He would earn a spot on the U.S. national team and later went on to a professional career in mixed martial arts. 2: Carol Blazejowski, Basketball, 1974. During her time as softball coach from 1977-1992, White had a record of 251-105. Along with all of his championships, Pender was 1st team All Watchung Conference 3 times and 1st team All Union County 2 times, as well as being named to the All Metro Team. Jenkins would go on to attend Hunter College and play softball. Fortunately for Greeley Central High School, this past Friday's presentation at Jim Baggot Gymnasium was the first of, presumably, many athletic Hall of Fame ceremonies, as the Wildcats look to honor the athletes, coaches, teachers and teams that have made Greeley High . In addition to the ceremony (scheduled for Feb. 25), there are also multiple . He won the 2 mile race in the meet of champions in 1976 and was named 1st team All-State in Cross Country and Outdoor Track. . GREENVILLE The Greenville High School Athletic Hall of Fame committee is pleased to announce three new scholar athletes into the Greenville Athletic Hall of Fame on Jan. 7, 2023. Carol Blazejowski. The Concord-Carlisle Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1992 for the purpose of honoring the finest athletes, coaches and other sports personalities who have helped develop and broaden the rich athletic tradition of CCHS. He was also the Union County high jump champion in 1935. There have been 5 ceremonies inducting members into the Hall of Fame. She was inducted into the Cranford Sports Hall of Fame in 2002. A 1966 graduate, Albans was lst Team All County and conference and 2nd Team All State Group IV and All State All Groups. 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