Hardin County Sports Hall of Fame Banquet Recently Held in Kenton

The Hardin County Sports Hall of Fame held its 14th annual Banquet on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at the St John’s Church in Kenton.  6 new inductees and one team were inducted into the Class of 2025.

Wes Davis Scholarship Winners: Each received a one time $500.00 Scholarship:

Miss Addi Manns (Kenton High School

Mr. Mason Howard (Ridgemont High School)

Class of 2026 HCSH of Fame Inductees (from L to R:)

Mr. Michael Merchant (Kenton High School), accepted by Mr. Jeff Price,

Mr. Tom Lease, (Kenton High School)

Mr. Drew Snow (Hardin Northern High School)

Mr. Jeff Fries, (Ada High School) accepted by his son; TJ

Miss Sharon Ansley Pitts, (Roundhead High School) accepted by her daughter; Carol Pitts

Mr. Garrick Sherman (Kenton High School)

2026 Team Inductee: 2002 Hardin Northern Football Team:

Coached by: Mr. Pete Brunow

Team finished: 14 & 1

Regular Season: 10-0; BVC: 9-0; Playoffs: 4-1

Reached the State Finals before falling 27 to 7 to Mogadore.

Head Coach: Mr Pete Brunow, Mr. Cody Rodabaugh, Mr. Clay Brunow, Mr. Craig McMillen, Mr. B.J. Miller, Mr. Jason Weihrauch and Mr. Brett Halsey