Hartnell College will induct its 13th Athletics Hall of Fame class on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in a daylong celebration of Panther athletics.

The day begins on the main campus at 411 Central Ave. in Salinas and moves from a morning induction brunch to an afternoon tailgate party, followed by a home football game at 3:00 vs. Contra Costa at Bill Elliott Football Field.

The Athletics Hall of Fame honors the athletes, coaches, teams and supporters who have shaped Hartnell's athletic tradition. This year's ceremony marks 13 years of celebrating the individuals who built and carried that legacy forward.

Class of 2026 inductees
Athletes
Gio Sprattling — track and field, high jump (1989-90)
Clarissa Hernandez — track and field, thrower (2010-11)
Mark Hebert — football (1984-85)
Rick Raymundo Encallado — football (1974-75)
Kiero Small — football (2009)
Renee Gomez — softball (1993-94)
Chris Balatico — baseball (2004-05)
Victoria Perez — women's soccer (2013-14)
Staff
Andy Watt — softball coach (1991-2018), inducted posthumously
Carlos Volpini — men's soccer assistant coach
Supporters
John Devine — sports writer, Monterey Herald
Monterey Peninsula Foundation
Teams
1971 football team
2009 and 2010 women's cross country teams

Beyond honoring the newest inductees, the day invites the full Hartnell community to take part. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available through the Hartnell College Foundation at hartnellfoundation.ejoinme.org/hof2026.