MEDIA RELEASE__The Hardin County Sports Hall of Fame held its 14th annual Banquet on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at St John's Church in Kenton. Six individuals and one team were inducted into the Class of 2026.

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

• Addi Manns, Kenton High School
• Mason Howard, Ridgemont High School

Class of 2026 HCSH of Fame Inductees (L-R)

• Michael Merchant, Kenton High School; accepted by Jeff Price
• Tom Lease, Kenton High School
• Drew Snow, Hardin Northern High School
• Jeff Fries, Ada High School; accepted by his son TJ
• Sharon Ansley Pitts, Roundhead High School; accepted by her daughter Carol Pitts
• Garrick Sherman, Kenton High School

2026 Team Inductee: 2002 Hardin Northern Football Team:

• 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.

Pictured L-R Head Coach Pete Brunow, Cody Rodabaugh, Clay Brunow, Craig McMillen, Drew Snow, B.J. Miller, Jason Weihrauch and Brett Halsey.