Hall of Fame Weekend postponed due to COVID-19:
Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fall 2020 KC Athletics Hall of Fame Weekend has been postponed. It is tentatively set for April 29-30, 2021. Please check back for updates.
Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fall 2020 KC Athletics Hall of Fame Weekend has been postponed. It is tentatively set for April 29-30, 2021. Please check back for updates.
Kilgore College will once again honor former standout athletes, coaches and contributors at its annual Hall of Fame Weekend Sept. 25-26. A benefit golf tournament is set for Friday, Sept. 25, and... Read Article
Kilgore College honored former standout athletes, coaches and contributors at its annual Hall of Fame Weekend Sept. 27-28. Hall of Fame inductees were introduced during a luncheon Sept. 28 in the... Read Article
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Spirit of Excellence Award*:
* The Spirit of Excellence Award is for former KC athletes or coaches who have carried on the Ranger tradition of excellence to achieve an impressive level of distinction in his or her career field.
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Spirit of Excellence Award*:
* The Spirit of Excellence Award is for former KC athletes or coaches who have carried on the Ranger tradition of excellence to achieve an impressive level of distinction in his or her career field.
The newest inductees for the Hall of Fame for the 2016 season are:
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2001 Football Team:
KC finished the 2001 season with a perfect 12-0 record – the most wins for a Rangers team in program history. The 2001 KC football team, under head coach Jimmy Rieves, was also named in 2014 to the NJCAA Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
Football: Darin Boone
Boone was a two-year starter at KC during the 1980 and 1981 football seasons as a defensive lineman and was named All-Conference, All-American and was named the TJCFC Defensive MVP in 1981. He went on to play at Southern Methodist University during the “Pony Express” era with Craig James and Eric Dickerson.
Football: Mark Crites
Crites was a two-year starter for KC during the 1980 and 1981 football seasons as a fullback and was named All-Conference, All-American and TJCFC Offensive MVP in 1981. He went on to play in the backfield at Southern Methodist University during the “Pony Express” era with Craig James and Eric Dickerson.
Men’s Basketball: Benny Johnson
Johnson played basketball for KC from 1959-61 and was named as an All-American both seasons.
Men’s Basketball: Marcus Thornton
Thornton played at KC from 2006-07 under head coach Scott Schumacher and has played in the NBA since 2009. He was named All-Conference Honorable Mention in 2006 at KC and was named First Team All-American, First Team All-Conference and Conference MVP his sophomore season. Thornton played for Louisiana State University from 2007-09 where he was named SEC Player of the Year and First Team All-SEC in 2009. He was signed in the second round of the NBA draft in 2009 and currently plays for the Houston Rockets.
Women’s Basketball: Aja Anderson
Aja Anderson played basketball for the Lady Rangers from 1996-98 under head coach Evelyn Blalock. Her freshman season, the Lady Rangers were Co-Champions with Trinity Valley with a 13-1 conference record. She was named All-Conference and Freshman of the Year. Her sophomore season, Aja led the Lady Rangers to the playoffs and was once again named to the All-Conference team.
Contributors: Mike and Amy Clements
The Clements are owners of Energy Weldfab, Inc. in White Oak, alumni of KC and longtime supporters of the college and its athletic programs.
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Football player: Kyle Cunningham (1978-79)
Football player: C.G. Mata (1961-62)
Football player: Leonard Carey (1969)
Men's Basketball player: Tom Farrell (1966)
Women’s Basketball player: Cheron Wells (1989)
Team: 1993-94 Men’s Basketball Team
Contributor: David Castles: longtime KC teacher, coach and athletic director
Men's Football: Steve Atchley (1966-67), Pat Murphy (1967-68), George Riley (1950-51) and Ray Woodard (1980-81)
Men's Basketball: Wilmer Cox (1956-58)
Women’s Basketball: Tina Malone (1991-92)
Team: 1975 KC Football Team
Contributor: Wayne Fortson (team doctor for several years at KC)
Team: 1939 Football Team; 1971 Football Team
Women's Basketball Player: Kim Hill (1989-1991)
Men's Basketball Player: Freddy Steele (1961-1965)
Football Players: John Gregory (1965-1966) and Lester Belrose (1974-1975)
Contributor: Jim Campbell
Team: 1990 Women's Basketball Team
Women's Basketball Player: Kim Spencer (1989 - 1990)
Men's Basketball Players: Don Stanley (1958 - 1959); Pat Stanley (1958 - 1959)
Football Players: Roger Ellis (1961 - 1962); Bobby Dill (1946 - 1947); Roger Adams (1977 - 1978)
Contributor: Hershell Curtis (1940 - 1941)
Team: 1958 Men's basketball National Championship Team
Football Players: Gilly Davis (1935-1937); Alan Neveux (1946-1947); Dickey McGaughey (1961-1962); and Andy Durret (1966-1967)
Men's Basketball Player: Sid Cohen 1956-1958
Women's Basketball Player: Regina Wright 1989-1991
Contributor: Mr. & Mrs. Billy Bob Terrell