SIDNEY - The Sidney Alumni Sports Hall of Fame will celebrate its 23rd annual induction ceremony Sept. 26 at the Sidney Elks Lodge, honoring five individuals, a championship wrestling team and three longtime contributors to the school community.
The event will begin with a social hour at 4 p.m.
The 2026 inductees are Tom Price, Class of 1965; Jim Wilson, Class of 1971; Gerald Washington, Class of 1975; Austin Dean, Class of 2015; and coach Jeff Matthews.
The Hall of Fame’s Legacy Award will go to Sidney’s 1966-67 championship wrestling team.
The organization will also recognize three contributors whose support has helped shape the Sidney school community: Neita E. VanValkenburgh, Don I. Pierce and Bill H. Northrop.
The ceremony is intended to recognize athletic accomplishments while also celebrating the dedication, teamwork and sportsmanship associated with Sidney’s athletic tradition.
Tickets are available through the Sidney Alumni Association. Organizers recommend reserving and paying for tickets through sidneyalumni.org
Checks payable to SCS Alumni Association may be mailed to P.O. Box 2186, Sidney, NY 13838. Reservations may also be made by contacting Larry Halbert at larryhalbert7@gmail.com or by text at 607-237-4762.
