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The Lansing High School gym was packed Saturday when five individuals and a team were inducted into the Sorts Hall of Fame.  The ceremony was held between the Junior Varsity and varsity basketball games to a receptive crowd.  There was much to celebrate as Lansing won both games.  Before the ceremony the Hall of Fame Committee held a reception for the recipients and their families.  All five individual inductees and most of the 1955-1956 men's basketball team players made it, coming from as far as Michigan, Virginia, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Chairman of the Hall of Fame Committee Marty Christopher kicked off the ceremony by inducting Geoff Wright into the Hall of Fame.  Wright has been known as "The Voice of the Bobcats" for more than fifteen years, announcing games and typically announcing new Hall of Fame members.  He coached basketball in the 1970s and has helped with fund raisers for the athletic program.  After receiving his plaque Christopher handed the microphone over to Wright, who read a long list of accomplishments of his fellow inductees while Christopher presented plaques and welcomed the new members into the Hall of Fame.


Craig Foote was a 1995 graduate with nine varsity letters who played football and basketball, then continued playing at Princeton.  Daryl Haynor graduated in 1976 after being a 1st Team All-IAC tailback two years in a row, and named to the all-star team in his senior year.  Max Kerry captained the football and baseball teams in his junior and senior years, graduating in 1995.  Deron Snyder graduated in 1988 after earning eleven varsity letters in football, basketball, and baseball.


1955-1956 Men's Basketball Team members Marty Trinkl, Dave Wickham, Tom Fay, John Worsell, Jon Nedrow, Roy Moore were presented with certificates, and Mark Hoagland accepted one for his Grandfather Bob Hoagland.  Bob Phelps of Texas and Dave Sutphin of California were unable to attend.  Bill Krantz and Allen "Stogie" Ayers were honored posthumously.  Four cheerleaders from that year, Roberta Hagen, Noni Hoagland, Thelma Avery, and Ruth Chaffee Chase, were asked to stand to thunderous cheers.


The ceremony ended with the walk of fame.  New inductees walked along a line of current members, who shook their hands and welcomed them into the select group.

Craig Foote (1995)         A 1995 graduate, Craig will go into the Athletic Hall of Fame among the most decorated scholar athletes in school history. The numbers he posted during his career tell only a part of his story. In football Craig lettered 3 years and was named to the NYS Sportswriters Association All-State 1st Team in 1993, as wide receiver. In 1994 he was an All-State safety and an IAC All-Star in 1993 & 1994, leading the Bobcats to a 3 year record of 26-4-1. A starting forward for the varsity basketball squad, he led the team in scoring each year. In 1995 he was named to the NYS Sportswriters Association All-State Team, as well as being named the IAC Division MVP. He was a 3 year IAC All-Star, and averaged over 18 ppg. as a senior. He is #2 in career scoring with 1,117points. As an All-Star baseball shortstop for 3 years, Craig led his teams to an 86-12 record. His career BA was nearly .340, and he spent time pitching, as well. Craig accumulated 9 varsity letters and was named “Outstanding Male Athlete” his senior year, as well as receiving the U. S. Reserves National Scholar Athlete Award. He was truly a scholar-athlete, graduating 3rd in his class, and continuing his higher education at the prestigious Ivy League school, Princeton University, where he started 2 years on the varsity football team. Daryl Haynor (1976) Daryl Haynor combined size and speed to achieve outstanding statistics during his Bobcat football career. He started 3 years on offense and defense, serving as captain his junior and senior years. He received 1st Team All-IAC status as a junior and senior, and earned All-State honors his senior year. As a senior Daryl set the school single game rushing mark to that time, of 247 yards against Newfield in a 34 to 0 romp. He led the IAC in rushing as a senior with 1,224 yards, as well as setting Lansing interception marks for one game and career. During his 3 varsity campaigns the Bobcats were 19-7-1. A 3 year starter in basketball he averaged double figures all 3 years as well as being named to the all IAC team. In 1976 as a senior, Daryl teamed with fellow Hall of Fame member Tim Kick to lead the Bobcats to the Section IV title and then the Regional Championship with a 62-60 win over South Jefferson, scoring 23 points in the title game. The team compiled an outstanding 19-3 record that season under Hall of Fame coach Fred Caliel. Daryl received Honorable Mention All-State accolades as a senior. Daryl started 3 years on the varsity Golf team, and spent one season with the track & field team, where he was a member of the One Mile Relay squad that set a school record at the time. Max Kerry (1995) A tackling machine with a nose for the football, is what Max Kerry was when he lined up as linebacker for the Lansing Bobcat football team. A two-way starter for 3 years, he was a guard on offense. Max was a vital part of the 1993 team that won the Division, Section, and Regional Championships, finishing as NY State Semi-Finalist. In 1994 they were the Division Champions. During his 3 varsity campaigns, which saw the Bobcat eleven combine for a record of 26-4-1, he was captain as a junior and senior. Max was named to the New York All-State team as a junior and senior, as well as a Section IV All-Star for 3 seasons. He accumulated 139 career tackles and was a participant in the annual “Ernie Davis Game” in 1994. Max also started for Coach Ed Redmond's baseball squad for 3 seasons, and again was captain as a junior and senior. During his 3 years the team won an incredible 64 times, losing only 9 games, while winning Division Championships all 3 years, and League Titles in '93 & '94.   Max was named all IAC each year, knocking in 91 runs with 99 total hits, for a career BA. of  .402. To cap his outstanding baseball career, he was given an Honorable Mention nod in the “Mr. New York State” baseball selections as a senior in 1995. Deron Snyder (1988) Deron Snyder earned eleven varsity letters in three sports, football, basketball, and baseball. While quarterbacking the Bobcats, Deron was named to the IAC All-Star 1st Team as a junior and senior. He compiled over 2,900 yards in career passing yardage, including over 1,300 of those as a senior. In basketball he also was an IAC All-Star 1st Team selection both as a junior and senior. He accumulated over 900 total points, in spite of missing over half his junior season with an injury. He was a basketball starter for 3 years and averaged over 16 ppg. during his career. Deron excelled in baseball where he earned 4 varsity letters, starting as a sophomore, junior, and senior. He played mostly at shortstop while occasionally pitching, and once again achieved 1st Team All-Star status both as a junior and senior. During his senior baseball campaign, he was instrumental in leading the Bobcats to an 18-4 record, which included winning not only the Division and League IAC titles, but also the Sectional title. Deron capped his outstanding athletic career being named the Lansing High School 1988 Senior Athlete of the Year. Geoff “Hawk” Wright Affectingly known as “The Voice of The Lansing Bobcats”, Geoff has been a major contributor to the athletic program at Lansing since stepping on the grounds as a 23 year old varsity baseball coach, in 1973. A graduate of Ithaca College where Geoff played baseball and captained the Bombers as a senior, helping them qualify for two NCAA Regional Tournaments. As Lansing head baseball coach, he led the Bobcats to 4 consecutive Division Titles, 2 IAC Championships, and 2 Section IV Runner-Ups. During that time the Bobcats compiled a 65-19 record. Geoff has been instrumental in numerous projects such as the construction of new dugouts and press box, fund raisers, while continuing to remain involved in coaching kids in the American Legion T-Ball program, where he also served as LBP Commissioner. Geoff continues to sponsor the IAC men's & women's foul shooting contest, and has sponsored the “New York Life” home run derby at the annual youth baseball tourney. Geoff is now primarily known for his outstanding, professional, unique style, while announcing Bobcat sports, which include girls swimming and basketball, boys' baseball, basketball, soccer, and football. His unmistakenable style, humor, attention to details, and unbiased opinions, have made him a fan favorite throughout Lansing and the entire IAC. Men's Basketball Team 1955-56 The Lansing High School men's basketball squad completed the 1955-56 regular season with a 16-2 record and were the undefeated Tri-County Conference Champions. During their strong run towards the Section IV Class C Title, they defeated Ovid, the Lakes Region Champions, and knocked off previously undefeated Candor, the runaway Tioga League Champions. The Sectionals run came to an end when the Lansing five fell to Bainbridge 61 to 50, finishing the season at 18-3. Lansing was tied at the end of 3 quarters, but Bainbridge pulled away in the final period to win by 11 points. This senior dominated team, led by Hall of Fame Coach Stan Sobus, was a powerful team, big for their day, and extremely talented. Led by floor general and Hall of Fame member Allen “Stoggie” Ayers on the outside, and 6' 4” center Roy Moore on the inside, this team dominated the boards. They averaged 64 ppg, well before the 3 point line was ever thought of, scoring no less than 50 points in every game, topped by the 91 to 55 thrashing of Odessa. Senior starters besides Ayers and Moore were forwards Bob Hoagland and Bill Krantz, and guard Dave Sutphin. A talented bench of reserves was led by seniors Jon Nedrow and Bob Phelps, juniors Tom Fay and Don Worsell, with sophomores Marty Trinkl and Dave Wickham.

The Athletic Hall of Fame was founded in 1998 to recognize outstanding former athletes for their achievements when they played for Lansing.  Located along a long hallway behind the high school gymnasium, it is a wall of plaques with pictures and tributes to recipients.  This was the second year a team was inducted.  The six new plaques were already on display along with 39 others before the ceremony began.

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