QV Sports Hall of Fame

QV Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026

The Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026 consists of 2000 graduate John Martin (football), 1995 QV grad Farrah Causby Clanagan (basketball), 2004 alumnus Kara Vezza-Herring (soccer), contributor Dennis Pauley, and the 2011 boys cross country team.

Members of the Class of 2026 will be inducted into the QV Sports Hall of Fame at the banquet on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Sewickley Heights Golf Club.

Hall of Fame Weekend: October 16-18, 2026

The Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame committee is excited to announce the 2026 Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame weekend. This year’s Hall of Fame weekend will take place on October 16 and 18. The class will be recognized on Friday in between the first and second quarter of our QV Home football game vs Seton La Salle starting at 7pm. On Sunday, October 18, the annual banquet will take place at 11am at the Sewickley Heights Golf Club.

For ticket information, see form below or please email [email protected].

For further questions or information, please contact the QV Athletic Department at 412-749-6007 or by email at [email protected].

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Overview

The Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame is an independent division of the Quaker Valley Athletic Department. The organization is a self-sufficient operation that relies on private contributions to fund activities, which include a banquet and a Hall of Fame weekend. The goal of the QVSHOF is to honor individuals and teams that are representative of the great accomplishments and heritage of Quaker Valley athletics.

Mission Statement

The mission of the QVSHOF is to honor individuals and teams who have demonstrated athletic success during or after their enrollment at Quaker Valley High School or individuals who have made significant contributions to the Quaker Valley community. The QVSHOF also plan to supplement and improve the athletic programs and facilities of the Quaker Valley School District.

Background

A group led by former Quaker Valley coach and teacher Sam Lofaso founded the Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame. They inducted their first class in August of 1997. There were seven classes from 1997-2003. Mr. Lofaso’s committee disbanded after the 2003 banquet. In February 2012, the Quaker Valley Athletic Department announced the reforming of the Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame, and the Class of 2012 was inducted in September. There were no inductees from 2020-2022 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Hall of Fame inductions then resumed with the class of 2023.

2026 Important Dates

July: Announcement of the QVSHOF Class of 2026
August: Hall of Fame banquet tickets available for purchase
October: Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame Weekend (October 16-18)

Friday, Oct. 16:: Introduction of the Class of 2026 between the first and second quarters of the Quaker Valley football game
Sunday, Oct. 18: Hall of Fame Induction Banquet at the Sewickley Heights Golf Club at 11:00 AM

Class of 2027 Nominations

Nominations for the Class of 2027 will open in Spring 2027.

Nomination Forms

Nomination forms are also available in the high school main office.

Form Submission

Email (preferred)

Attach completed form and email to: [email protected]

Mail
Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame
c/o Quaker Valley Athletic Department
625 Beaver Street
Leetsdale, PA 15056

If you have any questions, or would like to provide sponsorship support or to help with the Hall of Fame Weekend, please contact chairpersons Mike Mastroianni and Ken & Chrissie Johns at [email protected].