Inductees

When you think of Volleyball and Antioch you are quick to think of the name of Lou Panzella. Panzella commenced his legendary coaching career in 1989 with the Antioch High girls volleyball program. Read More “Lou Panzella”

This 1963 Panther graduate was a spectacular standout on the field and in the classroom as evidenced by his four-year athletic scholarship to the University of the Pacific (UOP). Mike was a two way starter on the UOP freshmen team in 1963 and was a starting linebacker the next three seasons on the varsity team. Read More “Mike “Zoli” Pirozzoli”

Sean began wrestling at the Age of 4 with the Golden State Wrestling Club and embarked on a much decorated wrestling career over the next 20 years. In his freshman year he placed 4th at the DVAL Championships while still in Jr. High. Read More “Sean Ponce”

Growing up in Antioch and starring in baseball since Little League through a two year high school varsity career, Carlie Roman capped it all off with an incredible senior season at Antioch High in 1989. Read More “Carlie Roman”

Antioch High may have dominated high school wrestling in the 1980s, but it wasn’t always that way. Enter Bill Dupree who changed it all. Read More “Bill Dupree”

Considered one of the top boy’s golf tournaments in the Bay Area, since 1991, the Gambetta Invitational has been known for its great tradition and quality—like the man it is named after. Read More “Joe Gambetta”

From a brilliant high school career in the trenches at Antioch High School to a championship college career at the University of Arizona to a current 18-year stint in the NFL as an umpire, Rich Hall has had an illustrious football career. Read More “Rich Hall”

Larry Lentz II was something of a volleyball pioneer for East Contra Costa County. The 1995 Antioch High School boy’s volleyball squad won their first North Coast Section (NCS) volleyball crown and Lentz was one of the reasons why. Read More “Larry Lentz II”

Raising the bar to a new level isn’t just an expression for Mitch Mikula. Read More “Mitch Mikula”

Steve Ochoa was a hitter, pure and simple.

The 1982 Antioch High graduate was a two-time second-team All-Diablo Valley Athletic League (All-DVAL) selection, but was a bit of a late bloomer. Read More “Steve Ochoa”