Inductees
Stephanie Andrews
The list of dominating Panther softball pitchers is long and impressive, including previous Antioch Sports Legends Sue Cardinale (2009), Mia Rexroth (2010) and Dawn Hilgenberg (2013). Read More “Stephanie Andrews”
Bob Beswick
In the same way a stone cast into a pond creates ripples, Bob Beswick had a profound impact the Antioch community. Read More “Bob Beswick”
Christine Brockett
On the playing field, there wasn’t anything Christine Brockett couldn’t achieve. And, she seemed to do it all so easily. Read More “Christine Brockett”
Alfie Del Favero
When he earned a spot on the Antioch High baseball team as a sophomore, Alfie Del Favero left no doubt that he could hit. Read More “Alfie Del Favero”
Leroy Murray
What compels a person to devote most of their free hours to helping kids, with very little offered in return, other than an occasional “Thanks, Coach?” LeRoy Murray, who has spent four decades as a volunteer for recreation and school teams, does it for the love of the game. Read More “Leroy Murray”
Dennis Opsal
Antioch High School 1976
Varsity coach Sal Siino called Dennis Opsal “the finest high school football prospect I’ve seen in the Foothill and Diablo Valley Athletic Leagues.” “Big Opie” was a defensive tackle starter for the Antioch High Panthers as a junior in 1974, but it was as a senior that his prep football career took off. Read More “Dennis Opsal”
Scott Olds
Antioch High School 1987
Golf has been Scott Olds’ life since his days as a “range boy” at the Antioch city golf course. At age 11, he won the Antioch Junior Golf Championship shooting an 89 for 18 holes. As a 7th grader in 1981 he beat his father, Jim. He defeated older brother Ron a year later by one stroke, shooting a 78 to Ron’s 79. Read More “Scott Olds”
1984 Antioch High School Baseball Team
Kneeling from left; Asst. Coach Joe Albanese, Jim Lanter, Vince Latham, Bob Rounsaville, Marty Warner, Billy Smith.
Standing, from left; Asst. Coach LeRoy Murray, Chris Munoz, Butch Combs, Frank Favalora, Derek Pritchard, Danny Murray, Jeff Pico, Ryan Luton, Glenn Friesen, Alex Sanchez, Kelly Crismore, Greg Hetrick, Mike Ruiz, John Barton, Head Coach John Whitman.
Not pictured: Manager Anthony Alba, Scorekeeper Veronica Tarango and Assistant Coach Paul Schorr. Read More “1984 Antioch High School Baseball Team”
Manuel Bermudez Jr.
Antioch High School 1995
Pitching ace Manuel Bermudez Jr. and legendary Antioch baseball coach John Whitman agreed that they didn’t always see eye to eye on everything, but one thing was indisputable: Bermudez left his mark as one of the school’s best pitchers ever. Read More “Manuel Bermudez Jr.”
Mark Butterfield
Antioch High School 1991
The early 1990s was a golden era for Antioch football, as Mark Butterfield was one of five Panthers in a five-year span to eventually play in the National Football League. Read More “Mark Butterfield”