William Jewell College will induct five individuals and one team into its Athletics Hall of Fame on September 24 as part of Homecoming Weekend. The honorees include Austin Kretchmar (baseball), Andrew Peters (men's basketball), Jimi Reed (football), Faith Song (softball), Jessica Stewart Boan (women's basketball), and the 2015 baseball team. This event celebrates their significant contributions and achievements in Cardinal athletics. Inductees are chosen by a committee vote after a ten-year waiting period. Ticket details will be shared later.

By the Numbers
  • Austin Kretchmar holds the career wins record with 18 and earned run average of 2.34 in NCAA era.
  • Andrew Peters ranks in the top-25 for 10 different career statistics, including 1,159 points and 864 rebounds.
State of Play
  • The Hall of Fame Committee includes athletics alumni and former staff members.
  • This marks a critical time for honoring past athletic excellence at Jewell College.
What's Next

The induction ceremony will set the stage for increased recognition of alumni contributions and may spur more hall of fame nominations in the future. Following the ceremony, there may be renewed interest and investment in the college's athletics programs as well.

Bottom Line

The Hall of Fame induction not only celebrates individual and team accomplishments but also strengthens community ties and instills pride in the Jewell athletic program.