Holland Reporter

Grand Valley State University announced the addition of eight new members to the Athletics Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place on Friday, November 1, 2024, at the Charles H. Irwin Dinner. This year's class marks the 38th induction into the Athletics Hall of Fame.

The new inductees are:

- Brandon Barnes (Detroit, Mich./Pershing), Football (2004-07)

- Joe Brunink (Holland, Mich./Christian), Baseball (2001-03)

- Dave DiIanni (Ontario, Canada), Women's Soccer Coach (2003-13)

- Ben Hirdes (Holland, Mich./Christian), Men's Track & Field (2001-05)

- Sam Lockhart (Lansing, Mich./Sexton), Women's Track & Field (2010-13)

- Katie Martin (Ann Arbor, Mich./Pioneer), Softball (2010-13)

- Chelsea Parise (Warren, Mich./Livonia Stevenson), Soccer (2009-12)

- Ashley Smith (Plymouth, Mich./Salem), Women's Golf (2006-10)

"We are inducting another incredible class that represents everything that is great about Grand Valley State and GVSU athletics," said Director of Athletics Keri Becker. "Not only do they enter the Hall of Fame with outstanding athletic and coaching credentials, they also come in as outstanding individuals and we are excited to have them join an incredible group of Laker Hall of Famers."

This year's class will join the 187 members previously inducted into the Hall of Fame. The first GVSU Athletics Hall of Fame class was inducted in 1986 and plaques honoring all inductees are on display at the Grand Valley State Fieldhouse Championship lobby.