BEREA, Ky. — The Madison County Sports Hall of Fame, a volunteer-led organization with its public exhibit housed inside the Madison County Public Library in Richmond, has announced its Class of 2026—a group that includes former NFL players Damien Harris and Luke Stocker.
Even if you’re not a sports fan, the Hall’s purpose is easy to understand: it’s a public record of local achievement—the athletes, coaches, teams, and community builders who shaped school spirit and county identity across generations. It keeps those stories from fading into “remember when,” and it gives younger students something tangible to point to and say, “That started here.”
🥇 Induction Dinner: May 16
The Hall of Fame says the induction dinner will be held at 5 p.m. on May 16 at the EKU Perkins Building in Richmond.
⭐ Class of 2026
Individuals (9):
- Jeff Cruse
- Larry French
- Damien Harris
- Goebel “Tex” Ritter
- Benny Roop
- Bill Maupin
- Luke Stocker
- Sylvia (Tracy) Powell
- Ray Vencill
Teams (3):
- 1960 Madison-Model football
- 1961 Madison High football
- 2012–13 Madison Central boys basketball (state champions)
🙌 How to Support the Hall of Fame
The Hall notes that tickets and sponsorships support the annual ceremony and the ongoing exhibit, with sponsorship levels that include banquet tickets.