One of the strongest incoming classes in recent memory for the Salinas Valley Sports Hall of Fame has been announced.<\/p>\n
Headlining the Class of 2026 is former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive lineman Evan Smith, as well as one-time LPGA golfer Kim Cathrein.<\/p>\n
Smith, a Salinas High graduate, spent 10 years in the NFL after not being drafted, winning a Super Bowl ring with the Green Bay Packers.<\/p>\n
Cathrein prepped at North Salinas, landing on the LPGA circuit in the late 1980\u2019s for the better part of a decade.<\/p>\n
Joining the pair is former Palma High guard and current St. Mary\u2019s assistant men’s basketball coach EJ Rowland, who put together a 20-year professional basketball career overseas.<\/p>\n
Former Palma and USC lineman Marc Matock is also being enshrined, along with former Herald Softball Pitcher of the Year Kim Reeder, who put together a memorable four-year career at Ohio State.<\/p>\n
The remainder of the class includes Salinas graduate Ed Brown, former Alisal and Hartnell track and field standout Tyrone Ward and coaches Paul McDonald and Clem Richardson.<\/p>\n
In addition, the 1979 Salinas High football team, who reached the Central Coast Section finals when there weren’t any divisions, is being inducted.<\/p>\n
The ceremony will take place on August 22 at the Salinas Storm House. Go to www.salinasvalleysportshallofffame.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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