WCHS Announces 2026 Warsaw Athletics Hall of Fame Class
By Roger Grossman | Jan 30, 2026 8:47 AM
The 2026 Induction Class of the Warsaw Athletics Hall of Fame has been revealed. Erica Ridderman - Cross Country and Track & Field. Winner of the IHSAA Mental Attitude Award at the state finals in the fall of 2008. Justin Clemens- Football and Basketball. Winner of the Trester Award at the boys state basketball finals in 2010. Scott Smyth- Soccer. Winner of the Mental attitude award at the 2010 state finals. Al Rhoades- Coaching. Winningest coach in Warsaw boys basketball history. 1984 State Champions. 2005 Boys Golf- State champions under Head Coach Ben Barkey. There is no induction ceremony and banquet this year. The 2026 Hall of Fame Class will be inducted with the 2027 class at a banquet next March. However, the annual auction will still be held in March. See our story on it for information by clicking here: https://warsawtigers.com/Article/114886








