Ches-Mont Hall of Fame
A Lasting Legacy
Celebrating & Preserving Excellence
The Ches-Mont League Hall of Fame was established to honor the extraordinary individuals who have defined the competitive spirit of our conference. By recognizing outstanding athletes, visionary coaches, dedicated athletic directors, assignors, and community members who support our sports; we preserve the stories of triumph and dedication that inspire the next generation of competitors. Our hall stands as a testament to the league’s rich history and enduring pursuit of excellence in high school athletics.
Hall of Fame Classes (2021–2026)
Class of 2026
Greg Wilson - Downingtown - Soccer
Henry Berardi - Bishop Shanahan - Soccer
James Smith - Downingtown - Track & Field
John Hatt - Downingtown - Soccer
John Chilla - Assignor
Class of 2025
Susan Cornelius - WC East Coach & AD
Joseph Derickson - Unionville Coach & AD
Ron Savastio - Bishop Shanahan - Softball
Mary Schanne - Downingtown - Soccer
Rob Smith - Downingtown - Soccer
Paul Stankewicz - WC Henderson - Football & Boys Lacrosse
Jeff Thomas - Kennett - Coach & AD
Tom Ellis - Sun Valley - Wrestling
Bryan Davis - Daily Local News
Rich DiFelice - Assignor
Class of 2024
Kim Jackson - WC Henderson - Lacrosse
Bridget Fischbein - WC East - Volleyball
Michael Morgan - Downingtown - Softball
William Lott - WC Henderson - Track and Field
Sharon Largent - Unionville - Tennis
Nate Heckenberger - Daily Local News
Denny Luminella - Downingtown
Pete DiGiovanni - Daily Local News
Class of 2023
Walter Kottemeyer - Downingtown - Pres of Ches-Mont
Jen O’Donnell - WC Henderson - Field Hockey
Charles Chiccino - Downingtown - Football
Michael Kelly - Great Valley - Track and Field
John Barr - Downingtown - Football
Richard Frampton - Oxford - Athletic Director
Class of 2022
***Due to Pandemic: Class of 2020, 2021, & 2022 were merged with 2023, 2024, & 2025***
Class of 2021
***Due to Pandemic: Class of 2020, 2021, & 2022 were merged with 2023, 2024, & 2025***
Hall of Fame Classes (2015–2020)
Class of 2020
***Due to Pandemic: Class of 2020, 2021, & 2022 were merged with 2023, 2024, & 2025***
Class of 2019
Becky Desmond - Downingtown - Tennis
Maureen Wallace - Coatesville - Volleyball
Ken Sigle - Downingtown West - Athletic Director
Bob Schnure - Downingtown East - Girls Basketball
James Klunk - A-1 Stationary
Class of 2018
Leon Bell - WC Henderson - Basketball Coach
Joe Walsh - WC Henderson - Football Coach
Jack Helm - Downingtown - Athletic Director
Richard Dunlap - WC East - Pre of Ches-Mont
Rob Conti-D’Antonio - Unionville - Volleyball Coach
Class of 2017
Steve Piloni - Daily Local News
Charles Lewis- Kennett - Track and Field Coach
Robert Nutting - WC East - Boys Soccer, Boys & Girls Tennis Coach
Michael Lorback - WC Henderson - Boys Soccer Coach
David Tordone - WC Rustin - Boys Soccer Coach
Class of 2016
James Smith - Coatesville - Boys Basketball Coach
Raymond Wessner - Octorara - Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Cross Country &Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Cheerleading
Joe Carroll - WC East - Football Coach
Class of 2015
Renee Talley - Coatesville - Girls Basketball Coach
John Hay - Henderson - Cross Country, Track & Field, Swimming Coach
Ray Basilio - Kennett - Girls Volleyball Coach
Gene Davis - Octorara - Boys Soccer Coach
Ed Pappas - WC East - Baseball Coach
Hall of Fame Classes (2009–2014)
Class of 2014
Frank Farley -Radio Announcer – WCOJ
Art Douglas - Radio Announcer – WCOJÂ
Bob Kulp - Great Valley - Boys Soccer Coach   Â
Karl Houp - Downingtown - Baseball Coach
Walter “Stu” Ferrier - WC East - Athletic Director
Class of 2013
Bob Sterner - Downingtown - Boys Soccer & Track Coach
Diane Horsey - WC East - Field Hockey & Lacrosse Coach  Â
Lee Krug - Unionville - Girls Lacrosse & Boys Soccer Coach
Harry Lewis - Coatesville - Boys Track Coach
Roy Skiles - Octorara - Baseball Coach
Class of 2012
Deb DeLellis - Downingtown - Girls’ Lacrosse & Field Hockey Coach
William Miller - Avon Grove - Boys’ Basketball Coach
Dennis White - Unionville - Girls’ Basketball Coach & Athletic Director
Michael Colley - WC East - Wrestling & Boys’ Lacrosse Coach
Class of 2011
Jack McClellan - Henderson - Boys Basketball
Paul Hurley - Downingtown - Boys Soccer
Ted Torrance - Bishop Shanahan - Coach & AD
Tom Newill - Avon Grove - Cross Country &AD
Larry McDevitt - Daily Local News
Class of 2010
Janet Shaner - WC East - Field Hockey & Lacrosse
Ed Malikoski - Henderson - Athletic Director
Ross Kershey - Coatesville - Boys’ Basketball & Track Coach
Hank Bernat - Owen J. Roberts - Football Coach
Dale & Dallas Krapf - Krapf Bus Company
Class of 2009
Mac Stuber - Coatesville - Sec. of Ches-Mont
Michael Hancock - Henderson - Football Coach
Alray Johnson - Downingtown - Wrestling Coach
Paul Chenger - Coatesville - Pres. of Ches-Mont
Marcia Brumbach - Boyertown - Basketball, Field Hockey & Lacrosse Coach
Hall of Fame Classes (2007–2008)
Class of 2008
Walt Funk - Coatesville - Athletic Director
Al Como - Great Valley - Athletic Director
David Cox - WC East - Principal    Â
James Reichert - Henderson - Athletic Director
Class of 2007
Robert Boyer - Downingtown - Athletic Director
Jack Bryne - WC East - Athletic Director
Chuck Carroll - Coatesville - Athletic Director