4 Concord high schools will honor new inductees to their Athletic Halls of Fame during 2024-25 school year
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Nov. 1, 2024) — Former athletes, coaches and teams will receive the ultimate recognition for their achievements when four Concord high schools induct the latest group of honorees for their respective Athletic Hall of Fames during this school year.
De La Salle will kick off the 2024-25 honors with an on-campus celebration Oct. 26 for its Class of 2024 which features two teams, two coaches and five athletes.
Among the honorees with Concord and Clayton roots are basketball coach Frank Allocco and athletes Damon Jenkins, Matt Biel and Clayton Tanner as well as TJ Brassil among the state champion 2010 Spartans football team members.
Mt. Diablo High
Next up, the Mt. Diablo High School Sports Hall of Fame will hold their annual induction dinner on Saturday, Nov. 2, at Zio Fraedo’s in Pleasant Hill.
This year’s recipients include Adrian Kyles (Class of 1993, football and basketball), Angelo Pree (2007, football, track, wrestling), Rick Bonansea (1984, football), Antonio Flaggs (2006, basketball), Floyd Frager (1980, basketball), Anthony Reese (1986, football, basketball, track) and the 1977 girls volleyball team.
Those wishing to purchase dinner tickets can contact Lou Adamo (925-212-9332 or by mail to MDHSSHOF c/o Lou Adamo, 1401 Stonecreek Ct., Martinez 94553). Tickets are $65 per person and checks are made payable to MDHSSHOF. Proceeds help fund current Red Devils girls’ and boys’ athletic and academic programs.
CVCHS Seeks nominees
Clayton Valley is accepting nominations for its 8th Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony May 2 at Centre Concord. Those wishing to nominate an athlete, coach or team can contact Chairperson Herc Pardi at herc_pardi@hotmail.com. Pardi reports deadline for nominations is Nov. 5. The CVHS HOF website cvhshof.com will have information on dinner reservations soon.
Ygnacio Valley High School recently selected its YVHS Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The nominating committee will announce the recipients in next month’s Pioneer. They will receive honors at a Mar. 22 ceremony.
Jay Bedecarré
Jay Bedecarré is a long-time resident and writer in Concord and Clayton. He began his newspaper writing career while still a senior at Mt. Diablo High School and he has been part of The Pioneer since its inception in 2003. Jay also operates Bay Area Festivals, presenting events around the San Francisco Bay Area including Bay Area KidFest annually in Downtown Concord.