2026 Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees
Athletes:
Victoria Perez, Women’s Soccer (2013-2014)
Clarissa Hernandez, Track & Field, Thrower (2010-2011)
Kiero Small, Football (2009- 2010)
Chris Balatico, Baseball (2004-2005)
Renee Gomez, Softball (1993-1994)
Giovanni “Gio” Sprattling, Track & Field, High Jump (1989-1990)
Mark Hebert, Football, Baseball (1984-1986)
Rick Raymundo Encallado, Football, Baseball, (1973-1975)
Coaches:
Carlos Volpini, Men’s Soccer Assistant Coach (1993-2021)
Andy Watt*, Softball and Football Coach (1991-2018)
Supporters:
John Devine, Sports Writer, Salinas Californian / Monterey Herald
Monterey Peninsula Foundation
Teams:
2010 Women’s Cross Country Team
2009 Women’s Cross Country Team
1971 Football Team
*posthumously
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When
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Where
411 Central Ave. Salinas, CA 93901
Hartnell College, Student Center (Bldg. C)
8:30 AM | College Tour with Dean of Athletics, Ivan Guerrero
9:00 AM | Check-In, Reception, and Photo Opportunity (Steinbeck Hall)
10:00 AM | Brunch and Induction Ceremony (Student Center)
1:00 PM | Tailgate Party at Field House (Hartnell College)
3:00 PM | Football Game – Hartnell College vs. Contra Costa College at Bill Elliott Football Field, Hartnell College Main Campus
Why
A Legacy of Success
- Hartnell College has a rich athletic tradition and a long history of success that spans over the past 90 years.
- Hartnell has produced well over 15,000 student-athletes who have not only achieved success in the athletic arena but also in the classroom and in life.
- In the 2024-25 academic year, 85% of Hartnell sophomore student-athletes transferred to a four-year university, and 94% of all student-athletes came from high schools in the Salinas Valley.
- 45% of sophomore student-athletes received transfer scholarships and 64% of all student-athletes were on the college Honor Roll during the 2024-25 academic year.
