December 12, 2024

Wrestling Hall inducts four Saturday

The eighth annual Creston Wrestling Hall of Fame Induction Banquet will be held Saturday at Creston Eagles Club, 301 E. Montgomery St.

The 2024 inductees are Steve Harvey, Creston’s first state finalist in 1972; Dan Hayes, two-time state qualifier in 1972 and 1973 (fourth place), lifelong contributor to the program and two-time national qualifier for SWCC; Randy Marlin, Creston state champion in 1986 and two-time finalist; and Andrew Hayes, two-time state champion in 1999 and 2000.

The event begins with social hour (cash bar) at 4 p.m. Teams to be recognized at 5 p.m. will be from 1964, 1974, 1984, 1994, 2004 and 2014. Scholarships will also be announced prior to the steak/chicken dinner, followed by the Hall of Fame inductions. There will also be a silent auction and 50/50 raffle.

Tickets can be purchased at Hulett & Sons and Hartsock Insurance, or by calling John Walters (641-247-1984); Clint Hoffman (641-344-1071); Luke Baker (641-344-5601); Emmy Key (641-202-3136); or Chuck Hulett (641-202-2262).

Larry Peterson

LARRY PETERSON

Former senior feature writer at Creston News Advertiser and columnist. Previous positions include sports editor for many years and assistant editor. Also a middle school basketball coach in Creston.