1977-79 tennis team – Keith Darby, David Bruner, Brad Harding, Jim Hoovens, coach Rick Utter, Brett Swanson, Jon Porter, Chris Walls, Troy Dilworth and Melbert Franklin. DEEANN ALLEN PHOTOS

11 inductees join Webb City Athletic Hall of Fame

Eight individuals and three teams were inducted into the Webb City Athletic Hall of Fame during a banquet Saturday at the Cardinal Dome Commons.

The 2024 inductees are:

  • Verlie Abrams ’40
  • Louis Hillegus ’63
  • Robert Carey ’73
  • Ginger (Garrison) Gibson ’80
  • Heather (Lundien) Reese ’92
  • Stephanie Bunger ’97
  • Beverly Jones – track and volleyball coach
  • Charlie Meadows – wrestling and track coach
  • 1972-73 Boys Basketball Team
  • 1977-79 Boys Tennis Team
  • 2004 Softball Team

It was the sixth class to be inducted since the hall of fame was established in 2016.

Three of the individuals and members of all three teams were able to attend the event. While familes received the honor for Louis Hillegus, Beverly Jones and Charlie Meadows.

Robert Carey
Heather (Lundien) Reese
Superintendent Brenten Byrd presents Ginger (Garrison) Gibson with her trophy.
The 1972-73 basketball team, with their assistant coach, Rick Utter, at the podium.
The 2004 state-champion softball team.