Basketball Hall Inducts Newest Class

Written on June 23, 2014 by Staff Reporter

Categories: Sports Archive 2014

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The 2014 Kosciusko Basketball Hall of Fame class are, from left to right, Jack Darr (representing John Kroh), Ronnie Hoffer (Etna Green), Larry Heisler (Etna Green), Larry Mauzy (North Webster), Larry Shively (Etna Green), Jim Teel (Mentone), Terry Klondaris (Warsaw), Ray Slusher (Pierceton), Sam Popenfoose (North Webster), John Lozier (Leesburg/official), Geri Stookey (representing John Stookey - Leesburg) and in front is John Cullum (Mentone). Photos provided by Aaron Rovenstine) — The 2014 Kosciusko Basketball Hall of Fame class are, from left to right, Jack Darr (representing John Kroh), Ronnie Hoffer (Etna Green), Larry Heisler (Etna Green), Larry Mauzy (North Webster), Larry Shively (Etna Green), Jim Teel (Mentone), Terry Klondaris (Warsaw), Ray Slusher (Pierceton), Sam Popenfoose (North Webster), John Lozier (Leesburg/official), Geri Stookey (representing John Stookey – Leesburg) and in front is John Cullum (Mentone). (Photos provided by Aaron Rovenstine)

WINONA LAKE – The Kosciusko County Basketball Hall of Fame inducted its latest class Friday night in a ceremony held at the Orthopaedic Capital Center on the campus of Grace College.

Celebrating basketball greatness from the area in the 1950s and 1960s, 14 individuals as well as the 1957-58 Etna Green basketball teams were honored. Official John Lozier was among the list, who was recognized for his playing days at Leesburg as well as his service as a basketball official.

Guest speaker for the evening was former Indiana high school star, Kansas national champion, and three-time NBA champion Clyde Lovellette.

Joining Lozier in the Hall were Everett Rookstool, Beaver Dam; Charlie McKenzie, Claypool; John Oldfather, Etna Green; Ed Stine, Etna Green; John Stookey, Leesburg; Jon Cullum, Mentone; Jim Teel, Mentone; Sam Popenfoose, North Webster; Larry Mauzy, North Webster; Ray Slusher, Pierceton; Garth Cone, Pierceton; John Kroh, Syracuse; and Terry Klondaris, Warsaw.