Lakey-Whitefield, Adree

Dec 17, 2023 | Athlete, Inductees, Track & Field

ADREE LAKEY-WHITEFIELD, a track and field standout from Roby, accomplished an incredible feat by winning a national championship in three different events during her collegiate career at Angelo State. A track and field star for the Rams, she won the NCAA Division II...

Salas, David

Dec 17, 2023 | Athlete, Football, Inductees, Soccer

DAVID SALAS was an all-district cornerback in football and ran track at Abilene High, but he is considered the top soccer player to come out of Abilene. In fact, Salas is the first soccer player to be named to the Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame. After playing...
Galbraith, The Galbraith Family

Galbraith, The Galbraith Family

May 10, 2022 | Athlete, Football, Legacy Award

THE GALBRAITH FAMILY is a co-recipient of this year’s Legacy Award for the family’s significant role in Abilene High’s rich football history. Four Galbraith brothers – Gene, Cecil, Gervis Sr. and R.B. played for Abilene High football squads from 1928 to 1937,...
Smith, The Smith Family

Smith, The Smith Family

May 10, 2022 | Athlete, Football, Legacy Award

THE SMITH  FAMILY is a co-recipient of this year’s Legacy Award for the family’s significant role in Abilene High’s rich football history. Aultman Smith rushed for 252 yards and scored three touchdowns in 1928 as Abilene High beat Port Arthur to win the state...
Tollison, David

Tollison, David

May 9, 2022 | Athlete, Baseball

DAVID TOLLISON was perhaps the best all-around player on Abilene  Cooper 1987 state championship baseball team. He was 11-1 as a pitcher and batted .417 with seven home runs, 45 RBIs and 19 stolen bases as a senior. He was the winning pitcher in the state championship...
Gilreath, Kathryn

Gilreath, Kathryn

May 9, 2022 | Athlete, Coach, Tennis

KATHRYN GILREATH helped Cooper High School to a 3-year record of 57-0 and three consecutive 5A team tennis state championships. She played No.1 singles all four years. In the spring of 1993, she was a state quarterfinalist in doubles, a state semifinalist in doubles...