Class of 2024 Announced

Jan 3, 2024 | Inductees, News

Athletes and coaches who led their teams to 12 state championships in football, basketball, baseball, golf and gymnastics headline the 2024 list of inductees into the Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame.    The 23rd annual Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame induction...

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...

2023 Hall of Fame Class Announced

Dec 7, 2022 | Awards, Inductees, News

                         For more information, contact Al Pickett, 325-668-3014    The 2023 Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame induction class is a diverse group of athletes and coaches who made their remarkable mark in seven different sports – football,...
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,...