CLASS OF 2023 INDUCTEE Don Hamel, MENDOTA

• A 1969 Mendota graduate, was a three-time all-NCIC selection & led conference in scoring three times

• All-time leading scorer in Mendota history (2,158 points), All-State player senior season, honorable mention for All-American status

• Played college basketball at Northern Illinois University for three seasons

• Coached boys basketball at MHS for 1982-83 season, won regional title

• Member of the IBCA Hall of Fame

The Class of 2023 Induction Ceremony will be held on June 8 at the Auditorium Ballroom in La Salle. Scan the QR code for tickets or go to: www.shawmediaevents.com/e/2023-shaw-media-illinois-valley-sports-hall-of-fam

To be considered for the NewsTribune’s Illinois Valley Sports Hall of Fame, an athlete or coach must have lived in the area during his or her accomplishments or have attended an area high school and must be five years removed from high school. The inductees will be announced in a random order.

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• Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Village of DePue

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