STEUBENVILLE — Six individuals will be welcomed into the Catholic Central High School Hall of Fame on Sept. 11, organizers have announced. 

Scheduled to be inducted during the evening are Leo Hermann, Jamie Dent, Brian Patchen, Dr. Jeffrey Clark, Anothy Pierro and Harry Maloney. Tom Antinone also will be honored with an Outstanding Service Award for his many years of dedication to the school.  

Doors will open at the high school at 5 p.m., the dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the induction ceremony will follow. Tickets are $30 per person and must be purchased in advance. They can be obtained at https://hof25.eventbrite.com or by calling Alisha Teramana at (740) 264-5538, extension 106. The deadline to purchase tickets is Sept. 4. 

The induction ceremony is free to attend, officials added, and is expected to start at approximately 7:15 p.m. 

This year’s inductees include: 

• Leo Hermann: A 2014 graduate, Hermann was a stalwart in the rare two-sport combination of wrestling and soccer. 

In wrestling, he achieved more than 100 career victories, posting a 47-4 record during his senior year. He earned first-team All-Ohio Valley Athletic Conference recognition and received the prestigious Buck Bailey Award. Hermann qualified for the OHSAA State Tournament, and he helped the Crusaders capture the 2014 OVAC AAA Team and Dual Meet Championship. 

In soccer, Hermann scored 53 goals in his senior year and a total of 122 career goals, both of which set school records. His career total placed him 16th on the Ohio all-time career scoring charts. He was named an all-state first team honoree twice, served as captain of the All-Valley Team and was twice recognized as the OVAC and Eastern District Player of the Year. Hermann earned first-team All-OVAC and Eastern District honors each year of his high school career. 

Hermann continued his soccer career at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, where he became the school’s all-time leader in goals, assists, points and game-winning goals. As a senior, he was honored as a USCA All-American and earned first-team all-conference recognition throughout his four years, being named offensive player of the year for his final three seasons. 

• Jamie Dent: A 2005 graduate, Dent was a standout in track and field and still holds the school record in the shot put and discus. She achieved remarkable success during her high school career, becoming a three-time district champion, regional qualifier and all-district honoree, as well as a four-time monogram winner. In her senior year, she qualified for the OHSAA meet and finished ninth in the state. 

Throughout her career, Dent secured two OVAC titles in the shot put and one in the discus, along with two silver medals. Her efforts were instrumental in leading the Crusaders to three OVAC championships and two Eastern District and regional championships. A versatile athlete, Dent earned two letters in basketball and volleyball and played one year of soccer. 

Her accomplishments earned her a scholarship to West Liberty State University, where she achieved all-conference honors all four years and broke the school indoor record in the weights and the hammer throw. 

• Brian Patchen: A 1961 graduate, Patchen was a letterman in football in 1958, 1959 and 1960 and a two-year letterman on the then-newly formed Central track team. However, it was football where Patchen excelled. In 1959, he was voted outstanding lineman on a team that achieved a Top 10 ranking in Ohio after beating undefeated Cincinnati Elder. Patchen was named co-captain in 1960 and had another outstanding season, earning All-OVAC honors for the second consecutive year. As the valedictorian of his class, Patchen received numerous scholarship offers from schools including Notre Dame, Ohio State, Michigan, Army and Navy among others. 

Ultimately Patchen chose to attend Michigan, where he lettered two years while starting at center. He was an integral part of the 1964 Big Ten and Rose Bowl Championship team which finished fourth in the national polls. Throughout his college career, Patchen faced several great players, including Dick Butkus, whom he played against twice, with Michigan winning both times. 

• Dr. Jeffrey Clark: A 1985 graduate with an impressive 4.16 grade-point average, Clark was a three-year letterman in football and two-year letterman in baseball. He excelled in both sports, being a member of the 1984 OVAC AAA championship football team and the 1985 state semi-finalist baseball team. 

In football, Clark was a standout offensive lineman and linebacker, contributing on both sides of the ball throughout most of his career. During the 1984 football season, he received several honors, including being named to the Eastern Buckeye League first team, Eastern District Class AA first ream and, most notably, to the Class AA All-Ohio second team. The coaching staff often referred to Clark as, “a coach on the field.” 

In baseball, Clark was an excellent catcher and clutch hitter on one of Central’s best baseball teams, with the Crusaders narrowly losing 6-4 in the 1985 state semifinals. His outstanding season earned him a spot on the All-OVAC AAA team. 

Beyond his playing career, Clark was a dedicated coach for the Crusaders. He served as an assistant football coach for the Crusaders from 2002-2019, assistant baseball coach from 2010-2014 and head baseball coach from 2015-2017. 

• Anthony Pierro: A 1981 graduate, Pierro was a standout athlete who excelled in football and wrestling, earning letters in each sport for three years. However, it was football where he truly made a name for himself. He led the 1980 Crusaders to an impressive 8-2 record and a victory in the City Championship game, during which Central defeated Steubenville Big Red 23-0. Pierro was the star of the game, rushing for 193 yards, scoring a touchdown and kicking three extra points. 

During his football career, Pierro was a two-year starting halfback, rushed for more than 1,700 yards and scored 19 touchdowns. Initially, he was moved into the backfield as a blocking back, but he quickly showcased his ability as a runner between the tackles. His determined, aggressive running style was perfect for being the featured back in Rich Wilinski’s offense. In addition to leading the Crusader rushing attack, Pierro was an excellent kicker for the Crusaders. Pierro kicked off and was the team’s field goal and extra point kicker. 

Although Pierro had never wrestled prior to his sophomore year, he became a team leader and earned three letters on the newly established wrestling team. 

In recognition of his outstanding senior year, Pierro was named to the All-Eastern District team, received third-team all-state honors and was the recipient of the Clarke Hinkle Award. 

• Harry Maloney: A 1945 graduate, Maloney was named first-team all-state in football in 1944. As an end, Maloney scored 11 touchdowns for Mac Cara’s City Champion Crusaders, who finished with an 8-1 record. It is noteworthy that in 1944, only 11 players were selected for first-team all-state honors. During the 1940s, all players played offense and defense, never leaving the field. In addition, all schools played in the same classification. 

The Crusaders of 1944 were one of Central’s best teams, with their lone loss occurring in the season opener to East Liverpool. The team boasted several standout players, including Tom Dugan, Tito Carinci, Tom Duff, Joe Corsi, Bill Davis, Clem Gryska and Abraham Leone among others. 

Maloney was the biggest star, earning the all-state accolades. 

Members of the committee said they are looking for information about Maloney’s family. Anyone who has information about his family, is asked to contact Mike Mehalik at michaelmehalik@gmail.com.