The Washington Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association selected eight new members to their Hall of Fame. The eastside banquet on July 22 at Richland Shilo Inn will honor head coaches John Peterson of Willapa Valley, Doug Burge (Zillah), Phil Neill (Richland), as well as assistants Jim Castleberry (Richland) and Frank Mattson (Yakima/Highland area).
Longtime coach and author Jim Stinson will receive the Ed Pepple Service Award for positive contributions to high school basketball. The westside banquet at Allenmore Events Center in Tacoma July 23 will fete head coaches Dave Jamison (Kentridge), Scott Novak (LaConner), and assistant coach Al Kawashima (Seattle area).
The banquets begin with a social hour at 5 pm followed by dinner and induction ceremony at 6 pm. Cost is $30. For RSVP or questions contact Dave Dickson at david.dickson@bellinghamschools.org.