The 2026 JMU Athletics Hall of Fame Class will include: softball two-way star Jailyn Ford (2013-2016); volleyball right side hitter Janey Goodman Wellons (2013-2016); baseball shortstop David Herbek (2008-2011); men's soccer midfielder/defender Kevin Knight (1995-1998); football quarterback Vad Lee (2014-2015); football tight end Ed Perry (1992-1996) and women's soccer forward Therese Wolden Cooper (1995-1998).
Registration is now open and tickets on sale for induction of the 2026 Class into the James Madison Athletics Hall of Fame, to be held on Friday, Sept. 4 in the Atlantic Union Bank Center at 5:30 p.m. The event features social time, dinner and the formal ceremony celebrating seven former student-athletes as part of the 38th class to be inducted into the JMU Hall of Fame.
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with an initial cocktail hour. Dinner and programming will begin at 6:30 p.m. Cocktail attire is required. Questions about the event can be directed to Grace Sheldon, Director of Internal Operations and Events at sgs6mn@jmu.edu or (540) 568-3267.
Attendance at the event requires pre-registration, which is open now through Friday, August 21 at 5 p.m. ET. Individual tickets for the induction are $75 per person for adults or $35 for youth (12 and under) Registrants are requested to complete the information page completely, filling in all fields, including contact information, guest names and the option to indicate dietary restrictions.
