Staff Reports
The inductees for the Hall of Fame of the class of 2024 have been announced. The hall of fame recognizes athletes, coaches, teams, or friends of the program who have excelled at Gatesville High School and received significant recognition.
The Class of 2024 inductees will include:
- Athlete Judy Kafer Hurst was a multi-sport athlete during her career at Gatesville High School in the early 1970’s and excelled in basketball and track. She was a four-year member of the Lady Hornets basketball team and was chosen to participate in the state all-star game during her senior season and would later play collegiately at Baylor University. In track, she was a four-year state meet qualifier and held four individual school records upon graduation.
- Athlete Jim Saunders was a three-sport letterman for Gatesville High School from 1968 to 1972. He was a decorated quarterback in football, earning numerous district and postseason honors for his play on the gridiron. Upon graduation, he received a football scholarship to play for Baylor University.
- Coach Guy Dean began his career in coaching during the mid-1980’s, and Gatesville High School would be his only stop during a 30-plus year career. Since serving as the football assistant coach for many seasons, he enjoyed success as a head coach in basketball, cross country, and golf. Dean led the Hornet cage team to district titles and several playoff appearances during a successful stint as the boys’ hoops coach. He led the high school golf teams to more than a dozen state tournament appearances, highlighted by the high school boys winning the class 3A state title in 2009.
- The 1950 to 1951 boys’ basketball team advanced to the UIL state semifinals. That season, Gatesville High School won the district 20A championship and copped the team title at the regional tournament to gain a trip to the state tournament.
- The 2009 softball team was coached by Michelle Edwards and posted a school-best, 32-10 record and advanced to the UIL class 3A state tournament. A 2-1 loss to Needville in the state semifinals ended their historic run.
The Hall of Fame banquet will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19, at Gatesville High School, with more details to come.
For more information, contact Rickey Phillips, GISD Athletic Director by email at rgphilli@gatesvilleisd.org.
Gatesville High School is located at 205 S. Lovers Lane.
