It is with great enthusiasm and pride that the Canton Central Athletics Hall of Fame Committee announces the 25th Class of Candidates. This exceptional group of former athletes, coaches and friends of Canton Central School Athletics will be recognized and inducted at a formal ceremony on Saturday, October 24th, 2026 in the High School Auditorium at 5:00 pm. Leading up to the event all are invited to celebrate with our inductees by attending a girl’s JV and varsity volleyball match on Friday, October 23rd beginning at 5:00 pm in the H.C. Williams High School Gymnasium. The following day our candidates will be publicly acknowledged at halftime of the varsity football game vs. Gouverneur at 1:30 on the John Oliver Football Field.
This years’ class includes a selection of former Bears from several different eras. Richard “Dick” Stanton from the class of 1959 (hockey, baseball), Rick Mace, class of 1969 (athlete, teacher and athletic director), Christie Foster, class of 2008 (soccer, basketball and lacrosse), Heidi (Longshore) Bigge, class of 1988 (swimming, track and field), Briggitte Longshore, class of 1988 (swimming, basketball and track and field), and Bradley Stone, class of 2008 (soccer, basketball and baseball).
Again, this event will be held on Saturday, October 24th, 2026 in the High School Auditorium at 5:00 pm. All are invited to attend this event as we honor the significant contributions made by this prestigious group of talented Bears!