Yuma High Inducts 15th Athletic Hall of Fame Class
Six individuals, one team and four community partners were honored at a Saturday ceremony at Yuma High School.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Awards
Yuma High School inducted its 15th Athletic Hall of Fame class, honoring six individuals, one team and four community partners at a ceremony held Saturday. Inductees include longtime coach Jackie Bruno and 2005 graduate Lisa Stratton, along with the 1939-40 state championship boys tennis team.
Why it matters
The induction recognizes athletes, coaches and supporters who shaped school sports in Yuma over decades. Honoring figures from different eras connects current students to the school's athletic history.
The class included six individuals, one team and four community partners, with the Hall of Fame's first class dating to 2008. Inductee plaques will be displayed in the East Wing of Palace Gym, though the source does not list the community partners' specific contributions.
The players
Yuma High School
Yuma High School is a public high school in Yuma, Arizona, whose Athletic Hall of Fame honors athletes, coaches and supporters connected to the school's sports programs.
Jackie Bruno
Jackie Bruno was a teacher and coach at Yuma High School from 1968 to 1981 who coached four sports and helped expand girls' athletic opportunities after Title IX.
Lisa Stratton
Lisa Stratton is a 2005 Yuma High School graduate who competed in four sports and went on to play softball at Arizona Western College and Lubbock Christian University.
The details
Jackie Bruno taught and coached at Yuma High from 1968 to 1981, coaching volleyball, basketball, softball and tennis, and helped expand opportunities for female athletes after Title IX. Lisa Stratton competed in four sports at Yuma High before continuing her softball career at Arizona Western College and Lubbock Christian University.
Timeline
- 1939-40: The state championship boys tennis team earned its place in school sports history.
- 1968 to 1981: Jackie Bruno taught and coached at Yuma High School.
- 2005: Lisa Stratton graduated from Yuma High School.
- 2008: The Athletic Hall of Fame inducted its first class.
- Saturday, October 31, 2026: The 15th Athletic Hall of Fame class was inducted.
Season Trajectory
The induction of a coach credited with expanding girls' athletics after Title IX ties this class to the post-1972 growth of women's school sports. Recognizing both a 1939-40 boys tennis team and a 2005 softball player highlights how the Yuma High athletic record spans nearly a century.
Inductee plaques will be displayed in the East Wing of Palace Gym, giving students and visitors a permanent place to see the honorees. The ceremony recognized the school's athletic history across several decades, from a 1939-40 state champion tennis team to recent graduates.
The takeaway
Honoring athletes and coaches across many decades shows how a single school's sports history builds over time. Visiting the East Wing of Palace Gym is a direct way to see the plaques for yourself.
Further reading
Explore more Yuma awards coverage for other local honors and recognitions.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KYMA.
