Cheridan Hawkins Will Join Oregon Hall of Fame
The record-breaking pitcher will be honored at Autzen Stadium during halftime on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Softball
University of Oregon softball legend Cheridan Hawkins will be inducted into the university Hall of Fame this Saturday, October 10, 2026. The ceremony is scheduled to take place during halftime of the Oregon Ducks football game against UCLA at Autzen Stadium in Eugene.
Why it matters
The induction honors Hawkins for her dominant career at Oregon, where she established herself as one of the most prolific pitchers in program history. Her selection acknowledges the lasting impact of her achievements on the school's softball legacy.
Hawkins finished her collegiate career with a program-record 108 wins and 1,081 strikeouts. She also threw 7 no-hitters while pitching for the Ducks.
The players
Cheridan Hawkins
She is a standout former University of Oregon softball pitcher who currently teaches special education and coaches at Anderson High School.
University of Oregon
This is a public research university in Eugene that competes in the Big Ten Conference.
The details
Hawkins, who graduated from the University of Oregon in spring 2016, returns to Eugene after a career that saw her become the university's leader in multiple pitching categories. She currently serves as a special education teacher and varsity softball coach at Anderson High School.
Timeline
2012: Hawkins graduated from high school.
Spring 2016: Hawkins graduated from the University of Oregon.
Saturday, October 10, 2026: Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
12:30 P.M. Saturday: Kickoff of the Oregon football game against UCLA.
Season Trajectory
This ceremony follows the pattern set by the induction of the 2024 University of Oregon Hall of Fame class, which also honored legendary alumni. Such recognitions highlight the historical prestige of the university's athletic department as current sports programs compete for their own legacies.
The halftime ceremony will delay the standard football game viewing experience for those attending at Autzen Stadium. Fans can expect the focus to shift briefly from the current football season to the historical achievements of the university's softball program.
The takeaway
The induction serves as a reminder of how collegiate athletic records define the legacy of a university's sports culture. Recognizing alumni like Hawkins bridges the gap between past competitive dominance and current team identity.
Further reading
For more on the current state of the team, visit the Softball section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Action News Now.
