Wichita Falls ISD Inducts First Athletics Hall of Fame Class
Twelve inaugural inductees, including Olympians, college athletes, coaches and athletic directors, were honored at a ceremony at Region 9.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Awards
Wichita Falls ISD held its first-ever Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Friday at Region 9, attended by hundreds of people. The district inducted 12 inaugural honorees spanning Olympians, college athletes, coaches and athletic directors.
Why it matters
The ceremony establishes a formal record of athletic achievement within the Wichita Falls school district. District leaders say creating the Hall of Fame was a long-standing priority.
The inaugural class comprises 12 honorees, with the district holding its first induction ceremony at Region 9. The source does not detail the selection criteria used to choose the initial inductees.
The players
Wichita Falls ISD
The public school district serving Wichita Falls, Texas, which established the Athletics Hall of Fame and hosted the induction ceremony.
Devon Dorris
Wichita Falls ISD Athletic Director who said establishing a Hall of Fame was a major goal for himself and his team.
Taliyah Brooks
Former Rider High School athlete and Olympic runner who is among the inaugural inductees.
Joey Aboussie
Former Old High football standout who is among the inaugural inductees.
The details
Former Rider High School runner and Olympian Taliyah Brooks and former Old High football standout Joey Aboussie are among the inductees. Lawrence Williams and Ronnie Littleton, both deceased, were recognized alongside Aboussie. The celebration continued Friday evening at the Memorial-Legacy rivalry game.
Timeline
Friday: Inaugural Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony held at Region 9.
Friday evening: Athletic history recognized at the Memorial-Legacy rivalry game.
Season Trajectory
The first-ever induction class establishes the district's own honors baseline, marking a departure from years without a formal Athletics Hall of Fame. Officials plan to make the induction an annual tradition, setting a precedent for future classes.
Wichita Falls families and former athletes now have a formal district venue to see their school's sports history recognized. The annual induction tradition means future local athletes can aim for a published honor within the district.
The takeaway
Recognizing athletic history through a formal honor system gives schools a lasting way to celebrate their former athletes and coaches. Communities can support similar efforts by documenting local sports achievements.
Further reading
Explore more Awards coverage to see how other honors are recognized across the region.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Newschannel6now.
