On July 25, the 45th WIBCA Hall of Fame Banquet was held at the Wenatchee Convention Center inducting two legendary North Central Washington Head Coaches, Tim Taylor (Brewster) and Mike Carlquist (Okanagon).   The 80 people in attendance were treated to a sumptuous buffet, snappy one-liners from emcee Pat Fitterer, and inspirational speeches from the inductees.  Additionally, Bruce Siebol (Sunnyside) was presented with the “Patrick Fitterer Positive Coaching Award” and Joe Harris (Brooklyn Nets) was awarded the “Ed Pepple Service Award” for his contributions to the improvement of basketball in Washington.

If you are a WIBCA member interested in nominating a head or assistant coach to the WIBCA Hall of Fame, see the “Hall of Fame” tab at WIBCA.COM or contact Dave Dickson at david.dickson@bellinghamschools.org.  Deadline for Class of 2020 nominations is September 1.

2019 Pat Fitterer Award Winner, Bruce Siebol (Sunnyside High School) with WIBCA Past President and Hall of Fame member, Pat Fitterer.

2019 WIBCA Hall of Fame Inductee-Tim Taylor (Brewster High School) with WIBCA Past President and Hall of Fame member, Pat Fitterer.

2019 WIBCA Hall of Fame Inductee-Mike Carlquist (Okanagon High School) with WIBCA Past President and Hall of Fame member, Pat Fitterer.