NJSIAA announces 2018 Hall of Fame class

The NJSIAA announced its 2018 Hall of Fame class Wednesday. A group of 16 individuals was selected by a statewide committee of media members and active and retired school administrators. 

Here's the list in alphabetical order. Athletes are listed with high school and graduation year:

Al Blozis (Dickinson, 1938) 

A football star who also set records in the shot put, he eventually became an NFL All-Pro tackle with the New York Giants. He served in the Army and died in World War II. His No. 32 is retired by the Giants.

Erin Donohue (Haddonfield 2001)

A multi-sport star in high school (basketball, cross country, and track and field), she earned an All-American career at North Carolina and represented the United States in the 1,500 meters at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. 

Todd Frazier (Toms River South, 2004) 

The New York Mets third baseman is best known for leading the Toms River Little League team to the 1998 Little League World Series title. He was also an All-American baseball player at Rutgers.

“Being inducted is special. In New Jersey, where I was born and raised, it’s one of the better things I’m going to be a part of," Frazier said after Wednesday's 13-0 win over Miami. "I grew up watching Bill Raftery and it’s going to be awesome to meet him again, and Rick Porcello, another New Jersey guy. It means a lot to me. I take a lot of pride in where I’m from and really can’t wait to meet those guys and be inducted. Very excited.”

Asjha Jones (Piscataway, 1998) 

After a stellar basketball career in high school, she won two national championships at Connecticut, played in the WNBA, and won a gold medal for Team USA at the 2012 London Olympics.

Lydell Mitchell (Salem, 1968) 

A multi-sport athlete in high school, he became a star running back at Penn State and then with the NFL's Baltimore Colts. 

Rick Porcello (Seton Hall Prep, 2007) 

The Boston Red Sox starting pitcher won the American League Cy Young award in 2016. In high school, he went 20-1 with a career 0.88 ERA. 

Bill Raftery (St. Cecilia’s of Kearny, 1959)

A popular college basketball broadcaster today, he served as Seton Hall men's basketball coach from 1970-82. As a high school basketball player, he scored a then-state record 2,192 points. 

Mike Rozier (Woodrow Wilson, 1980) 

A star college football running back at Nebraska, he won the Heisman Trophy in 1983. He also played in the USFL and NFL.

Kristen Somogyi (St. Peter’s of New Brunswick, 1992) 

All-time leading basketball scorer (girls and boys) in state history (3,899 points) upon graduation. She played in college at both Virginia and Rutgers.

Jim Spanarkel (Hudson Catholic, 1975) 

All-State in both basketball and baseball as a senior, he scored over 1,000 points in basketball. Starred at Duke and played five years in the NBA. Currently a TV broadcaster for college and NBA games.

Brian Taylor (Perth Amboy, 1969) 

The second-leading basketball scorer in state history (2,495 points) who also played at Princeton as well as in the ABA and NBA.

Keiko Tokuda (Clifton, 1998) 

New Jersey's only four-time state singles tennis champion in compiling a record of 86-0.  

Officials and coaches

Don Danser 

Served as a teacher, coach, official, NJSIAA project manager, tournament director and NJSIAA assistant director for cross country, indoor track and outdoor track. Dancer passed away in 2015. 

Eugene Chyzowych

Columbia boys soccer coach (1964-2013) with a career record of 757-216-73, making him the third-winningest coach in U.S. history.  

Tony Karcich 

Former St. Joseph Regional (Montvale) and Bergen Catholic football coach who won three sectional titles at Bergen Catholic and 17 sectional and state titles at St. Joseph. His 338 career coaching victories is a Bergen County record.

Stan Woods 

Emerson/Park Ridge's wrestling coach since 1967 who has won 37 league titles.

Source: NJSIAA