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Butler County Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Class
Compliments to the Cincinnati Enquirer original post:
The Butler County Sports Hall of Fame announced it will induct 11 new members into its 2026 class.
"We are excited to announce yet another amazing class to the hall. This year's class represents a very wide range of not only the areas in Butler County, but many amazing sports accomplishments," Butler County Sports Hall of Fame Committee president Sean Van Winkle said in a release.
In alphabetical order, the 11 new inductees are Alex Davis (Garfield 1967), Meagan Dooley Dimond (Lakota West 2006), Andy Fishman (Lakota West coach), Dennis Garland (Edgewood 1975), Chris Lutz (Fairfield 1985), Jalin Marshall (Middletown 2013), Seth Morris (Hamilton 1999), Tom Popplewell (Fairfield 1986), Emily Breitholle Quigley (Fairfield 2001), Keith Weiser (Talawanda 2003) and Gary Weitzel (Ross coach).
The 2026 Butler County Hall of Fame class finds the Greater Miami Conference proudly represented by 8 of the 11 total inductees.
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August 14th - 17th, 2026 (FRIDAY - MONDAY)
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GMC Version of "Friday Night Lights" August 20th and August 21st
After a lengthy off-season filled with anticipation, the kickoff of the 2026 varsity football season is now on the horizon. The Greater Miami Conference, home to one of the strongest football leagues in Ohio, will open the new campaign with several compelling early-season matchups. All games are scheduled for 7:00 PM unless otherwise noted. Nine of the ten GMC schools will begin their seasons on Friday, August 21, while the Princeton Vikings get underway one night earlier, taking on Moeller at Paycor Stadium on Thursday, August 20.
To get a full rundown on conference football schedules visit:
GMC Football Standings, Stats, and Schedules
Opening night matchups:
Colerain (Home) vs. LaSalle
Fairfield (Home) vs. Wayne
Hamilton (Away) vs. Badin
Lakota East (Home) vs. Centerville
Lakota West (Home) vs. St. Xavier
Mason (Away) vs. Springboro
Middletown (Away) vs. Elder
Oak Hills (Home) vs. Edgewood
Princeton (@ Paycor Stadium) vs. Moeller (Thursday - August 20th)
Sycamore (Away) vs. Kings
GMC Celebrates 60 Years of Excellence
The Greater Miami Conference proudly marks its 60th anniversary, commemorating six decades of athletic achievement, academic pride, and community connection across southwest Ohio. Founded in 1966, the GMC emerged from a shared vision: to create a competitive, character-driven league that would elevate student-athletes while strengthening bonds among neighboring school communities.
Across its history, GMC member schools have built one of Ohio’s most accomplished athletic legacies. Collectively, they have captured 76 OHSAA team championships and 217 individual state titles, establishing the conference as a perennial force in Division I competition. GMC programs have also earned recognition on the national stage, with teams appearing in final national rankings in football, boys and girls basketball, girls soccer, softball, and baseball. Numerous individual athletes have claimed national championships or earned high school All-American honors, further elevating the conference’s reputation.
The GMC’s impact extends well beyond high school competition. Former conference athletes have excelled at the collegiate level, in professional sports—including football, women’s golf, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer, and baseball—and even on the world stage in the Olympic Games, representing the United States in men’s swimming and wrestling.
As the Greater Miami Conference celebrates its 60th year, it honors all who have contributed to its legacy—student-athletes, coaches, schools, and communities—and looks ahead with confidence. The next chapter promises continued growth, new milestones, and the same commitment to excellence that has defined the GMC since 1966.
A proud past. A strong present. A future built on tradition.
DICK'S GMC Shopping Weekend
Greater Miami Conference 20% OFF SHOP EVENT
August 14th - 17th, 2026 (FRIDAY - MONDAY)
STORE LOCATIONS: All Cincinnati Stores
Save the date! Our partner, DICK’S Sporting Goods, is offering you a 20% off discount throughout the store to help you gear up for the season! Be sure to use the coupon linked below, as this is specific to our organization. The coupon is valid in-store on the dates above, and should be shown at the register during checkout.
