Inductees Coached by Mary Kay Hungate (GPSHOF class of 2000), the ’84-’85 Lady Knights extended an “era of excellence” in Richwoods basketball history. Ranked #1 in the Class AA poll throughout the regular season, they garnered a 5th consecutive conference championship. Led by nationally recognized and All-State selection, Nora Lewis (GPSHOF class of 1992), the Lady Knights were ranked #1 in the nation (USA Today) entering the state tournament, but dropped a semifinal clash with eventual state champion, Marshall of Chicago. The Lady Knights completed an outstanding 32-1 season with a convincing (63-40) win over Maine West of Des Plaines for the 3rd place trophy. Lewis was the tournament’s leading scorer with 76 points.
1982 Outstanding Tri-County Sports Figure DICK VERSACE Dick Versace topped off an incredible four years at Bradley University by leading the Braves to both the NIT Championship and the MO Valley Title in the same year last spring. | ![]() |