Chillicothe HS Names Athletics Hall of Fame Class for 2020

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The Chillicothe High School Athletics Hall of Fame Committee announces the 2020 Class of new inductees into the Chillicothe Athletics Hall of Fame. The class is made up of four individuals and one recognized with the Award of Merit.

Those inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame include:

Rey Bradley, an educator for 35 years and former longtime Chillicothe Teacher, Coach and served as Athletic Director before his death in 2011. He was a graduate of Virginia State College.

Heather Rose Beamer, a 2003 CHS graduate Heather was All-Ohio in 2002 finishing 4th in the state and was the 2002 Ohio Junior Girls Golf Champion. She golfed collegiately at Michigan State University where she’s listed in the Top-10 best stroke total all-time.

Anthony “Humpty” Hitchens, a 2008 CHS graduate and 1st Team Division II All-Ohioan, 2008 Southeast District Player of the Year and a member of the 2008 Ohio Division II State Boys Basketball Champions. Hitchens played basketball at the University of Akron and James Madison University.

Seth Dawes, a 2009 graduate and All-Ohioan, Four-time All Southeast District and 2009 SEOAL MVP in Baseball, and a member of the 2008 Ohio Division II State Boys Basketball Champions. Dawes played baseball at Xavier University.

Recognized with the Award of Merit for his longtime contributions to Chillicothe Athletics as football and basketball scoreboard operator, Scott Merrill.

Chillicothe High School Athletic Director Mike Barren indicates a recognition ceremony is tentatively scheduled to be held on the night of January 30, 2021 in connection with the CHS boys basketball game with St. Charles Prep School.