Ygnacio Valley High School
Athletic Hall of Fame
The purpose of the Ygnacio Valley High School Athletic Hall of Fame is to honor the athletes, coaches and special individuals the contributed to the athletic program at YVHS
We are proud to announce the
YVHS Athletic Hall of Fame
Class of 2026
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Joe Styger - Diving and Swimming
Class of 1974
Frank Welsh - Baseball and Football
Class of 1984
Larry Prado - Wrestling
Class of 1988
Alex Carter - Water polo, Basketball and Swimming
Class of 2003
Mandy Kinnard - Swimming and Water Polo
Class of 2013
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1999 Varsity Football Team
BVAL and NCS Champions
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Jay North - Football and Baseball
Class of 1980 (posthumously)
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Mario Balestrieri - Coach Basketball and Track and Field
Save the Date
March 14, 2026
Class of 2026 Induction Dinner
at Zio Fraedo's
​Dinner Registration Forms will be emailed
in early January
and posted to our website.
Dick Ryan passed away in 2024 at the age of 94. He helped open the school in 1962.
He was the first football coach and athletic director of the school
He was a very successful coach but more importantly
a positive influence on his players, students and fellow educators.
The Hall of Fame Committee is honoring his memory with
a $1,000.00 scholarship to a football player.
Dick Ryan Scholarship
Recipient
2025
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Amy Arreola
Dick Ryan Scholarship
Recipient
2024
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Maurilio Herrera
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