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A celebration of legacy, achievement, and Crusader tradition.

Hall of Fame Ceremony 2026

A special evening welcoming and honoring our newest inductees into the Tampa Catholic Athletic Hall of Fame, celebrating the athletes whose time at Tampa Catholic helped shape their journey, gave them opportunities to grow and compete, and connected them forever to the proud tradition of Crusader Athletics.

2026 Ceremony Reception & Dinner RSVP Deadline: Tickets, program ads, and honor donations available online

Evening Narrative

Inducting the Class of 2026

This year’s Hall of Fame class brings together five distinguished alumni and one championship team whose accomplishments, dedication, and impact helped shape the story of Tampa Catholic Athletics. Their achievements continue to reflect the pride, tradition, and spirit that generations of Crusaders carry forward.

Inductees Class of 2026
01
Nancy Canto Roy '76 yearbook portrait

Nancy Canto Roy '76

Basketball, Softball & Volleyball

Class of 2026 inductee
02
Ernie Garcia '80 yearbook portrait

Ernie Garcia '80

Basketball & Football

Class of 2026 inductee
03
Erik Leto '97 yearbook portrait

Erik Leto '97

Wrestling

Class of 2026 inductee
04
Chaz Green '10 yearbook portrait

Chaz Green '10

Football

Class of 2026 inductee
05
Paul Russo, Jr. '14 yearbook portrait

Paul Russo, Jr. '14

Baseball

Class of 2026 inductee
Teams Inducted this year
1982 Tampa Catholic state champion baseball team yearbook photo

Team Inductee

1982 State Champion Baseball Team

Baseball
Team Roster
  • Coach Frank Permuy†
  • Assistant Coach Aurelio Prado
  • Jose Acebo’83
  • Richard Arena’82
  • J. Michael Duran’83
  • A. Ronald Fernandez’85
  • Ralph Fernandez’82
  • Vincent Garcia’83
  • Andres Gonzalez’82
  • Carmine Iavarone, Jr.’84
  • Rene Lala’84
  • Philip Licata†’82
  • Franklin Lefler, Jr.’83
  • Steve Mathias†’82
  • Rene Martinez
  • Tino Martinez
  • Lance McCullers’82
  • Richard Monteleone’82
  • Ernest Milian III’83
  • W.Geraldo Orihuela Jr.’85
  • Louis F. Orihuela Jr.’83
  • Anthony Reina’82
  • Kevin Rogers’83
  • Frank Riggio, Jr.’84
  • Robert Rosselo’84
  • Michael Rhodes
  • Stephen Storch’84

Tribute Gifts

Honoring the Class of 2026

IN HONOR OF PAUL RUSSO · FROM MELISSA VIVINO

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