The Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Fame Gala, sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida, took place last night. The event unveiled its 48th class of inductees, celebrating the strength and spirit of local athletes, coaches, and sports figures, as per the Palm Beach County Sports Commission's post on X.
The stage is set for the Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Fame, presented by @BaptistHealthSF!
— Palm Beach County Sports Commission (@pbsportsfl) March 16, 2025
Tonight, we welcome the 48th Hall of Fame induction class and honor local athletes, coaches, and contributors at the Annual Sports Awards. pic.twitter.com/6okPPAyrgb
As reported by CBS12, the ceremony honored several local sports figures, including West Boca Raton Head Coach Dylan Potts, who won High School Coach of the Year for leading the Bulls to their first state football championship. Jonah Delvillar and Dan McClellan from Oxbridge Academy golf were also recognized, as was former Marlins pitcher Jordan Yamamoto, who helped the Dwyer baseball team win a state title.
Brandon Boterf, a longtime Special Olympics athlete, was named Special Olympics Athlete of the Year for his years of athletic contributions and commitment to the organization.
Carmine Ricciardi, a standout soccer goalkeeper for Boca Raton, was awarded Male High School Athlete of the Year, and Tekoa Barnes, a senior outside hitter for Boca Christian Volleyball, was named Female High School Athlete of the Year after helping the team reach its third state championship. Trinity Schlotterbeck of FAU Softball was honored as Amateur Athlete of the Year for her performance as the Owls' ace pitcher and power hitter.
The gala also honored Adam Epstein of Keiser swim team as Coach of the Year after leading both the men's and women's teams to NAIA swimming and diving national titles in 2025. The Hall of Fame inducted NFL and CFL veterans Vinny Sutherland and Korey Banks, as well as local coaching figures Joe Russo, Bill Powers, Jim Howell, and Barrett Sanders.
Boca Hoops was also recognized for its contributions to the community, earning praise for its impact on local sports.
