Princeton High School Unveils Latest Athletic Hall of Fame Class

Princeton High School has announced the latest inductees to the Vikings Athletic Hall of Fame. The Class of 2020 includes athletes from the late 1930s at the old Glendale High School up until the class of 2010.

The newest Vikings to be enshrined are:

Paul Andrews (Coach - Basketball, Golf, Track & Field )

Paul Andrews coached basketball, golf and track and field for the Vikings

Maurice Harvey (Football) '74

Maurice Harvey graduated from Princeton in 1974 then played at Ball State. He eventually went on to paly in the NFL for several teams between 1978-87.

Ross Morin (Water Polo, Basketball) '05

Princeton's Ross Morin shoots over Lakota East's Craig Williams during their baketball game Friday Dec. 14,2001.

John Russell (Football, Soccer, Track & Field) '02

John Russell of Princeton High School is an Ohio All Star track athlete on June 18, 2002

John Saunders (Track & Field, Football, Basketball) '38

Joe Saunders (Track & Field, Football, Basketball) '37

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Shown from their track days in the 1930s for Glendale High School, brothers Joe Saunders, left, and John won a combined 18 individual state titles.
A photo of the Saunders brothers from their track and field days in the 1930s for Glendale High School. Joe, left, and John won a combined 18 individual state championships.

Nicole Donnelly Cunningham (Soccer) '10

Senior forward Nicole Donnelly controls the ball with Colerain senior Taylor Bosse trailing.

1987 Football State Champions

Princeton football won the Ohio state championship in 1987

"First and foremost, congratulations to the inductees representing the Hall of Fame Class of 2020." Princeton Athletic Director Joe Roberts said. "I would also like to thank the Hall of Fame Committee for their time and efforts in reviewing the nominations and selecting this highly qualified group of Vikings. The impact these individuals made on the Princeton athletic program is memorable. It is with tremendous Princeton Pride that we look forward to recognizing their accomplishments."

Tom Burton, superintendent of Princeton City Schools adds, "Each inductee is incredibly deserving of this honor. Joining the rich history of the Princeton Athletics Hall of Fame this impressive list of Viking athletes exemplifies the very meaning of dedication, determination, and drive."

Further details of the fall event recognizing the inductees will be forthcoming. If anyone has contact information for any members of the Princeton High School 1987 State Champion football team, please contact Joe Roberts, district athletics director, at 513-864-1580 or joroberts@vikingmail.org.

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