Snohomish Sports Hall of Fame Celebrates New Inductees
The Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame honored a new class of nine inductees on Wednesday evening at the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center in Everett. The ceremony celebrated local athletic legends and recognized their lasting impact on the region. The event began with a reception and silent auction, setting a tone of community before the formal proceedings began. Pastor Rob Carlson of Bethany Christian Assembly offered the opening prayer, followed by dinner for the attendees. Greg Rielly, chair of the Hall of Fame, officially welcomed the guests and led the induction ceremony.
During the program, local media partners also recognized top performers in the area. Laura Eichert from Lake Stevens volleyball and Tre Haines from Arlington wrestling were named Female and Male Athletes of the Year, respectively. In the collegiate category, Scarlette Chapman of Edmonds College and Basil Hendrix of Everett Community College received the Collegiate Female and Male Athlete of the Year awards. These honors highlighted the depth of talent currently competing in local and regional sports.
Former NFL lineman Curt Marsh, a former Snohomish standout and Super Bowl champion, delivered the keynote address. Marsh spoke to the audience about the importance of discipline and perseverance in athletic careers. His remarks provided a motivational backdrop for the evening as the Hall of Fame recognized its newest members. The combination of past champions and current stars created a strong sense of continuity for the local sports community.
Mike Price, an Everett native and veteran college football coach, was among the primary inductees. His coaching career spanned from 1969 to 2012, with a brief interim return in 2017. Price is particularly noted for his fourteen-year tenure at Washington State from 1989 to 2002. He reflected on his early years in the region, citing Everett, North Junior High, and Everett High School as formative places. His athletic path also included time at Everett Junior College and the University of Puget Sound.
Megan Amundson of Stanwood was inducted for her multi-sport achievements in volleyball, tennis, and basketball. She led the Stanwood Spartans to two state tournament appearances and retired as the school's all-time leader in kills and aces. At Western Washington University, she started every game for four years and helped the team finish as runners-up in the 2007 NCAA Division II National Championships. Amundson has since returned to Stanwood as a head coach and is currently in her twelfth season guiding the program.
Mitch Canham of Lake Stevens was also honored for his excellence in baseball, football, and wrestling. He was a key player for Oregon State University, helping the team secure consecutive national titles in 2006 and 2007. The San Diego Padres selected Canham with the 57th overall pick in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft. Following his playing days, he returned to Oregon State as the head coach in 2019. His induction marked the end of a successful evening celebrating the breadth of local athletic history.