PSC Hall of Fame individuals, pictured from left to right, were: Cornelius Riley, Jay Stoltenberg (son of the late Del Stoltenberg), Bev Harris, Alex Malcom, Joyce Rosenquist (wife of the late Jim Rosenquist), and Ted L. Harshbarger, PSC Foundation.
The PSC women’s basketball team, pictured from left to right, included: front row – Molly Jones (current PSC women’s basketball assistant coach), current PSC WBB players Erison Vonderschmidt (Falls City) and MaKinley Tobey (Broken Bow), and Sara Craven Kopf (Ashland); and back row – Mike Sybrant (current PSC women’s basketball coach), Tammi Christenson Thompson (Nebraska City, Nebraska), Jessica Stehlik Hillebrandt (Omaha, Nebraska), Sarah Dorrel Howell (Lee’s Summit, Missouri), Lexi Ehlers Saathoff (Superior, Nebraska), Caprecia Christiansen Simon (Omaha), Sara Anderson LaBrie (McCook, Nebraska), Jamie Perkins Mosby (Cleburne, Texas), and Tiffany Taylor Anderson (Fremont, Nebraska). Jaci Ideas-Machado (Turlock, California) joined the group on Saturday for the halftime presentation. (Submitted photos)
Peru State College and the PSC Foundation have announced the successful conclusion of the 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame induction weekend, held Friday and Saturday, September 18-19. The event marked the 40th anniversary of the Hall of Fame’s establishment in 1986 and honored a distinguished group of individuals and a championship team for their outstanding contributions to Bobcat Athletics.
This year’s celebration officially inducted five exceptional individuals and one legendary team:
• Bev Harris – Former three-sport star student-athlete
• Alex Malcom – Football standout
• Cornelius Riley – Football standout
• Jim Rosenquist (Posthumously) – Football standout
• Del Stoltenberg (Posthumously) – Former football player and extraordinarily successful coach
• 2000-2001 Women’s Basketball Team – Honored for their historic season and championship legacy
Harris was originally from Table Rock, Nebraska, and presently lives in Lincoln, Nebraska, while Malcom is from Tabor, Iowa. A Deerfield Beach, Florida, native, Riley presently lives in Coconut Creek, Florida. Rosenquist hailed from Essex, Iowa, while Stoltenberg was a Nebraska City, Nebraska, native and spent many years in Rock Port, Missouri.
“This was a spectacular weekend of celebration, nostalgia, and Bobcat pride,” said Ted L. Harshbarger, PSC Foundation Director of Alumni Relations. “For 40 years, the Hall of Fame has honored those who defined excellence at Nebraska’s first college. Our volunteer committee of alumni, former student-athletes, coaches, and administrators did a fantastic job selecting a class that truly represents the best of Peru State.”
The induction ceremonies brought together alumni, family, and fans to relive iconic moments and honor the long-lasting impact these inductees made on and off the field.
“What was especially meaningful was hearing each of our Hall of Fame inductees reflect on the role Peru State played in their lives,” said Jon Firmature, Executive Director of the PSC Foundation. “Their stories were different, but the message was remarkably similar – the experiences, relationships, and opportunities they found at Peru State helped shape who they are today. That is a powerful testament to the lasting impact of this college.”
For more information on Peru State College Athletics or to view past Hall of Fame inductees, visit www.pscbobcats.com/honors/hall-of-fame. Information is also available on how to nominate an individual or team for a future induction.
