The Madison College Athletics Department announced a group of outstanding former student-athletes and a team to be inducted into the Madison College Athletic Hall of Fame as the first of two Class of 2025 inductions. Former student-athletes Vanessa Clarson (women's volleyball), Scott Gillitzer (baseball), Chad Peterson (men's basketball), and Lewis Taylor (golf) will join the 1995 national championship baseball team as the Spring 2025 induction class, with the Fall 2025 induction class to be announced at a later date. The spring induction ceremony will be held on Monday, March 31 at the Madison Mallards' Duck Pond in Warner Park in Madison. Registration is now open, with tickets available for $40.
"Madison College Athletics has a rich history of success and this class of inductees surely demonstrates that. This group of student-athletes and coaches are not only phenomenal in their sports, but they are also good representatives of Madison College. We are proud to welcome them back and add these inductees to our distinguished Athletics Hall of Fame," commented Director of Athletics Jason Verhelst.
Event Timeline
- 5:30-6:30 PM - Social Hour
- 6:30-7:15 PM - Meal
- 7:15-7:30 PM - Staff and coaches introductions
- 7:30-8:55 PM - Hall of Fame Inductions
- 8:55-9:00 PM - Final Remarks
*Dress is Business Casual
Registration (Spring Induction - March 31, 2025)
Individual Student-Athlete Hall of Fame Inductees
Vanessa Clarson (Women's Volleyball; 2012-13)
- Member of 2013 NJCAA Division III National Championship team
- NJCAA First Team All-American
- Holds school record for career digs with 1,144
- 2025 Region 4 Hall of Fame inductee
Scott Gillitzer (Baseball; 1998-99)
- NJCAA First Team All-American
- Member of 4th place team at NJCAA Division III World Series
- Drafted by Los Angeles Dodgers
Chad Peterson (Men's Basketball; 1993-95)
- Ranks third in school history with 1,051 points
- Scored a school-record 52 points in a single game
- Two-time all-conference honoree and an all-state selection
Lewis Taylor (Golf; 2004-06)
- Two-time NJCAA Division III National Tournament individual qualifier
- NJCAA First Team All-American
- Holds fifth best single season scoring average and eighth best career scoring average
- Shot 18-hole school-record 65
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