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Davis & Elkins College Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Announced

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The Class of 2025 includes six outstanding individuals and two legendary championship teams whose achievements have left a lasting mark on Senator athletics. Megan Beal Daft '10, a four-year impact player for women's soccer, earned All-Conference recognition three times and was named a Second Team All-American. Dave Archbold '88, a driving force for men's soccer, earned All-Conference honors and was recognized as an All-American in 1986. Guy Sievert, a golf coach, built teams that regularly competed on the national stage, capturing two conference championships and producing at least one All-American. Paul Ackerman '80, a four-year starter at catcher for baseball, led the team to a division championship and was inducted into the National Semi-Pro Baseball Hall of Fame in 2022. Donnie MacGregor '07, a rare two-sport standout, starred in both men's soccer and skiing, earning All-Conference recognition and helping lead the Senators to their first winning record in over a decade. Katie MacGregor '08, another two-sport standout, made her mark in both soccer and skiing, earning First Team All-Conference and All-Region honors and representing the school at nationals. The 1968 and 1970 men's soccer teams, led by Head Coach Greg Myers, gave Davis & Elkins College its first two national titles and established the Senators as a national powerhouse.

Key Takeaways:

  • Megan Beal Daft '10, a women's soccer player, earned All-Conference recognition three times and was named a Second Team All-American.
  • Dave Archbold '88, a men's soccer player, earned All-Conference honors and was recognized as an All-American in 1986.
  • Guy Sievert, a golf coach, built teams that regularly competed on the national stage, capturing two conference championships and producing at least one All-American.
  • Paul Ackerman '80, a baseball player, led the team to a division championship and was inducted into the National Semi-Pro Baseball Hall of Fame in 2022.
  • Donnie MacGregor '07, a two-sport standout, starred in both men's soccer and skiing, earning All-Conference recognition and helping lead the Senators to their first winning record in over a decade.
  • Katie MacGregor '08, another two-sport standout, made her mark in both soccer and skiing, earning First Team All-Conference and All-Region honors and representing the school at nationals.
  • The 1968 and 1970 men's soccer teams, led by Head Coach Greg Myers, gave Davis & Elkins College its first two national titles and established the Senators as a national powerhouse.
  • The Class of 2025 Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held on October 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the McDonnell Center as part of Homecoming Weekend.

Statistics:

  • Megan Beal Daft '10 earned 10 goals and six assists in her senior season.
  • Dave Archbold '88 earned All-Conference honors in each of his four seasons.
  • Guy Sievert's golf teams produced at least one All-American.
  • Paul Ackerman '80 had a .339 batting average and .995 fielding percentage.
  • Donnie MacGregor '07 won four Allegheny Conference titles in skiing and was a four-year starter in men's soccer.
  • Katie MacGregor '08 was a three-time First Team All-Conference and All-Region winner in soccer and skiing.
  • The 1968 men's soccer team went undefeated (13-0-2) and claimed the NAIA National Championship with a 2-1 win over Quincy (IL) in five overtimes.
  • The 1970 men's soccer team defeated Quincy (IL) 2-0 in the NAIA National Championship.

Sources:

  • News Release from The State of West Virginia
  • Davis & Elkins College Athletics Hall of Fame website
  • West Virginia University website
  • Pittsburgh Pirates website
  • National Semi-Pro Baseball Hall of Fame website
  • FIFA website

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