Hall of Fame inductions

Walla Walla High graduates Toby Long (Class of 1983) and Andy Thompson (Class of 1999) will be inducted into the Blue Devil Athletic Hall of Fame Saturday, Jan. 24 during halftime of the boys basketball game. Tip-off for the game is 7:30 p.m. at the Walla Walla High School main gym.

Long was an outstanding football and basketball player at Walla Walla High School before attending college at George Fox University where he was a 1^st Team Academic All-American. Long was the Big Nine Conference rushing champion his senior year and 1^st team All-Conference selection in football. He was named to the 3A All State Tournament team in basketball after the Blue Devils finished second in state.

Andy Thompson was a first team All-Conference football player as a defensive back and quarterback. He was also named the Big Nine Football Player of the Year and All State quarterback. He was a member of the state championship basketball team his senior year. He attended the University of Montana and played linebacker from 1999 to 2003. He helped the Grizzlies win five Big Sky conference championships and one National Championship.