The 15th Induction Class will be enshrined in the Yuma High School Athletic Hall of Fame during the weekend celebration held at YHS on Oct 30-31, 2026.The current YHS Hall of Fame includes 147 Individuals (athletes, coaches and Friends of Athletics), 1 group and 12 championship teams. The YHS HOF tradition continues with the induction of the Class of 2026 , which includes 6 individuals, 1 Championship team, and 4 Community Partners.
Two events launch the 15th induction beginning Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
4-6:30 p.m. Meet and Greet at Lute’s Casino- 221 S Main St. All are invited to join the No-host gathering of current HOF members and the 2026 HOF inductees. The gathering will leave Lute's and travel to YHS Doan Field for the final 2026 YHS home football game.
7:00-Yuma High School Curley Culp Memorial Stadium at Doan Field- YHS Football game kickoff. HOF inductees and Community Partners, their guests and current HOF members will be sitting on the 50-yard line to enjoy the game. Game tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased at the gate. The Class of 2026 HOF Inductees and Community Partners will be introduced on Doan field during Half Time Ceremonies.
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Saturday- Oct. 31, 2026- The 2026 Induction Ceremony
10:30am- Registration and a delicious lunch (cost $10) will be served at 11 to all who have made a reservation.
12 Noon- All are welcome to attend the Induction ceremony that will introduce each of the 6 inductees, one Championship team and the 4 Community Partners being honored.
1- Following the ceremony, we will take a short walk by the Gates of Criminals Past and enter the "Palace" foyer to unveil the newet HOF plaques and company names added to the Community Partners framework.
All Criminals and Yuma community are welcome to join us in this 15th Induction of the Yuma High Athletic Hall of Fame.
Event venue
400 S 6th Ave, Yuma, AZ, United States, Arizona 85364
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