Bethel Park is proud to announce its Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024, honoring exceptional athletes and contributors who have impacted the community's storied athletic legacy.
This year’s induction ceremony, sponsored by Allegheny Health Network and held in the Bethel Park High School Large Group Instruction Room, welcomed seven former Bethel Park sports standouts. That group included Paul Plocki ’48 (football, basketball, and baseball), Janice Fischer ’74 (swimming), Rick Dukovich ’79 (football and baseball), Corey White ’90 (baseball and football), Clarke White ’97 (baseball, football and basketball), and Jordyn Wells ’04 (golf).
Edward Strall, who founded Bethel Park’s baseball program in 1948 and coached the varsity boys basketball and baseball teams to multiple section titles, was posthumously given the Distinguished Contribution Award.
More about this year’s inductees:
Paul Plocki (1948 – Football/Basketball/Baseball)
A winner of eight varsity letters, Plocki was a standout quarterback for the Bethel Bees, leading the team to an 18-7-2 record over three seasons (1945-1947), including the 1946 Conference Championship and a trip to the WPIAL Class B Championship Game. He earned All-WPIAL honors in 1947. On the basketball court, Plocki was a four-year letterman and starting guard for the 1948 Section Championship team. Additionally, he played on Bethel Park's first baseball team in 1948 and continued his athletic career at Washington & Jefferson College.
Janice Fischer (1974 – Swimming)
Fischer was a trailblazer in swimming, earning four varsity letters and leading the Lady Hawks to a second-place finish at the 1973 WPIAL Championships. A two-time All-State honoree and 1973 All-American, her accolades include a PIAA Silver Medal and multiple WPIAL honors. Fischer swam at Penn State University, becoming a two-time All-American, four-time NCAA qualifier, and record holder in seven events. She is also a member of the Penn State Athletic Hall of Fame.
Rick Dukovich (1979 – Football/Baseball)
A dynamic three-sport athlete, Dukovich excelled as quarterback, safety, and punter, amassing over 3,000 passing yards and 20 touchdowns. He led the Black Hawks to the 1977 Western Conference Championship and earned All-State honors in 1978, playing in the Big 33 All-State Game. Dukovich was a .395 hitter and a key contributor to the 1977 Section Championship team in baseball. He played Division I football at the University of Pittsburgh, starting at safety on the 1982 Cotton Bowl team.
Corey White (1990 – Baseball/Football)
White was a standout on the baseball field, hitting .470 over two seasons and setting school records for triples and extra-base hits in a season. He guided the Black Hawks to two section titles and the 1990 WPIAL Championship Game. He was a two-year starter at wide receiver and defensive back in football, earning All-WPIAL and Almanac Elite 11 honors. White continued his baseball career at Ball State University, earning All-MAC recognition.
Clarke White (1997 – Baseball/Football/Basketball)
White earned seven varsity letters, excelling in baseball as a shortstop and helping the Black Hawks secure two section titles. Twice named to the All-Section team, he also stood out on the football field, recording 682 receiving yards and eight touchdowns as a senior. He was named to the Almanac Elite 11 and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette All-South Area team. White played Division I baseball at the University of Akron.
Jordyn Wells (2004 – Golf)
Wells, a four-year letter winner and team captain, was the 2001 WPIAL Champion and 2002 PIAA State Silver Medalist. A three-time state qualifier and two-time All-State honoree, she played Division I golf at Michigan State University. Wells contributed to the Lady Spartans’ 2007 Big Ten Championship and earned three Academic All-Big Ten honors.
Distinguished Contribution Award: Edward Strall
Coach Strall is celebrated for founding Bethel Park’s baseball program in 1948 and coaching the varsity boys' basketball and baseball teams to multiple section titles. His basketball teams won four consecutive section crowns (1948-1951), and his baseball teams secured three section titles (1949, 1950, 1952).
The Hall of Fame induction ceremony will celebrate these remarkable individuals’ contributions to Bethel Park athletics.
Congratulations to the Bethel Park Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024 and their families.