Hall of Fame Inductees- 2023

Maggie

Maggie Ross
Class of 1997

  • VHS most valuable athlete 1996.

  • Batted .362 for career with 147 hits and 127 RBI's helping to lead lady eagles to 4 straight regional championships and two state tourney appearances.

  • As a pitcher, had a career record of 80 wins and only 18 losses with 1.15 ERA.

  • Struck out 666 batters in 566 innings.

  • Had 28 wins each year in junior and senior seasons.

  • Received scholarship to Evansville University where she pitched 4 years and was names Missouri Valley Conference pitcher of the year in 2000.

  • Ranks 5th in VHS basketball in 3 pt. shots made (103).

  • During her 4 years the lady eagles won 84 games and 2 regional titles.

  • She won the IHSA Country Companies 3 pt. contest and was named queen of the hill.

Gary

Gary L. Jackson Sr.
Class of 1973

  • Led undefeated regular season 1973 eagles in scoring (476 pts.) and rebounding (239 reb.).

  • Led 1972 team in scoring (472 pts.) and rebounding (283 reb.).

  • Ranks in top 10 all time in field goals made (428), free throws made (233), offensive rebounds (251), defensive rebounds (365), and total rebounds (616).

  • Scored 1089 points in high school career.

  • All South Egyptian Conference first team 2 years.

  • Played in college on scholarship at Southeastern Illinois College and at Letourneau College in Texas.