Five inductees have been announced for the University of West Alabama's (UWA) Athletics Hall of Fame.Â
"From a professional baseball standout, a three-time All-American tight end, and an Olympic trials qualifier, to a world-renowned orthopedic surgeon and a national champion rodeo wrangler, each of these individuals has left an indelible mark on our university's legacy," said Athletics Director Gilliland. "We are proud to honor them and celebrate the lasting impact they've made on UWA and the world beyond."
The inductees are:Â
Zachary Wilson - Men's Rodeo
Qua Boyd - Football
Michael Carter - Baseball
Polina (Babkina) Carlson - Women's Cross Country
Dr. E. Lyle Cain - Physician
All five will be officially inducted on Oct. 18 before the Tigers team plays West Florida at 6 p.m.Â

(0) comments
Welcome to the discussion.
Log In
Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language.
PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK.
Don't Threaten. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated.
Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie about anyone or anything.
Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism that is degrading to another person.
Be Proactive. Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts.
Share with Us. We'd love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an article.