Heights Names Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024

The Hamilton Heights Athletic Hall of Fame selection committee has announced the Class of 2024, consisting of four great student-athletes and one great team.

This year’s winners include Tony Cook (’69), Hamilton Heights’ Undefeated Football Team (’70), Tracey (Money) Million (’88), Zack Bardonner (’98) and Austin Etherington (’11).

“On behalf of the committee, we are very pleased to welcome these deserving Huskies to the Hamilton Heights Athletic Hall of Fame,” said Mitch Street, chairman of the Hamilton Heights High School Hall of Fame Committee and dean of students. “They represent our 5^and Athletics Hall of Fame class.”

The Athletic Hall of Fame is designed to recognize and honor athletes, coaches, teams, and contributors to the Hamilton Heights High School athletics program for their achievements and/or contributions to the Hamilton Heights High School athletics program. The Athletic Hall of Fame program captures and shares the history and unique experiences of our former athletes, coaches, teams, and contributors to the athletics program to create a legacy for all who have been and will be touched by the Hamilton Heights athletics program.

A special luncheon followed by the induction ceremony is scheduled for noon on Saturday, October 5 at Hamilton Heights High School, 25802 State Road 19, Arcadia. Inductees will receive a metal display and their names and photos will be proudly displayed in the Athletic Hall of Fame in the Athletic Center. Tickets for the ceremony and luncheon are $10. For more information and/or tickets, contact Mitch Street at [email protected] or (317) 984-3551, ext. 1092. Tickets are also available at the high school main office during school hours.

2024 Inductees

Anthony “Tony” Kok
Hamilton Heights High School Class of 1969

Tony Cook was a multi-sport athlete who excelled in football, basketball and baseball at Hamilton Heights. He was named all-county in all three sports and was named the Hamilton County Outstanding Player of the Year in 1968. He led the county in points scored in football his senior year and was also the first quarterback to pass for 1,000 yards and rush for 1,000 yards. After graduating, he played four years of football and baseball and was a leader on the NAIA National runner-up team.

Heights Names Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024

Anthony “Tony” Cook (Class of 1969, Hamilton Heights High School). (Photo provided)

Undefeated football team of 1970

The Hamilton Heights football team went a perfect 10-0 in the 1970 season. The team scored 329 points on the season (32.9 points per game average) and held their opponents to 63 points on the season. (6.3 points per game average). The 6.3 points allowed per game in the 1970 season set a school record that still stands to this day. The team was coached by Indiana Football Hall of Fame Coach Ted Huber.

Tracey “Money” Million
Hamilton Heights High School Class of 1988

Tracey “Money” Million was a multi-sport athlete who earned 12 varsity letters in her career (four in volleyball, basketball, and softball). However, she was best known for her success on the softball field. She was all-county and all-conference in softball for three years. She was also the Hamilton County Player of the Year in 1986. That season, she led Hamilton Heights to their first-ever softball sectional championship. She pitched in all three games to capture the championship. She went on to pitch at Kentucky State.

Tracey “Money” Million (Class of 1988, Hamilton Heights High School). (Photo provided)

Zack Bardonner
Hamilton Heights High School Class of 1998

Zack Bardonner had one of the most decorated track and field careers in Hamilton Heights history, if not the most decorated. As a sophomore, he was part of a school record-setting 4×100-meter relay team that finished ninth in the state at the state track meet. He returned to the state meet in 1998, where he also ran school record-setting times at the state meet in the 200-meter dash (where he finished second at the state meet) and the 400-meter dash (where he finished third at the state meet).

Zack Bardonner (Class of 1998, Hamilton Heights High School). (Photo courtesy)

Austin Etherington
Hamilton Heights High School Class of 2011

Austin Etherington was Hamilton Heights High School’s first Indiana All-Star for men’s basketball. He was a two-time all-conference and all-county basketball player. He scored 1,073 points in 59 games with an average of over 18 points per game throughout his career. After graduating from Hamilton Heights, he played three years at Indiana University before playing two more years at Butler University to finish his career. He is also a member of the Hamilton County Basketball Hall of Fame.