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It was a loud and proud night. That’s what happens when celebrating a lifetime achievement. The Bay County Sports Hall of Fame induction class of 2025 was enshrined Sunday before a record crowd of 360 attendees at the DoubleTree hotel and conference center as the local athletics institution expanded by eight individuals and three teams. The Hall of Fame opened its doors to its 34th class, featuring Trenton Robinson, Dave Schwartz, Jim Skrocki, Tom Herek, Jim Eurick, Denise Tasiemski Toogood and Christie Gruszynski Konieczny. The 1989 state runner-up Pinconning volleyball team, the 1991 state runner-up Bay City All Saints baseball team and the 1999 national champion Delta College softball team – which had every player represented – also joined the hallowed hall. Dinah DuRussel, the All Saints super booster who drew a standing ovation to open the night, was honored with the President’s Award. The Hall of Fame presented $1,000 scholarships to Bay City Central’s Jake Thompson, Bay City Western’s Logan Gehoski, John Glenn’s Jayna Darbee, Essexville Garber’s Cade Wallaker, Pinconning’s Jordyn Kowalczyk and All Saints’ Natalie Huiskens. The Hall of Fame also unveiled its new home at the Bay County Historical Museum, 321 Washington Ave, at an open house prior to the banquet. Nominations for the induction Class of 2026 are being accepted through Dec. 31. Visit baycountysportshof.com to submit nominations or to become a voting Lifetime Member. Here is a look at the 2025 Bay County Sports Hall of Fame inductees: No-fear mentality helped Trenton Robinson shine in Big Ten, NFL With competitors galore, a dynasty was born at Pinconning Denise Tasiemski was built for big stage as softball star Farm-built football hero Jim Skrocki shined at St. James, CMU Football mastermind Jim Eurick led Bay City Western to glory era Delta College softball rose from nothing to national champion Tom Herek welcomed All Saints football players into the fold 1991 All Saints baseball rose from rag-tag to runner-up Garber leader Dave Schwartz prepares for worst, delivers best ‘Spaghetti arm’ didn’t stop Christie Gruszynski from HOF rise
