| COVINGTON ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME...
2009-10 Hall of Fame Inductees were Josh Burelison, Roger Craft and Harold Frantz. Burelison inducted on his athletic accomplishments at Covington High School, while Roger Craft and Harold Frantz were honorary inductees due to long-time service in Covington athletics.
Josh Burelison is a 2002 Covington graduate who excelled in football, basketball and baseball for the Buccs. In 2001 Burelison rushed for 1319 yards in 2001, then second all-time in single season rushing behind Denny Cain's 1354 yards in 1971. He also rushed for 1278 yards as a junior in 2000 in leading the Buccaneers to a school record 12 wins and a regional runner-up performance. He was a three-year starter for the Buccaneer basketball team, helping his team to a regional appearance in 2001 and a district final appearance in 2001.
Roger Craft has been the head basketball coach at Covington since the 1997 season, compiling a 146-122 record in 12 seasons. His career win total is second to only Bob Huelsman's 228 career wins. Under Craft the Buccs reached the regional tournament in 2001 and the district final in 2002. He has led his team to 7 winning seasons in 12 years. Craft is currently the athletic director at Covington High School.
Harold Frantz is a long-time Covington supporter who held the position of Bucc Boosters President in the 1960's and 1970's.
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