To give you an opportunity to see what's new, and what has changed, we have taken the paywall down temporarily.
Currently, there is no need to log into the site.
We will provide instructions for creating new account and resetting passwords when the paywall is turned back on.
The Berryville School District and Hall of Fame Board are proud to reveal the newest slate of inductees into the Berryville Athletic Hall of Fame.
The Berryville Athletic Hall of Fame class of 2026 consists of Gene Ary, John Engskov, Ken Krumweide, Owen Powell and Kim Williams.
“This distinguished class features individuals who have left a lasting legacy at Berryville High School, in our community and beyond. These outstanding individuals have demonstrated years of hard work, excellence, dedication and sportsmanship throughout their athletic and professional careers,” the Berryville Athletic Hall of Fame Board said in a statement. “Their achievements continue to inspire future generations of athletes. Please help us recognize, celebrate and honor these inductees as they connect the past with the present.”
The 2026 Hall of Fame activities are scheduled for Aug. 28-29.
The inductees will be introduced during halftime of the Berryville/Hollister football game on Friday, Aug. 28, at Bobcat Stadium.
On Saturday, Aug. 29, a free pancake breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. in the Berryville High School cafeteria, followed by the formal Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at 9 a.m. in the Performing Arts Center. All events are free and open to the public with everyone being encouraged to attend.
Following are brief career highlights of each inductee:
Gene Ary was a two-sport all-state honoree in basketball and track and field in 1962. He remains the only individual Berryville Bobcat champion at the Meet of Champions, clearing 6-feet, 3 inches, in the high jump using the western roll — at the time the highest jump in Arkansas in any classification. He was also a two-time All-Conference college basketball player at what is now the University of Central Arkansas in Conway and later came back to Berryville as a coach and administrator serving the school he loved.
John Engskov, a 1992 graduate of Berryville High School, was a true multisport standout in basketball, golf, baseball and cross country, contributing to three state championship teams while earning all-state honors in both golf and basketball. He went on to play for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks, where he was part of a remarkable four-year run that included three letters, two Sweet 16 appearances, two Final Fours and the 1994 NCAA national championship.
Ken Krumweide was a standout runner on Berryville state championship cross country teams in 1971, 1972, 1973 and 1974. He later became the winningest coach in cross-country history at Berryville, leading the Bobcats to six boys state championships, six girls state championships, one girls indoor track state title and three girls cross country state runner-up finishes.
Whether Owen Powell was anchoring the offensive line for championship football teams at Berryville High School and the University of Monticello, setting records in track and field, coaching young athletes or guiding an entire school district as superintendent, Powell’s life has been defined by service, discipline and an unwavering commitment to Berryville. Powell was an all-district and all-state football player for Berryville High School and a two-time all-conference player and team captain at the University of Arkansas at Monticello as an offensive lineman, while also lettering in track and field.
Kim Williams helped pave the way for girls athletics as one of the founding players in Berryville’s women’s basketball program. A four-time all-district selection, she averaged 28 points per game during her senior season in 1978-79 and scored 56 points in a legendary performance that remains one of the defining moments in Lady Bobcat history. She continued her basketball career at North Arkansas Community College, helping lead the Lady Pioneers to an undefeated conference championship season, before joining the University of Arkansas Sugar Bears and helping them win the Arkansas Intercollegiate College Tournament.
The inaugural Berryville Hall of Fame class, inducted in 2024, included former coaches Jack Edens, Ronnie Clark, Joe Mills and Jo Ann Clark, along with former student-athlete Tommy Ginn. The 2025 class included Gordon Carr, Allen Gustin, Dean Lee, Ricky Sugg and Beverly Webb.
To nominate a candidate for the Berryville Athletic Hall of Fame, visit bobcat.k12.ar.us, click departments, then Athletics Department, and scroll to the bottom of the page for the nomination form; or you can drop off a hard copy of the nomination form at the Superintendent’s office.
Comments
No comments on this item Please log in to comment by clicking here