Hall of Fame to induct four Foresters

Brodie Garber, Doug Neuenschwander, Erin (Abbey) Pinegar and Jennifer (Keil) Warner will be inducted into the Huntington University Hall of Fame on Saturday, November 14, 2009. The ceremonies will take place at halftime of the championship basketball game of the Huntington University/Ness Bros. Hall of Fame Classic.  Game time is set for 3 p.m.
The Hall of Fame Classic tournament will begin Friday, November 13, at 6 p.m., with Lindenwood University (MO) playing William Penn University (IA). The night cap at 8 p.m. will showcase the Huntington University Foresters versus Trinity International University (IL). The consolation game will be played on Saturday at 1 p.m., with the championship game to follow. For more information on the Classic, contact the Huntington University Athletics Office at (260) 359-4212. Individual tickets may be purchased at the gate on game day at $10 for two days or $6 for one day.
Brodie Garber is being honored for his significant contributions to the Huntington University men’s basketball program during the years of 1995-1997, 1998-2000.

Garber finished his career as the 11th all-time scorer in HU history with 1,766 points. He was a four-time MCC All-Conference selection. His efforts on the court helped lead Huntington to the Final Four of 2000 NAIA National Tournament. Over his four year career the Foresters compiled a 94-38 record.

Doug Neuenschwander is being honored for his significant contributions to the Huntington University baseball programs during the years of 1973-1977.

Neuenschwander was the 1976 HU batting champion with a .347 batter average. In his 147 plate appearances that year he had zero strikeouts. He was a four-time MCC All-Conference selection. He also earned NAIA All-District/Regional honors each year. He signed as a free agent in 1977 with the Cincinnati Reds and played Class AAA ball in his fifth and final year in the Reds program.

Erin (Abbey) Pinegar is being honored for her significant contributions to the Huntington University women’s soccer (2000-2002) and track and field (2001-2003).

Pinegar graduated as the all-time leading scorer of the HU women’s soccer program. She still holds the HU women’s soccer record for most goals scored in a game with five. As a track and field athlete, she was the 2002 and 2003 MCC champion in long jump and the 400 meter hurdles. She also added the 400 meter championship as a senior. In 2002 she earned NAIA All-American honors in the 4x800 meter relay. She currently holds the HU record for 4x800 meter relay and indoor long jump and finished her career with four NAIA Scholar-Athlete honors among her list of accolades. 

Jennifer (Keil) Warner is being honored for her significant contributions to the Huntington University track and field programs during the years of 1994-1998.

Warner was a seven-time NAIA Track National Championship qualifier. As a junior she was an NAIA All-American in the 600 meter. She currently holds HU records in the 400 meter, 4x200 meter relay and 4x400 meter relay. Her efforts on the track earned her MCC All-Conference honors each year. She was also recognized as the 1998 Women’s Athlete of the Year at the Little State Championships.

The Huntington University Foresters compete in 14 intercollegiate sports for men and women. In the past eleven years, Huntington has produced 64 NAIA All-America honors and 158 All-America Scholar Athlete honors. Huntington University is a comprehensive Christian college of the liberal arts offering graduate and undergraduate programs in more than 70 academic concentrations. U.S.News & World Report ranks Huntington among the best colleges in the Midwest.