College Welcomes New Inductees into 2026 Athletics Hall of Fame
Oct 20, 2026Bellevue College celebrated seven new inductees into the Athletics Hall of Fame at the Glendale Country Club in Bellevue on Saturday, Oct. 17.
Student Athletes, Coaches, and Teams Join Growing Network
Bellevue College celebrated seven new inductees into the Athletics Hall of Fame at the Glendale Country Club in Bellevue on Saturday, Oct. 17. Three student athletes – now alumni – a former athletics coach, and three teams joined a community of Bulldog excellence, which has been growing since 2019.
Co-sponsored by the Bellevue College Foundation and the Bellevue College Athletics department, the Hall of Fame honors the athletic success and contributions of student athletes, their teams, coaches, administrators, and contributors who have made Bellevue College Athletics what it is today.
“As someone who has spent much of my life around athletics, both as a coach and as part of a family of athletes, I know that sports are about far more than wins and losses,” said Sean Marsh, Bellevue College’s vice president of Institutional Advancement and executive director of the Foundation. “Athletics builds character, teaches resilience, creates lifelong friendships, and fosters a sense of belonging that stays with us long after graduation. Our inductees embody those values, and their influence continues to be felt throughout our community.”
The ceremony was led by Jeremy Eggers, Bellevue College’s athletics director, who praised the legacy and hard work of the inductees, acknowledging their role in shaping Bellevue College’s history.
“To our inductees, thank you for the legacy you have built, the standards you have established, and the inspiration you continue to provide for todays and tomorrow’s Bulldog student-athletes,” Eggers said. “Your stories are an important part of our history, and your achievements will continue to inspire generations to come.”
Meet the 2026 Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees:
Richard Lee is one of Bellevue College’s most accomplished golfers, earning Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) Championship Medalist honors in both 2007 and 2008. At the University of Washington, he became a two-time All-American athlete, earned First Team All-Pac-10 recognition, and the 2010 NCAA West Regional Championship. In 2011, he received his Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) Tour card.
Today, Lee is a golf broadcaster and analyst for ESPN+ and the Golf Channel, providing commentary and insight on PGA Tour events. He is also coach and mentor, training collegiate golfers and professional players as they pursue success in competitive golf.
Jonathan Humphrie played both basketball and baseball from 2010 to 2012 at Bellevue College. While on the 2011 baseball team, he helped lead the Bulldogs to an NWAC Championship, and while on the 2010–11 basketball team, he helped his team capture the North Region title.
The next year, he was named the North Region Basketball MVP and was also selected to the North Region Baseball First Team. Humphrie is currently the head girls’ basketball coach at Seattle Preparatory School where he has also coached baseball, boys’ basketball, and football for the last 10 years.
Caitlin Storkson is one of the most accomplished softball players in the college’s history. She was a two-time All-American and holds the distinction of being the first All-American in Bellevue College history.
During her time at Bellevue College, Storkson earned NWAC All-Star Team honors in both seasons and was instrumental in the success of the Bulldogs softball program. Her leadership and outstanding play helped guide Bellevue College to first place finishes in the North Region in 2005 and 2006, marking the first North Region championships in school history.
While at the University of Hawai΄i at Hilo, she competed at the NCAA level and further showcased the skills that made her one of the premier players in the NWAC.
Paul Meehan led Bellevue College’s soccer team during two tenures from 1986–1990 and 1992–1996. Under his leadership, the college won the NWAC Championship in 1989, 1994, and 1995.
Following his success at Bellevue College, Meehan continued a collegiate coaching career at several four-year institutions, including Gonzaga University. While there, he served as assistant coach and later as head coach, playing a key role in leading and developing the Gonzaga program while mentoring student-athletes at the NCAA Division I level. He currently serves as a coach at Westmont College, where he continues to mentor and develop student athletes.
The 1989 Bellevue College Men’s Soccer Team won the fifth NWAC Men’s Soccer Championship, a milestone that helped establish Bellevue College as one of the premier soccer programs in the Northwest. Under the leadership of Head Coach Paul Meehan, the Bulldogs compiled an outstanding 12-3-1 regular-season record, demonstrating consistency, skill, and determination throughout the year. The season culminated in a championship showdown against North Region rival Skagit Valley College, where Bellevue delivered a memorable performance to claim the NWAC Championship title. The victory marked the first of three NWAC championships won under Meehan’s leadership and laid the foundation for the continued success of Bellevue College men’s soccer in the years that followed.
The 2012 Bellevue College Women’s Golf Team won the first NWAC Women’s Golf Championship in Bellevue College history. Building on the momentum of a strong 2011 season in which the Bulldogs finished as runners-up, the team demonstrated exceptional determination, talent, and teamwork to reach the top of the conference and secure the championship title.
A key contributor to the team’s success was Katya Case, who earned Medalist honors at the 2012 NWAC Championships, finishing as the tournament’s top individual golfer. Her outstanding performance helped lead Bellevue College to a memorable and groundbreaking championship victory.
The 1980 Bellevue College Men’s Cross Country Team went undefeated against both four-year universities and community colleges throughout their season, establishing themselves as one of the top cross-country teams in the nation.
A defining moment of the season came when Bellevue’s top four runners finished in a tie for first place, leading the team to an extraordinary score of just 17 points. Their collective performance set them apart from their competitors and showcased the exceptional caliber of the program.
The Bulldogs’ historic season culminated in being recognized as the 1980 Junior National Champions, cementing their place among the elite teams in collegiate cross country. Their achievements were so significant that the squad was later recognized as the best community college cross country team in conference history, an honor that reflects the lasting impact of their success.