The Middletown Hall of Fame recognizes athletes, coaches, and other outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to Middletown’s Athletic program. Athletes become eligible for the Hall of
Fame seven years after graduating from Middletown, while coaches, administrators, volunteers, and other individuals may become eligible after retirement from coaching or after their involvement with the school ends. The selection and induction into Middletown’s Hall of Fame shall be limited to seven individuals each year, plus one team after the inaugural class.
Nominees must have made an outstanding contribution to their sport while attending Middletown. This may include recognition via accolades from our respective division, conference, district, or all-state honors, school record holder, and other notable honors. Also, post-high-school accomplishments, including collegiate, professional, national or international, and any extraordinary circumstances, will be considered. Nominees must exemplify outstanding qualities of character and sportsmanship while respecting Middletown, and also throughout the years following graduation. Nominees should serve as a positive role model, worthy of being emulated by students, both current and in the future. If an individual becomes unworthy of this honor, they can be removed from the Hall of Fame.
Class of 2025
The Middletown Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is pleased to announce its selections for the 2025 Hall of Fame Class.
The Class will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Friday, October 3, at the Middletown Area Alumni Association Homecoming Dinner at Middletown Area High School. All alumni, friends, family, and community members are invited to attend the dinner. Visit our Homecoming page for ticket information.
Geoff Bloes - Class of 2003
A member of the 2001 State Championship Soccer Team, 2002 All State Team, scoring 41 goals and 13 assists. He is the all-time leading scorer at Shippensburg University with 51 goals and 28 assists for 130 career points. He played 4 seasons professionally with the Harrisburg City Islanders and was an assistant coach for 2 seasons at PSU Harrisburg.
Scott Eberly - Class of 1990
A three-sport athlete, he’s one of the all-time leading rushers in Middletown football. During his Middletown career, he had 3135 yards and 26 touchdowns, and 30 receptions for 449 yards and 5 touchdowns. He also had an interception for a touchdown and helped lead Middletown to the State Semi-Finals in 1988. At West Chester University, he rushed for 2897 yards on 656 carries for 23 touchdowns.
Tom Groves - Class of 1970 (deceased)
A football and track and field standout, Tom was the District 3 Champion in the Triple Jump and finished 3rd in the states. He is in the Gettysburg College Hall of Fame, where he holds the triple jump record of 46 feet, 3.5 inches. He amassed 3121 all-purpose yards and 17 touchdowns, and scored 50 points in his senior year. He still holds the record with 110 receptions and 63 career kickoff returns.
Keith Jefferies - Class of 1982
The only boys basketball player to score over 1000 career points and also won the gold in the PIAA State Track and Field Triple Jump in 1982. He was also the 1982 District 3 High Jump champ at 6-4 and Triple Jump Champion at 45-4 1/4.
Amanda Jones - Class of 2000
A three-sport athlete in tennis, track and field, and girls basketball, Amanda scored 1,072 points in basketball and received Keystone Division First Team Honors. As the leader of the track team, she captured 3rd place in the 2000 District 3 high jump. She played basketball for four years at Lock Haven and has served as an assistant coach for Middletown girls basketball.
Harry Matala - Class of 1939 (deceased)
Three three-sport player at Middletown, in football, basketball, and baseball. He was the 1938 Dauphin County scoring leader in football and basketball and was a first-team all-star. Continued playing at Lebanon Valley College, where he was later inducted into their sports Hall of Fame.
Brett Myers - Class of 1993
Played and coached football at Middletown and also played on the 1992 District 3 Boys Championship Basketball team. He played football at Division I Arkansas State. He coached Middletown football from 2013-2020 with a 72-22 record, winning the District Championship and Eastern Finals in 2016, 2017, and 2018, only to lose in the state championship.
Hall of Fame Team: 1988 Middletown Football Team
The team went 10-1 in the regular season. Middletown won the District 3 Championship with a victory over Manheim Central. Lost in the state semifinals to Berwick 16-12. The Blue Raiders outscored their regular-season opponents 332-92.
All Hall of Fame Classes can be found in the photo gallery below. Biographies of each inductee are also listed below.