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EvCC to induct 5 athletes, 1 team into HOF Thursday

Published 7:00 pm Tuesday, June 3, 2025

By Aaron Coe

Everett Community College head coach Chet Hovde watches as the women's team practices on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 in Everett. Hovde, who died in 2024, will be inducted into the EvCC Hall of Fame along with others on Thursday. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
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Everett Community College head coach Chet Hovde watches as the women's team practices on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 in Everett. Hovde, who died in 2024, will be inducted into the EvCC Hall of Fame along with others on Thursday. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Everett Community College head coach Chet Hovde watches as the women’s team practices on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 in Everett. Hovde, who died in 2024, will be inducted into the EvCC Hall of Fame along with others on Thursday. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Everett Community College head coach Chet Hovde watches as the women’s team practices on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 in Everett. Hovde, who died in 2024, will be inducted into the EvCC Hall of Fame along with others on Thursday. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

EVERETT, Wash. — A record-setting rebounder, a dual-threat pitcher, a cross country dynasty and one of the longest-tenured coaches in college history are set to be honored by Everett Community College.

The 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held at the Walt Price Student Fitness Center at EvCC, starting at 5 p.m. Thursday.

Six individuals and one standout team will be inducted into the Hall of Fame during the evening celebration, which also recognizes current student-athletes and teams of the year for academic and athletic excellence.

Tickets are $40 for adults and $20 for children age 12 and under, available at EverettCC.edu/Athletics.

“We’re celebrating more than just athletic stats — these are stories of perseverance, grit and leadership,” said EvCC athletic director Garet Studer. “From mothers returning to the court to coaches who shaped generations, this year’s class is something special.”

Here is the 2025 EvCC class:

Nikki (Pewitt) Anderson

A dominant forward during the 2002-03 basketball season, she led the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) in rebounds (11.3 rpg) and free throws while finishing third in scoring (18.9 ppg)

Chet Hovde

Hovde coached EvCC women’s basketball for more than three decades, racking up 442 career wins.

Scott Miller

A three-time NWAC All-American and school record-holder in the discus, Miller competed at Eastern Washington University and now serves as a firefighter.

Seth Pierson

The cross country and middle-distance track standout won back-to-back NWAC titles in the 1,500 meters and still holds one of the fastest times in conference history.

Erica (Merkley) Ryan

At age 29, she joined the women’s basketball team after a decade away from the sport and promptly set the school’s single-season rebound record while leading the team to a top-12 NWAC finish.

Ryan Sells

The two-way baseball player pitched a playoff shutout and hit .416 in his single season at EvCC before continuing his career at Lewis-Clark State

The 2013 men’s cross country team

The team claimed the NWAC championship under head coach Matt Koenigs. The team’s depth defined its title run, finishing with a perfect score at regionals and top-four individual finishes at the championship meet.

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