University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Northern Colorado Athletics Announces Newest Members Elected to Hall of Fame
3/5/2026 5:47:00 PM | General
GREELEY, Colo. – Northern Colorado Athletics proudly announces those who have been elected to join the Northern Colorado Athletics Hall of Fame, honoring championship teams, record-setting student-athletes, and individuals whose legacies have shaped the department's history across generations.
The 1974 and 1975 football teams headline this year's class after capturing back-to-back Great Plains Athletic Conference championships with a combined 16-2 overall record and a perfect 10-0 mark in conference play. Led by Hall of Fame coach Bob Blasi, the Bears established themselves as one of the premier programs of the era. The championship squads featured standout contributors including quarterback Gerry Dattilio, running back Chuck Taibi, wide receiver Mike Mitchell, tight end Dwight Bryan, linebackers Gary Weibert and Gary Widhelm, defensive backs Greg Witwer and Steve Mason, and other impact players Bob Bliss, Dave Stalls, and Terry Boekhout.
Jonah Radebaugh (Men's Basketball, 2016-20) enters the Hall of Fame as one of the most accomplished players in program history and one of the premier two-way players in Big Sky Conference history. Radebaugh finished his career as UNC's 11th all-time leading scorer with 1,337 points and ranks second in rebounds (776), tied for third in assists (384), fourth in steals (148), and sixth in three-pointers made (206). He set the single-season school record with 202 assists in 2019-20, ranks among the program's leaders in minutes played and defensive rebounds, and is tied for first in Big Sky history for games played in a season (38). A three-time Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year, Radebaugh also earned First Team All-Big Sky honors, NABC First Team All-District recognition, and multiple All-Academic selections, cementing his legacy as one of the most impactful Bears of his era.
Carleigh (Silvers) Steele (Women's Golf, 2009-13) joins the Hall of Fame following a decorated collegiate and professional career. A three-time All-Big Sky selection and 2013 First Team honoree, Steele won the 2012 Big Sky individual championship while leading UNC to its lone Big Sky team title. Her 3-under-par 213 at the 2012 championship ranked among the lowest winning scores in conference history at the time. She recorded three consecutive top-five finishes at the Big Sky Championships and claimed collegiate victories at the 2011 Wyoming Cowgirl Classic and 2013 Monterey Bay Invitational. Steele qualified for the 2014 U.S. Women's Open and competed on the Symetra Tour (now Epson Tour) from 2014-18, posting multiple top-25 finishes and reaching a career-best world ranking of 581.
Jeffery Huntoon (Track & Field, 1985-88) is recognized for both his collegiate accomplishments and his remarkable international coaching career. A three-time NCAA Division II qualifier and two-time conference champion, Huntoon was a team captain, conference MVP, and former school-record holder in the 110-meter high hurdles. He ranks among UNC's top-10 all-time performers in multiple indoor and outdoor events. After graduating in 1988, Huntoon built one of the sport's most respected coaching resumes, leading West Virginia's men to the program's only IC4A championship and later developing elite athletes at Indiana University. Across his career, he has coached more than 100 NCAA Division I All-Americans, five national champions, and served on four Olympic and seven World Championship staffs, personally mentoring three Olympic medalists.
Alex Wesley (Football/Track & Field, 2014-18) enters the Hall as one of the most decorated multi-sport student-athletes in program history. In football, Wesley became just the second Bear to record multiple 1,000-yard receiving seasons and finished among the national leaders at the FCS level in 2018, ranking eighth nationally in receiving yards per game. A two-time All-Big Sky selection and team captain, he earned invitations to the Reese's Senior Bowl and NFL Combine before signing with the New York Giants. On the track, Wesley was a three-time Big Sky champion in the 400 meters, a Second Team All-American, and NCAA Championships qualifier, earning Male Athlete of the Year honors for his excellence across both sports.
Monique Guidry (Women's Track & Field/Cross Country, 1983-87) is honored for her enduring impact as both a standout distance runner and a respected coach. Guidry remains among UNC's all-time leaders in the 10,000 meters and 3,000 meters, with marks that still rank in the program's top-10 decades later. She was also a 1985 NCAA Championships Qualifier in the 10,000 meters. Competing across multiple distance events and relays during her collegiate career, she translated that success into a 20-year coaching tenure at Boulder High School, where she developed district and regional champions, coached a two-time state champion, and guided teams to state runner-up finishes. Her long-standing commitment to education and mentorship reflects the foundation built during her time at Northern Colorado.
The UNC Athletics Hall of Fame class represents excellence across eras, sports, and levels of competition. Together, these honorees embody the tradition, achievement, and lasting legacy of Northern Colorado Athletics.
The members who will be inducted at the 2026 UNC Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet will be announced at a later date along with location, date, and time as well as additional ticket information.
For more information, follow UNCBears.com.
The 1974 and 1975 football teams headline this year's class after capturing back-to-back Great Plains Athletic Conference championships with a combined 16-2 overall record and a perfect 10-0 mark in conference play. Led by Hall of Fame coach Bob Blasi, the Bears established themselves as one of the premier programs of the era. The championship squads featured standout contributors including quarterback Gerry Dattilio, running back Chuck Taibi, wide receiver Mike Mitchell, tight end Dwight Bryan, linebackers Gary Weibert and Gary Widhelm, defensive backs Greg Witwer and Steve Mason, and other impact players Bob Bliss, Dave Stalls, and Terry Boekhout.
Jonah Radebaugh (Men's Basketball, 2016-20) enters the Hall of Fame as one of the most accomplished players in program history and one of the premier two-way players in Big Sky Conference history. Radebaugh finished his career as UNC's 11th all-time leading scorer with 1,337 points and ranks second in rebounds (776), tied for third in assists (384), fourth in steals (148), and sixth in three-pointers made (206). He set the single-season school record with 202 assists in 2019-20, ranks among the program's leaders in minutes played and defensive rebounds, and is tied for first in Big Sky history for games played in a season (38). A three-time Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year, Radebaugh also earned First Team All-Big Sky honors, NABC First Team All-District recognition, and multiple All-Academic selections, cementing his legacy as one of the most impactful Bears of his era.
Carleigh (Silvers) Steele (Women's Golf, 2009-13) joins the Hall of Fame following a decorated collegiate and professional career. A three-time All-Big Sky selection and 2013 First Team honoree, Steele won the 2012 Big Sky individual championship while leading UNC to its lone Big Sky team title. Her 3-under-par 213 at the 2012 championship ranked among the lowest winning scores in conference history at the time. She recorded three consecutive top-five finishes at the Big Sky Championships and claimed collegiate victories at the 2011 Wyoming Cowgirl Classic and 2013 Monterey Bay Invitational. Steele qualified for the 2014 U.S. Women's Open and competed on the Symetra Tour (now Epson Tour) from 2014-18, posting multiple top-25 finishes and reaching a career-best world ranking of 581.
Jeffery Huntoon (Track & Field, 1985-88) is recognized for both his collegiate accomplishments and his remarkable international coaching career. A three-time NCAA Division II qualifier and two-time conference champion, Huntoon was a team captain, conference MVP, and former school-record holder in the 110-meter high hurdles. He ranks among UNC's top-10 all-time performers in multiple indoor and outdoor events. After graduating in 1988, Huntoon built one of the sport's most respected coaching resumes, leading West Virginia's men to the program's only IC4A championship and later developing elite athletes at Indiana University. Across his career, he has coached more than 100 NCAA Division I All-Americans, five national champions, and served on four Olympic and seven World Championship staffs, personally mentoring three Olympic medalists.
Alex Wesley (Football/Track & Field, 2014-18) enters the Hall as one of the most decorated multi-sport student-athletes in program history. In football, Wesley became just the second Bear to record multiple 1,000-yard receiving seasons and finished among the national leaders at the FCS level in 2018, ranking eighth nationally in receiving yards per game. A two-time All-Big Sky selection and team captain, he earned invitations to the Reese's Senior Bowl and NFL Combine before signing with the New York Giants. On the track, Wesley was a three-time Big Sky champion in the 400 meters, a Second Team All-American, and NCAA Championships qualifier, earning Male Athlete of the Year honors for his excellence across both sports.
Monique Guidry (Women's Track & Field/Cross Country, 1983-87) is honored for her enduring impact as both a standout distance runner and a respected coach. Guidry remains among UNC's all-time leaders in the 10,000 meters and 3,000 meters, with marks that still rank in the program's top-10 decades later. She was also a 1985 NCAA Championships Qualifier in the 10,000 meters. Competing across multiple distance events and relays during her collegiate career, she translated that success into a 20-year coaching tenure at Boulder High School, where she developed district and regional champions, coached a two-time state champion, and guided teams to state runner-up finishes. Her long-standing commitment to education and mentorship reflects the foundation built during her time at Northern Colorado.
The UNC Athletics Hall of Fame class represents excellence across eras, sports, and levels of competition. Together, these honorees embody the tradition, achievement, and lasting legacy of Northern Colorado Athletics.
The members who will be inducted at the 2026 UNC Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet will be announced at a later date along with location, date, and time as well as additional ticket information.
For more information, follow UNCBears.com.
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