The 2022 Odessa Athletics Hall of Fame honored six honorees on Thursday evening at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. The honorees included the 1946 Bronchos Football team, Gary Gaines and the 1989 Permian Panthers football team, Kerry Evans, Glen Halsell, Lloyd Hill, and Jim Watkins.
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Jay Hendricks, an anchor with CBS7 News was the master of ceremonies during the 2022 Odessa Hall of Fame Athletics on Thursday evening at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Hendricks is interviewing former Permian HS football player, Lloyd Hill before the beginning of the ceremony. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Lloyd Hill was one of the honorees during the 2022 Odessa Athletics Hall of Fame, the former wide receiver from Permian HS went forward to play college and professional football in his career. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Jim Watkins (center) was honored on Thursday evening during the 2022 Odessa Athletics Hall of Fame for his contributions with the Odessa College Rodeo program. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Kerry Evans (left) and Jim Watkins (right) were both honored on Thursday evening during the 2022 Odessa Athletics Hall of Fame at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
A football commemorating the 1946 Odessa High Bronchos state football championship is placed on the stage for all to view during the 2022 Odessa Athletics Hall of Fame on Thursday evening at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
A game football commemorating the 1946 Odessa High Bronchos state football championship is placed on the stage for all to view during the 2022 Odessa Athletics Hall of Fame on Thursday evening at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Jay Hendricks, an anchor with CBS7 News was the master of ceremonies during the 2022 Odessa Hall of Fame Athletics on Thursday evening at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Dusty Ortiz and Byron Taylor both accept the award for the 1946 Odessa High Bronchos football team. The Bronchos won the state championship that year. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Dusty Ortiz and Byron Taylor both accept the award for the 1946 Odessa High Bronchos football team. The Bronchos won the state championship that year. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Bradley Gaines, the son of legendary football coach, Gary Gaines accepts his father's award during the 2022 Odessa Athletics Hall of Fame on Thursday evening at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Jeff Garrett speaks during the 2022 Odessa Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony on Thursday evening at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Garrett was a football player on the 1989 Permian High state and national championship team. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Kerry Evans speaks during the 2022 Odessa Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony on Thursday evening at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Evans was recognized for her various accomplishments in track and field. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Kerry Evans speaks during the 2022 Odessa Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony on Thursday evening at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Evans was recognized for her various accomplishments in track and field. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Glen Halsell (left) accepts an award from Laura Dennis (right) during the 2022 Odessa Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony on Thursday evening at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Lloyd Hill, a wide receiver from the Permian HS football team speaks during the 2022 Odessa Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony on Thursday evening at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Lloyd Hill, a wide receiver from the Permian HS football team speaks during the 2022 Odessa Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony on Thursday evening at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Lloyd Hill, a wide receiver from the Permian HS football team speaks during the 2022 Odessa Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony on Thursday evening at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Kris Hill, the mother of Permian HS wide receiver Lloyd Hill is acknowledged by her son during the 2022 Odessa Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony on Thursday evening at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Lloyd Hill, a football player and wide receiver from Permian HS, acknowledges his mentors and family during the 2022 Odessa Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Lloyd Hill, a football player and wide receiver from Permian HS, acknowledges his mentors and family during the 2022 Odessa Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Jim Watkins speaks during the 2022 Odessa Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony on Thursday evening at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
A pair of football cleats are displayed on stage during the 2022 Odessa Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony on Thursday evening at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Jim Watkins, a rodeo instructor and champion receives a standing ovation during the 2022 Odessa Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony on Thursday evening at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
A football commemorating the 1946 Odessa High Bronchos state football championship is placed on the stage for all to view during the 2022 Odessa Athletics Hall of Fame on Thursday evening at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
A photo of the 1946 Odessa High Bronchos state championship football team sits on stage during the 2022 Odessa Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony on Thursday evening at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
All of the honorees pose for a group photo after the 2022 Odessa Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony is concluded on Thursday evening at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
All of the honorees pose for a group photo after the 2022 Odessa Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony is concluded on Thursday evening at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Lloyd Hill and his spouse, Hannah pose for a photo after the conclusion of the 2022 Odessa Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony on Thursday evening at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
