2026 Bedford County Sports
Hall of Fame
Special Recognition Award
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Mitch Arnold
Bedford
Mitch Arnold has been a valuable member of the Bedford Area School District’s athletic department for many years as coach, supporter, and clock operator. The Bedford Area School District and the fans greatly appreciate all that he has done.
Bedford Football Clock Operator since 2006
Bedford Basketball Clock Operator – 2006-07 to 2024-25
Bedford Girls’ Basketball Coach – 1986-87 to 1989-90
Bedford Girls’ Volleyball Coach – 1981 to 1986
Bedford Girls’ Basketball JV Coach – 1979-80 to 1980-81

Kristin and Joe Howsare
Everett
Joe (1998) and Kristin (2000) Howsare are both graduates of Everett High School.
They are both actively involved in supporting local youth athletic and community programs. They have three children (Kassi, Karri, Joey) who attend the Everett Area School District.
Joe volunteers with the Everett Area Baseball Youth Little League, Hollidaysburg Area Youth Baseball League, Flood City Ripkin League, and Flood City travel baseball programs.
Joe is self-employed with his own logging company.
Kristin volunteers for the Everett Elementary Boys Basketball Program.
Kristin and Joe have coached the 3rd & 4th grade boys basketball teams for the past two years.
Kristin also assists in the dugouts for baseball by managing GameChanger during games.
Kristin is the Transportation Supervisor for the Everett Area School District.

Dave Marko
Claysburg-Kimmel
Dave Marko is a Physical Education teacher and a former wrestling coach who had great success with the Bulldogs varsity wrestling program.
234 wins in 18 seasons at Claysburg-Kimmel (373 total wins)
Tri-County Championships: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2005, and 2006
Mountain Conference Champions: 2005 and 2006
I.C.C. Champions: 2009 and 2011
District 6 Dual Meet Champions: 1999 and 2000
District 6 Tournament Champions: 1999 and 2000
Southwest Regional Champions: 1999, 2000, and 2012
PIAA State Dual Meet Qualifiers: 1999, 2000, and 2012
25 District 6 Tournament Champions
14 Southwest Regional Champions
26 PIAA State Tournament Place Winners
8 PIAA State Tournament Finalists
3 PIAA State Tournament Champions
District 6 Coach of the Year: 1999 and 2000

Ralph Scott
Northern Bedford
51 Years in Education as a Teacher, Coach, Principal, Superintendent and School Board Member
Head JH and Varsity Assistant Football Coach at NBC – 27 years
Assistant Wrestling Coach at NBC – 11 years
Voting member of the PIAA District V Committee for 11 years
Bedford Co. Principals and School Board Representative
Vice-Chairman, Soccer Chairman, and Football Chairman
NBC Basketball Boosters President and Treasurer
Outstanding Supporter and Advocate of Educational Based Athletics

Michael Smith
Tussey Mountain
Michael Smith has been a very important and influential person in the Saxton and Tussey Mountain School District.
He has had a large impact on Tussey Mountain students and the Saxton area residents.
Assistant Basketball Coach for 8 seasons
Long-Time Saxton Volunteer Fire Company Firefighter and Officer
Provides Ambulance Service for Athletic Events
CHIP Committee Member to Help Improve the Saxton Parkway and Saxton
Area
Mentor for Young Firefighters, Golfers, Bowlers, and Outdoor Enthusiasts
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