Honoring legacy and excellence

From record-breaking athletes to transformative leaders, the 2025 Bulldog Bench Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame class celebrates excellence in Redlands athletics by honoring a dedicated coach/administrator, six talented student-athletes, and one amazing team. Spanning eight sports and six decades, this year’s honorees embody what it means to be a Bulldog on the field of play, in the classroom, and in their communities.

Taking place during Homecoming (October 17, 2025), the Hall of Fame ceremony is expected to gather alumni, families, and fans to celebrate the newest class of inductees.

Among them is Jeff Martinez, whose 42-year tenure at Redlands includes roles as athletic trainer, head women’s golf coach, and director of athletics. His leadership helped shape the modern Bulldog athletics experience and set the foundation for its continued success.

Trailblazers on the track, court, field, green, and in the pool round out the class of individual inductees. Ali Smith ’17, a four-time SCIAC 100m hurdles champion and NCAA national champion, set records that still stand in the heptathlon and 60m hurdles. Ross Schunk ’09 remains the program’s leading men’s soccer scorer and was drafted to play professionally with the Colorado Rapids.

Posthumous honoree Weldon Diggs ’65 captured podium finishes at the 1965 NAIA National Championships and symbolizes the proud tradition of Redlands swimming. Courtney Carroll (Bertolacci) ’12 powered women’s basketball with over 1,400 points and 128 blocks across her decorated career. Trevor Young ’06 helped elevate the men’s golf program with multiple All-American honors and NCAA tournament runs. Tristan Kirk ’13 earned All-SCIAC basketball honors while helping his team secure two conference championships.

The 2011 Men’s Track & Field Team joins the Hall of Fame as a unit after an undefeated conference season, SCIAC title, and top 15 national finish. Their triumph ended a 19-year championship streak by Claremont-Mudd-Scripps and showcased the talent and determination of a truly standout team.

Together, these honorees represent the best of Bulldog athletics—driven by excellence, united by purpose, and forever part of the Redlands legacy.