Quincy School District to honor 2026 Wall of Fame Inductees

Aug. 18—QUINCY — The Quincy School District announced their 2026 inductees to the QSD Wall of Fame. This honor recognizes individuals and teams who have made outstanding contributions to Quincy athletics and academics. "I think it's a really nice thing for the Quincy community to celebrate and honor the folks that have contributed to our community through a lot of different ways," said Quincy's Athletic Director Brett Fancher. This year's Wall of Fame induction ceremony will be held at halftime Sept. 18 during the Quincy vs Ephrata football game at Jackrabbit Stadium. Members of the Quincy School District community will gather to celebrate the achievements of these remarkable individuals and teams, the QSD Communications Coordinator Jessica Blancas said in a press release. The ceremony is open to the public and all are welcome to join in the honoring the legacy of these individuals. Fancher said the inductees are also invited to a dinner held before the football game. Efforts from those recognized for the Wall of Fame help enrich the community of Quincy and show the level of talent that comes out of the city. "It's just a really good thing for people to come honor, celebrate and remember what these folks have done to our community and our school district," said Fancher. 2026 Inductees Les Albright For more than four decades, Les Albright has been a dedicated supporter of Quincy athletics. Whether operating the game clock or volunteering behind the scenes, Albright has been a dependable presence at countless athletic events. His unwavering commitment and countless hours of volunteer service have helped create memorable experiences for generations of Quincy student-athletes and fans. His dedication exemplifies the spirit of community that makes Quincy athletics special. Paul Collard Paul Collard is being recognized for his outstanding contributions to athletics as both a Quincy High School student-athlete and one of the Pacific Northwest's most respected football officials. A three-year varsity basketball starter and co-captain of the 1976-77 Jackrabbit team, Collard helped lead Quincy to a third-place finish at the Washington State Tournament. Following high school, he built an exceptional 22-year career as a football official, earning induction into the Pacific Northwest Football Officials Hall of Fame in 2020. He was also honored with the Washington Officials Association's Tom Cross Award, recognizing his leadership and dedication to officiating. His career reflects a lifelong commitment to athletics and sportsmanship. Nate Harris Since graduating from Quincy High School in 2003, Nate Harris has become one of the nation's premier collegiate basketball officials. After beginning his officiating career while still in high school, Harris has spent the past 15 seasons officiating NCAA Division I basketball across some of the country's top conferences, including the Pac-12, Big Ten, Mountain West, West Coast Conference, and others. He has officiated six NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament appearances, including a Round of 32 matchup between North Carolina and Michigan State. Beyond the court, Harris is passionate about mentoring the next generation of officials and, alongside his wife Jessica, co-founded a ministry dedicated to supporting sports officials nationwide. Chris Pontarolo-Maag Chris Pontarolo-Maag is recognized for his athletic achievements, perseverance and professional success. As the starting point guard for Quincy High School's 2005 boys basketball team, he helped lead the Jackrabbits to a second-place finish at the State Championship. Determined to continue competing at the highest level, Pontarolo-Maag earned a spot as a walk-on with Gonzaga University's men's basketball program, contributing to teams that won the Maui Invitational, captured back-to-back West Coast Conference championships and advanced to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen. After earning degrees in exercise science and finance, he built a successful career at Nike, where he now serves as a lead software engineer specializing in artificial intelligence and machine learning. His journey reflects resilience, determination and a lifelong pursuit of excellence. Armondo Tafoya Armondo Tafoya distinguished himself as an outstanding student-athlete at Quincy High School and continued that success at Central Washington University. A four-year varsity letter winner in football, Tafoya also established himself as one of Quincy High School's top throwers, setting the school record in the discus and ranking third all-time in the shot put. Despite overcoming injuries early in his collegiate career, he developed into one of Central Washington University's premier throwers, capturing the 2017 GNAC Indoor Weight Throw Championship. His perseverance, work ethic and athletic accomplishments make him a deserving member of the Wall of Fame.