James Wheeler

Wheeler was one of the top Alfred State wrestlers of his era. He was undefeated in regular season competition during his two years competing for the Pioneers.

In 1960-61, Wheeler and the Pioneers were 3-1-1. Wheeler, who wrestled at 157 lbs., was one of three Pioneers to earn a 3^rd place finish at the NJCAA National Championships. His only loss of the season was a one point, 4-3 decision in the national semifinal.

In the 1961-62 season, he was captain and one of three undefeated wrestlers who helped the Pioneers to a 7-1 overall team record. At the end of the year, Wheeler was named the 1962 recipient of the Alfred State Athlete of the Year award.

After finishing his career at Alfred State, he continued to compete at the University of Georgia. He has owned a real estate business for over 30 years and has served as the Wyoming County director of real property tax for 20 years.

Steve Douglas

Douglas is one of the best all-around offensive players in Alfred State lacrosse history. Douglas scored a program best 114 career goals, recorded 132 career points, and picked up 285 ground balls.

As a freshman playing attack, Douglas scored 67 goals, passed out 11 assists, and picked up 117 ground balls. For his accomplishments, he was named the Alfred State freshman Athlete of the Year.

As a sophomore in 2001, he moved to midfield and became a dominant face off man. He finished the season with 47 goals, seven assists, and 168 ground balls. He was a captain of the 11-2 team that rose into the national spotlight and became one of the first two NJCAA All-Americans in program history.

Douglas is the second lacrosse player to be inducted into the Alfred State Athletic Hall of Fame. He joins teammate Matt Covert.

After Alfred State, Douglas transferred to Alfred University where he earned 1^st team All-Empire 8 honors and was named an alternate North-South All-Star.

Matt Hewitt

Hewitt was one of the top defensive playmakers in Alfred State football history. He was a two time All-Northeast Football Conference selection while finishing his career with 190 tackles and seven interceptions.

During his freshman season, Hewitt led the Pioneers with 103 tackles. Forty-one of his tackles were solo and six were for a loss. He also intercepted four passes, recovered three fumbles, and forced another fumble.

In 2005, he led Alfred State with 87 tackles despite missing two games. Forty of his tackles were solo and six were for a loss. He intercepted three passes and recovered on fumble.

After Alfred State, Hewitt transferred to the University of Arkansas where he recorded 181 tackles, a sack, two interceptions, and three fumble recoveries. He appeared in the Capital One Bowl and the Cotton Bowl during his time with the Razorbacks.

Hewitt had tryouts with NFL and CFL teams and played on numerous indoor football teams. He recently joined the coaching ranks and has spent time at William Paterson University and Dartmouth.

Brianne McMahon

McMahon is the only volleyball player to earn NJCAA All-American honors in consecutive years. During her playing career, the Lady Pioneers were 68-9, won the first Region III Championship since 1977, and finished tied for 5^th at the NJCAA National Championships.

During her freshman season, McMahon helped the Lady Pioneers to 32-3 record and a Region III Runner-up finish. She recorded 212 digs, 177 kills, and 45 service aces in 66 games en route to be named 2^nd team All-American, Region III Player of the Year, 1^st team All-Region, and 1^st team All-WNYAC.

In 2007, McMahon and the Lady Pioneers won the Region III Championship, finished tied for 5^th at the NJCAA National Championships, and accumulated a 36-6 overall record. McMahon recorded 467 digs, 435 kills, and 76 service aces. She was named 1^st team All-American, Region III Player of the Year, 1^st team All-Region, and 1^st team All-WNYAC. For her solid season, she was named the Alfred State Senior Athlete of the Year.  

McMahon went on to play volleyball at Edinboro University and Buffalo State. She is still very active in the local volleyball community.

Jenni Jerome

Jerome is the only Alfred State volleyball player to play on the back-to-back National Championship qualifying teams in 2007 and 2008. While she wore the blue & gold, the Lady Pioneers were 74-10.

During her freshman season, Jerome was named 1^st team All-WNYAC and Alfred State Freshman Athlete of the Year after recording 326 digs, 308 kills, 57 blocks, and 36 service aces. The team finished 36-6, won the Region III Championship, and finished tied for 5^th in the country.

In 2008, Jerome played in all 110 games and had 378 kills, 364 digs, 46 aces, and 21 blocks. The Lady Pioneers finished 38-4, won their second straight Region III Championship, and finished 4^th in the country. She was named honorable mention NJCAA All-American, 1^st team All-Region, 1^st team All-WNYAC, and the Alfred State Senior Athlete of the Year.

For her career she finished with 696 digs and 686 kills to go along with 78 blocks.

Jerome continued her playing career at Glenville State (WV).