2019 Hall of Fame Class
Photo Gallery of the Event
Elaina Braun
Braun was a key part of the volleyball program’s first trip to the NJCAA National Championships in 30 years. During her two years the Pioneers held an overall record of 68-9.
Braun came to Alfred State as a middle hitter and was converted to setter. She was named 1st team NJCAA All-American and 1st team All-Region in 2007 after passing out 1,171 assists and recording 127 kills, 264 digs, and 18.5 blocks. The team held an impressive record of 36-6, won the Region III Championship, and finished tied for 5th at the National Championships. She was also recognized as a 2nd team All-WNYAC selection.
In 2006, Braun passed out 452 assists, recorded 244 kills, and had 167 digs as the Pioneers were 32-3 and finished Region III Runner-up.
Braun also played one season of basketball at Alfred State.
Braun went on to continue her collegiate career at St. John Fisher. She has coached both collegiately and at the high school level since graduation.
Briana Dorsey
Dorsey is one of the most decorated track & field athletes who competed during the NJCAA era at Alfred State. She ran to NJCAA All-American honors in back-to-back seasons.
Dorsey was a ten time All-Region selection during her career at Alfred State. She ran to 2nd team All-American honors in 2011 and 1st team honors in 2012.
In the school’s outdoor record book, she is the record holder in the 200 m (25.55), the 4x100 (49.70), and the 4x400 (4:04.39). She is 3rd all-time in the 100 m (12.62) and 7th in the triple jump (10.07 m).
In the school’s indoor record book, she is the record holder in the 4x400 (4:05.62), 3rd in the 4x200 (1:52.64), 4th in the 60 m (8.22), 4th in the 200 (26.88), 7th in the 500 m (1:23.99), 9th in the 400 (63.28), and 10th in the triple jump (9.02 m).
On top of her All-American and All-Region honors, she was named the 2012 Alfred State Senior Athlete of the Year and was named the WNYAC Female Athlete of the Year.
She continued her collegiate career at Niagara University and is employed as a social worker.
Frank Pavicich
Pavicich was one of the most prolific hitters in Alfred State baseball history. During his career he led the team or was tied for the team lead in 34 statistical categories.
Pavicich, a solid defensive first basemen, was a .398 hitter (168 for 422) for his career. He collected 27 doubles, 12 triples, 15 home runs, and 133 RBI. He also stole 24 bases. In the career record book, he ranks 1st in hits, RBI, and total bases. He is 2nd in games played, at bats, runs, and triples. In four other categories he is in the top ten. In the single game record book he is at the top for most RBI (9), doubles (3), triples (3), and homers (2).
In the 1998-99 season Pavicich was named All-WNYAC and All-Region. In 1999-00 he was named preseason NJCAA All-American, All-Region, Region III Player of the Year, Alfred State Senior Athlete of the Year, and NJCAA DI Honorable Mention All-American.
The Pioneers were 98-29 overall (.772) during his career. They won the Region III Title during the 1998-99 school year (49-15) and the WNYAC Title in 1999-2000 school year (49-14).
Rod Streater
Streater laid the foundation for a professional football career as a two-sport athlete at Alfred State.
During his freshmen season, he recorded 20 tackles, nine pass break-ups, two interceptions, and recovered one fumble as a safety. In the 2009 season, he transitioned to wide receiver and caught 24 passes for 539 yards and six scores.
As a member of the track & field team during the 2008-09 season, Streater was the NJCAA National Champion in the high jump with a leap of 1.95 m. He also earned All-Region honors and still holds the college record in the event with a leap of 2.05 m. Streater is also 3rd on the all-time list with a time of 10.5 in the 100 m dash.
Streater went on to continue his collegiate career at Temple University where he played in two bowl games. He signed a contract with the Oakland Raiders following the 2012 draft. He has spent seven years in the NFL with the Raiders, Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Buffalo Bills, and Cleveland Browns.
Nichole Tyler
Tyler was a standout athlete on both the basketball court and the softball diamond during her two years at Alfred State.
Tyler was named both the Freshman and Senior Athlete of the Year during her time wearing blue & gold. She was also named the recipient of the 2006-07 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Athletes.
On the basketball court, she scored 472 points and grabbed 247 rebounds during her freshman season and then scored 444 points and pulled down 298 rebounds during her senior season. For her efforts she was named All-Region III twice and was named a NJCAA Honorable Mention All-American following the 2007 season. Her 916 points still ranks in the all-time top 10 for the program.
On the softball diamond, she was named 1st team All-WNYAC both years and was a 1st team All-Region selection her senior season. She hit .357 with eight doubles, four triples, two home runs and 32 RBI her first season. Tyler hit .398 with three doubles, two triples, two home runs, and 23 RBI during her final season.
Tyler went on to continue her athletic career at St. Leo’s University.
Mary Huntington
Huntington has been supporting and advocating for Pioneer students and student-athletes for over 50 years. She has been deemed the athletic department’s #1 Fan.
Huntington came to Alfred State in 1964 when her husband David became the seventh president of the college. Since then she has been a fixture in the stands at Alfred State athletic events. She can be found at athletic events cheering on athletes, ringing her cowbell, and interacting with students, staff, and fans. Huntington is also a regular visitor to the Pioneer Fitness Center.
Huntington has served on committees on and off campus over the years. Some of her committee work includes serving on the Alfred State Faculty Wives, the Alfred State Development Fund, the Bethesda Foundation, and Habitat for Humanity.
In 2016, she was the recipient of the President’s Medallion, an award given to those who have made outstanding contributions to Alfred State. She has also received a certificate of recognition for being a role model for all women by Allegany County. SUNY awarded her a certificate of appreciation for service, support, and contributions to the Alfred State College Association of Women.
Tom Kenney
Kenney was the architect of the baseball program as it was brought back to campus in the mid 1990’s. He led the Pioneers to a 645-342-2 overall record (.653 winning percentage).
Known for their hard work, aggressiveness, and perseverance, the Pioneers won five Region Championships (1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, and 2004), five WNYAC Championships (1997, 1999, 2001, 2002, and 2004), and a NY State Div. I Championship (2001) under Kenney. The program had 14 consecutive winning seasons and had a stretch of eight straight years with at least 40 wins including a program best 53 victories during the 2003-04 season. He was named Region III Coach of the Year six times and ranked 38th in active and 83rd all-time in NJCAA coaching victories upon his retirement.
Kenney coached nine members of the Athletic Hall of Fame, 12 NJCAA All-Americans, five players taken in the MLB draft, six Region III Player’s of the Year, and 13 Alfred State Athletes of the Year. Countless players went on to further success at NCAA and NAIA schools.
Kenney was instrumental in bringing summer collegiate baseball to the Southern Tier as an executive and a coach. He founded the NYCBL’s winningest franchise, the Hornell Dodgers. As head coach for the Dodgers, he holds the record for wins (101-44). Kenney led the Dodgers to three divisional titles and one league championship. In the league championship season, the Dodgers had a record setting 44-9 record.
On top of his coaching duties, Kenney taught physical education classes and was the day camp director of the Summer Sports Festival. Prior to coaching baseball, Kenney was the assistant men’s basketball coach of two teams that qualified for the NJCAA Championships.
Kenney remains actively involved in baseball coaching at the youth and collegiate levels.