Missouri Southern Athletics Inducts 2026 Hall of Fame Class

JOPLIN, Mo. – Missouri Southern Athletics formally inducted its 2026 MSSU Athletics Hall of Fame Class Saturday morning at Robert Ellis Young Gymnasium. The 2026 inductees are Jason Adams (Men’s Basketball, 2008-12), Dr. Al Cade (Meritorious Service), Jeff Fraley (Men’s Track & Field, 2011-16), Stephanie Gockley-Johnson (Volleyball, 1994-97), Melissa Grider (Softball, 1994-96 & Women’s Basketball, 1993-96), Nicole Green Ragsdale (Women’s Track & Field, 2009-12) and Landon Zerkel (Football, 2008-12). The 2026 MSSU Athletics Hall of Fame Class was also recognized during halftime of the Lions’ football game against Central Missouri Saturday afternoon at Fred G. Hughes Stadium. The Missouri Southern…