On Sunday, March 10th, over 100 friends, family and alums gathered to honor five new inductees to the 2019 Ursuline Academy Athletic Hall of Fame. This ceremony honors alums, coaches, or active participants of the Athletic Department that have brought distinction to our school through their athletic talents in their career and throughout the community. These inductees continue the tradition of excellence rooted in Serviam that is a characteristic of Ursuline Academy, and they encourage current students to model their determination, dedication, and service. Congratulations to the inductees for their many accomplishments!

The 1983 State Championship Swim Team was recognized for winning its first State Championship, just 3 years after its inception in 1980. This title remained for four consecutive State Championships, seven of which were in a row (1983-1989), under the coaching of Gail Glynn and Sue Wilson. Many of the team members were named All-Star, All-Catholic, and All-State.

Sarah Gause Flanders '82 was honored as the first player, male or female, to be named first-team All-State basketball three times as well as being a two-sport state champion in track. At Ursuline, she was first team All-State in basketball in 1980, 1981 and 1982. At the University of Delaware, she was the East Coast Conference Player of the Year. In track, she is one of the few athletes to excel in both high jump and shot put, winning the Division II championship twice in the high jump and once in the shot put. Flanders currently works as a Nurse Manager at the Wilmington Hospital ER.

Jane Thatcher Howell '32 is a name in which many of our student athletes are already familiar. The most prestigious award given at our annual Sports Banquet is the Jane Thatcher Howell Award, which was established in 1972 by Mrs. Capodanno. Howell, who passed away in 1972, made athletics and service a large part of her life. It began during her years at Ursuline in the 1930's, when she played field hockey, basketball, and tennis. After graduation, she remained at Ursuline coaching field hockey for two years, started a career as a dental hygienist, and continued to serve the community in organizations such as the Little Sisters of the Poor, St. Ann's Church, St. Jude's Church, and St. Mary Magdalen. 

Betsy Lazzeri Riley '99 is an accomplished Sports Broadcasting Producer & Director whose resume includes six Sports Emmy Award wins and multiple international credits. She spent Fall 2018 producing Tuesday Night Football on Amazon with Hannah Storm and Andrea Kremer, the first ever all female NFL announcers booth.  While at Ursuline, she ran track and field, was a member of numerous clubs, and Student Council President. To this day she holds 11 school records for many Indoor & Outdoor Track & Field events. Betsy has worked her way from Production Assistant to Director and Producer during her 13-year career. She have covered and produced six Olympic Games and currently works in Baltimore as a Freelance Producer and Associate Director for NBC Sports, Amazon, and NFL.

Sarah Williams '05 commanded the Ursuline court in both volleyball and basketball, earning accolades such as 1st Team All-Catholic Conference player and 1st Team All-State Player in both sports. In volleyball, she was a 2002-2005 State Champion and 2005 Gatorade Player of the Year. In basketball, she was a State Champion in 2004 and 2005, a 1000 point scorer, and two time recipient of Street and Smith All-American honorable mention. Her college basketball career included both the University of Richmond and James Madison University, where she earned the JMU Team Leadership Award and was named Athletic Director Scholar Athlete. After graduation from JMU, Williams was hired as an assistant coach at JMU for 3 seasons during their 3 NCAA Tournament appearances. She is currently earning her PhD in Educational Leadership and Organizational Development with a focus in Sport Administration at the University of Louisville.