Hamilton Heights honors Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2022 inductees

The Hamilton Heights Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee has announced its Class of 2022, which includes one team, three multi-sport athletes and a standout basketball player who is still a recordholder.

This year’s inductees include Roger Bryan (’60), Brittney (Curfman) Hensley (’01), Chad Sherer (’08), Jessica (Carr) Kuramata (’11), and the 2012-13 Hamilton Heights Girls State Runner-Up Team.

“On behalf of the Hall of Fame selection committee, we are very excited about this class,” said Mitch Street, Hamilton Heights High School Hall of Fame Committee Chairman and Dean of Students. “In Roger Bryant, we have our first Walnut Grove graduate being recognized in the Hall of Fame. We are excited that Roger is going to deservedly get this recognition.”

“With the induction of Brittney Hensley, not only do we have a unique multi-sport athlete, but we have the first girls’ soccer player being inducted,” Street continued. “The girls’ soccer program has become one of the most successful programs in our school history. The induction of Chad Sherer gives us another multi-sport athlete that went on to play football at Indiana University, but perhaps recognizes what many might believe to be the best overall athlete to come through Heights.”

“The last of our individuals being inducted is Jessica Carr,” Street said. “She was our first female Indiana Basketball All-Star and is the all-time leading scorer in history. To round out the class, the committee is proud to induct the 2012-2013 girls’ basketball team. Not only are they the first and only girls’ team to participate in a state championship, but they along with Jessica Carr represent the girls’ basketball program, which has become one of our most successful programs.”

Roger Bryant

Bryant is a 1960 graduate of Walnut Grove High School, where he was a standout basketball player.

He was a 1,000-point scorer (1,071) during his career. He was All Hamilton County for three years. He holds the record of 71 points for the most points scored in a single Hamilton County Tourney and also for the single game scoring record with 32 points. He has remained in the community and is a frequent attendee at Hamilton Heights boys’ and girls’ basketball games.

Brittney (Curfman) Hensley

Hensley is a 2001 graduate of Hamilton Heights High School.

During her tenure at the high school, she was one of the more unique athletes to walk the halls. She was a four-sport athlete, where she competed in basketball, track, soccer, and football. At the time of graduation, she held records in soccer for most goals in a season and goals in a career. Her single season goals are currently second and third respectively, and she is second in career goals. She was all-conference, all-county, and all-state in each of her four years playing soccer.

Although she was likely best known for her success on the soccer field, she also was the kicker for the football team, where at the time of her graduation she held the record for most PATs in a game and a season.

She went on to play soccer at Indiana Wesleyan University. She still resides in the community and actively serves alongside her family.

Chad Sherer

Sherer is a 2008 graduate of Hamilton Heights High School.

He was a three-sport athlete, playing football, baseball, and basketball. He was a four-year starter in both football and baseball and was a two-year starter in basketball. He still holds records in both football and basketball. His records in football are as follows: he is all-time career leader in points, he is the all-time leader in rushing yards and is the all-time leader in rushing touchdowns. In baseball he still holds the records for highest batting average in a season.

He went on to play football at Indiana University, where he was a three-year letter winner.

Jessica (Carr) Kuramata

Kuramata is a 2011 graduate of Hamilton Heights High School.

She was a standout basketball player during her time at the high school. She is the school record holder for points in a career (1,340), which ranks her 12th overall in Hamilton County history, as well as the all-time assist leader. She was twice named the Hamilton County Female Basketball Player of the Year. She was the Indianapolis Star All-North Player of the Year in 2009-2010. She was selected as a member of the 2011 Indiana Girls All-Star team, which is the highest recognition in the state.

She went onto have a successful college career at Valparaiso University.

2012-13 Hamilton Heights Girls State Runner-Up Team

The team was the first girls’ team to make an appearance in a state finals contest. They finished the year 23-3 before losing a tough one to Mt. Vernon High School, a team they had beaten earlier in the year.

They were a team who set the tone on the defensive end and were explosive offensively. As a team they shot over 38 percent from the three-point line and they outscored their opponents by over 23 points a game on the season. They had multiple athletes who went on to play college basketball.

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The Athletic Hall of Fame is designed to recognize and honor Hamilton Heights High School athletes, coaches, teams, and athletic program contributors for their achievements and/or contributions to the Hamilton Heights High School athletic program.

“The Athletic Hall of Fame program captures and shares the history and unique experiences of our former athletes, coaches, teams, and athletic contributors to create a legacy for all who have been and will be touched by the Hamilton Heights athletics program,” Street said.

A special luncheon followed by the induction ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17 at Hamilton Heights High School, 25802 State Road 19 Arcadia. Inductees will be given a metal display and their names and pictures will be proudly displayed in the Athletic Hall of Fame located in the Athletic Center.

Nominations for the Hamilton Heights Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2023 will be accepted from Dec. 1, 2022, through March 31, 2023. Click here to download nomination form.