WASHINGTON, Pa. – The Washington & Jefferson College Athletics Hall of Fame selection committee has announced its Class of 2026. The class features five new members that will be officially inducted into the Hall of Fame on Friday (Sept. 11). The event will be held on campus inside the Rossin Ballroom at 6 p.m.

The 2026 hall of fame class includes Eric Field '05 (Football), Cheyenne Mangold '14 (Track & Field), Josh Staniscia '14 (Baseball), Dr. Anthony C. Canterna (Sports Medicine) and Col. John Burns (Ret.) '80 and Cheryl Maze '80 (Robert M. Murphy Award Recipients – Football/Wrestling/Field Hockey).

The 2026 class represents the 27th group to be selected for induction into the W&J Athletics Hall of Fame.

"This induction class represents remarkable W&J Presidents and we look forward to celebrating their achievements in September," said Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Athletics Scott McGuinness.  "This group includes record-breaking athletes, All-Americans, dedicated professionals, and individuals who have strengthened our college for decades through service, support, and mentorship." 

The W&J Athletics Hall of Fame selection committee includes: Scott McGuinness (Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Athletics),  Don Murray '64 (Hall of Fame class of 2000), Kerri Lacock '09 (Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement), Jina DeRubbo (Head Women's Basketball Coach and Senior Woman Administrator), Mark Lesako (Associate Director of Athletics and Co-Head Athletic Trainer) Mike Sirianni (Head Football Coach) and Aaron Thompson (Assistant Director of Athletics for Operations).

Field put together a distinguished career on the gridiron for the Presidents. He was a vital defensive anchor during his four-year tenure with the team. Field finished his career as the Presidents' all-time leading tackler with 348 total stops, a mark which stood for 19 years. A three-time All-PAC honoree, Field helped the Presidents claim three PAC Championships and make three appearances in the NCAA Division III playoffs. Field finished with 98 tackles during the Presidents run to the NCAA quarterfinals in 2004.

A three-time NCAA Division III Track & Field All-American, Mangold established herself as one of the top women's track athletes in school history. As a junior, Mangold finished in third place in the 400-meter hurdles and fifth in the 400 meters at the National Outdoor Championship meet. The three-time PAC Track & Field MVP finished eighth in the 400-meter hurdles at nationals during her senior year to pick up her third All-America honor. Individually, Mangold remains the school record holder in both the 200 meters and 400 meters in indoors as well as the 200 meters, the 400 meters and the 400-meter outdoor hurdles. She earned a pair of top three finishes for the Presidents on the 2011 PAC Outdoor championship squad.

Staniscia put together one of the finest offensive careers in the history of W&J baseball. At the time of graduation, the 2014 PAC Player of the Year finished as the program's leader in hits (251), triples (18), games played (176), at-bats (576) and total bases (346). He remains second in the school record book in triples, hits and total bases. Staniscia earned Academic All-America honors from the College Sports Information Directors of America in 2014. A four-time All-PAC First Team selection, Staniscia made just one error in 353 chances defensively to finish his career with a .997 fielding percentage.

Dr. Canterna has been a mainstay in assisting the W&J Sports Medicine team for over five decades as the athletic team physician.  He started as the Presidents' team physician in 1972 and still comes to the campus athletic training room three times per week to provide care. Going above and beyond to help support the care and well-being of student-athletes of Washington County, Canterna has treated all types of sports injuries, both surgically and non-surgically, and has directed the rehabilitation of countless athletes at all age levels. Canterna has long been known as one of the most humanistic and philanthropic individuals to serve the young athletes in western Pennsylvania. 

Burns and Maze earn distinction as recipients of The Robert M. Murphy Award, which is presented to Hall of Fame inductees and W&J graduates who have made outstanding contributions or offered extraordinary service to athletics at W&J after graduation. 

A two-sport athlete at W&J in football and wrestling, Burns earned six total letters, including four in football where he was a two-year starter at split end.  At the 1977 PAC Wrestling Championship, Burns was the 126-pound class runner-up.  He was a member of the Letterman's Club and President of Phi Kappa Psi. 

Maze lettered two years for the W&J field hockey program and has been a longtime advocate and supporter of the growth of women's sports at the college.  As a member of one of the first field hockey teams in college history, Maze and her teammates were part of a group of women who were pioneers for an athletic department which will sponsor 14 NCAA Division III women's sports in 2026-27 after women's wrestling debuts as the college's latest sport addition. Maze, a devoted member of Delta Gamma, has invested much of her career in the marketing and business development of professional services.

"This 2026 induction class represents the very best of Washington & Jefferson College with individuals whose commitment, character, and generosity of spirit continue to shape our community long after their final competition, added Lacock.  "We can't wait to celebrate their impact and the example they've set for future generations of Presidents."

 For 2026 banquet ticket information, please contact W&J athletics at athletics@washjeff.edu or 724-223-6054.  An online registration link will be available later this spring.