BY PAULINA MATA/Social Media Editor
The University of Texas at Tyler athletic department has announced its 2024 Hall of Fame Class. The induction ceremony will take place at the UT Tyler Alumni House on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 9:30 a.m.
The class consists of Beth Launius (women’s tennis), Lindsey Peters (softball), Whitney Simmons (women’s track and field), Chestley Strother (women’s soccer) and the 2003 men’s soccer team.
“We are very excited to announce our 2024 Hall of Fame class!” UT Tyler Interim Director of Athletics Chris Bizot said. “These four individuals and this team laid the foundation for UT Tyler Athletics. We are so proud of their accomplishments and can’t wait to honor them this fall!”
The Hall of Fame “honors individuals and teams who have brought distinction to themselves and UT Tyler through their achievement, commitment, sportsmanship, and leadership in athletics,” according to the UT Tyler Patriots website.
Inquiries about ticket pricing or those who plan to attend are asked to RSVP with Mychele Hughes at .
2024 Hall of Fame Class
Beth Launius
2009 ITA Doubles All-American
Three Time American Southwest Conference East Player of the Year
2009 American Southwest Conference East Sportsmanship Athlete of the Year
Four Time All-American Southwest Conference Selection
2006 American Southwest Conference Freshman of the Year
Lindsey Peters
Two Time NFCA All-West Region Selection
2008 American Southwest Conference East Player of the Year
Ranked Within the Top 10 in 10 All-Time UT Tyler Softball Offensive Records
Four Time All-American Southwest Conference Selection
NFCA National Player of the Week Honoree
Whitney Simmons
Three Time NCAA Division III National Champion
Seven Time NCAA All-American
NCAA Division III Hammer Throw National Record (64.03 meters)
Four Time American Southwest Conference Hammer Throw Champion
Three Time USTFCCCA West Region Field Athlete of the Year
Chestley Strother
2015 NSCAA All-American
Three Time NSCAA All-West Region Honoree
UT Tyler Women’s Soccer Career Record Holder in Points and Assists
2015 ASC Midfielder of the Year
Four Time All-American Southwest Conference Selection
2003 Men’s Soccer Team
2003 USCAA National Champions
19-1 Overall Record, Most Single Season Wins in Program History
ASC East Division Champions
Featured Three All-Americans, ASC Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year
Graphics courtesy of UT Tyler Patriots website.
