TYLER, Texas — On Friday, Tyler ISD inducted two 1978 Texas state girls' doubles tennis champions into the Athletics Hall of Fame in Tyler.
Janet Kniffen Scholl and Lelia Wallendar Wright were both recognized during halftime at the Tyler Legacy vs Mesquite Horn football game on Friday night at CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium.
The two women were selected for the Hall of Fame based on their past achievements and while their time at school, previously known as Robert E. Lee High School.
Scholl graduated in 1978 and Wright was a 1980 graduate who both played key roles in the Red Raider tennis program and won the state girls' doubles tennis championship in 1978.
Tyler ISD Athletics has honored 64 former student-athletes, coaches and champion teams since 2013.
If you are interested in nominating someone for the Athletic Hall of Fame visit, Tyler ISD Athletics or contact Greg Priest at (906) 262-3080.