JACKSON, Tennessee – The Union University Department of Athletics has announced the 2022 Sports Hall of Fame class. Caitlin Zimmerman Courtner (women’s soccer), Brent Fronabarger (baseball), Kayla Hudson Irvin (women’s basketball), Clara Martinez Rams (women’s tennis), Mark Weidemaier (baseball), and Don “Bubba” Holsinger (meritorious service) will be the newest group to join the hall of fame.
This year’s ceremony will take place, Friday, April 29, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the Grant Events Center on the campus of Union University.
Zimmerman Courtney played women’s soccer at Union from 2006-09. She still holds the Union records for goals in a game, season, and career, while also holding many other records in points and assists. She remains the only women’s soccer player to be named an All-American.
Fronabarger played baseball at Union 1993-96 and coached the Bulldogs from 2006-14. As a player, he was an All-American, a TranSouth Player of the Year, and holds many Union records including wins in a season and wins in a career. As a coach, he led Union to four NAIA National Championship Opening Rounds, 2009-12 and won three TranSouth Conference Tournament Titles.
Hudson Irvin played women’s basketball at Union from 2007-11. She helped lead Union to two NAIA National titles and four TranSouth Titles. She was a four-time NAIA All-American and all-conference player. Hudson Irving holds numerous 3-point records at Union including highest percentage in a season and career. She is second at Union 3-pointers made in a season, just one behind the leader.
Martinez Rams played women’s tennis at Union from 1997-2000. She was a three-time NAIA All-American and earned several ITA region and national awards. Martinez Rams helped Union to numerous top-10 national rankings and played in the national tournament all four years.
Weidemaier played baseball at Union from 1976-77. He was the team’s offensive MVP both years and was a two-time All-West Tennessee All-Star. His post Union career has been spent in professional baseball. Most notably, as the bench coach/defensive coordinator/advance coach for manager Matt Williams, both for the Korea and the Washington Nationals. Currently, Weidemaier is a manager in the Mexican league.
Holsinger was the legendary Buster the Bulldog, Union’s mascot for three seasons, 1993, 1994, and 1996. His antics and skill as a mascot made his show a thing to see, drawing fans to games and entertaining crowds. Holsinger has continued his friendship with Union over the years, serving as president of the Union National Alumni president two years. He has been a TSSAA High School Football official for over 20 years and was a 2008 TSSAA Football Championship Official.
More information on each of these inductees will be released closer to the banquet.
To purchase tickets, contact Teresa Thomas in the athletics office at 731-661-5325 or by email at tthomas@uu.edu
