New Class of 2017 Hall of Famer, Ryan Walker

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Ryan Walker, All-Around Male Athlete AHS 1991

This amazing all-around athlete was a three-time BVAL and two-time North Coast Section champion in Wrestling and placed 4th at the State Meet in 1991. He also was a Second Team All-BVAL performer as a ferocious hitting strong safety in football. He capped his amazing senior year by winning the BVAL Diving Championship and took 5th at North Coast. He accepted a wrestling scholarship to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo after turning down football scholarships from Hawaii and UNLV. Ryan along with the other members of the Class of 2017 will be inducted into the Antioch Sports Legends Hall of Fame on Saturday, October 7th. For more information visit www.antiochsportslegends.com.

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