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Future Nominations and Inductions

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Texas Lacrosse Hall of Fame insignia

Honoring and Building a Legacy

This inaugural Hall of Fame celebration is just the start.  In future years we will continue to recognize new inductees whose leadership, talent, and dedication have elevated lacrosse in our community.  The goal is to build a lasting legacy that honors both the storied past and the bright future of the lacrosse in Texas.

Call for Nominations for 2026

 The next Call for Nominations will be in summer 2026 for induction in fall /winter 2027.  To be added to the mailing list for this announcement, please contact txlacrossehof@gmail.com or follow @usalacrossetx and @usalacrossetxhof on Instagram for more information.

Call for Sponsors for 2027

The Hall of Fame exists only though the contributions of the Texas lacrosse community.  If you are interested helping to host or sponsor the 2027 celebration, please contact Shaun McGowan at smcgowan12@gmail.com.

Event Basics

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Join us in Houston on Saturday, November 1, 2025 to honor and celebrate the Inaugural Class of the Texas Lacrosse Hall of Fame!

DATE AND LOCATION

Saturday, November 1, 2025

7:00-9:30 PM

The Briar Club

2603 Timmons Lane, Houston, TX 77027

https://www.thebriarclub.com

DRESS CODE

The recommended attire is a sport coat and slacks for men, and the equivalent for women.

PRINTABLE PROGRAM

The event program can be downloaded at:

2025 Texas Lacrosse Hall of Fame program – final 1

The page size is 6×9.

TO SHARE THIS INVITATION

We invite you to share this event widely!  Some useful resources:

Web link (for this site):

LinkedIn:

Facebook:

  • #TexasLaxHOF

2025 TEXAS LACROSSE HALL OF FAME HOST COMMITTEE

ADDITIONAL THANKS TO:

Lou Corsetti and Katelyn Sparks, USA Lacrosse
Tim Healey
Stacie McKay

Individual Tickets **NOW OPEN**

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INDIVIDUAL TICKETS

UPDATE:  We have secured additional space, and individual tickets are now open again for purchase!  

 

Individual tickets are $150 per person and can be purchased at this link:

https://usalacrossetexas.leagueapps.com/products/116090-usa-lacrosse-texas-hof-2025-ticket

Payment options:

  • Visa and MasterCard are accepted.
  • If you would like to pay by ACH transfer, please contact Kevin Finn <kfinn@supremelax.com> of the Host Committee.

 

Sponsor Packages

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TABLE SPONSORSHIPS

Because this inaugural event is expected to sell out, the best way to secure your seats is through a sponsorship package. Sponsorships (which include group tickets) are available at four levels:

Payment options:

  • Visa, MasterCard, and ACH transfer are accepted.
  • If you would like to pay by wire transfer, please contact Kevin Finn <kfinn@supremelax.com> of the Host Committee.

OTHER SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS

For sponsorships without seating options or any other questions, please contact the Host Committee:

Thank you to our 2025 sponsors!

ALL-AMERICAN SPONSOR

  • Kensigner Donnelly, Frank Donnelly, Philip Kensinger, Holly Jarrett, Kensinger Properties Ltd.

BLUE SPONSORS:

  • Becky O’Connor
  • Bryan Sports, the Bryan Family, and the Lintner Family

LEGACY PARTNER:

  • Six Feathers Lacrosse

WHITE SPONSORS:

  • Rice University Athletics
  • St. John’s School
  • Swizzlesticks Lacrosse
  • Gauntt Koen Binney & Kid LLP
  • Derek ThomsonJerry Davis
  • The Mahoney Family

RED SPONSORS:  

  • CL Life & Annuity
  • Texas Made Lacrosse
  • Lacrosse Barn
  • Grit Lacrosse
  • Kristi & Denney Cancelmo
  • Mike Block
  • The Weiss Family
  • Texas Men’s Officials Associations (TXLOA, CTLOA, NTLOA, SALOA)
  • Anonymous

IN-KIND SPONSORS:

  • Adrenaline Lacrosse
  • USA Lacrosse

The Inaugural Class

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The 2025 Inaugural Class of the Texas Lacrosse Hall of Fame honors nine pioneering founders, legendary coaches, and path-breaking players of lacrosse in the Lone Star State:  

Ralph O’Connor+

Earl Bill+

Angie Kensinger+

Dave Vollmer

Hayward Lee

Keith Tintle

 

 

 

 

Derek Thomson

Taylor Thornton

Charlotte North

+ Posthumous induction.

INAUGURAL SELECTION COMMITTEE

  • Maggie Koch
  • Shaun McGowan
  • Stacie McKay
  • Drew McKnight
  • Kevin Finn