THE MID-CAROLINA H.S. BOYS BASKETBALL
HALL OF FAME
If you are interested in submitting a potential MCHS Boys Basketball Hall of Fame Candidate for consideration into the MC Boys Basketball Hall of Fame, then please e-mail me with your nomination.
Thanks-Coach Reid -MCHS Head Boys Basketball Coach
E-mail: zreid@newberry.k12.sc.us
CURRENT MCHS BBT Hall of Famers
Coach Gene Teal
Dr. Thomas Crump
Ludy Werts (Clock-keeper)
Cody Caldwell
Gordon Eargle
Tommy Burke
Charlie Bedenbaugh
January 20th, 2006 M-C Boys Basketball Hall of Fame Info.
INDUCTEE # 1
COACH GENE TEAL
COACH TEAL
Full Name: Eugene B. Teal, Jr.
Date of Birth: 6-27-46
Year Graduated High School and School Name: Chapin High School ( 1964)
Name Any Outstanding Players You Coach As The Varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Mid-Carolina High School:
Wayne Wise ( All- State)
What College or University did you graduate from and what year? Newberry College 1969
Note: I attended U.S.C. in 1965 and played BB for Frank McGuire in his
1st Year & played Baseball for Roy Cromer. Transferred to Newberry
College in my soph. year
Present Occupation: Mid-Carolina Middle School Teacher
Coach Teal is no stranger to Mid-Carolina High School Athletics. Coach Teal has been the Head Baseball Coach, Head Football Coach, & Head Basketball Coach at Mid-Carolina High School. Coach Teal Coached the M-C Rebels Boys Basketball to the State Championship Game in Class AA and earned the state runner-up and his 1978 team went 22-8. Coach Teal also coached at Chapin High School, where he was a football coach, head golf coach, and head jv boys basketball coach. Coach Teal has also served as the Head & Asst. MCMS Football Coach over the last few years. Coach Teal’s 05-06 MCMS Boys Basketball Team went a perfect 14-0, which is a MCMS School Record for Wins in a season.
Coach Teal resides in Chapin, SC. Coach Teal has a wife named Sherry and three sons named Trey, Jason, & Brandon.
INDUCTEE # 2
COACH GORDON EARGLE
Coach Eargle is a Mid-Carolina High School Graduate and a former standout Boys Basketball Player at Mid-Carolina High School. Coach Eargle played for Coach Gene Teal- Former Newberry College Men's Basketball Alumni and the 8th Grade Head Boys Basketball & Head Football Coach & Mid-Carolina Middle School. Coach Eargle was a 3 year Varsity Boys Basketball Player at Mid-Carolina High School. Coach Eargle’s senior season he was named Offensive MVP.
Coach Eargle resides in Prosperity, SC with his wife Jackie, and he has two children: Jaclyn & Eric.
INDUCTEE # 3
TOMMY BURKE
Tommy Burke is a 2003 Mid-Carolina Honor Graduate.
2003 AA All-State and All-Region, 2003 Region Player of the Year, and a member of the 2003 North vs South Game. Tommy is also attending Newberry College on a full basketball scholarship. Named to the 2003-2004 South Atlantic Conference All Freshmen Team.
Pictured from Left to Right: Gordon Eargle, Tommy Burke, Coach Zeb Reid, & Coach Gene Teal. (Picture from Jan. 20th, 2006)
MID-CAROLINA BOYS BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE’S
( 2006-2007)
1. Ludy Werts
2. Cody Caldwell
1. Ludy Werts—For dedication @ service to the M-C Boys Basketball Program.
Ludy Werts BIO
Ludy Werts is a June 2nd, 1965 Graduate of Mid-Carolina High School. Ludy served in the US NAVY from June of 1965, to June of 1969. While a part of the US Navy, Ludy served abroad on two ships, The USS Coontz DLG-9 & the USS O’Challhan DE-1051. Ludy served two tours of service in the Vietnam. Ludy was awarded, “The Navy Unit Commendation,” for bravery under fire in hostile waters, in 1966 & 1967.
Ludy has worked for the Newberry Elec. Coop., for 37 years. Ludy Werts has served M-C HS Football & Basketball Program for 34 years. Ludy Werts is a member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church. Ludy is a volunteer at the American Red Cross in Columbia, SC. Ludy is also, a member of the St. Philips Fire Dept., for 30 years. Ludy Werts received the lifetime achievement award in football from the Newberry County Touchdown Club.
Ludy has also run the scoreclock at Newberry High School, Newberry College, Lander Univ., The Colonial Center in Columbia, SC for USC, Swansea High School, and Batesburg Leesville High School. Ludy is famous at M-C HS Boys Basketball for giving CPR to two heart attack victims. One of the victims, is former head boys basketball coach, Ken Long, in 1983.
THANK YOU LUDY!
2. CODY CALDWELL INFO.
M-C BBT ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
*4 year starter on the M-C HS Varsity Team
*Received the M-C Star Award All Four Years
*81-82 -Received the Rebel Award
*84-85-Received the Most Valuable Player Award
*Named All-Conference/All-Region
#1 in the state in Free Throw % (90.3%)
#12 in the state in scoring-23.1 ppg
SCORED OVER 1,200 Points
*Received the American High School Athlete Award @ M-C HS
*President of Block M
Other M-C BBT Info.
Free throws in 1 game: Cody Caldwell 12 vs. Newberry HS (Dec. 1981)
Free throws in one game: 16 out of 16 vs. Newberry High School (Dec. 1984)
Points in one game: Cody Caldwell
29 vs. Abbeville HS (Jan. 84)
28 vs. Batesburg Leesville HS (Feb. 84)
27 vs. Chapin HS (Dec. 1984)
26 vs. Whitmire HS (Dec. 84)
26 vs. Newberry High School (Dec. 81)
M-C Football Accomplishments:
*1983-Led state class AA in passing yards: 1,233
*Career-passed for over 2,400 yards and 21 touchdowns
Track:
Lettered in Track and broke the high jump record
Cody continues to love the game of basketball. He is a volunteer coach for the YMCA, for his son's and daughter's teams. Cody's wife, son, and daughter all continue to support the rebels athletic programs.
CONGRATS. CODY CALDWELL!
Mid-Carolina High School Boys Basketball Hall of Famers
Dec. 7th, 2007 vs. Whitmire High School at MCHS
2007-2008
1. Dr. Thomas Crump
#2 Dr. Thomas Crump (Former Head Boys Basketball Coach & Principal at MCHS)
High School Name & Year Graduated: Rock Hill High School (1969)
High School Coach's Name: Bob Cathers and Bill Yarbrough
High School Athletic & Academic Achievements: Varsity Starter-3Years/ Co-Captain North/South Game/ All Area/ All State/ Average: 15 ppg for career on varsity
Lettered 4 Years on the Newberry College Varsity Men’s Basketball Team
Clubs or organizations at NC:
Vice President of the Block Letter Club Varsity Basketball 4 Years
Academic & Athletic Achievements at NC: Freshman-played in 13 games (injured) NAIA Championship Team: Sophomore- Starter, Little Four Champs, third leading scorer on Team 11.4 point per game, 42% Field Goal Average, 74% Average Free Throws, All Little Four Team: Junior- Starter, All-Little Four Team, third leading scorer on team-12.8 ppg, 78% Free Throw %, 47% FG Avg. Senior-Starter, 47% FG Avg., 77% Free Throw %, 13 ppg
Year Graduated from NC & Major: 1966 Business Major -Social Studies/Physical Education
Post Graduate Work: Masters-Citadel, EdS-Citadel Doctor of Education- Nova University
Present Occupation: Professor Southern Wesleyan Univ.
Consultant-SC schools of Triumph College Admissions
Retired high school principal Mid-Carolina High School
Family: ( Wife/ Children) Caroline (Kohn), wife Laura Anne Kirkland-daughter, Jessica and Bailey Kirkland-Granddaughters
December 12th, 2008
2008 MCHS BBT Hall of Fame Inductee’s
Charles Bedenbaugh-1981 MCHS Graduate
Played Varsity Boys Basketball for Coach Ken Long
Scored 35 points vs. Newberry High School on Dec. 11th, 1981
Averaged 16.1 ppg during his senior season
Named All-Area & All-Region During his career
Was Voted Team MVP & Team Captain during his career as a MCHS Boys Basketball player.
Additional Information: Charles is a lifetime MC Rebel. Charles still announces the Mid-Carolina Varsity Baseball Games and is an active member of the MC Booster Club. Charles wife, Sherry Bedenbaugh is the Varsity MC Rebels Cheerleading Coach.