CAMBRIDGE – The Cambridge-South Dorchester High School Athletic Hall of Fame welcomed new members at an induction ceremony on Oct. 15.

Dietrich Johnson, Tori Willis, Hannah Boettger, Don Washington, Colvin Camper, Roger Eareckson are the individuals who joined the Hall. Pioneer Awards went to the 1967 Mace’s Lane High School Track and Field Team, Richard Drescher of Cambridge High School, and John Simmons of South Dorchester High School.

The 2004 C-SD Baseball Team was also inducted.

C-SD’s Athletic Director Dan Dobronz has guided the Hall of Fame since its inception a few years ago. Serving as master of ceremonies during the event, he said, “The purpose of our Hall of Fame was to bring recognition to our former C-SD athletes.”

Work continues to highlight the contributions to community made by the star athletes of the past. “We are taking all donations, so we can build a huge showcase for all our plaques,” Mr. Dobronz said.

Turnout was heavy for the event, with friends and family of more recent graduates being joined by fans of those who studied and played several decades ago.

DIETRICH JOHNSON recalled his days of dominating the Bayside Conference in the early 1990s.

“Just being a part of the team meant everything,” he said. “I would like to thank Coach Doug Fleetwood.” Mr. Dietrich also expressed his gratitude to coaches Grayson Hurley, Phil Johnson, Kermit Hines and Colvin Camper.

Dietrich Johnson

High School Athletic Career

Football:

Bayside Offensive Player of the Year (1992)

Bayside Defensive Player of the Year (1992)

Offensive Stats:

Passing - 2,000 Yards, 22 Touchdowns

Rushing - 700 Yards Rushing, 11 Touchdowns

Defensive Stats:

5 Interceptions, 3 Touchdowns

Basketball:

1,000 career points

Back to back State Finals

Runner up – Player of the Year (1993)

Senior All-Star Game MVP

Baseball:

4 Year Letterman

Played in State Finals (1993)

Senior Stats:

Batting Average – .405

Home Runs – 5

Stolen Bases – 24

Offered Full Scholarship to U. of South Carolina

Drafted by the New York Yankees

College Career:

University of South Carolina - baseball

Dorchester Banner/Dave Ryan

Don Washington was a star in track and field and football at C-SD, and went on to great success at Towson University.

DON WASHINGTON had a few old-fashioned words of wisdom for today’s student/athletes. “Don’t fear hard work,” he said. “Hard work really pays off.”

Don Washington

High School Athletic Career:

Track & Field:

Class “B” 2X State Champion

Shot Put – 49’2” (1979)

Discus – 137’1” (1980)

Football:

State Champion (1979)

Senior Captain

3-year starter

Defense held Bayside Conference scoreless

College Career: Towson University

Towson University Hall of Fame (1998)

Senior Athlete of the Year (1984)

Towson Lineman of the Year (1984)

College Football Statistics:

· 154 career tackles

· 60 tackles (senior year) – 3rd on team

· 9 career fumble recoveries (school record)

· 10-1 record (senior year) – Co-captain

· Held opponents to 5.8 points per game (#1 defense in D2)

Track & Field Statistics:

2X East Coast Conference Champion:

Discus (1983 & 1984)

Senior Captain

Dorchester Banner/Dave Ryan

Roger Eareckson was a top coach of several teams at C-SD.

Ben Krewson and Kermit Hines introduced ROGER EARECKSON, who was not only a coach for many years, but also a principal of Cambridge-South Dorchester.

“There is no one I respect more than Coach E,” Mr. Krewson said, using Mr. Eareckson’s old nickname. “I owe a lot to him.”

Mr. Eareckson remembered not only the excitement of the football field and wrestling mat, but also the satisfaction of watching his young charges mature and contribute to their town and county. “You become an adult when you start giving back to your community,” he said.

Roger Eareckson

Known as - “Coach E”

Coach at CSDHS for 17 years

Assistant Coach 3 State Championship Football Teams

1988 - Star Democrat Mid-Shore Wrestling Coach of the Year

1989 - Wrestling Coaches’ Association Sportsmanship Award

1998-2001 Principal, CSDHS

2005 - MSADA District VIII Athletic Director of the Year

2010 - Presented MPSSAA “Gold Lifetime Pass”

2013 – Inducted MSADA Hall of Fame

2017 – Inducted CSDHS Athletic Hall of Fame