WICHITA – Newman University Athletics is proud to announce the 2025 Hall of Fame Class. This year's class will enshrine five individuals, a booster, and the Sr. Thomasine Stoecklein Spirit Award winner.
Four former athletes, Tyler Bugner ('20, Baseball), Derek Hartnell ('10, Men's Bowling), Amanda (Knabe) Hadley ('11, Women's Soccer), and Noel Torres ('17 '19, Wrestling) will join former Newman Athletic Director, Vic Trilli, and booster, Keystone Solid Surfaces in this year's Hall of Fame Class.
 
Sr. Therese Wetta, ASC will be the recipient of the Sr. Thomasine Stoecklein Spirit Award.
 
The weekend celebrations begin February 1st with Women's Basketball taking on Rogers State at 1:30 PM, followed by the Men taking on Rogers State at 3:30 PM. Following the Men's game there will be a 5:00 social in the Alumni Center with the Hall of Fame dinner and induction ceremony at 6:300 PM in the Dugan Conference Center.

Tickets are $30 per individual and $240 for a reserved table of eight. Purchase here.
 
See below for the inductee's bios.

Tyler Bugner (Baseball, 2014 – 2016)
With 50 starts in the outfield his freshman year, Tyler was selected as the conference Freshman of the Year and was a three-time First Team all-conference outfielder. Bugner was also recognized on All-South Central Region team three times and twice earned All-American nods. He is the lone Jet to All-American twice.  His batting average was an impressive .437 with 145 career hits after only 3 seasons.  Bugner was drafted by the Colorado Rockies and played professionally for three years.  He returned to Newman to complete his degree and assisted coaching the Jets softball team.

Derek Hartnell (Men's Bowling, 2006 – 2010)
Coached by Hall of Famer Billy Murphy, Hartnell made his mark on the lanes as a Jet and was awarded the National Collegiate Bowler of the Year in 2010.  Derek also was a First-team All-American in 2009 and 2010, picked up three Mid-States Individual Championships, and was awarded 11 all-tournament team honors during his career.  His 300 game was at the Midwest Collegiate Championship in 2009-10.

Amanda (Knabe) Hadley (Women's Soccer, 2007 – 2010)
As one of Newman soccer's all-time leading scorers, Amanda was a 4-time all-conference pick, a 2-time All-South-Central Region first team member, and recipient of the Newman Student-Athlete Award presented by faculty to a senior.  Besides scoring 75 points in her career at Newman, Amanda also excelled in the classroom and was named first team academic all-district in her junior year. 
 
Noel Torres (Wrestling, 2013 – 2018)
Newman's first NCAA National Champion. Noel Torres was crowned 184-pound national champion in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in a legendary 2017-18 campaign. Torres posted a 39-4 record (7-1) in duals. On his way to a national championship, Torres earned All-American, third at the NCAA Regional, fourth at the Midwest Classic, and picked up wins at the Swede Open, RWC Jet Invite, Kansas Cup and MIAA Championships. Currently, Noel is a coach on the Newman Wrestling staff.

Vic Trilli (Director of Athletics, 2008 – 2019)
Vic Trilli came to Newman after many years of coaching college basketball and being in administrative positions, bringing much wisdom, knowledge, and excitement to the department.  Vic was key in the transition to the NCAA Division II and to the MIAA conference.  He made many relationships and crafted building projects that enhanced the athletic department, such as remodeling of old locker rooms, landscaping outdoor fields, new scoreboards and press boxes.  What Vic mostly brought was energy and passion and expected all team members to work together with the same effort he gave forth. 

Keystone Solid Surfaces (Booster)
As a thriving Wichita business, Keystone Solid Surfaces has supported the Jets in various ways but has been a proud sponsor of the Jet Open for many years.  Cyle and his team have provided financial support for uniforms, meals, and other needs that may arise in the department.  As a Jet himself for two years in the Men's Basketball program, Barnwell has definitely taught others what it means to give back.  We are grateful for this local business and their support of the NU JETS! 

Sr. Therese Wetta, ASC (Sacred Heart Class of 1964)
Sr. Thomasine Stoecklein Spirit Award Recipient 
Sr. Therese can be found at nearly every home athletic event throughout the year, indoors or out, rain or shine.  She currently is the head of Mission Effectiveness on the campus of Newman University and brings her joy for life and values those around her.  She is well known by all the students and is seen as a spirited fan in the crowd, praying before games, making treats for the athletes, or just supporting in prayer and spirit.  Sr. Therese continues the Spirit Award definition that Sr. Thomasine provided so well.