Congratulations to the Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026!
LaRee Sugg (golf) – A Matoaca High School graduate, Sugg was a standout UCLA golfer and the third African American woman on the LPGA Tour. She currently serves as the Deputy Director of Athletics at the University of Richmond.
Morgan Moses (football) – A Meadowbrook High School standout, Moses was a University of Virginia offensive lineman who was chosen by Washington in the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft. A veteran of four different NFL franchises, he is also the founder of the Morgan Moses Foundation.
Stan Morgan (cross country) – A Midlothian High School coach whose distance running program earned 14 state championships and 37 regional titles, Morgan is a strong supporter of the running community and Pocahontas State Park trails.
Will Bates (men’s soccer) – A two-time state champion at Thomas Dale High School, Bates was a University of Virginia soccer standout, who played on the U.S. Under-18 National Team and was drafted by the Seattle Sounders of the MLS in 2013.
Rudi Johnson Community Impact Award Sherman Litton – A leader in youth sports and community development for more than four decades, Litton served as president of the Beulah Athletic Association, helping to expand opportunities for young athletes. He spent over 30 years on the Chesterfield Basketball League board and has been deeply involved with Meadowbrook High School, supporting school activities and fostering community spirit. In addition to his local sports impact, Litton also served more than five years on the Chesterfield County Planning Commission. Through his dedication, Litton has made a lasting impact on youth sports, education, and civic life in Chesterfield County.
Play Chesterfield Scholar Athletes The inaugural Play Chesterfield Scholar Athlete finalists, announced on Dec. 11 by Chesterfield County Public Schools in partnership with Chesterfield Sports, Visitation and Entertainment, are comprised of 22 high school student athletes who exemplify excellence in athletics, academics, and community service. Two of the finalists will be named 2026 Scholar Athletes of the Year, presented by 804 Travel, with their names added to the Chesterfield Sports Hall of Fame Wall—symbolizing the connection between Chesterfield’s storied past and its next generation of leaders.