Five new members were added to the Land O’ Lakes High School Hall of Fame, during the third annual Land O’ Lakes Gators Athletics Foundation Hall of Fame Induction Dinner held this fall.
Proceeds from the event benefit athletic programs at Land O’ Lakes High School.
Here are the new inductees:
Charlie McBride
Charlie McBride was the school’s wrestling coach from 1979 to 1999.
His coaching record includes 196 wins, 13 district championships and five playoff victories. He was the de facto head coach of various sports. He also was the athletic director for 20 years, and was the Sunshine Athletic Conference and Pasco athletic director of the year for 2002-2003.
David Singleton
David Singleton was a member of the class of 1979. He played football, basketball, golf, and track and field.
He was part of the first district football championship team. He was a member of the school’s national honor society. He graduated from Florida State University’s College of Law with high honors and was elected to the Best Lawyers in America Guide, 2013 to 2015.
He was recognized with a lifetime achievement award.
Kenny Gorman
Kenny Gorman, a member of the class of 1982, was a two-time state wrestling champion in 1981-1982. He also held the school wrestling record for more than 15 years, with 82 career wins. He was the first area wrestler to win a state wrestling championship. He was on the wrestling and football teams.
Kevin Dowling
Kevin Dowling, a member of the class of 1985, was voted to the Tampa Tribune All-Decade Team. He also was named the Tampa Tribune Male Athlete of the Year in 1985. He was first team, all-conference offensive line and defensive line. He was an honorable mention on the all-state team. He was a two-time state qualifier in wrestling and track. He set the shot put school record of 52 feet 9 ¾ inches. He graduated third in his class at Land O’ Lakes High.
He was a four-year football letterman at Vanderbilt University, from 1985 through 1989. He was on the football, wrestling and track teams.
Shamaine McCreary
Shamaine McCreary, a member of the class of 1987, was part of the volleyball and softball district and regional championship teams. She was recognized as part of the All-North Suncoast 1st Team in volleyball, basketball and softball. She also was recognized on the All-County 1st Team in volleyball, basketball and softball. She also was awarded volleyball and softball team MVP Awards.
McCreary also set the school record long jump of 16 feet 3 inches as a freshman. McCreary was on the volleyball, basketball, softball and track teams.
