NEWTOWN, Pa. (Conference News) - The Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) is proud to announce the MAC Hall of Fame Class of 2025. This year's class, the 14th class, has 10 inductees from current and former member institutions.
The MAC will highlight each of the 10 inductees over the next two weeks from June 2 to June 13 (Monday-Friday). This release will be updated at 11 a.m. each day, and each inductee will be spotlighted on the MAC's social media platforms.
Monday, June 2 - Charles Alpuche, Delaware Valley
Tuesday, June 3 - Christopher Finch, Franklin & Marshall
Wednesday, June 4 - John Makuvek, Moravian
Thursday, June 5 - Kim Rarick, DeSales
Friday, June 6 - Jeff Thomas, King's
Monday, June 9 - David Shaw, Drew
Tuesday, June 10 - Addy Malatesta, Wilkes
Wednesday, June 11 - Craig Helmuth, Gettysburg
Thursday, June 12 - Maria Zangardi, King's
Friday, June 13 - Tom Sohns, University of Scranton
CHARLES ALPUCHE, Delaware Valley
Football, Class of 1981
Charles Alpuche was an integral piece to Delaware Valley's football resurgence in the late 1970s. A two-time All-MAC North Division honoree, Alpuche led his team to its first-ever MAC Championship as the team went 7-3 in 1980 to claim the MAC Northern Division title. The defensive end was named MAC Northern Division Most Valuable Player for his role in the championship season. During that historic year, the Delaware Valley defense posted four consecutive shutouts and allowed just 21 points in seven Northern Division contests.
The 1981 graduate's name can still be found in the Delaware Valley record books as his 22 tackles against Wilkes in 1980 remains the top single-game mark in school history. Alpuche also set a single-game record in sacks with four in that game, a record that stood for nearly two decades.
Alpuche went on to sign a free agent contract with the NFL's Detroit Lions in 1981 and was inducted into the Delaware Valley Athletics Hall of Fame in 1989.
CHRISTOPHER FINCH, Franklin & Marshall
Men's Basketball, Class of 1992
If you showed up to a Franklin & Marshall men's basketball game during Christopher Finch's time at the school, you were guaranteed to see him in action. Finch took the court in all 119 games his team played during his tenure at the school, starting the final 115. Losses were rare during his career as he compiled a 102-13 record as a starter, recording the most career wins as a starter in NCAA Division III history.
He was a National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-America Honorable Mention in both 1991 and 1992 and ranks among the Diplomats statistical leaders in a number of categories. He scored 1287 points, grabbed 638 rebounds, and dished out 532 assists during his career, while also contributing defensively with 104 blocked shots and 253 steals. He was the team Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 1992 and a three-time All-MAC selection (1990, 1991, 1992).
In addition to his individual accomplishments, the 1992 graduate won three MAC Southern Division Championships and made four appearances in the NCAA Tournament. The Diplomats made two Elite 8 appearances and finished as the national runner-up in 1991.
Finch was inducted into the Franklin & Marshall Athletics Hall of Fame in 2002.
JOHN MAKUVEK, Moravian
Men's Golf and Soccer Head Coach - 1968-2010
John Makuvek's career at Moravian spans more than four decades. He served the Greyhounds in a number of capacities, most notably, his 43-year career as head golf coach. He is Moravian's all-time winningest golf coach, including four championships under the MAC umbrella. Makuvek led Moravian to the 1974 MAC - College Division title, the 1994 and 1997 MAC titles, and the 2006 Commonwealth Conference title. In 1993, Makuvek's squad had its first undefeated season with a 16-0 dual match record. The team added to its unbeaten streak in 1994 with a perfect 15-0 season. In total, Moravian ran its winning streak to 41 matches in a row.
Makuvek also coached Moravian's soccer team from 1968 to 1991. In his 24 years at the helm, he compiled a 219-134-31 overall record. He won the MAC Championship in 1983 and claimed four MAC Southern Division titles (1979, 1983, 1990, 1991). The Moravian soccer squad made one NCAA Tournament appearance under Makuvek in 1982.
Makuvek, who also served as athletic director from 1992-96, was inducted into the Moravian Athletics Hall of Fame in 2002.
KIM RARICK, DeSales
Women’s Basketball, Class of 2009
Kim Rarick was a standout on the DeSales women’s basketball team from 2005-09. Her team posted a 81-31 record during her time with the Bulldogs, including two MAC Freedom Championships. Those titles resulted in NCAA Tournament appearances, including a trip to the Division III Sweet 16 in 2008.
The 2009 graduate was named an All-MAC Freedom First Teamer twice and earned Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and D3hoops.com All-Region honors in 2009. During her senior season, she was also named a WBCA All-America Honorable Mention and a CoSIDA Academic All-District Third Teamer.
She recorded 1382 points, 405 assists, 233 steals, all of which rank in the top-10 in the Bulldogs record book. She is also the all-time leader in both three-point shooting percentage (44.4 percent) and free throw shooting percentage (86.3 percent). As a junior Rarick led the country in free throw shooting converting 93.0 percent of her attempts.
Rarick was inducted into the DeSales Athletics Hall of Fame in 2022.
JEFF THOMAS, King's
Men’s Basketball, Class of 1992
Before Jeff Thomas stepped on the King’s College campus, the Monarchs had never made an NCAA Division III Tournament appearance. Thomas not only led King’s to its first tournament berth in 1990, but also facilitated its return to the national tournament in 1991 and 1992. The 6-foot-4-inch power forward scored 1670 points in his career, placing him at No. 2 on the King’s all-time scoring list.
The three-time All-MAC selection led the Monarchs to the 1990 MAC Northern Division Championship and finished as the league runner-up in 1991. In addition to his 1670 career points, he also finished with 757 rebounds and 175 assists. He also owns the program record in career free throw shooting percentage (87.6 percent) and the single-season record for free throws made (165).
DAVID SHAW, Drew
Baseball and Men’s Basketball, Class of 1993
David Shaw was primarily a basketball student-athlete at Drew and was one of the Rangers most prolific scorers. He currently ranks second on Drew’s all-time scoring list with 1924 career points. He graduated as the school’s career-scoring leader and held that record for 27 years.
In addition to his scoring prowess, Shaw graduated with 10 other program records, including most three-point field goals in a career (225), highest career scoring average (19.8 ppg) and highest season scoring average (28.8 ppg), most free throws made in a career (387) and a season (169), highest career free throw percentage (82.0 percent), and single-season points (663). In 1992-93, Shaw was the nation’s leading scorer, leading all NCAA Division III student-athletes with 28.8 ppg, which ranked fourth in all NCAA divisions.
He made the All-MAC Northeast Section First Team twice and was also a 1992-93 All-Region selection.
The 1993-graduate joined the baseball team in his senior year, finishing with a 5-4 record and a 3.13 ERA. He was named College Alumni/ae Association Senior Male Athlete of the Year at graduation.
Shaw was inducted into the Drew Athletics Hall of Fame in 2004.
ADDY MALATESTA, Wilkes
Athletic Director, Field Hockey and Softball Head Coach - 1989-2023
For more than three decades, Addy Malatesta was a staple in the Wilkes athletic department, including 23 years serving as the Colonels athletic director. She collected numerous honors during her time at the institution and helped grow the department to the point where it housed as many as 23 varsity teams and more than 550 student-athletes.
In addition to her service at Wilkes, Malatesta also put in her time in service to the conference and the NCAA. She was the chairperson of the MAC Field Hockey Games Committee, served on the Division III Regional Field Hockey Selection and All-America Committees, and was the chair of the NCAA DIII Softball Committee. For her dedicated service to the MAC, Malatesta received the 2019 MAC Lou Sorrentino Award, presented to the MAC athletics administrator who has had a sustained and influential role in conference and national affairs and embodies the NCAA Division III philosophy.
Aside from her administrative excellence, Malatesta also had a very successful career as head field hockey and softball coach. She was at the helm of the field hockey program from 1989 to 2002 and is the team’s all-time winningest coach. She earned Coach of the Year honors in 1993 and 1999 and won five Freedom League titles and one MAC Championship. In 1995, Malatesta’s squad qualified for the NCAA Division III Tournament and held national rankings as high as 11.
She also served as the head softball coach from 1990 to 1994 with a MAC Tournament appearance in 1994.
Malatesta was inducted into the Wilkes Athletics Hall of Fame in 2023.
CRAIG HELMUTH, Gettysburg
Wrestling, Class of 1978
Craig Helmuth was one of the most prolific wrestlers in Gettysburg history, establishing himself during his freshman campaign in 1974-75 by claiming the NCAA Division III national title at 126 pounds. He went 24-3-1 in his first collegiate season with two of those losses coming at the NCAA Division I Championships. Helmuth was also the MAC Championship runner-up at 126 pounds.
The 1978 Gettysburg graduate won three individual MAC titles, all at 126 pounds and led the Bullets to the MAC team championship in 1976.
He was a three-time All-American and finished his career with the most wins in school history. For two decades, he held the school record for most pins with 29. He lost only 11 matches in his career with seven of those coming in NCAA Championships. He was awarded the Charles W. Beachem Athletic Award, which is given to the male senior on the basis of character, scholarship, and
athletic achievement.
Helmuth was inducted into the Gettysburg Athletics Hall of Athletic Honor in 1998.
MARIA ZANGARDI, King's
Softball, Class of 2004
A true champion, Maria Zangardi, led her team to four consecutive Freedom Conference titles and four NCAA Division III Tournament berths. She was a member of the 2003 team that holds the King’s record for most wins in a season.
She also accomplished a lot individually. She was a three-time Freedom Conference All-Conference First Teamer, a three-time National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-Region selection, and a 2004 Division III NFCA All-American. She holds the program record for hits with 217 and ranks in the top-10 in a number of offensive categories.
Zangardi was also a standout in the classroom, earning spots on the MAC Academic Honor Roll three times, being named MAC Senior Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 2003-04, and gaining recognition as a two-time ESPN The Magazine All-Academic Team recipient. She was also an ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American in 2003-04.
TOM SOHNS, University of Scranton
Baseball, Class of 1976
Tom Sohns put together an exceptional career on the Scranton baseball diamond. He was named to the All-MAC First Team multiple times and earned a spot on the 1976 American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) All-America First Team. He was among the greatest MAC baseball players to compete in his era, helping him earn a spot on the MAC 100 All-Century Baseball Team.
The 1976 graduate also had success away from Scranton, competing for Team USA at the 1975 Pan-American Games where he won a gold medal. Sohns was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in 1976 and went on to play five years of minor league baseball in the Reds system.
He was inducted into the University of Scranton Athletics Wall of Fame in 1987.
ABOUT THE MIDDLE ATLANTIC CONFERENCE
Located in Newtown, Pa., the Middle Atlantic Conference is an NCAA Division III conference comprised of the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC), Middle Atlantic Conference Commonwealth (MAC Commonwealth), and Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom (MAC Freedom).
Its 16 member institutions, located across three states, are: Albright College (Reading, Pa.), Alvernia University (Reading, Pa.), Arcadia University (Glenside, Pa.), Delaware Valley University (Doylestown, Pa.), DeSales University (Center Valley, Pa.), Eastern University (St. Davids, Pa.), Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus (Madison, N.J.), Hood College (Frederick, Md.), King's College (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.), Lebanon Valley College (Annville, Pa.), Messiah University (Mechanicsburg, Pa.), Misericordia University (Dallas, Pa.), Stevens Institute of Technology (Hoboken, N.J.), Stevenson University (Owings Mills, Md.), Widener University (Chester, Pa.), and York College of Pennsylvania (York, Pa.). Neumann University (Aston, Pa.) will join the membership in 2026-27.
The MAC currently sponsors 28 intercollegiate sports that compete in the NCAA Division III. More than 7,000 student-athletes participate in baseball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country, field hockey, football, men's and women's golf, men's and women's ice hockey, men's and women's indoor track & field, men's and women's lacrosse, men's and women's outdoor track & field, softball, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's swimming, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's volleyball and men's and women's wrestling.