Joe Hissom, ’75 BHS Grad, Headed to OVAC Hall of Fame
WHEELING – Joe Hissom, 1975 BHS Grad, will be one of 18 individuals associated with the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame Saturday night at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling.
Hissom is one of two who will be inducted under the “Officials” category. The other is the late Dan Delande (Bridgeport High School, Class of 1965).
This will be the 21st Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for the regional sports organization.
A registered basketball official for 39 years, Hissom hung up his whistle following the 2020-2021 season.
During his career, he worked six OHSAA State Tournament games; 42 regional tournament games; 54 district championship games; 25 OVAC Basketball Tournament championship games and nine Buckeye 8 Tournament title games.
Hissom officiated games in the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference, East Central Ohio League, Muskingum Valley League, Inter-Valley Conference, Buckeye 8 Athletic League, Pioneer Valley Conference and countless non-conference games throughout the East District during his career.
He was named District 5 Basketball Coaches Association Official of the Year three times; the District 12 Basketball Coaches Association Official of the Year in 2002; and the OVAC Official of the Year in 2004.
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