The purpose of the "Hall of Fame" program is to honor Northville High School's top student-athletes, coaches, administrators and teams who have made a positive impact on the local community, earned success on and off the field and who serve as role models for today's student-athletes. The "Hall of Fame" will create an increased awareness and pride at Northville High School.
On October 7, 2023, some of Northville's finest student-athletes were inducted into the athletic Hall of Fame. Congratulations to Chloe Abbott, Emily Carbott, Chris Cronin, Brandon Langston, Jim Porterfield, John Stuyvenberg, Danielle Toney, and the 2013 Girls Cross Country Team. And this year's Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Doc Mandell.
Chloe Abbott
Accomplishments:
Track & Field (2013-2016)
Track & Field (2013-2016)
- MHSAA State Qualifier: 2013, '14, '15, '16
- MHSAA All-State: 2014 (100, 4x200, 4x400); 2015 (400, 200, 4x400); 2016 (200, 400, 4x200, 4x400)
- MHSAA State Champion: 2016 (200, 400, 4x400)
- MHSAA Record Holder: 400m (2016)
- MHSAA Team Runner-Up: 2014
- MHSAA All-Region: 2013, '14, '15, '16
- MHSAA Individual Region Champion: 2014, '15, '16
- MHSAA Team Region Champion: 2013, '14, '15, '16
- KLAA All-Conference: 2013, '14, '15, '16
- KLAA Individual Conference Champion: 2014, '15, '16
- KLAA Team Conference Champion: 2013, '14, '15, '16
- KLAA Conference Meet Record Holder: 200, 400, 4x200, 4x400
- Current School Record Holder: 100m, 200m, 400m, 4x200, 4x400
Emily Carbott
Accomplishments:Basketball
- 1999 All Western Lakes Division Girls Basketball Team
- Hometown Newspapers' All Area 2nd Team: '98, '99
- Hometown Newspapers' All Area First Team: '00, '01
- All League Honorable Mention: '00, '01
- Voted MVP by teammates x3 years
Soccer
- Voted MVP by teammates x3 years
- Hometown Newspapers' All Area First Team: '99, '00, '01
- Hometown Newspapers' Player of the Year: '01
- All-Conference x3 years
- All-District: '00, '01
- All-Region: '00, '01
- All-State First Team: '00, '01
Chris Cronin
Accomplishments:
Varsity Head Coaching History:
Accomplishments:Varsity Head Coaching History:
- 1994-1998 Girls Cross Country (5 seasons)
- 1998-1999 Girls Track (2 seasons)
- 1999-2016 Boys Cross Country (18 seasons)
- 2016-2022 Boys Golf (7 seasons)
- 2017-2021 Girls Golf (5 seasons)
Coaching Honors (State and National):
- 2013 Brooks Inspiring Coaches Finalist (National Honor)
- 2014, 2015 MITCA Coach of the Year Finalist
- 2017 Regional Coach of the Year - Girls Golf
- 2018 MITCA Division 1 Golf Coach of the Year - Girls Golf
- 2020 MITCA Coach of the Year (All Divisions) - Girls Golf
- 2020 MITCA National Coach of the Year Nominee - Girls Golf
- 2021 Regional Coach of the Year - Girls Golf
State Finals:
- 2007 Boys Cross Country: 9th
- 2012 Boys Cross Country: 12th
- 2013 Boys Cross Country: 5th
- 2014 Boys Cross Country: 4th
- 2015 Boys Cross Country: Runner-Up
- 2016 Boys Golf: 12th
- 2016 Boys Cross Country: 7th
- 2017 Girls Golf: 4th
- 2018 Girls Golf State Champions
- 2018 Boys Golf: 4th
- 2019 Girls Golf State Champions
- 2020 Girls Golf State Champions
- 2021 Girls Golf State Champions
- 2022 Boys Golf: 8th
Conference Titles:
- 2000, 2002, 2007, 2010-14, 2016 Boys Cross Country
- 2018, 2021, 2022 Boys Golf
- 2019-2021 Girls Golf
Regional Champions:
- 2013, 2014 Boys Cross Country
- 2018, 2019 Girls Golf
Brandon Langston
Accomplishments:
Football (1998-2001):
Football (1998-2001):
- Varsity Letter x3
- All-State: 2000
- All-Conference: 2000
- All-Area: 1999, 2000
- All Detroit-Metro: 2000
- Member of District Championship (only 2 in NHS history)
Basketball (1998-2001):
- Varsity Letter x2
- All Area Honorable Mention: 2001
Track & Field (1998-2001):
- Varsity Letter x4
- All-State: 2001
- All-Conference: 2000, 2001
- Regional Champion: 100m (2001), 400m (2001)
- Current School Record Holder: 100m
- Current Track and Field Stadium Records: 400m
College:
- Football: 2001-2005
- Track and Field: 2006
- GVSU Male Scholar Athlete of the Year: 2005
Coaching:
- NHS Rookie Coach of the Year: 2012-2013
- NHS Community Service Award: 2013-2014
- Football: 2006, 2011-2016
- Basketball: 2008-2014
- Track and Field: 2012-2016, 2020
Jim Porterfield
Accomplishments:
Football (1970-1974):
- Varsity Letter x3
- All Western 6 Conference Defensive Tackle: 1973
- Sliger Newspapers' All Area Defensive Tackle
- Sliger Newspapers' All Area Co-Player of the Year
- Hometown Newspapers', Northville Record, Northville High Schools' All-Century Football - Team Defensive Lineman
Track and Field (1970-1974):
- Varsity Letter x3
- Western 6 Conference Champion: 1973
- Class A Regional 2nd Place: 1973
- Reset School Record to 52'9''
Wrestling (1970, 1974):
- Varsity Letter
John Stuyvenberg
Accomplishments:
- Long Jump Record: 23'0'' in 1970, which is the oldest NHS standing record
- State Champion Long Jump: 1970, 22'11''
- State Champion Long Jump: 1971, 22' 3 1/2''
- All League: 3 years (100m, 200m, and long jump)
Danielle Toney
Accomplishments:
Soccer (2004-2007):
Soccer (2004-2007):
- Soccer Captain
- 1st Team All Conference: 2004-2007
- All-American: 2004-2007
- All-State: 2004-2007
- All-State Dream Team: 2005-2007
- All-District: 2004-2007
- Lead Goal Scorer: 2004-2007
- State Champions: 2004
- State Runner-Ups: 2006
- Detroit Free Press Top 50 Soccer Athlete in State
Basketball (2004-2006):
- MVP: 2005, 2006
2013 Girls Cross Country Team
Accomplishments: - 2013 Regional Champions
- 2013 Conference Champions
- Undefeated Dual Meet Season
- 4 All-State Athletes at State Finals
- 7 All-Conference Runners
- 5 All-Regional Runners
- First Girls XC State Championship in School History!
Lifetime Achievement Award 2023:
- Dr. Robert Mandell
About the Award: This recognition is for those who have served Northville High School in a role other than administrator, coach, or athlete. - Northville High School Football Team Physician (1970's-1990's)
- Honorary Member of the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association (1986)
- Man of the Year Award for Community Service, Northville Jaycee (1974)
- Member of the Northville School Board (1975-1977)
- Member of the Board of Directors for the Plymouth-Canton-Northville YMCA
The nomination window for the 4th class is now open. You may nominate candidates by filling out the Hall of Fame Nomination Form (Player/Coach/Admin) or fill out the Team Hall of Fame Nomination Form. This class will be honored in the Fall of 2024.
And here's a look at the previous classes of inductees:
