Ramapo College honors six new inductees at Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony

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Six former student-athletes were inducted into the Ramapo College Athletics Hall of Fame on February 20, 2026. The ceremony took place at the Crowne Plaza in Suffern, New York, and was attended by members of the college community, including administrators, past hall of fame inductees, teammates, family members, and friends.

The class of 2026 includes Shane Donohue (men’s volleyball), Lindsay Hughes Neumann (women’s lacrosse), Michelle Micklos Hines (softball), Antoine Pryor (men’s basketball), Craig Van Leeuwen (track and field), and Jonathan Yazo (men’s soccer).

Shane Donohue played four years with the men’s volleyball team and served as captain for three seasons. He helped lead the Roadrunners to 105 regular-season wins and back-to-back ECAC Championships. Donohue finished his career second in program history with 1,750 kills and was a four-time NECVA All-Conference selection. He graduated from Ramapo in 2009 with a degree in finance.

Michelle Micklos Hines was recognized for her achievements as a member of the softball team. She was a three-time NJAC All-Conference selection and recorded more than 150 career hits. Hines holds the program record for single-season doubles with 22 in 2002 and finished her career second all-time in doubles. She graduated in 2004 with a degree in literature and later earned a master’s degree in Education in Technology from Ramapo.

Lindsay Hughes Neumann set multiple records during her four-year women’s lacrosse career at Ramapo College. She remains the program’s all-time leading scorer with 248 goals and holds records for points (300) and draw controls (408). In her senior year she became NJAIAW Woman of the Year and was selected as the college’s first student-athlete Commencement speaker. Neumann graduated in 2016 with a degree in communications.

Antione Pryor spent four years on the men’s basketball team where he served as captain for two seasons. After his senior season he was named New Jersey Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year. Pryor helped guide his team to two NJAC Tournament titles during his tenure.

Craig Van Leeuwen competed on Ramapo’s track & field team where he won an NCAA Indoor Championship title in pole vaulting. He is a three-time NCAA Track & Field All-American who still holds both indoor and outdoor pole vault program records at Ramapo College. Van Leeuwen graduated from Ramapo in 2012 with a degree in accounting.

Jonathan Yazo played two seasons on the men’s soccer team, earning First Team All-Conference honors each year. He ranks among program leaders for assists—recording 23—and played every minute of his collegiate career over two seasons.

At the conclusion of this year’s induction ceremony, attendees celebrated these athletes’ contributions to their respective sports programs at Ramapo College.

“Once a Roadrunner, Always a Roadrunner!”



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