Imlay City honors Hall of Fame inductees

IMLAY CITY — Imlay City honored its Athletic Hall of Fame inductees at its homecoming football game against Yale on Friday, Oct. 9.

This year’s inductees include:

• Shelly (Moenaert) Carney: The 1993 graduate was a first-team All-Conference softball selection and helped lead the Spartans to a regional title. She finished her senior season with 192 strikeouts, three walks, and a 1.02 ERA. After high school, she played at Saginaw Valley State University, where she earned All-GLIAC honors and was named team MVP for the 1995 season.
• Steve Plunkitt: Plunkitt served as Imlay City’s softball coach from 1980 to 1999, earning 355 wins, six league titles, seven district championships, and three regional titles. He was named Regional Coach of the Year three times. The 1998 Spartans went 33-1, won the regional title, and earned national recognition in the USA Today rankings. Plunkitt also served as a football and basketball coach, teacher, and athletic director.
• Ken Day: Day served as Imlay City’s varsity wrestling coach from 1980 to 2011, amassing 576 victories, nine league titles, and seven district championships. He also coached football, served as head football coach, and was the school’s athletic director.