The Lehigh Valley High School Basketball Hall of Fame announced the 2013 inductees to be honored at the Via All-Star Banquet, presented by First Niagara Bank and sponsored by the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem, on March 27.

The Hall of Fame was established in 1978 and honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to high school basketball in the Lehigh Valley.

The 2013 Inductees are: Ray Barbosa, William Allen, class of 2003; Mike Guman, Bethlehem Catholic, class of 1976; Jerry Lloyd, Whitehall, class of 1998; Mike Zambelli, Service Electric TV2 Sports Reporter, Hall of Fame Contribution Honoree; 1975 Dieruff girls basketball team; 1982 Whitehall boys basketball team.

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As a four year starter at Whitehall, Jerry Lloyd amassed 1,544 points making him the third leading scorer in school history and one of seven East Penn Conference players to go over the 1,500 point mark. Jerry was an East Penn Conference all-star three times. In his senior year, he was Most Valuable Player of the league,

An all-area Most Valuable Player, and a McDonald's All-American nominee, He played for two East Penn League championship teams, the 1996 team was unbeaten in the League, one District 11 championship team and three state tournament teams. His Whitehall teams went undefeated at home his final three seasons, winning an amazing 33-straight.

Perhaps Lloyd is best known for his clutch shooting ability. Whitehall won the 1997 district final against Parkland in five overtimes on Lloyd's 28 foot jump shot at the buzzer, 58-56. A week later in the state tournament, he drained another three pointer at the buzzer to defeat Neshaminy, 44-43.

Lloyd was also inducted into the Whitehall-Coplay School District Hall of Fame in 2012 for his basketball achievements.

He continued his college career at Division I Mount St. Mary's University. There he played in 112 games, as a four-year regular for The Mount.

In the 1998 season, his team won the Northeast Conference Championship and played against Michigan State in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

During his senior year, he averaged 10.6 points per game while leading the team with 75 assists. He finished his career 5th in The Mount's history in three-point field goals made and he scored 804 points in his career.

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The 1982 Whitehall boys team marked the last time a Lehigh Valley boys high school basketball team won a PIAA title in the highest classification. Whitehall's win gave the Lehigh Valley its first boys state championship since Fountain Hill's back-to-back crowns in 1956 and 1957.

Team accomplishments and records for the 1982 season:

Ÿ 35 wins, 2 loses - 21 consecutive wins

Ÿ PIAA State Champions AAA (the largest classification at the time)

Ÿ District 11 Champions

Ÿ East Penn Conference Champions

Ÿ Reading Christmas Tournament Champions

Ÿ Scott Coval was named First Team All-State

Ÿ Glenn Noack was named All-State Honorable Mention

Ÿ Over two years, the Whitehall HS Boys team had 68 wins and 4 loses with two district championships and two consecutive EPC championships.

Ÿ Head coach: Dick Tracy

Ÿ Assistant coaches: Carl Case, Ron D' Argenio

Ÿ JV Coach : Chet Pieczynski

Ÿ Freshman coach: William Stickler

Ÿ Seniors: Scott Coval, Glenn Noack, Karl Heydt, Mike Bobyak, Lou Pizarro, Rick Gladish, Ron Strisofsky

Ÿ Juniors: Rick Steckel, Chris Newhard, Rick Scholl

Ÿ Sophomores: Kyle Kern, Mark Molchany