2026 ODAC HOF Inductees

Randolph Recognizes ODAC Hall of Fame Inductees

From left to right: ODAC Commissioner Brad Bankston, Randolph President Sue Ott Rowlands, Amy Heidler (Winder), Reynolds Martin, Tara Weaver (Carleton), and Athletic Director Tom Galbraith

LYNCHBURG, Va.- Randolph College recognized its three inductees into the inaugural Old Dominion Athletic Conference Hall of Fame on Friday evening at a dinner and awards ceremony held at Smith Banquet Hall. The inductees were Tara Weaver (Carleton) '00 (Women's Basketball), Amy Heidler (Winder) '87 (Women's Swimming), and Reynolds Martin '15 (Equestrian).

Weaver is the most decorated player in the history of the Randolph women's basketball program. Competing as Randolph-Macon Women's College, Weaver is the program's all-time leading scorer with 2,167 points averaging 22.3 points per contest. She is one of two in WildCat history with over 1,000 rebounds. She made 551 free throws, came away 253 steals, and blocked 83 shots.

Weaver made ODAC All-Conference teams four times. She was the 1997 ODAC Rookie of the Year and the 1999 ODAC Player of the Year. She was a three-time Honorable Mention All-American and once a First Team All-American. Weaver was also Virginia SID All-State in 1997-98 and twice named Virginia SID All-State Player of the Year twice. In addition, she earned the 2000 Marjorie Berkley Award by the ODAC.

"I was a bit of a late bloomer; I didn't start playing basketball until I was in eighth grade," said Weaver. "I sat on the bench for my whole eighth grade career and I promised myself I would never sit on the bench again so that's when it kind of turned around for me. When you work hard and you have a desire to do something, you can accomplish anything. I was very blessed with the support of family and the support of coaches. It was a really great experience to play here. It was the community, my professors, and coaches. They all were wonderful. I appreciate the honor and grateful to everyone that supported me along the way."

Winder was the school's first All-American in any sport and first National Champion. She was the 1984 NCAA National Champion in the 200 butterfly and an All-American in the 100 butterfly, finishing seventh. Winder was a two-time all-ODAC selection and the 1984 ODAC Swimmer of the Year. She still holds Randolph school records in the 100 fly, 200 fly, and the 200 free.

"Swimming for me and the school/swimming balance I was able to achieve at Randolph-Macon (Women's College), helped me to perform to the best of my abilities in the pool, said Heidler. "The education I received from Randolph-Macon prepared me for a successful career as an executive recruiter in many difference industries. I want to thank the coaches, faculty, and my fellow students for the guidance and support that they made my experience here better than I had imagined college could ever offer."

Martin was the 2014 IHSA (Intercollegiate Horse Show Association) National Champion in The Novice Equitation on the Flat discipline. She is the only equestrian national champion in Randolph program history and the second overall next to Winder. In addition, Martin was the Reserve champion in novice flat at the IHSA Zone IV Region II championships in 2014.

"I'm truly honored to stand here tonight and be inducted into the ODAC Hall of Fame," said Martin. "To be recognized in this way with the conference and this community that meant so much to me is not something that I necessarily expected. I want to thank Randolph for the opportunity to ride and compete at the college level while simultaneously providing me with a spectacular education. Riding and competing has been a vital part of my life since childhood and shaping the person that I am today. I am honored to be recognized as part of the inaugural class of the ODAC Hall of Fame."

 

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