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CITY,ND (NEWSDAKOTA.COM)-The Valley City State University athletic department has announced the addition of six new members to the Viking Hall of Fame. These six individuals will be honored with a banquet and induction ceremony during Homecoming Weekend, Sept. 23–24, 2016.

The induction banquet will be held Friday, Sept. 23, at the VCSU Student Center cafeteria. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by calling the VCSU Athletic Office at 701-845-7161 or the VCSU Foundation Office at 701-845-7203.

2016 Viking Hall of Fame Inductees

Leroy Anderson (Park River, N.D.)—Men’s Basketball

Anderson currently ranks ninth all-time in scoring at VCSU. He wore the Viking uniform from 1961–66 and finished his career with 1,271 points.

Anderson was part of two conference championships teams during his career, including his junior season when the 1964–65 Vikings went 11-1 in conference play and advanced to the NAIA National Tournament. In that season, Anderson hit the game-winning free throws with 15 seconds left in a 77-76 win over rival Jamestown. He also scored seven points in the last 95 seconds of a game against Huron, leading the Vikings back from a 75-72 deficit en route to an 81-76 victory.

Anderson was named all-conference both his junior and senior seasons (1964–65, 1965–66); the Vikings posted a 21-3 conference record in those years.

Dwayne Smith (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.)—Men’s Basketball

A standout on the basketball court at VCSU from 1994–97, Smith earned All-American honors during his 1996–97 senior year and finished his career fifth all-time in scoring and seventh all-time in rebounds. He continues to rank fifth all-time in scoring at VCSU with 1,509 points. He now ranks ninth all-time with 615 rebounds.

During his freshman season, Smith earned the team’s Most Improved Player Award, and he went on to earn all-conference honors during his sophomore, junior and senior seasons.

Lori Johnson (Cando, N.D.)—Women’s Basketball

A three-time all-conference selection on the basketball court, Johnson ended her career near the top of the scoring and rebounds lists at VCSU.

The Vikings posted a 57-46 record during Johnson’s 1993–96 career. She earned all-conference honors in her sophomore, junior and senior seasons and was named Team MVP during her 1995–96 senior season.

Johnson ended her career sixth all-time in scoring and third in rebounds. She is currently 10th all-time in scoring at VCSU with 1,200 points and ranks fourth all-time with 716 rebounds.

Kathy Mans (Williams, Minn.)—Women’s Basketball/Volleyball/Softball/Track & Field

A four-sport standout at VCSU, Kathy Mans participated in women’s basketball, volleyball, softball, and track and field during her time from 1990–92. She had her most success on the courts, earning all-conference honors in basketball and volleyball.

On the volleyball court, Mans earned all conference honors in both the 1990–91 and 1991–92 seasons. In 1991–92, Mans was named all-district and conference Co-Most Valuable Graduating Senior. The Vikings posted a 21-11 overall record and an 8-2 conference mark that season, earning runner-up honors in the conference and sub-district.

On the basketball court, Mans played on back-to-back conference championship teams in 1990–91 and 1991–92, the last VCSU women’s basketball teams to win regular-season conference titles. During the 1991–92 season, Mans was named all-conference. That Viking season came to an end in the sub-district title game with an 80-74 loss to eventual national champion Northern State University.

Kendall Railing (Devils Lake, N.D.)—Cross Country/Men’s Basketball/Track & Field

Kendall Railing qualified for six national meets during his career, creating an outstanding legacy on the track and trails at VCSU.

Railing was a three-time national qualifier in cross country from 1990–92 and won an individual conference championship in 1992. He was named Team MVP, all-conference and all-district all three years as well. He twice placed in the top 150 athletes at nationals, taking 126th in 1991 and 147th in 1992.

On the track, Railing was just as dominant, racking up three national appearances, four conference titles and three District 12 titles from 1991–93. In 1992, Railing won the 800 and 1,500 at conference and then won the 1,500 at the District 12 meet. He went on to finish eighth at nationals in the 1,500 with a school-record time of 3:52.53. During the 1993 season, Railing won the 800 and 1,500 at both the conference and district levels. He was named the conference Most Valuable Graduating Senior and the District 12 Most Valuable Athlete. He placed 11th at nationals that year in the 1,500.

Railing also earned a NAIA All-American Scholar Athlete honor during the 1993 season. He still holds school records in the 800, 1,500 and half marathon.

Amazingly, Railing also found time to play basketball for the Vikings and earned all-conference honors during the 1991–92 season.

Lloyd Joseph (Winnipeg, Manitoba)—Football

One of just two VCSU football players to be named All-American three times in his career, Lloyd Joseph was a terror on the Viking defensive line.

Joseph was a four-time all-conference selection for the Vikings from 1987–90. VCSU posted a 26-11 record during his career and a 17-4 mark in conference play. The 1988 Vikings went 6-0 in conference play to claim a conference championship.

He made an immediate impact during his freshman season with 56 tackles and 7.5 sacks, a sign of larger things to come at VCSU. He went on to earn all-district and All American honors three consecutive seasons from 1988–90. In 1988 Joseph earned All-American honorable mention after recording 61 tackles and five sacks. In 1989, he tallied 77 tackles and a career-high 14 sacks and was named to the All-American second team.

As a senior in 1990, Joseph earned first team All-American honors after recording 83 tackles and eight sacks. Joseph finished his career with 277 tackles; he still holds the school record with 34.5 career sacks.