Ron Critchfield 

Was an all-leaguer for the Salinas High School’s only unbeaten varsity basketball team (22-0 in 1954), was first-team All-State and third-team All-American for Hartnell College, and was a two-year starter for Oregon State University – team captain his senior year. He coached the Palma basketball team for 26 years, resulting in 14 league titles, four region IV crowns and three CCS Division IV titles. His 494 career victories ranks No. 2 on the all-time Salinas Valley prep coach’s basketball list.