San Diego County Sports Officials Hall of Fame

Basketball

Frank Wilhelm, Basketball & Softball

Frank was born in New York City on March 22, 1939. He graduated from Purdys Central High School in Purdy, New York, and State University in New York in 1955, then entered the USMC in 1960. Frank’s officiating career began in 1958 and extended over four decades and concluded in 2002. During these four decades, …

Rob Bryson, Basketball

A native of the state of Michigan, Rob graduated from Harbor Beach High School where he was a 3 year starter on the basketball team as well as the football, baseball, and track teams. After high school graduation, Rob continued his education by attending Delta Jr. College in Midland Michigan where he played guard on …

Michael Morrow, Basketball

Mike a San Diego native, began his officiating career in 1975 as a member of the San Diego County Basketball Official’s Association. During his tenure in the SDCBOA, Mike officiated over 70 high school playoff games, including 12 CIF Championship games, 3 CIF Southern California Regional finals, 3 CIF State Championship games, and in 2006, …

Rusty Riner, Basketball

Rusty Riner was born in Oak Hill, West Virginia and moved to Oceanside, California in 1956. He attended San Clemente High School, Mira Costa College and Linfield College in Oregon.. He has a daughter, Jennifer, a granddaughter, Emily, and a son, John. He is currently married to his wife of three years, Sheila, and has …

Connie Perkins, Basketball

Connie Perkins started officiating at the age of 16 for Kennewick Parks & Recreation Youth Basketball. While attending the University of Puget Sound, she officiated all Intramural sports including basketball, flag football, softball and volleyball. She became a member of the NCBOA (North County Basketball Officials Association) in 1985 and was quickly taken under the …

Brad Griffith, Basketball

Brad was born in Pratt, Kansas in 1939. His family soon moved to National City and then to Paradise Hills. He eventually enrolled at Lincoln Junior-Senior High School where he played football, basketball and baseball. In his senior year he was coached football by the notable Walt Harvey and Bob Granger. After graduating from Lincoln …

Dennis Ackerman, Basketball

Dennis, who was born in the Los Angeles area and raised in Clairemont, California, was an active member of the San Diego County Basketball Officials Association for 30 years. He served on the Board of Directors for 25 years. where he was the rating chairperson and the CIF High School Assignment Secretary. Additionally, Dennis assigned …

Mike Basalo, Basketball

Mike, a native San Diegan, was an active member of the San Diego County Basketball Officials Association for forty years. He worked High School basketball for 20 years in San Diego County, including four C. I. F. Championship Games. He taught the Probationary Basketball Officials class for San Diego County for 20 years. He officiated …

Bill Tellous, Basketball/Football

Bill was an outstanding high school athlete at La Jolla High School and a collegiate scholarship athlete at San Diego State University where he played Football and Basketball. Professionally, Bill worked for the San Diego Unified School District, retiring in his career as a Elementary School Principal.  Bill was a long time Board Member for …

Cal Evans, Football/Basketball

Cal Evans began his officiating career upon graduation from Covina High School in 1963 when he was asked to work as a volunteer umpire for his brother’s Little League. Three years later he began officiating high school football and then high school basketball. Over the years, he developed a love and appreciation for officiating and …