Six Inducted Into St. Clairsville Athletic Hall Of Fame
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ST. CLAIRSVILLE – During halftime of Friday night’s football game at Red Devil Stadium, six athletes and one coach/administrator were inducted into the St. Clairsville Athletic Hall of Fame.
This marks the 20th class to be inducted to the hall of fame. The Class of 2026 is comprised of athletes DJ Hynes, Dustin Hynes, Maggie Marody, Joe Pabian, Joseph Pabian III and Todd Poe. Richard Oberdick is set to go in as a coach and athletic administrator.
DJ HYNES (Class of 2001) - Whether it was on the football or baseball field, Hynes stood out as a multi-year performer.
Hynes was a two-year starter at defensive end. As a senior, he caused all sorts of problems for opposing teams. That was proven by his 12 sacks and 90 tackles.
His efforts were recognized by his selection to the Second Team All-Ohio squad. He was also named First Team All-Eastern District and All-OVAC.
In baseball, Hynes posted eye-popping numbers during his career. He hit at a .393 clip with 90 hits, 28 doubles, six triples, eight home runs and he drove in 56 runs.
He was twice named to the All-District and All-OVAC teams. He was also the team MVP twice. He was the Saints Club Senior Male Athlete of the Year.
Hynes continued his baseball career at Muskingum and then played his final three seasons at Bethany College, serving as team captain as a senior.
Hynes got into football officiating and has climbed through the collegiate ranks and is now officiating at the NCAA Division I level. He has worked two bowl games and just this season officiated the LSU vs. Ole Miss game.
DUSTIN HYNES (Class of 2008) - Hynes was a man for all the seasons during his athletic career with the Red Devils.
Regardless of whether it was football, basketball or baseball, Hynes shined and played a large role in his team's success.
A three-year mainstay in football, Hynes scored 31 touchdowns. He caught 81 passes for 1,353 yards. On the defensive side of the ball, he picked off 11 passes.
He was named team MVP as a senior after helping the Red Devils finish an undefeated regular season and achieve what was then a school-record 12 wins.
Hynes was twice honored on the All-District, All-OVAC and All-Buckeye 8 teams. He was the Saints Club Senior Male Athlete of the Year.
On the baseball field, Hynes assaulted opposing pitching. He hit .500 with 10 home runs and 42 hits. He drove in 101 runs in his career.
He was named Second Team All-Ohio and chosen for the prestigious Ohio Mizuno Series. He was also honored as All-OVAC, All-District and All-Buckeye 8 on multiple occasions.
After missing his entire junior basketball season with a broken leg, Hynes came back as a senior and helped lead the Devils to the district championship game and a 17-6 record. He averaged 11.1 points a game and played in the OVAC All-Star Game.
Hynes went to West Liberty to continue his football career.
Dustin is married to the former Cassi Baugh. The couple has two children - son, Carson and daughter, Emerson.
MAGGIE MARODY (Class of 2021) - One of the most decorated female athletes in recent memory, Marody made a big splash in swimming, track and cross country during her prep career.
In the pool, Marody etched herself into St. Clairsville and even county history on multiple occasions. She still owns two school records individually and is a part of two relay team records.
Marody qualified for the OHSAA State Swimming Meet four consecutive years in the 500 freestyle and added the 200 free to her workload as a senior. She earned All-Ohio acclaim by placing in the top 16 as a freshman and senior.
Marody was the first female swimmer from Belmont County to qualify for four state swim meets.
En route to the state meet, Marody finished as district silver medalist three times. She was a seven-time sectional champion, winning four straight crowns in her specialty - the 500 free. In the OVAC, she claimed two individual championships and was named swimmer of the year for the 2017-18 season along with helping the team win championships each season. Marody won the maximum eight individual Buckeye 8 crowns and still holds the league record in the 200 and 500 freestyles.
Marody was a key member of the Red Devils' cross country and track teams, winning a combined four team championships. She was the OVAC 3200-meter run champion as a senior and qualified for the regional meet, individually, in both sports.
After high school, Marody continued her swimming career at Division I Niagara University near Buffalo. She was a four-year letter winner and was part of three conference championship teams, which were the school's first in women's swimming.
Marody's passion for swimming and competing also led her to multiple appearances at the YMCA Nationals and she was twice a qualifier for Team USA Age Group World Triathlon Championship. She also qualified for the USA Open Water Swimming Championship in 2018 and, at the time, was the youngest swimmer to ever complete the 3-Rivers Pittsburgh 30K Swim.
Marody is currently an elementary school teacher in the Buffalo area.
RICHARD OBERDICK - This long-time St. C. staff member wore numerous hats during his time in the Red and Gray, all of which were highly instrumental to the athletic department.
Oberdick coached from 1977-2013. He began his career as an assistant wrestling coach, holding that position for three years before taking over the program in 1980. He was the head coach until 1987. During that time, he coached both Dave DeLande and Steve Polinsky, who were both OVAC champions and state runnerup. His 1984 team finished sixth in the state tournament.
All told, Oberdick mentored 32 OVAC placers and once his wrestling coaching career ended, he was instrumental in the St. C. Best Value Inn Tournament, which is still held yearly.
In 1982, Oberdick added a second sport to his coaching workload. He was named the cross country coach. He held that position for 17 years and coached a pair of all-state performers in Dick Thornburg and Sami Haught.
Sticking with the running sports, Oberdick had two tours of duty with the Red Devil track program. He was an assistant coach from 1977-80 and then was the head coach from 1996 until 1998. He also spent two seasons as an assistant tennis coach.
In 2008, Oberdick was named the Red Devils' golf coach. He led the Devils to multiple OVAC, OVGL and Buckeye 8 championships. St. C. also achieved a fifth-place finish in the state tournament.
Oberdick was the Red Devils' athletics director from 1998 until 2006. He oversaw programs and helped with the addition of soccer and swimming programs.
Richard and his wife, Judy, have been married 44 years and have three adult children - Rick, Nick and Aaron - all of whom are St. Clairsville graduates.
JOE PABIAN (Class of 1961) - This former Red Devil defensive lineman was highly sought after out of both high school and college.
After shining for the Red Devils in football from 1957 until 1960, Pabian was named to the All-Valley team and selected to the OVAC All-Star Game, but elected not to play.
Pabian was also a multi-year letter winner in track and field.
Pabian opted to continue his football career at West Virginia University. He chose the Mountaineers over college offers from Ohio State and Michigan State.
After lettering two years and recording 62 tackles with the Mountaineers, Pabian was selected by the San Fransico 49ers in 1965. He also signed with the Cleveland Browns in 1968 and then the Denver Broncos of the AFL in 1969. Between his stops in the NFL and AFL, Pabian had a six-year career with the Wheeling Ironmen in the Continental Football League.
After his playing career, Pabian worked for Tri-State Asphalt, R&F Coal as a heavy equipment operator and was a boss at Bellaire Trucking for 18 years.
He was an active member of the Saints Club for 10 years and coached youth hockey in the Wheeling Amateur Hockey Association.
Joe and his wife, Sharon, have three adult children.
JOSEPH PABIAN III (Class of 1989) - While he was a three-sport letterman at St. Clairsville, it was on the football field where Pabian III made his biggest impact.
Pabian III was a two-way starter for three seasons with the Red Devils. He enjoyed a break-out campaign as a junior, which earned him second-team all-state, all-OVAC and All-Eastern District.
He was named all-state once again as a senior as well as to the all-OVAC and All-District teams. He was selected to the OVAC All-Star Game and served as a captain. He was also honored as an Ohio Valley Dapper Dan honoree after his senior season. His prep career earned him a spot on the Ohio Valley All-Decade Team for the 1980s as a linebacker.
As the tackles and accolades piled up, so did the collegiate offers. Pabian III, who also lettered in track and basketball at St. C., accepted a scholarship from West Virginia, following in the footsteps of his father a couple of decades earlier.
Pabian III was a four-year player at WVU, earning three letters under Don Nehlen. He was a starter at defensive end as a senior, recording six sacks, six tackles for loss, two fumble recoveries, a safety and he returned an interception for a touchdown.
The Mountaineer coaches took note of his efforts during that season. He was named "Defensive Champion" after a game against Missouri and was named to the Mountaineer Club in eight of his 11 games after grading out at 85 percent of better.
The Mountaineers were 11-0 that season, winning the Big East Championship. They climbed to No. 3 in the national polls and played in the Sugar Bowl.
Joe currently resides in Frederick, Md. and works as the Director of Sales East, managing 16 direct reports as well as 12 independent agencies across the eastern half of the United States.
TODD POE (Class of 1985) - Whether it was on the gridiron, mat or diamond, Poe shined brightly.
Earning eight letters and serving as team captain across eight sports, Poe etched a memorable career for the Red Devils.
In wrestling, Poe enjoyed a brilliant senior year in which he won the 175-pound district and regional championship en route to qualifying for the state tournament. He also qualified for the state tournament in 1983. He was the OVAC runnerup.
As a junior baseball player, Poe was one of the top hitters in the Ohio Valley. He led the area in doubles.
Poe earned All-OVAC acclaim as a junior and senior as well as a spot on the All-Valley first team as a catcher following his senior season. He was a second-team all-Valley selection as a junior. Twice, he earned team MVP accolades.
He was a key cog for the Red Devils' 1983 football team that won the school's first playoff game and advanced to the state semifinals. He was an All-State Honorable Mention selection, played in the OVAC All-Star Game and was named to the All-Valley Big School team.
Poe's work across multiple sports helped him earn the Top Male Award, which is given by the Saints Club. He also earned the Red Devils Mothers Club Senior Award in all three sports in which he participated.
His work on the football field earned him a scholarship to continue his playing career at West Liberty State College where he was a tight end and kicker. He earned first-team all-conference as a tight end during his senior season. He also received an award from the Upper Ohio Valley Dapper Dan Club for outstanding achievement.
Todd and his wife, Lori, have been married for 33 years. The couple has one son, Austin.