Alumni Awards Ceremony
Friday, October 16, 2026
Please join us as we kick off the 2026 Homecoming and Alumni Reunion Weekend with the 2026 Alumni Awards Ceremony, honoring Hall of Fame Inductees. The Athletic Hall of Fame was designed to honor and recognize those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Malvern Prep Athletics and have brought recognition, honor, and excellence to the Malvern Prep Athletic Program.
Each year, Malvern Prep and the Alumni Association go through a structured process to select individuals for the Hall of Fame Awards. Each award is discussed and voted on by committees made up of alumni representatives and school administrators.
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Schedule of events
6:00 p.m. Inductees and Guests Arrive
6:30 p.m. Awards Presentation begins
7:30 p.m. Guests will transition to Stewart Hall for cocktails and heavy hors d'oeuvres*
*If you plan to attend the cocktail reception in Stewart Hall, the cost is $60 per person.
Brian Fulton ’08 – Cross Country and Track & Field
A standout distance and middle-distance runner, Brian made a lasting impact on Malvern Prep’s cross country and track and field programs. During his four years at Malvern, he was a key contributor to four consecutive Inter-Ac cross country championships and captured an individual Inter-Ac championship during his junior season. As a senior, he was selected as captain of both the cross country and track and field teams.
On the track, Brian established himself as one of the most accomplished runners in program history. He was a member of Inter-Ac championship teams as both a freshman and senior, while winning three Inter-Ac titles in the 800 meters and two in the 400 meters. He also set school records in both events and distinguished himself at the state level with a fourth-place finish in the 800 meters at the PIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships during his senior year. Over the course of his tenure at Malvern, Brian received multiple All-Inter-Ac, All-Main Line, and team MVP honors.
Following his graduation from Malvern Prep in 2008, Brian continued his track and field career at the University of Pennsylvania. As a member of Penn’s 4x800-meter relay team, he helped capture an Ivy League championship and set a program record in the event. He also qualified for the NCAA Championships in the 800 meters during both his freshman and senior seasons, bookending a successful collegiate career.
Brian recently returned to his hometown of West Chester, PA, where he lives with his wife, Jane, and their daughters, Jacquelyn and Meredith. Brian and Jane are also expecting a son this fall, with his sights already set on the Malvern Prep Class of 2045.
Freddy Hilliard, Coach, Baseball
For sixteen years, Freddy Hilliard didn't just coach Malvern Prep Baseball; he defined it.
Since taking over the program in 2010, Hilliard has guided the Friars to a 461-97 record, an .831 winning percentage, including a 129-31 mark against Inter-Ac competition. His teams have claimed 13 of the last 16 Inter-Ac titles, have 13 consecutive PAISAA title game appearances (winning 10), and have been nationally ranked 9 times.
Five times, Malvern Prep has been ranked among the nation's top 50 programs under his watch. The numbers around his players are just as striking: 95 All-League honorees, 12 league MVPs, and eight players who have been called in the MLB Draft. Ninety-seven of his players have gone on to play college baseball, two of them reaching the College World Series in the last five years alone.
But ask anyone who played for him, and they'll tell you the wins were never the point. Hilliard's real legacy lies in the players he shaped as competitors, students, and men in a program that became a model for excellence across Pennsylvania.
Jared Ingersoll '97 P'28 - Ice Hockey and Soccer
Jared Ingersoll exemplified the spirit of Malvern Prep athletics through toughness, humility, and an unwavering commitment to his teammates. Small in stature but big in heart, he was a coachable, skilled competitor who consistently rose to the occasion, delivering in big moments while setting a team-first standard.
A multi-sport standout from 1993 to 1997, Ingersoll excelled in both soccer and ice hockey. On the soccer field, he was a four-year varsity starter and leader, earning All-Inter-Ac honors three times, including First Team recognition as a junior and senior. As team captain in his senior year, he also received Daily Local and Main Line All-Area honors, establishing himself as one of the top players in the region.
On the ice, Ingersoll was a four-year varsity letterman and a key contributor to the hockey program’s success and 1997 Flyers Cup Championship. His accolades included ICSHL All-Star honors, Flyers Cup All-Tournament Team selection, and Flyers Cup MVP. He was also recognized for his character and leadership with the Paul Rupp Sportsmanship Award and the Union League Scholar Athlete Award.
Following his playing career, Ingersoll continued to make an impact as a Malvern Prep Ice Hockey assistant coach, beginning in 2019. He has helped guide the program to a state championship, two Flyers Cup titles, and multiple league championships, shaping generations of Malvern athletes.
After graduating from Malvern, Ingersoll attended Penn State University. He and his wife, Leigh Ann, reside in West Chester and are the proud parents of Charlie (Malvern Class of 2028) and Erin (Villa Maria Academy Class of 2030). His legacy is defined by toughness, leadership, and a lifelong commitment to the values of Malvern athletics.
Ryan Nassib '08 - Football and Basketball
A member of a proud Malvern family, Ryan follows a strong Friar tradition that includes
His father (Gilbert ’76) and his brothers (Carl ’11 and John ’14) all competed in football and basketball.
In his senior year, he quarterbacked the Friar football squad to an Inter-Ac Championship and led the basketball team to back-to-back 19-win seasons
as its leading scorer.
Known for his work ethic and leadership by example, Ryan served as team captain in both football and basketball. On the football field, he earned numerous honors, including two-time First Team All-Inter-Ac, Inter-Ac Co-MVP, First Team All-City, and SuperPrep
All-Northeast recognition. On the basketball court, he was a First Team All-Inter-Ac selection. He also achieved the rare accomplishment of capturing both the Markward Award for basketball and the Maxwell Award for football in the same year.
Ryan went on to Syracuse University, where he became one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in program history, before being selected by the New York Giants in the 2013 NFL Draft, fulfilling a lifelong dream of competing at the highest level. He lives in Wayne with his wife, Madeline (Villa Maria ’08), and their three sons, George, Louie, and Walter.