NCC Athletics Welcomes 12th Hall of Fame Class

Northampton Community College (NCC) Athletics welcomed four new members to their Hall of Fame on Monday, October 12. The honorees stood out as leaders in their respective sport during their time as Spartans. The 12th Hall of Fame class proudly represented their respective sport as they were recognized during the Hall of Fame induction ceremony. 

"This Hall of Fame class reflects not only remarkable athletic achievement but also the values that define Northampton. These four individuals brought pride to our campus, strengthened our community, and established standards of excellence that continue to guide our program. We are thrilled to celebrate their accomplishments and welcome them into the Northampton Athletics Hall of Fame,” says Troy Tucker, athletic director. 

The honorees were as follows: 

Hannah Seltzer - Women's Soccer (2018-2020) 

Seltzer set the single game, single season and career scoring marks for the Women's Soccer team. In 2018 Seltzer was recognized as a 2nd Team All Region selection and was honored as a 3rd Team All Region selection and EPAC Player of the Year in 2019.  

The 2018-19 Charles H. Groman Award winner and 2019-20 Alumni Association Outstanding Athlete recipient, Seltzer continued her playing career at Delaware Valley University where she earned her degree in media and communication studies. 

Tyler Melko - Baseball (2016-2018) 

Melko is all over the Spartans baseball record book, holding the career mark for hits in a season with 87 and RBIs with 78, both in 2018. Melko also sits 5th all-time in career batting average, 2nd in career hits and 2nd in career RBIs. His 14 career home runs ranks 6th all-time for the Spartans.  

An NJCAA First Team All-American in 2017-18 and also the Alumni Association Outstanding Athlete honoree, Melko earned his Criminal Justice degree at Northampton and continued his academic and playing career at Post University in Waterbury, Connecticut. 

Jayy Davis - Men's Basketball (2015-2017) 

Davis finished as the top scorer all-time with 1294 career points. Davis also holds the top rank with points in a single season with 724 points in 2017-18. Davis averaged 27.5 points per game that season and averaged 23.1 points in his stellar career. He holds the single game scoring mark, scoring 46 points against Montgomery County Community College on December 8, 2018. 

Davis set the all-time 3pt. field goal record with 102 in 2018-19 and owns the single game 3pt. field goal mark with nine against Montgomery County Community College on February 9, 2019. Recognized as the Region 19 and EPAC Player of the Year following the 2018-19 season, Davis brought home 2nd Team NJCAA All-American honors. 
 
Jay Davis continued his academic and athletic career, graduating from Lock Haven University. Davis ended his collegiate playing career with 2004 career points and since graduation has been associated with the Harlem Globetrotters. 

Joseph Jacona - Men's Soccer (2015-2017) 

The all-time leading scorer for the Spartans, Jacona hit the back of the net a record 47 times during his two years with the program. Jacona scored 26 goals in 2015 during his freshman season and was also named All-Region 3rd team. He set a school record with 5 goals in a game against Delaware County Community College on October 19, 2015, duplicating the feat with 5 goals against Lehigh Carbon Community College on September 8, 2016. 
 
The EPAC player of the year in 2016, Jacona has spent time on the sidelines serving as a Head Coach at Notre Dame – East Stroudsburg High School and also his alma mater, East Stroudsburg South High School. 

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Congratulations to all four of these honorees!