On Jan. 17, Jeff Blauvelt, a 2004 Linn High School graduate, had the honor of being inducted into the 2025-26 Hairston Hall of Fame.

Blauvelt played four years on the Central Methodist University men’s basketball team, from 2005-09. During his four seasons at CMU, he scored 1,126 points, becoming the 24th member in program history to join the 1,000-point Club. During his senior session in 2008-09, he scored 601 points and averaged a team-best 17 points per game.

Blauvelt helped lead the Eagles to a 28-7 record, the third most wins in program history, and an appearance in the Heart Tournament championship. The Eagles advanced to the NAIA tournament in Kansas City, upsetting the #4 seed, Georgetown, in the first round. This CMU team would later be enshrined in the Hairston Hall of Fame in 2015. 

For his efforts during his senior season, Blauvelt was not only recognized as a first-team All-Conference selection, but also an NAIA honorable mention All-American, and named the Estes Male Athlete of the year. Blauvelt graduated from CMU with a degree in recreational management and a minor in counseling. 

CMU Coach Jeff Sherman noted Blauvelt was, “…the ultimate basketball junkie and one of the best basketball players over my 37-year career.”

In addition, he said, “(Jeff) could play about any position, and had incredible strength, but more importantly, he loved to win; a coach’s dream.”

Blauvelt currently works in the construction industry and has been married to his wife, Ashton, since 2015. He enjoys coaching their twin boys, Hawkins and Harrison, in both football and basketball.