Richard Hodge

Richard Hodge was a standout basketball player at Unaka, leading the Watauga Conference in scoring during the 1961–62 season with an average of 22.2 points per game. He earned All-Watauga Conference honors in both his junior and senior seasons, along with honorable mention all-state and all-district tournament recognition as a senior.

Watauga Conference scoring leader, 1961–62; 22.2 points per game

Two-time All-Watauga; honorable mention all-state