March 10, 2026 

Media Contacts:  
Greg Sparling, Director, Athletics, 509-682-6726, gsparling@wvc.edu

Wenatchee Valley College Knights Athletics will host a spring fundraiser with former ESPN anchor Kenny Mayne on Saturday, May 9. The Mayne Event will feature a stand-up comedy set by WVC alum Mayne, his “Wiffle Ball” documentary, a silent auction, and live music performances by the Whisky Trail Band and the Confluence Jazz Trio with Angela Waggoner. 

The fundraiser takes place on Saturday, May 9 at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Recreation Center on WVC's Wenatchee campus. Tables are currently available, and individual tickets will go on sale in early April. Tickets for the Mayne Event can be purchased at The Mayne Event -WVC Athletic Fundraiser.

Kenny Mayne graduated from Wenatchee Valley College in 1978. A former Knight, Mayne was the quarterback for WVC's football team from 1977-1978 and earned All-American honors from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). He went on to attend the University of Nevada Las Vegas, where he was a backup quarterback and graduated with a degree in broadcasting in 1982. 

Mayne started his career as a reporter in Las Vegas and then as a weekend sports anchor in Seattle before joining ESPN in 1994 as a sports anchor. He was host of “Kenny Mayne's Wider World of Sports” on ESPN.com and a weekly contributor to the Sunday NFL Countdown with a “Mayne Event” segment.  

He also published a book in 2008, “An Incomplete and Inaccurate History of Sport,” a collection of humorous takes on sports and pop culture.   

Mayne’s comedy documentary “Kenny Mayne’s Wiffle Ball” explores whether Mayne threw a Wiffle ball faster than former professional baseball outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. during a 1989 contest. 

“Kenny Mayne’s legacy at Wenatchee Valley College goes far beyond the record book,” said WVC Athletic Director Greg Sparling. “Kenny set the standard for excellence. At the time of his induction into the NWAC Hall of Fame, he still held conference records for career passing yards, attempts, and completions—a true testament to his impact on our program. But what means even more to us is his continued support of WVC Athletics and his belief in our student-athletes, WVC, and our local community. We are very excited to have Kenny back on campus for the Mayne Event. We are grateful for Kenny’s commitment to giving back to our student-athletes and WVC Athletics.” 

All proceeds from the event will directly benefit student-athletes and the WVC Athletic Program. 

This event is sponsored by Weinstein Beverage Company, Draggoo Financial Group LLC, and Smitty’s Pancake House.

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