Holmes Community College will induct six new members into the Holmes Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday, April 9, at 6 p.m. in Frank Branch Coliseum on the Goodman Campus. The six inductees will be recognized during an in-person banquet following a full day of celebration in Goodman.
The Class of 2026 includes Neil Hitchcock, Charlie Smith, Terry Seals Jr., Daryl Macon, Chelsea Raines-Germany and Rashad Williams.
Hitchcock, a native of Mendenhall, came to Goodman to play football for the Bulldogs during the 1971 and 1972 seasons under coach Tommy Avis. He earned All-State honors in 1972, played in the All-State game and received the Ras M. Branch Award. He continued his football career at Delta State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in education while playing for the Statesmen. At Delta State, Hitchcock was named Most Improved Player in 1973, All–Gulf South Conference in 1974, Academic All-Conference in 1974 and Academic All-American in 1974. He later served as a high school head football coach for 17 years, earning Coach of the Year honors in 1985 and from 1988–99, while teaching for more than 35 years in Mississippi public schools.
Smith, a native of Canton, played high school football at Canton High School before continuing his athletic career at Holmes, where he played football and ran track. He earned All-American honors in football and helped win a state championship in track in the 220-yard dash. Smith later attended Abilene Christian University in Texas, where he was part of a team that won a national championship. He continued his education at McKinley Theological Seminary, earning a master’s degree in theology and a doctorate from Slidell Baptist Seminary.
Seals, a native of Kosciusko, played on the 1977 Kosciusko Whippets team that finished 12–0. He continued his football career at Holmes under coaches Quinby Morgan and A.J. Kilpatrick, then played offensive line for Delta State University. His football journey included a tryout camp with the Houston Oilers in 1984.
Macon, a native of Little Rock, Arkansas, earned junior college All-American honors after averaging 23 points per game as a freshman, ranking fourth nationally in the NJCAA. He shot 88.9 percent from the free-throw line while averaging 4.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. As a sophomore during the 2015–16 season, Macon averaged 23.9 points per game, ranking sixth nationally, and was named to the NJCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Third Team All-America. After playing at Holmes and the University of Arkansas—where he became one of the Razorbacks’ leading scorers—Macon entered the professional ranks in 2018. Though undrafted, he signed a two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks and later joined the Miami Heat. He also competed internationally with clubs such as Galatasaray, AEK Athens, Panathinaikos and UNICS Kazan, earning honors including the 2021 Greek Super Cup.
Raines-Germany, a native of Ackerman, played softball for the Lady Bulldogs under coach Casey. She earned the Academic Athletics Award, was selected to multiple all-tournament teams, led the team in doubles and ranked third in RBIs.
Williams, a native of Jackson, came to Holmes from Callaway High School to play soccer on one of the program’s first Bulldog teams. He earned co-Offensive MVP and Best Forward honors in 1999, led the team in assists and ranked second in goals scored. Williams later earned a bachelor’s degree magna cum laude in business administration from Belhaven University and an MBA from Jackson State University.
The Hall of Fame festivities includes a reception for inductees, a tour of athletic facilities on the Goodman campus and visits with current Holmes student-athletes. The celebration concludes with the banquet honoring the inductees at 6 p.m. in Frank Branch Coliseum.
Steven Waggener (’02) will represent Holmes Community College as an inductee into the Mississippi Community College Sports Hall of Fame during a special ceremony in Pearl on April 28.
Alumni, family and friends are invited to attend the banquet. Tickets are $40 and go on sale Feb. 14 through the Holmes Alumni online community at holmesccalumni.360alumni.com.
For more information, contact the Holmes Alumni Office at kellard@holmescc.edu.
