Sexton Athletic Hall of Fame

08/29/2026

Big win in Week 1 against crosstown rival Everett.

Sexton football ended a two-game losing streak to Everett with 33-0 win. See link below ⬇️

📸 Nick King/Lansing State Journal

08/26/2026

Sexton HOFer Shawn Foster.

Former Sexton High star Shawn Foster -- running for the Spartans!
Circa 1998

08/16/2026

Sexton grad Amalia Villarreal with the game winning goal for the University of Texas.

08/15/2026

Hall of Fame Flashback:
2026 Sexton Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee Tashia Walker Jamison blocks a shot against Okemos as she leads the team to a three point victory and trip to the Regional Finals in 2003.

08/02/2026

HOF Spotlight: John Holms

Since John will be inducted this year into the Greater Lansing Sports Hall of Fame we wanted give our followers a look at his accomplishments.

John Holmes was a 1965 graduate of Sexton High School and was inducted into the Sexton HOF in 2016. John earned three varsity letters in both basketball and football. On the court Holms earned all state honors in both 1964 and 1965 and was a member of the 1964 Regional and Conference Championship basketball team that was inducted into the Sexton HOF in 2018. John was also an all conference selection in football in 1964 and a member of the 1963 State Championship football team that is also in the Sexton and Greater Lansing Sports Halls of Fame.

After graduation Holms earned three varsity letters on the Michigan State basketball team. In 1967 he was a member of the Big Ten Championship basketball team. After his playing career was over he was the Michigan State freshman basketball coach for a year, Lansing Waverly varsity basketball coach for six years, and served as an assistant coach for Northern Arizona University for two years. He then went on to coach varsity basketball at Comstock HS from 1983-1993 with a record of 145-78 winning a Regional Championship in 1988. He was inducted into the Comstock Hall of Fame in 2012.

08/01/2026

Congratulations to Sexton graduates Drew Valentine, Denzel Valentine and John Holms on their induction into the Greater Lansing Area Sports Hall of Fame.

Some moments deserve to be witnessed 💫

Join us on August 20th as the Greater Lansing Area Sports Hall of Fame celebrates its 50th Anniversary by honoring one of the most accomplished and recognizable induction classes in its history.

Celebrate the careers of Tom Izzo, Drew Valentine, Denzel Valentine, John Holms, Debra Kent, Cortney Scott, Dave Allen, and the 1999 Okemos High School Softball Team as they officially take their place in Hall of Fame history.

📍 Lansing Center
📆 August 20, 2026
🥂 Welcome Reception – 4:30 PM
🍽️ Dinner – 5:30 PM
🏆 Induction Ceremony – 6:30 PM
🎟️ Reserved Seating – $40

Get tickets here: https://shorturl.at/Fl75m

More info: (517) 484-0677

Be part of an unforgettable evening celebrating 50 years of excellence and the legends who continue to inspire generations.