For over half a century, the Millsaps College Athletics Hall of Fame has honored the most outstanding Majors and Lady Majors who have distinguished themselves in competition, leadership, and contribution to the school’s athletic tradition. This year marks its 50th induction class — a milestone that underscores both continuity and evolution in the college’s sports heritage.
On July 15, 2025, Millsaps Director of Athletics Justin LeBlanc announced the Class of 2025, eight remarkable former student-athletes whose performances spanned five sports and four decades. The inductees are:
Hunter Adams (Baseball) (2005-08)
Hunter Abrams carved out a storied career on the baseball diamond at Millsaps College from 2005-08, becoming one of the most decorated players in program history. A steady presence in the infield, Abrams was a three-time All-SCAC First Team selection and earned multiple SCAC All-Tournament Team honors while helping lead the Majors during the school’s tenure in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. Known for his consistent bat, Abrams amassed 240 career hits—making him the all-time hits leader at Millsaps during the SCAC era and ranking 13th in conference history—and posted an impressive .361 career batting average. His excellence extended beyond conference play, as he was named to the ABCA/Rawlings All-South Region Team in 2006, 2007, and 2008. Abrams also excelled in the classroom, earning Academic All-District VI First Team honors in 2008, cementing his legacy as one of the most well-rounded and accomplished athletes to come through the Millsaps baseball program.
Doug Brindley (Football) (1973-76)
Doug Brindley was a reliable kicking specialist for Millsaps College in the mid-1970s, a steady leg on Harper Davis’s Majors during an era defined by high-octane offense and gritty, small-college football. Listed at 5-8, 175 pounds from Knoxville, Tennessee, Brindley appears on the 1974 roster specifically as a “kicking specialist,” reflecting his role on special teams, and he is credited in the program’s contemporaneous stat sheets with handling extra points and field goals for the Majors. Anchoring special teams while quarterback Ricky Haygood powered the offense—Haygood led the nation in total offense in 1975 and was a Kodak All-American—Brindley was part of a core that helped keep Millsaps competitive in a rugged schedule.
Will Hall (Football) (1990-93)
Will Hall was a hard-nosed, do-everything defender for Millsaps College in the early 1990s, the kind of junior-year “DB from Indianola, Miss.” you circled on the depth chart because he kept popping up in big moments. Media-guide rosters list him as a junior defensive back in 1993, but Hall’s fingerprints are visible across earlier stat packets, too—on kick returns, in the rushing column, even on special-teams tackles—evidence of a versatile athlete trusted to flip field position and clean up drives. In 1990, he logged 24 carries on offense, chipped in a reception, and handled kickoff duties (15 returns for 373 yards, a 24.9-yard average), while also appearing in the defensive stat sheets
Deena Li Kam Wa (Women’s Tennis) (2012-15)
Deena Li Kam Wa, a standout from Mauritius, became one of the most accomplished players in Millsaps College women’s tennis history, excelling as the Majors’ No. 1 singles player in the early 2010s. Known for her consistency and power, she posted a dominant 17-1 singles record and a 15-2 doubles mark in her junior season, earning Southern Athletic Association First Team and Academic All-Conference honors. Li Kam Wa’s success led to a berth in the 2014 NCAA Division III Individual Championships, where she advanced past the opening round, cementing her reputation as one of the elite players in the nation. Her blend of academic excellence and athletic dominance left a lasting legacy on the Millsaps program.
Caroline McKey (Volleyball) (2011-14)
Caroline McKey, a Baton Rouge native and 2015 graduate, was a cornerstone of Millsaps volleyball in the early 2010s, finishing her career with 1,073 kills and 1,372 digs while earning First-Team All-SAA and Academic All-SAA honors. A versatile outside hitter and defensive specialist, she led the team with 370 kills and 460 digs in 2013, often carrying the Majors in key Southern Athletic Association matchups with her all-around play. Known for her leadership, consistency, and high volleyball IQ, McKey helped guide the program through a coaching transition and into the SAA era, culminating in her induction into the Millsaps Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
Jennifer McKinley (Softball) (2007-10)
Jennifer McKinley was one of the standout softball players for Millsaps College from 2007-2010, playing third base and earning widespread recognition in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC). Hailing from Frisco, Texas, she was a four-time All-SCAC honoree and won First Team honors three times. In 2010, she was named the league’s Player-of-the-Year after leading the SCAC with 13 home runs and finishing her career tied for second in league history with 28 home runs. McKinley also ranks among the SCAC’s top all-time players in multiple offensive categories: she is tied for 6th in doubles (44), 7th in RBIs (127), 10th in hits (186), and had a batting average of .394 over her collegiate career. Her impact was later commemorated when she was named to the SCAC’s 30th Anniversary Softball Team and inducted into Millsaps Athletics Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025.
Hunter Owen (Baseball) (2005-08)
Hunter Owen starred for the Millsaps College Majors baseball team in the mid-2000s, building a resume that helped earn him a 2025 induction into the Millsaps Athletics Hall of Fame. As an outfielder, Owen combined speed, power, and consistency: in 2007 he batted .404, led the SCAC in home runs, drove in 70 RBIs (second highest in school single-season history), and stole 21 bases on just 24 attempts. His 2008 season was also outstanding — he broke Millsaps’ single-season home run record with 16, led the conference in slugging, scored 61 runs, and posted a .388 batting average. After graduation, his collegiate achievements were recognized with numerous All-American and All-Region honors.
Casey Younger (Football) (2004-07)
At Millsaps, he distinguished himself not just athletically but academically: he was named an NCAA Football All-American, joined the National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society, and earned selection on ESPN The Magazine’s Academic All-District team. On the gridiron, Younger was a force on the defensive line; in 2007, he was voted SCAC Co-Defensive Player of the Year, anchoring a Millsaps defense in a year when the Majors captured a share of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference title. He also received recognition from the Jackson Touchdown Club that season for his defensive leadership. In recognition of his all-around excellence, Millsaps College selected him for its Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025
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