CLEVELAND, Miss. – Delta State University Athletics has announced the 2027 Hall of Fame Class that features baseball, football, swimming and diving, softball, and women's basketball.

The 2026 class includes Mark Barron, Tripp Davis, Brad Lightsey, Kaitlin Moore, Bre Myers, Chelsey Rhodes, Clay Sartain and Coach Dixie Walker. The inductees were recognized during Saturday's football game.

Mark Barron | Football (2002–03)
Mark Barron distinguished himself as a standout member of the Delta State football program during the 2002 and 2003 seasons. His exceptional performance on the field earned him All-American and All-Gulf South Conference honors in 2003, establishing him among the conference's top performers. Barron's success and contributions to the game have been recognized beyond Delta State, as he was inducted into the Jones College Hall of Fame in 2021. His accomplishments at both institutions reflect a distinguished collegiate football career.

Tripp Davis | Swimming (2003–06)
Tripp Davis made a significant impact on the Delta State swimming program, establishing himself as one of the nation's top collegiate distance swimmers during his career from 2003 to 2006. An 11-time NCAA All-American, Davis accumulated 55 career points at the NCAA Championships, a total ranked 10th nationally in the records provided. At the 2004 NCAA Championships, he delivered outstanding performances with fifth-place finishes in both the 1,000-yard and 1,650-yard freestyle events. His 40 individual points at a single NCAA Championship marked a program record, further solidifying his legacy as one of Delta State's most accomplished swimmers.

Brad Lightsey | Baseball (2000–05)
Brad Lightsey was a standout pitcher for the Delta State baseball program, earning numerous athletic and academic honors throughout his collegiate career. A First Team All-American and Academic All-American in 2005, Lightsey also earned First Team All-Gulf South Conference honors in 2003 and 2005. He was named Most Outstanding Pitcher in both 2004 and 2005. During the 2004 season, Lightsey compiled an impressive 11-1 record across 19 appearances, recording 57 strikeouts in 85 innings. He followed that performance with 13 victories in 2005, tied for fifth in program single-season history. Lightsey finished his career with 36 wins and 66 appearances, both ranking second in program history, along with 291 innings pitched, ranking sixth. His achievements also extended to academics, earning recognition on the GSC Academic Honor Roll in 2003 and 2004.

Kaitlin Moore | Softball (2013–16)
 Kaitlin Moore was a standout member of the Delta State softball program from 2013 to 2016, earning numerous individual honors and ranking among the program's leaders in several offensive categories. A four-time All-Gulf South Conference selection and three-time All-Region honoree, Moore earned Honorable Mention All-American recognition in 2016. Appearing in 222 career games, she compiled an impressive .376 batting average while establishing herself among the program's all-time leaders in several offensive categories. Moore holds the program record for career doubles with 69 and ranks second in career hits (268) and RBIs (170), third in walks (73), and seventh in runs scored (122). Her standout 2016 season featured a .417 batting average, ranking fourth in program history, while her 60 RBIs in 2014 rank third on the single-season charts. In addition to her success on the field, Moore earned a spot on the GSC Academic Honor Roll in 2014.

Bre Myers | Softball (2005–06)
Bre Myers made a lasting impact on the Delta State softball program during her two seasons with the Lady Statesmen from 2005 to 2006. A standout offensive player, Myers earned All-Gulf South Conference and All-Region honors in both seasons. She ranks eighth in program history with 116 career runs scored and recorded 26 home runs during her time at Delta State. Her impressive 2005 campaign included 16 home runs, ranking third in program history for a single season, along with 47 runs scored, ranking 10th. Myers also drove in 49 runs in 2005 and 50 in 2006, showcasing her consistent offensive production. With a .344 batting average in 2005, Myers established herself as one of the program's standout performers.

Chelsey Rhodes | Women's Basketball (2013–16)
Chelsey Rhodes was a standout for the Delta State women's basketball program from 2013 to 2016, earning numerous conference, regional and national honors throughout her career. A three-time All-Gulf South Conference selection, Rhodes earned three All-American recognitions in 2016 after receiving Honorable Mention All-American honors in 2014. Her remarkable senior campaign included being named the 2016 GSC Player of the Year, South Region Player of the Year and GSC Tournament Most Outstanding Player. Rhodes also earned All-South Region honors in 2015 and 2016 and was selected to the GSC All-Tournament Team three consecutive seasons. Beginning her career as the 2013 GSC Freshman of the Year, Rhodes helped lead the Lady Statesmen to an NCAA Sweet 16 appearance that season. She finished her career with 1,802 points, ranking sixth in program history, and 206 made three-pointers, ranking third. In 2016, she averaged 20.8 points per game, ranking sixth nationally in NCAA scoring.

Clay Sartain | Baseball (2005–09)
Clay Sartain built an outstanding career with the Delta State baseball program from 2005 to 2009, becoming one of the most productive offensive players in program history. A First Team All-American in 2008, Sartain earned First Team All-Gulf South Conference honors in three consecutive seasons from 2007 to 2009. He was also a two-time First Team All-Region selection and earned Second Team All-Region recognition in 2009. Sartain's name remains prominent throughout the Delta State record books, as he ranks first in career doubles (68), second in hits (284), fourth in RBIs (202) and runs scored (217), and fifth in total bases (420). His 224 career games played are tied for the program record. In addition to his offensive accomplishments, Sartain was named the team's Most Improved Player in 2007 and received the Stewart Service Award in 2009, recognizing his contributions to the program.

Coach Dixie Walker | Baseball and Basketball (1962–66)
Dixie Walker's contributions to athletics span decades of success as both a collegiate student-athlete and championship-winning coach. A two-sport letterman at Delta State from 1962 to 1966, Walker competed in baseball and basketball, earning Baseball Most Valuable Player and Sportsmanship Award honors. Following his collegiate career, Walker built an exceptional coaching résumé, leading programs to numerous championships and remarkable records. At Eupora High School, he guided his teams to two district championships before capturing two state titles and recording two 40-win seasons at Porter's Chapel Academy. His success continued at West Monroe, where his teams compiled an extraordinary 132-2 record over four seasons, including an undefeated state championship campaign. Walker also coached at Hernando High School and Southaven High School, leaving a lasting impact on student-athletes and the game of baseball throughout his career.

The 2027 Hall of Fame class will be inducted during Green-and-White Weekend on Friday, April 9, 2027.