(FLINT, Mich. – Feb. 10, 2026) Flint Northern High School’s trifecta of state championships in a single year and a professional golfer are among the 2026 class of inductees to the Greater Flint African American Sports Hall of Fame (GFAASHOF).
In 1995, Northern became the first Michigan high school with three Class A varsity teams—boys’ basketball, girls’ basketball, and boys’ wrestling—to win state championships in the same year.
A decade later, Willie Mack III began making a name for himself as an outstanding high school golfer at Grand Blanc High School, winning numerous matches and tournaments. Mack won the American Junior Golf Association’s 2006 Buick Junior Golf Tournament, and became the first African American to win the Michigan Amateur in 2011.
The complete roster of the 2026 class of inductees:
- Latanga Cox – Basketball, Flint Northwestern H.S., 1980
- Desmon Farmer – Basketball, Flint Northwestern H.S., 2000
- Michael Fordham – Football, Flint Central H.S., 1992
- Jay Green – Basketball/Football, Flint Central H.S., 1990
- Willie Mack III – Golf, Grand Blanc H.S./current professional
- Reba Thigpen – Basketball, Flint Northern H.S., 1989
- Kevin Tiggs – Basketball, Flint Northern H.S., 2003
- Flint Northern H.S. 1995 State Championship Teams: Boys’ Basketball, Girls’ Basketball, Boys’ Wrestling
In addition to this year’s honorees, the GFSAAHOF announced a partnership with Flint Community Schools to provide financial support to the district’s athletic program.
“Flint Community Schools have been a powerhouse in Michigan high school athletics over the years, with many of its student-athletes moving on to outstanding careers at the college and professional levels,” said GFAASHOF President Anthony Alexander. “Moreover, the vast majority of our Hall of Fame members made their names on the fields and courts of Flint high schools.
“By lending our support, the Greater Flint African Sports Hall of Fame wants to help ensure that Flint Community Schools’ strong athletic tradition continues as the district looks to the future with the construction of a new high school and athletic facilities.”
The 40th Annual Induction Ceremony & Dinner will be March 22 at the Genesys Banquet & Conference Center in Grand Blanc Township. The event begins at 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the GFAASHOF scholarship fund and Flint Community Schools’ athletics department.
For tickets, call 810-908-2244 (between 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.) or by email at info@gfaashof.org.
