SouthWest Edgecombe recently honored three former athletes鈥擩ack Coltrane, Tonia Summerlin Grimsley, and Marcus Williams鈥攂y inducting them into its Athletics Hall of Fame. Coltrane stands out as the sole SWE swimmer to win a state championship, while Grimsley captained the only cheerleading squad to earn a state title in the school's history. Williams, a multi-sport athlete, also set impressive records in football and continued to play at the collegiate and professional levels.

By the Numbers
  • Coltrane won the 100-meter freestyle state championship with a time of 48.62 seconds.
  • Williams rushed for 2,379 yards and 36 touchdowns during his senior football season at SWE.
State of Play
  • The induction ceremony took place before SWE鈥檚 recent athletic awards program.
  • Coltrane is pursuing an MBA at UNC-Chapel Hill; Grimsley is the head cheer coach at NC Wesleyan; Williams signed with the Montreal Alouettes in the CFL.
What's Next

The inductees are expected to continue making significant contributions to their respective fields, with a focus on mentoring young athletes and fostering school spirit in their communities.

Bottom Line

The Hall of Fame induction not only recognizes the past achievements of these athletes but also inspires current students to reach for excellence in sports and academics.