SHOF – Chelsea Raines-Germany
Chelsea Raines-Germany, a former standout softball star from Ackerman, MS, will be formally inducted into the Holmes Community College Sports Hall of Fame on April 9—an honor that celebrates her extraordinary junior college career and her continued achievements both on and off the field.
Raines-Germany began her athletic journey at Ackerman High School—now known as Choctaw County High School—before becoming a powerhouse player at Holmes from 2007 to 2009 under Head Coach Ricky Casey. She made an immediate impact as a freshman, earning Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference Second-Team All-State honors. That season, she posted a .298 batting average, launched five home runs, drove in 18 runs, scored 18 times, and went a perfect 7-for-7 in stolen bases.
Her sophomore campaign elevated her into a new level of excellence. Raines-Germany earned All-State and All-Region honors, captured Region MVP, and delivered a phenomenal .427 batting average. She recorded 31 RBIs, crossed the plate 42 times, and shattered a Holmes single-season record with nine home runs in 2009—finishing third in the state. She closed her Holmes career with an impressive 14 home runs and 50 RBIs.
Raines-Germany continued her playing career at Mississippi State University, where she excelled both athletically and academically. She earned an Academic Athletics Award in fall 2010 while maintaining a 3.0 GPA, ultimately graduating with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology in 2013.
On the field for the Bulldogs, she earned All-Tournament Team honors at both the Bulldog Classic and the Easton SEC/ACC Challenge. One of her signature moments came when her walk-off hit rallied Mississippi State to a 6-5 win, completing a series sweep against Arkansas. During the 2011 season, Raines-Germany led the team with 13 doubles and ranked among the Bulldogs’ top five hitters with a .266 batting average. She logged 154 plate appearances, ranked fourth on the team with 41 hits, drove in 29 runs (third-best on the roster), and tied for third in home runs with six.
Her induction into the Holmes Community College Sports Hall of Fame is a testament to a career marked by athletic dominance, academic excellence, and leadership that continues to influence and inspire well beyond the softball field.
Raines-Germany resides in Senatobia, MS with her husband, DJ, and their 7-year-old daughter, Raines. She currently serves as a district manager for Planet Fitness in the Memphis area overseeing 11 different facilities that stretch from MS, TN and AR.
