East Central Community College alumnus Jason Willis, a Philadelphia native and Neshoba Central High School graduate, was inducted into the MACCC Sports Hall of Fame on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the Hinds Community College Muse Center in Pearl. Willis was a member of the 1998 team that won the college's first State Championship. During his two-year stint, the Diamond Warriors made back-to-back trips to the NJCAA Region 23 Tournament, finishing as runners-up in 1999.

A right-handed pitcher/first baseman, Willis boasted a 10-2 record during his freshman season at East Central while earning East Central's and the MACJC South Division's Most Valuable Player Award. He was named All-State and All-Region. He also posted a .337 average at the plate with 13 home runs and was a 24th-round New York Yankees draft pick.

During his sophomore season in 1999, Willis finished with a 10-5 record and led Region 23 in strikeouts with 127. Willis set a Region 23 Tournament record by striking out 18 men in a single game. He allowed only four hits and two walks during that game and hit a two-run homer. He was again named All-State and All-Region.

Earlier in the 1999 season, Willis threw a no-hitter against Southwest Mississippi Community College, the first no-hitter for an EC pitcher since 1996. That game was his fourth career shutout, an ECCC record at the time.

Willis, who originally signed with Ole Miss, opted to sign with the Yankees and spent several years in the organization's minor league, including being part of the NY Penn League's 2001 Championship squad.

Following his baseball career, Willis owned and operated a sporting goods store for several years. He currently serves as a representative for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and as Family Pastor at Trinity Baptist Church.

Willis and his wife, the former Crystal Cooley whom he met at ECCC, have three daughters: Cambre Willis Mayo, Jaci, and Claydi.

He said, "I'm proud of the family and the life we have built, and it all started at EC!"