Manning James on HCC Roster. 2011 Canton Academy graduate, Manning James, has made the baseball roster at Holmes CC. Manning played out most of his high school career as the right fielder for Panther Baseball and pitched spareing. He is now on the pitching staff at Holmes CC. "Manning was an excellent outfielder here and always demonstrated a great attitude and work ethic and according to Coach Dupont at Holmes, that is exacty what impressed him as well," say Coach Ray.