Athletics

Headshot of Jack Pacholski wearing a suit and tie.

HFC welcomes baseball coach Jake Pacholski

New baseball coach values a culture where players enjoy the game and become their best selves.
Woman basketball player with a basketball looking away.

HFC women’s basketball team invites new players

The HFC women's basketball team is recruiting new members for the 2024-25 season.
All the way to the right in blue is Christina Bailey, with high school students.

A Day in the Life of a Hawk is a fun introduction to HFC academics

HFC welcomed students from several high schools for a fun, immersive academic experience showing what it’s like to be an HFC Hawk.
Brandon Harris, Rochelle Taylor, Kirk Bradley in the Hawks’ Nest.

HawkPride: “Hunger Games” nets 428 lbs. of food and $517 for Hawks’ Nest

For the second straight year, HFC places second in the amount of food and monetary donations collected during the “Hunger Games.”

Basketball players honored in the postseason, including Player of the Year

The HFC men's basketball team finished in third place, with four players honored in the post-season.
HFC Roller Hockey team grouped together celebrating.

Roller Hockey wins first MCRHL Championship; heads to nationals

For the first time since the HFC Roller Hockey Club was formed in 2017, the Hawks won the MCRHL Conference Championship.
Four head shots in a square

HFC wrestlers compete in National Championship

On March 1-2, four HFC wrestlers will compete against 50 wrestling teams at the NJCAA Wrestling Championship.
Portrait of Kirk Bradley

Kirk Bradley named associate athletic director at HFC

As the new associate athletic director, Kirk Bradley will be an important resource for all student-athletes to reach their athletic and academic goals.
Women's basketball player dribbling.

HFC Women’s Basketball Recruitment Day: college students and high school seniors invited

Join us on Recruitment Day Feb. 20 and learn about Hawks basketball, meet the coach and players, and try out for the 2024-2025 women's basketball team.
Photo showing a variety of non-perishable food with part of a basketball along the bottom edge.

HFC hosts “Hunger Games” at the home basketball game Feb. 21

Bring a donation of 5 cans of non-perishable food as your entry fee to the HFC men's basketball games on Feb. 21. This is part of the MCCAA “Hunger Games.”
Shaunie Hankins smiling and wearing a blue and white Henry Ford College Women's Basketball jacket.

HFC welcomes new Women’s Basketball Coach Rashaun Hankins

New women's basketball coach wants to build the program to its fullest potential.
Hawk wrestler and opponent on mat as the referee announces Hawk wrestler as winner.

HFC wrestlers grapple their way to the top at Hawks Invitational

The HFC wrestling team achieved the highest amount of pins (a total of 16) in the shortest amount of time (46:54) at the Hawks Invitational.
Portrait of Hawk basketball players Chansey Willis, Jr. and Damarion Bonds.

Two Hawks sign with D1 schools for the 2024-25 season

Hawks Chansey Willis, Jr. and Damarion Bonds will be Mid-American Conference rivals for the 2024-25 season, signing with Western Michigan and Central Michigan.
Hawks roller hockey player Dustin Foran playing against an opposing player.

Roller Hockey Club ranked #3 in NCRHA Top 25

Ranked #3 in the NCRHA Top 25, the HFC Roller Hockey Club is the only community college competing in the NCRHA.
HFC Volleyball team celebrating on the volleyball court.

Open volleyball tryouts Dec. 17

The Hawks are looking for student athletes who will succeed in the classroom and on the court. Try out for volleyball on Dec. 17.
Basketball player Malachi Black.

Hawks Men’s Basketball Team 2nd in preseason rankings

For the first time in HFC history, the men's basketball team is ranked 2nd in preseason rankings and begins the 2023-24 season against Butler Community College.
Portrait of Steve Littleton, new head coach for the Hawks softball team.

HFC introduces Steve Littleton as the new softball coach

The HFC softball team's new head coach plans to continue the momentum of the team and bring a family ethic to the job.
Students seated on stairs and the Hawkster's arms are held out.

Largest Discover Day brings 1,100 metro-area high school students to HFC

HFC hosted the largest Discover Day event on Sept. 22, introducing students from 30 area high schools to the academic, career, and social opportunities at HFC.
Smiling young man with a sponge washing a car in front of the Athletics Building on the HFC campus.

HFC baseball team holds car wash fundraiser

To pay for their trip to the Jackie Robinson Training Complex next March, the HFC baseball team is holding a car wash September 8.
Mak Manciel in his HFC uniform.

Former HFC basketball star transfers to UDM and looks forward to the upcoming season

HFC helped shape Mak Manciel into the player he is today. He will apply those skills this fall at UDM.
A headshot of Jada Oliver.

Jada Oliver makes MCCAA Second Team All-Eastern Conference

After an outstanding freshman year on the softball team, where she hit 8 homeruns, Jada Oliver is looking forward to even more next year.
Softball team photo of Jessica Laird.

Jessica Laird grew as an athlete and a leader

HFC helped softball player Jessica Laird regain her love of the sport and become a leader. She aspires to become a coach.
Softball team photo of Karlee Plensdorf.

Karlee Plensdorf finishes her softball career strong at HFC

Karlee Plensdorf flourished as a student-athlete at HFC, and developed a new career dream.
Baseball players top to bottom, left to right: Hector Arredondo, Ricky Kidd, Jacob Kuhlman, Solomon McCants, Thomas Potcova, Robert Schlip, and Gus Simon.

HFC baseball team wins post-season awards and honors

Seven HFC baseball players earned awards and accolades in post-season honors.