Athletics

Jayce “JL” Branson headshot

Hawks basketball player Jayce “JL” Branson earns 7 post-season honors

HFC basketball player and multiple award winner cares more about his team's success than individual recognition.
Clockwise from top left: Jayce "JL" Branson, Machi Chester, Shemarion Hardy, Coach Chris Shepard, and Wade Robinson.

Men’s Basketball players earn state and national awards; Shepard earns 4th Coach of the Year honor

The HFC Men's Basketball team won the MCCAA Eastern Conference Championship and the MCCAA Championship, as well as several individual honors.
Basketball on Wooden Court Floor Close Up with Blurred Players

HFC students vs. staff basketball tournament

Sign up today to join the fun as HFC students take on HFC employees in a friendly game of hoops on April 22.
Josh Landen headshot

Join us for the Celebrity Basketball Camp and Community Game on March 21

Local celebrities and athletes will participate in the free Youth Mentoring Celebrity Basketball Camp and Community Game at HFC on March 21.
Teona Gillette and Landen Smith headshots

Women’s Basketball players honored in the post-season

Teona Gillette and Landen Smith of the HFC Women's Basketball Team were honored by the MCCAA after the season concluded.
Woman basketball player with a basketball looking away.

Women’s basketball tryouts March 28

The HFC women's basketball team is looking for varsity players for 2026-27. Open tryouts are March 28. All female student-athletes are welcome.
 Left to right: Elan Bekker, Jayden Charleston, Luke Gitens, Vicente Navarro

Four HFC wrestlers compete in national championships

Four members of the HFC Wrestling team will compete at the NJCAA National Championships in Council Bluffs, IA March 6-7.
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Men's basketball wins State Championship; heads to national tourney

The Hawks defeated KVCC, 80-79, for the state title and now move on to Districts in Flint March 5-7.
Teona Gillette headshot for bball.

HFC basketball player Teona Gillette named MCCAA Player of the Week

Teona Gillette's game speaks for itself as the basketball player earned MCCAA Player of the Week honors twice in two months.
A basketball next to a box of non-perishable goods.

HFC hosts annual Hunger Games vs. OCC

We encourage you to bring a donation of 5 non-perishable food items as your entry fee to the HFC basketball games on Feb. 11. This is part of the annual MCCAA Hunger Games.
To the left is Jager Kwiatkowski and on the right is Diante Taylor.

HFC wrestling alumni return to the College as assistant coaches

Jager Kwiatkowski and Diante Taylor once wrestled at HFC. Now they've returned to help coach new wrestlers.
Woman basketball player with a basketball looking away.

HFC women’s basketball team has immediate player openings for the season

The HFC women's basketball team is looking for varsity-level players for the 2025-26 season, which opens Nov. 1. All female students are welcome. Contact Coach Perez today.
Headshot of Dr. Fred Williams

HFC welcomes Dr. Fred Williams, sports management lead faculty

Dr. Fred Williams is already enjoying shaping the new sports management program at HFC.
HFC Volleyball team celebrating on the volleyball court.

HFC volleyball team home opener welcomes Hawks fans

HFC takes on Macomb Community College in its home opener of the 2025-26 season. The Welcome Center teams and others will attend together to cheer on the Hawks! Join us.
Woman basketball player with a basketball looking away.

Open women’s basketball tryouts

The HFC women's basketball team is looking for varsity-level players for 2025-26. Open tryouts are Sept. 15. You'll need a physical form signed by a doctor.
Rochelle Taylor

Athletic Director Rochelle Taylor retires after reinvigorating Hawks Athletics

Highly-accomplished HFC Athletic Director Rochelle Taylor retires after leading Hawks Athletics to sustained student success in the classroom and on the courts and fields. She still finds inspiration in the work of others.
Softball captain Kylee Douglas headshot

Hawks softball captain Kylee Douglas pursues interior design career at CMU

After 2 seasons on the HFC softball team, Kylee Douglas will transfer to CMU this fall.
Top row (from L-R): Ethan Gajewski, Manny Gutierrez, David Jones. Bottom row (from L-R): Cole Loftis, Coach Jake Pacholski, Ben Streetman.

HFC baseball players and coach garner post-season honors

The HFC baseball had a super season. They won their 1st MCCAA championship since 1996, and earned post-season honors.
Four soft ball players in a Brady Brunch like grid. Clockwise from the top left: Kylee Douglas, Katelyn Postuma, Chloe Solomon, and Abigail “Abby” Smith.

HFC softball players garner post-season honors

Four members of the HFC softball team earn post-season honors from the MCCAA Eastern Conference.
Basketball players with elementary students in classroom.

HFC men’s basketball team promotes literacy through “Read to Succeed”

The HFC men’s basketball team promoted literacy among elementary students by joining the “Read to Succeed” program.
2025 Hawks Baseball team

MCCAA Eastern Conference Champion baseball team heads to regionals!

The Hawks baseball team won the MCCAA Eastern Conference last weekend, and advances to the NJCAA Region XII Division II Baseball Championship starting May 8.
Coach Perez's headshot wearing blue Hawks hoodie and a blue background.

Chuck Perez is the new coach of the Hawks women’s basketball team

Coach Chuck Perez is the new head coach of the HFC women's basketball team. He had previously served as interim head coach and assistant coach.
First row (L-R): Amari Allen, Shemarion Hardy, Calvin Marshall. Second row (L-R): Jannah Shahat, Coach Chris Shepard, Omar Ziegler

Five HFC basketball players earn post-season awards

Four men and one woman Hawk, plus men's Coach Chris Shephard, earned MCCAA Eastern Conference honors following the 2024-25 season.
Image of Hawk logo, hockey stick, and puck.

Roller Hockey Club 3-peats, making it to the NCRHA National Championships

The Hawks Roller Hockey Club will take on the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Lindenwood University at the NCRHA D1 National Championships April 2-5 in Florida.