Athletics

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.
Headshot of 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.
Woman basketball player with a basketball looking away.

HFC hosts women’s basketball tryouts March 29

Do you have what it takes to become a Hawk? The HFC women's basketball team is looking for varsity-level players for 2025-26. Open tryouts are March 29. All female students are welcome.
HFC Athletics logo

Cheer on the Hawks basketball team at our on-campus watch parties

You are invited to watch the Hawks play in the NJCCA DII Men's Basketball Championship at two on-campus watch parties March 17.
Headshot of Cortez Jackson

HFC welcomes Cortez Jackson: Hawks alumnus returns to alma mater

Jackson has pivoted from the basketball court to the bursar's office, helping students pay for classes and resolve debt issues.
Men's basketball Great Lakes District B champs 2025

Men’s basketball wins Great Lakes District B; heads to nationals

The Hawks defeated the #1 team to win the Great Lakes District B championship. They will head to the national tournament in Danville, IL to compete for the NJCAA National Championship.
Top row of wrestlers (L-R): Christian Byrne, Jacob Campbell, Henry Feller, Daniel Gonzalez-Cancel Bottom row (L-R): Luis Martinez, Alex Messing, Jacob Navarro, Vicente Navarro

Eight Hawks wrestlers qualify for NJCAA Championships

Eight members of the Hawks wrestling team will compete March 7-8 at the national tournament in Council Bluffs, IA.
Brandon Harris, Rochelle Taylor, Kirk Bradley in the Hawks’ Nest.

HFC hosts annual Hunger Games vs. St. Clair County Community College

We encourage you to bring a donation of 5 cans of non-perishable food as your entry fee to the HFC basketball games on Feb. 22. This is part of the MCCAA “Hunger Games.”
Photo of Katya Salame, the first Henry Ford Collegiate Academy student to play varsity sports for the Hawks.

Katya Salame is the first HFCA student to play HFC varsity sports

HFCA student Katya Salame makes HFC history by joining the Hawks volleyball team. It's been part of her transformative experience as an HFCA student.
HFC Volleyball players left to right: Skylar Piper, Katya Salame, and Djene Sy.

3 Hawks volleyball players earn MCCAA Eastern Conference Honorable Mention

HFC volleyball players Skylar Piper, Katya Salame, and Djene Sy earned MCCAA Eastern Conference Honorable Mention.
HFC Wrestlers left to right: Jacob Campbell, Jacob Navarro, and Kyle Wilson.

3 HFC wrestlers earn NJCAA national rankings

Wrestlers Jacob Campbell, Jacob Navarro, and Kyle Wilson earn NJCAA national rankings.
White Nike logo on a black background.

Athletics agreement with BSN Sports provides apparel and other advantages

All HFC sports teams will now wear Nike apparel for game-day activities. A new online store is available to the public for Hawks gear.