Athletics

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.
A headshot of Mily Garcia.

First-gen student Mily Garcia named MCCAA Second Team All-Eastern Conference

Mily Garcia is a trailblazer as a first-generation American, a first-generation college student, and successful student-athlete.
Women's Softball team top row, left to right: Lauren Gannon, Mily Garcia, and Caroline O'Donohue. Bottom Row, left to right: Jada Oliver, Sydney Pease, and Karlee Plensdorf.

HFC softball team wins post-season awards and honors

Six HFC softball players earned awards and accolades in post-season honors.
HFC roller hockey club player Kylie Brown skates behind the net.

Kylie Brown excels as the sole female student-athlete on the HFC roller hockey club

As the only woman on HFC's roller hockey club in 2022-2023, Kylie Brown was a major contributor. She's coming back for more next year.
Photo of baseball player Ricky Kidd.

Ricky Kidd makes history as the first Hawk to receive a Big Ten athletic scholarship

Ricky Kidd will continue his baseball career at the University of Michigan this fall. He says he’ll be playing his dream sport at his dream school.
Headshot of Caroline O'Donohue

HFC forged Caroline O’Donohue into a better student and a better athlete

The second recipient of the Nancy Bryden Endowed Scholarship, Caroline O'Donohue finished her softball career at HFC on a high note.
Team photo of HFC baseball team for the 2022-23 season

HFC baseball team finished 2nd in the MCCAA Eastern Conference

The HFC baseball team completed a winning season, finishing second after competing in the NJCAA Great Lakes Regional Finals.
Headshot of Lauren Gannon.

Lauren Gannon’s hard work as a Hawk leads to a national stage

HFC alumna Lauren Gannon will use her HFC accomplishments at HFC as a springboard to Division III National Champion Trine University next year.
A headshot of Trey Counts.

Trey Counts aspires to work with NBA athletes

A model Hawk: HFC has taught Trey Williams how to manage his time and studies, and has inspired his off-court NBA dream.
Dustin Foran and Kiera Mustola

HFC roller hockey player proposes to his girlfriend at NCRHA National Championship

HFC roller hockey player led Division 1 in goals and capped off the season by proposing to his very supportive girlfriend during the national tournament. A rattlesnake on the trail didn't diminish their happiness.
Team photo of the 2022-23 HFC softball team.

HFC softball team finished 3rd in the MCCAA Eastern Conference

The HFC softball team completed a winning season after competing in the NJCAA Region XII Division II Great Lakes District B Softball Tournament.
Photo of Coach Derrick Favot, Coach Grant MacKenzie, and Justin Labon at a wrestling meet.

HFC wrestler and honors student Justin Labon will transfer to U-M this fall

Wrestler Justin Labon attended HFC on athletic and academic scholarships, succeeding in the Honors Program and on the wrestling mat. He will transfer to U-M this fall.
A headshot of Ellie MacDonald.

Honors Program helped Ellie MacDonald see the world through a different lens

The HFC Honors Program opened doors and provided surprising experiences that helped shape how Ellie MacDonald views her future.
A headshot of Sydney Pease

Student-athlete Sydney Pease aspires to be “the person behind the learning”

HFC double-scholarship softball player, named MCCAA's Pitcher of the Week, has found that HFC provides many opportunities for her to shine.
Headshot of Devin Rocz.

HFC golfer advances to National Championship tournament

HFC golfer Devin Rocz fought through a tough first round at regionals, and earned a spot to compete in the NJCAA National Championships May 23-26 in Plymouth, IN.
Santos Alvarez photo

HFC alumnus is the first in his family to earn a bachelor’s degree

HFC paved the way for Santos Alvarez to become the first in his family to earn a bachelor's degree.
D'Quarion Cole (L) and D'Juan Seal headshots

Two HFC basketball players named NJCAA All-Americans

Two HFC men's basketball players take home NJCAA All-America honors. The basketball program has had five All-Americans in four years.
HFC softball team photo.

HFC softball team to be featured on ESPN+

The HFC softball team takes on St. Clair County Community College, live on national TV April 22. ESPN+ will broadcast the game as its Game of the Week.
team photo of the HFC men's bball team

HFC Men’s Basketball team has record-breaking season

The 2022-23 HFC Men's Basketball team had a superb season, both on the court and in the classroom.
Christ Shepard

HFC basketball coach named MCCAA Coach of the Year for the 4th time

For the fourth time during his HFC tenure, Coach Chris Shepard is named Coach of the Year.
Game action vs. Davidson-Davie

Hawks finish national tournament with 2-2 record

The men's basketball team finished the national tournament in 6th place, following a double-overtime loss to #1 seed Davidson-Davie.
A headshot of Nichole Sadek.

HFC alumna Nichole Sadek specializes in small business law

The founder of Sadek Law, PLC in Grand Rapids, Nichole Sadek learned a lot through her HFC Honors experiences. She now helps entrepreneurs find their way.