Eight Hawks wrestlers qualify for NJCAA Championships

Event Date
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Location
Council Bluffs, IA
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

The HFC Athletics Department is proud to announce that eight members of the HFC Hawks wrestling team have qualified to compete at the NJCAA Championships in Council Bluffs, IA the weekend of March 7-8.

These eight wrestlers include:

  • Jacob Campbell (125 lbs.), of Allen Park, who won 3rd place.
  • Vicente Navarro (133 lbs.), of Lincoln Park, who won 3rd place.
  • Daniel Gonzalez-Cancel (141 lbs.), of Ferndale, who won 5th place.
  • Alex Messing (157 lbs.), of Livonia, who won 5th place.
  • Henry Feller (174 lbs.), of Southgate, who won 4th place.
  • Christian Byrne (184 lbs.), of Wyandotte, who won 2nd place.
  • Jacob Navarro (197 lbs.), of Brownstown, who won 4th place.
  • Luis Martinez (285 lbs.), of Lincoln Park, who won 4th place.

“These young men showed heart and determination, beating their seeds, and avenging tough losses from earlier in the season at the National Junior College Athletic Association Great Lakes District Championship on February 23,” said HFC Athletic Director Rochelle Taylor. “The journey isn’t over. Next stop: the NJCAA Championships in Iowa!”

Coach Grant MacKenzie is proud of his team.

“These young men fought through adversity, and that mindset will help them succeed throughout their lives,” said MacKenzie. “A dynamic team isn’t just about talent. It’s about trust, resilience, and a shared commitment to pushing each other beyond their limits. When everyone buys in, success takes care of itself. That’s how we’ve built a program with seven NJCAA national qualifiers this year.”