The first 9 holes of the historic Dearborn course to open DEARBORN – Dearborn Hills Golf Course will welcome golfers back to its greens April 5 weather permitting. Patrons can enjoy nine holes of golf at the historic 101-year-old course managed by the Department of Parks and Recreation. “Dearborn Hills Golf Course holds a rich history, with golf being played on this site since 1923,” Facility Coordinator Jordan Al said. “The vision of long-time Dearborn resident Robert Herndon brought this course to life. Upon his … [Read more...] about Dearborn Hills Golf Course 2024 season opener set for April 5
Sports
Henry Ford College names Kirk Bradley new associate athletic director
DEARBORN — Henry Ford College has recently hired Kirk Bradley as its associate athletic director. “I’ve seen the support that HFC shows for its athletic programs and the student-athletes who participate in them,” said Bradley, a lifelong Livonia resident. “It seemed like a great opportunity to continue to work with young people in a new and exciting way.” Bradley is no stranger to HFC. Since 2019, he has been the assistant coach of the HFC men’s basketball team. He has served as a coach at the high school and college levels for … [Read more...] about Henry Ford College names Kirk Bradley new associate athletic director
Henry Ford College names Rashaun Hankins women’s basketball coach
DEARBORN — Rashaun “Shaunie” Hankins is the newest addition to the Henry Ford College Hawks family. She is the new head coach of the HFC women’s basketball team. “I am grateful for the opportunity to be in this position, and I will do whatever I can to make the program successful,” Hankins said. Hankins has been coaching for seven years. This marks Hankins’ first time as a head coach at the college level. Last year, she was the HFC women’s basketball assistant coach. “As an assistant coach, I already had a bond with these … [Read more...] about Henry Ford College names Rashaun Hankins women’s basketball coach
Nominees sought for the Dearborn Parks & Recreation Department’s 3 halls of fame
DEARBORN – Nomination forms for the Dearborn Parks & Recreation Department's Sports Hall of Fame, Special Awards Hall of Fame, and Sports Legends Hall of Fame are available at dearbornfordcenter.com. Hard copies are also available in the lobby of the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. The Sports Hall of Fame, created in 1957, is intended primarily for athletes, while the Special Awards Hall of Fame is meant to honor sponsors, officials, managers, coaches and administrators. Candidates … [Read more...] about Nominees sought for the Dearborn Parks & Recreation Department’s 3 halls of fame
Junior League Baseball World Series making great memories in Taylor since 1981
41st JLWS starts Sunday; opening ceremonies, fireworks are Saturday night at Heritage Park TAYLOR – Twelve of the best teenage baseball teams in the world will converge on Heritage Park for the 41st Junior League Baseball World Series. Opening ceremonies, including fireworks, get under way about 8 p.m., Aug. 12, at World Series Field. A week’s worth of tournament games begin at 11 a.m. Aug. 13. Heritage Park is at 12111 Pardee Road. The Junior League World Series features 13- and 14-year-old ballplayers from the … [Read more...] about Junior League Baseball World Series making great memories in Taylor since 1981
Henry Ford College baseball player Ricky Kidd makes history as the first Hawk to receive a Big Ten athletic scholarship
Trenton native signs with Michigan By KURT KRUG Henry Ford College Communications DEARBORN — Ricky Kidd, a right-handed pitcher for the Henry Ford College baseball team, has become the first HFC student-athlete to receive an athletic scholarship to a Big Ten University. This fall, he will continue his education and athletic career at the University of Michigan. “It truly is a dream come true to be able to play the sport I love most at my dream school,” Kidd said. “I couldn’t have done this without the support of my family as … [Read more...] about Henry Ford College baseball player Ricky Kidd makes history as the first Hawk to receive a Big Ten athletic scholarship
Henry Ford College baseball team advances to NJCAA Great Lakes Regional Finals
By KURT KRUG For the Times-Herald DEARBORN — The Henry Ford College baseball team advanced to the National Junior College Athletic Association Region XII Great Lakes Championship Regional Finals. The Hawks took on No. 1 seed Kellogg Community College May 18, and defeated the Bruins at Jackson Community College 3-2 in the four-team double elimination tournament. HFC then lost to Lansing Community College 12-4 May 19, and will face Kellogg in the losers bracket at 11 a.m. May 20, with the winner advancing to the … [Read more...] about Henry Ford College baseball team advances to NJCAA Great Lakes Regional Finals
Henry Ford College softball team to be featured as the ESPN+ Game of the Week April 22
DEARBORN — The Henry Ford College softball team will play St. Clair County Community College at 1 and 3 p.m. April 22 as the NJCAA Game of the Week on ESPN+. The game will be televised nationally. “This is a great opportunity for our softball program to be exposed to the ESPN network,” HFC Athletic Director Rochelle Taylor said. The Hawks softball team is in fourth place in the Michigan Community College Athletic Association with a record of 6-10 (10-14 overall). Coach Steven Brown said Lauren Gannon, Sydney Pease, … [Read more...] about Henry Ford College softball team to be featured as the ESPN+ Game of the Week April 22
Retiring Fordson Athletic Director receives state recognition
DEARBORN — Long-time Fordson High School Athletic Director Jeff DelGiudice was honored March 19, 2023 as Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Region 11 Athletic Director of the Year DelGiudice was one of 14 administrators statewide to be recognized at the MIAAA event in Traverse City. DelGiudice started coaching at Fordson in 1989, and, after two years as a substitute, started teaching history in 1995. He became varsity boys basketball coach in 1996 at the age of 26. He continued coaching … [Read more...] about Retiring Fordson Athletic Director receives state recognition
No. 3 HFC men’s basketball team heads to national tournament March 21
By KURT KRUG For the Times-Herald DEARBORN — The Henry Ford College men’s basketball team — the Great Lakes District B Champions and Michigan Community College Athletic Conference Champions — is headed to the National Junior College Athletic Association Championship Tournament in Danville, Ill., as the nation’s No. 3-seeded team. The Hawks’ first game in the double-elimination tournament is at noon March 21 against Arkansas State University Mid-South. If the Hawks beat ASU Mid-South, they will play at 7 p.m. March … [Read more...] about No. 3 HFC men’s basketball team heads to national tournament March 21