Athletics Archives

A Tight-Knit Team Both On and Off the Playing Field

Between being a member of the Hillsdale College women’s volleyball team, volunteering at a local women’s shelter, teaching Sunday school, and pursuing a bio-chem major and biology minor, junior Kyra Rodi doesn’t have a lot of time for Netflix. But when I asked about her experience as a student athlete, a huge smile spread across her face.

2016 Charger Hall of Fame: Andrew Kincannon

One of the most gifted and versatile athletes of the 1950s, Kincannon made his mark across many sports for the Dales during his career in the 1950s.

Strength Rejoices in the Challenge

“Virtus tentamine gaudet,” translates “strength rejoices in the challenge.” This truth, the motto of Hillsdale College, means that to be strong in virtue, we must welcome a challenge. These challenges shape who we are as we encounter them every day, both on the practice field and in the classroom.

Taking a “Chance” on Hillsdale

Upon transferring from Western Michigan University to Hillsdale College this year, Chance Stewart may have lost his brand new car, but he gained the close-knit academic and football atmosphere that’s right for him.

Joe Torres – Michigan Open 2015

Today, sophomore Finance major Joe Torres will be playing in the third round Michigan’s oldest and most prestigious professional golf tournament, the Michigan Open.

2015 NCAA Division II Indoor Track & Field: National Championships

Here are some highlights from NCAA Division II Track and Field championships.

Kurtz Makes it Count

Rachael Kurtz is not one to waste opportunities, and the NCAA Division II Swimming and Diving Championship was no exception.

GLIAC Indoor Track and Field Championship

At the GLIAC Indoor Track and Field Championships on March 1st and 2nd (hosted in our very own Margot V. Bierman Center), the Charger distance and middle-distance runners showed great dominance among some of the top athletes in the country. All four titles won over the course of the two day meet were in the range of 800 to 5000 meters, and each was in dramatic fashion.

Megan Fogt

Hillsdale Charger basketball player Megan Fogt was just named as a Second Team Academic All-American, becoming the first woman in the history of the program to receive such an award. She is making big plays on and off the court, and her humility through it all is a true testament of her journey to the top.

The Wide Track is Put to the Test

On February 7 and 8, Hillsdale College hosted its first full invitational meet in the new Biermann Center. The new track is very unique because it is the widest flat 200 meter track in the NCAA.

Return of the Charger Golf Team

In 1978, Hillsdale had a golf team, but it was discontinued due to logistical concerns. Now, it’s coming back.