<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://harfordathletics.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Harford Community College Athletics</title><link>https://harfordathletics.com/rss.aspx</link><description>Latest news items for Harford Community College Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://harfordathletics.com/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Defense fuels Harford to historic 52-0 win over Manor, first in program history</title><link>https://harfordathletics.com/news/2026/4/11/womens-flag-football-defense-fuels-harford-to-historic-52-0-win-over-manor-first-in-program-history.aspx</link><guid>https://harfordathletics.com/news/2026/4/11/womens-flag-football-defense-fuels-harford-to-historic-52-0-win-over-manor-first-in-program-history.aspx</guid><category>General, Women's Flag Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Harford women's flag football team poses for a group photo at Manor College after winning its first game in program history." src="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/11/WFF_First_win.jpg" /><br /><br />JENKINTOWN, Pa. — The Harford Community College women's flag football team etched its name into history on April 3, defeating Manor College 52-0, capturing the first win in program history during its inaugural 2026 season—while also becoming the first junior college program in both the state of Maryland and NJCAA Region 20 to record a victory in the emerging sport.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/WFF_First_win.jpg" /><media:content url="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/WFF_First_win.jpg"><media:title>Harford women's flag football team poses for a group photo at Manor College after winning its first game in program history.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/WFF_First_win.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:49:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>21</s:sport_id><s:story_id>6465</s:story_id></item><item><title>Fighting Owls Baseball Soars to Historic Heights, Program Record Winning Streak</title><link>https://harfordathletics.com/news/2026/4/8/fighting-owls-baseball-soars-to-historic-heights-program-record-winning-streak.aspx</link><guid>https://harfordathletics.com/news/2026/4/8/fighting-owls-baseball-soars-to-historic-heights-program-record-winning-streak.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Harford Baseball vs CCBC Essex 3/29/26 @ Harford Sports Complex" src="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/30/SB102313.jpg" /><br /><br />What began as a steady opening month has evolved into one of the most dominant stretches in Harford Community College baseball history. The Fighting Owls enter early April riding a program-record 34-game winning streak – surpassing the old record of 32, set in 2019 – powering their way to a 35–3 overall record and a spotless 16–0 mark in Maryland JUCO play. The run has elevated Harford from Region 20 contender to a national statement, as evident in the Fighting Owls receiving votes in this week's NJCAA Division I Baseball rankings.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/30/SB102313.jpg" /><media:content url="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/30/SB102313.jpg"><media:title>Harford Baseball vs CCBC Essex 3/29/26 @ Harford Sports Complex</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/30/SB102313.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 8 Apr 2026 14:07:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>6464</s:story_id></item><item><title>Baseball: Christine Perfect, Bats Explosive in Harford's Doubleheader Sweep of Lackawanna</title><link>https://harfordathletics.com/news/2026/3/17/baseball-christine-perfect-bats-explosive-in-harfords-doubleheader-sweep-of-lackawanna.aspx</link><guid>https://harfordathletics.com/news/2026/3/17/baseball-christine-perfect-bats-explosive-in-harfords-doubleheader-sweep-of-lackawanna.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Ben Christine in between pitches of his 5-inning perfect performance." src="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/17/Christine.jpeg" /><br /><br />BEL AIR, Md. — A historic outing on the mound and timely, inning-by-inning offense carried the Harford Fighting Owls to a doubleheader sweep of Lackawanna College on Sunday at the Harford Sports Complex. Harford closed the day with a dominant 12–0, five-inning victory in game two, highlighted by a perfect performance from starting pitcher Ben Christine, after rallying for a 6–2 win in game one.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/17/Christine.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/17/Christine.jpeg"><media:title>Ben Christine in between pitches of his 5-inning perfect performance.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/17/Christine.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:51:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>6463</s:story_id></item><item><title>No. 1 Harford Controls Genesee Behind Balanced Attack at Harford Sports Complex</title><link>https://harfordathletics.com/news/2026/3/15/mens-lacrosse-no-1-harford-controls-genesee-behind-balanced-attack-at-harford-sports-complex.aspx</link><guid>https://harfordathletics.com/news/2026/3/15/mens-lacrosse-no-1-harford-controls-genesee-behind-balanced-attack-at-harford-sports-complex.aspx</guid><category>General, Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Two Harford players celebrate a goal in their 28-5 defeat of Genesee | Photo by Josh Brethauer" src="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/15/03_14_HCC_v_GCC__2_.jpeg" /><br /><br />BEL AIR, Md. — The nation's top-ranked Harford Community College men's lacrosse team posted a dominating performance on Saturday, defeating Genesee Community College 28-5 at Harford Stadium within the Harford Sports Complex. The Fighting Owls spread the scoring across their lineup while controlling possession, limiting the Cougars' opportunities, and maintaining pressure for the full 60 minutes.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/15/03_14_HCC_v_GCC__2_.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/15/03_14_HCC_v_GCC__2_.jpeg"><media:title>Two Harford players celebrate a goal in their 28-5 defeat of Genesee | Photo by Josh Brethauer</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/15/03_14_HCC_v_GCC__2_.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:02:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>6462</s:story_id></item><item><title>Resilient Fighting Owls Cap 20-win Season, Finish Strong in Mid-Atlantic District Championship</title><link>https://harfordathletics.com/news/2026/3/13/womens-basketball-resilient-fighting-owls-cap-20-win-season-finish-strong-mid-atlantic-district-championship.aspx</link><guid>https://harfordathletics.com/news/2026/3/13/womens-basketball-resilient-fighting-owls-cap-20-win-season-finish-strong-mid-atlantic-district-championship.aspx</guid><category>General, Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Harford Women's Basketball team photo" src="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/17/IMG_4040.JPEG" /><br /><br />BEL AIR, Md. — The No. 2 seeded Fighting Owls women's basketball team delivered one of their most determined performances of the season last Sunday afternoon, battling top-seeded Monroe University before falling 85-69 in the NJCAA Division I Mid-Atlantic District Championship at APGFCU Arena, a game hosted by Harfore Community College.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/17/IMG_4040.JPEG" /><media:content url="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/17/IMG_4040.JPEG"><media:title>Harford Women's Basketball team photo</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/17/IMG_4040.JPEG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:43:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>6461</s:story_id></item><item><title>Harford Dominates Baltimore City to Capture Region 20 Championship</title><link>https://harfordathletics.com/news/2026/3/12/womens-basketball-harford-dominates-baltimore-city-to-capture-region-20-championship.aspx</link><guid>https://harfordathletics.com/news/2026/3/12/womens-basketball-harford-dominates-baltimore-city-to-capture-region-20-championship.aspx</guid><category>General, Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Harford Women's Basketball team poses for a photo to celebrate winning the region for the second straight season. " src="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/12/_DSC5564.jpg" /><br /><br />BEL AIR, Md. – The No. 2 seeded Fighting Owls captured the NJCAA Region 20 Division I Women's Basketball Championship for the second straight season this past Saturday with a commanding 90–36 victory over No. 3 seed Baltimore City Community College at APGFCU Arena in a tournament hosted by Harford Community College.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/12/_DSC5564.jpg" /><media:content url="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/12/_DSC5564.jpg"><media:title>Harford Women's Basketball team poses for a photo to celebrate winning the region for the second straight season. </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/12/_DSC5564.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:06:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>6460</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men's Basketball: Fighting Owls Cruise Past Hawks, Will Meet Mustangs in Regional Semifinal</title><link>https://harfordathletics.com/news/2026/3/7/mens-basketball-fighting-owls-cruise-past-hawks-will-meet-mustangs-in-regional-semifinal.aspx</link><guid>https://harfordathletics.com/news/2026/3/7/mens-basketball-fighting-owls-cruise-past-hawks-will-meet-mustangs-in-regional-semifinal.aspx</guid><category>General, Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Harford's Theo Hess (right) hits a three-pointer over a Hagerstown defender." src="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/7/DSC08302-2.jpeg" /><br /><br />BEL AIR, Md. — The No. 4 seeded Fighting Owls men's basketball team delivered a dominant first-half performance and a balanced scoring effort last night to defeat No. 6 Hagerstown Community College, 87-70, in the NJCAA Region 20 Division I East District Tournament quarterfinal round Friday night at APGFCU Arena, a tournament hosted by Harford Community College.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/7/DSC08302-2.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/7/DSC08302-2.jpeg"><media:title>Harford's Theo Hess (right) hits a three-pointer over a Hagerstown defender.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/7/DSC08302-2.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 7 Mar 2026 11:01:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>6459</s:story_id></item><item><title>Softball: Fighting Owls Sweep Double Header Against Brookdale, Gist Homers Twice</title><link>https://harfordathletics.com/news/2026/3/4/softball-fighting-owls-sweep-double-header-against-brookdale-gist-homers-twice.aspx</link><guid>https://harfordathletics.com/news/2026/3/4/softball-fighting-owls-sweep-double-header-against-brookdale-gist-homers-twice.aspx</guid><category>General, Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Harford Softball vs Howard Community College 4/14/25 @ Harford Sports Complex Photo by Nate Newtown" src="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/4/15/117-DSC07069.jpg" /><br /><br />ABERDEEN, Md. -- At Citi Field – Ripken Experience Aberdeen, the Harford Fighting Owls roared past Brookdale Community College in a doubleheader sweep on Saturday, February 28, improving to 2-2 on the season and showcasing a balanced attack both at the plate and on the mound. Harford's offense erupted early and often in Game 1 en route to a 10-5 victory, then responded again in Game 2 with timely hitting and late-inning insurance runs to claim a 7-5 win.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/4/15/117-DSC07069.jpg" /><media:content url="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/4/15/117-DSC07069.jpg"><media:title>Harford Softball vs Howard Community College 4/14/25 @ Harford Sports Complex Photo by Nate Newtown</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/4/15/117-DSC07069.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 4 Mar 2026 13:14:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>6457</s:story_id></item><item><title>Lacrosse: Fighting Owls Put On Offensive Clinic in Back-to-Back Home Wins to Start Season</title><link>https://harfordathletics.com/news/2026/3/4/mens-lacrosse-lacrosse-fighting-owls-put-on-offensive-clinic-in-back-to-back-home-wins-to-start-season.aspx</link><guid>https://harfordathletics.com/news/2026/3/4/mens-lacrosse-lacrosse-fighting-owls-put-on-offensive-clinic-in-back-to-back-home-wins-to-start-season.aspx</guid><category>General, Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Harford Men's Lacrosse vs USMA Prep 3/1/26 @ Harford Sports Complex" src="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/3/DSC02511.jpg" /><br /><br />Bel Air, Md. — The Harford Community College men's lacrosse started its 2026 season with two commanding victories at the Harford Sports Complex last weekend. On February 28, the Fighting Owls outlasted a tough Fork Union Military Academy squad 21-13 and the following day, rolled past Army Prep 24-11. With an energized crowd in attendance, Harford improved to 2-0 on the young season behind standout performances from multiple contributors.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/3/DSC02511.jpg" /><media:content url="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/3/DSC02511.jpg"><media:title>Harford Men's Lacrosse vs USMA Prep 3/1/26 @ Harford Sports Complex</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/3/DSC02511.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 4 Mar 2026 14:11:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>6458</s:story_id></item><item><title>Baseball: Fighting Owls Sweep Two Twin Bills to Extend Winning Streak to Nine</title><link>https://harfordathletics.com/news/2026/3/3/baseball-fighting-owls-sweep-two-twin-bills-to-extend-winning-streak-to-nine.aspx</link><guid>https://harfordathletics.com/news/2026/3/3/baseball-fighting-owls-sweep-two-twin-bills-to-extend-winning-streak-to-nine.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Harford Baseball vs CCBC Catonsville 3/1/26 @ Harford Sports Complex" src="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/3/SB106445.jpg" /><br /><br />BEL AIR, Md. -- Harford baseball this past weekend swept a pair of double headers, first with two hard-fought victories over Montgomery College and then with a dominant performance in sweeping a doubleheader against CCBC Catonsville. The Fighting Owls showcased both explosive offense and clutch hitting, combining early scoring bursts, timely home runs, and late-inning heroics to keep opponents on their heels. Across all four games, contributions came from every corner of the lineup, with Andrew Pedrick, Danny Scullion, Derek Poole, James Asmus, and others delivering key RBIs, homers, and extra-base hits. On the mound, Harford's pitching staff complemented the offensive surge by limiting opposing runs and maintaining control through critical innings. From high-scoring blowouts to come-from-behind wins, the Owls displayed a mix of power, patience, and poise that set the tone for an impressive start to the season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/3/SB106445.jpg" /><media:content url="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/3/SB106445.jpg"><media:title>Harford Baseball vs CCBC Catonsville 3/1/26 @ Harford Sports Complex</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://harfordathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/3/SB106445.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 3 Mar 2026 15:31:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>6456</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>