Highland Cougar Athletics

06/02/2026

Congrats to incoming freshman Coug Finley Banks and state-bound Dakota Indians Softball! 🥎

We're so proud of you, and are wishing you all the best of luck! 🥳🥎🏅

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05/28/2026

Too often, we talk about the athletic experience in terms of goals. Of what’s next. And those goals matter. They drive early mornings, long practices, road trips, and the relentless pursuit of improvement.

But just as important as the destination is the journey itself. The moments, memories, relationships, and growth that happen along the way.

Take Cougar Baseball, for instance. Garrett Houston’s 8th inning grand slam at sectionals, captured by Kerri Frawley, mother of catcher Alex Frawley, perfectly reflects the heart of this year’s team.

“Such an exciting moment for the team! We loved watching our son Alex compete alongside such an amazing group of guys this past year. Go Cougars!,” said Kerri.

While Head Coach Chance Sharp recently announced he is pursuing a new opportunity, his time at Highland leaves behind a season defined by resilience, camaraderie, and Cougar pride.

“I enjoyed watching this group of guys grow throughout the year,” said Sharp. “We needed a lot of different players to step up and make this a successful season, and they answered the call time and time again. It felt like we spent a lot of time traveling and living on the road this spring, and that’s never easy. I’m proud of the way this team continued to compete and battle right down to the very end. This group represented the Highland Cougars the right way, and I’m thankful for everything they poured into the season.”

That’s what the Cougar experience is really about. Not only wins and milestones, but growth, perseverance, and lessons that last long after the final inning.

As one journey closes, another begins. Cougar Baseball is already building toward an exciting new chapter, with strong recruiting momentum and a promising future ahead for the 2026-27 season. The next generation of Cougars is ready to continue the tradition.

05/28/2026

It’s one of very own Esports Coaches, Kyle Marcum. Check out his “Grow Your Own” story!

05/27/2026

Bittersweet news for our men’s baseball program as Head Coach Chance Sharp departs for a new opportunity. We want to thank him for his dedication to our student-athletes and we’re grateful for everything he brought to the dugout.

05/26/2026

Today, we're going to step away from competition and into the classroom as we celebrate our student-athletes who were recognized at Highland’s Honors Convocation for their outstanding academic achievements and leadership. Your dedication shows up in so many ways and will serve you well as you begin your next chapter.

Summa Cum Laude (Highest Honors)
• Darryl “Trey” Toney III
• Taryn Mathews

Magna Cum Laude (High Honors)
• Pilar Bernad Ortega
• Ava Bremmer
• Luis Duffy
• Brianna Gonnerman
• Laney Holland
• Garrett Houston
• Sarah Kempel
• Alex Lora Matos
• Kaidynce Lynch
• Cameron MacDonald
• Zachary Newcomer
• Joel Peguero
• Reid Pierson
• Brady Read
• Rachel Salazar
• Junior Valdez Herrera
• Anthony Washington

Cum Laude (Honors)
• Manuel Duran De La Rosa
• Jared Dvorak
• Ana Flávia Gonçalves Chagas
• Roman Johnson
• Francisco Roubineau
• Parma Walker

Honors Program Graduates
• Darryl “Trey” Toney III
• Rachel Salazar

We are proud of the way these student-athletes represent Highland Community College both academically and athletically. Congratulations on this incredible accomplishment!

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

Cougar Basketball Fans!

You're invited to meet new head coach Devin Kastrup on Wednesday, May 27th

Please RSVP by sending an email to [email protected]

The event will begin at 6:00 pm inside H201

See you there!

05/24/2026

The Highland Cougars have closed out the 2025–26 season with golf’s historic showing at Swan Lake Resort.

For context…there are 94 teams in NJCAA Division II Men’s Golf, and only 24 qualify for Nationals.

Entering the week ranked No. 21, simply qualifying was a victory in itself. It marked only the second time Highland qualified in back-to-back years.

The team’s 12th-place finish marks the best finish in program history.

But the success didn’t stop there. All nine Cougar Golf sophomores graduated this May with a cumulative GPA above 3.0.

The Cougars are rising in the classroom and in competition.

Over the coming week, as we reflect on some special moments from the past month, we do so with excitement for what lies ahead.

Thank you, Cougar Nation, for joining us on this journey.

05/23/2026