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Hillsborough Community College Captures Second NJCAA National Title in Three Years

Hillsborough Community College Captures Second NJCAA National Title in Three Years
May 8, 2025

May 2025 — Hillsborough Community College (HCC) has once again asserted its dominance in women's tennis by winning the NJCAA National Championship for the second time in three years, with the previous title coming in 2023. The Hawks claimed the championship with a team score of 52 points, outpacing second-place Cowley County Community College by a decisive 13-point margin.

In a display of depth and determination, all nine HCC entries across singles and doubles advanced to the finals—a rare and remarkable feat. The Hawks clinched seven out of the nine possible flight titles, sealing their national crown with an emphatic performance on the court.

Outstanding Flight Results

HCC's singles lineup showed impressive strength across the board:

In doubles, the Hawks achieved a clean sweep, winning all three flights:

  • No. 1 Doubles: Catherine Goldman & Sydney Stark – Champions

  • No. 2 Doubles: Aisulu Zholbolat & Younsoo Cho – Champions

  • No. 3 Doubles: Noah Rojas & Johanna Marten – Champions

Coach Lytle Earns Top Honors

In recognition of her leadership and the team’s stellar performance, Coach Lytle was named Coach of the Tournament, a fitting tribute to her role in guiding HCC to another national championship.

All-American Honors

Following the tournament, several HCC players were honored with NJCAA All-American selections, reflecting their dominance throughout the season:

  • First Team Singles: Aisulu Zholbolat, Noah Rojas, Younsoo Cho, Salomea Jasiczek

  • Second Team Singles: Catherine Goldman, Sydney Stark

  • First Team Doubles:

    • Catherine Goldman & Sydney Stark

    • Aisulu Zholbolat & Younsoo Cho

    • Noah Rojas & Johanna Marten

With their latest national title, Hillsborough Community College continues to establish itself as a powerhouse in NJCAA tennis. As the team celebrates this victory, eyes are already turning toward what could be another historic run in 2026.