Houghton Highlander Athletics

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Houghton University has long embraced athletics and competitive sports as part of the educational experience of the young people whose lives are shaped by their time here. For many years, students enjoyed “Purple and Gold” intramural competition; even today, older alumni will wear “their color” at chapter meetings and Homecoming. In 1967, the university developed its first intercollegiate teams and quickly established a reputation for excellent play. Coach Doug Burke led the early men’s soccer team, retiring in 1993 with a spot in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics’ (NAIA) Soccer Hall of Fame. The Highlanders, nicknamed for the rolling hills in the Houghton area, added sports through the years and now support 17 varsity teams in baseball, basketball (M&W), cross country (M&W), field hockey, soccer (M&W), softball, tennis (M&W), indoor and outdoor track and field (M&W) and volleyball (M&W). The Highlanders have earned a reputation for achievements both in the arena of play—with more than 40 appearances in NAIA national tournaments—and in the classroom, with teams and athletes regularly recognized for academic achievement on the the conference and national level. The athletics programs began a new chapter in their history in 2010 by applying for NCAA Division III membership and becoming a full member in 2016. The teams use their commitment to excellence, both athletically and scholarly, as a platform for their strong and unique emphasis on sports ministry. Houghton coaches and student-athletes are working together to change the culture of sport and to change our culture through sport. Their goal is to make a positive impact on those they play with, those they play against, and those they play in front of. Today the athletic department operates under a mission that states:

“It is the mission of the Houghton University Athletics Department to glorify God by educating and developing men and women leaders who compete with excellence, lead by character, and exemplify Jesus Christ in our world.”

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Senior Campbell Bowers of is one of 14 student-athletes named to the 2026 NFHCA Division III Watchlist for the upcomin...
08/28/2026

Senior Campbell Bowers of is one of 14 student-athletes named to the 2026 NFHCA Division III Watchlist for the upcoming season.

Here's our fall schedule for . Please note locations for early season home matches are TBA until the Nielsen Center is r...
08/25/2026

Here's our fall schedule for . Please note locations for early season home matches are TBA until the Nielsen Center is re-opened. Stay tuned for more details.

UPDATE: We have a couple of changes to the schedule previously posted. Hope to see you supporting the Highlanders this ...
08/24/2026

UPDATE: We have a couple of changes to the schedule previously posted. Hope to see you supporting the Highlanders this fall.

Check out in action this fall. Here's a look at the team's full 2026 schedule.
08/21/2026

Check out in action this fall. Here's a look at the team's full 2026 schedule.

Here's another one for you... . The women open the season at Grove City on August 29.
08/20/2026

Here's another one for you... . The women open the season at Grove City on August 29.

Our next schedule up is . The Highlanders open at home vs. Ithaca on September 1.
08/20/2026

Our next schedule up is . The Highlanders open at home vs. Ithaca on September 1.

We are approaching the start of our 2026 fall seasons. Let's take a look at each team's season schedule, starting with ....
08/20/2026

We are approaching the start of our 2026 fall seasons. Let's take a look at each team's season schedule, starting with .

Our fall athletes are back… and there’s no better way to start the year than worshiping together. Thanks to Scott Hallma...
08/17/2026

Our fall athletes are back… and there’s no better way to start the year than worshiping together. Thanks to Scott Hallman and JL Miller for leading us today.

Guatemala Day 5 - Dream Big, Pray Hard, Think Long, Jump In
08/16/2026

Guatemala Day 5 - Dream Big, Pray Hard, Think Long, Jump In

Guatemala - Jump In

Guatemala Day 4 - Dream Big, Pray Hard, Think Long
08/14/2026

Guatemala Day 4 - Dream Big, Pray Hard, Think Long

Guatemala Day 4 - Think Long

Address

One Willard Avenue
Houghton, NY
14744

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 7am
12pm - 1pm
Tuesday 6am - 7am
12pm - 1pm
Wednesday 6am - 7am
12pm - 1pm
Thursday 6am - 7am
12pm - 1pm
Friday 6am - 7am
12pm - 1pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+15855679645

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