Dance After the conclusion of football season, the Black Hawk dancers are focusing on competitions. These begin in November and run through January with Nationals send-off January 31. Good luck Black Hawks! Equestrian The BHHS Equestrian team captured both the District and Regional titles this season and rode into the State Finals October 15-18. The team earned a seventh place finish at the event. Flag Football The Bloomfield Hills Black Hawks are 2026 Fall OAA Red Division Champions! For the second consecutive season, this incredible team brought home a division championship, defeating the Lake Orion Dragons in the championship game! The game was an all-around performance. The offense spread the ball around, made some big plays, and found the end zone three times, while the defense delivered another shutout! Game highlights: Eva Kontos (grade 10) – 13/19 passing, 119 yards, 3 TD passes and 2 extra-point conversions Hannah Rodner (grade 10) – 5 receptions, 31 yards and a TD Haley Barnell (grade 9) – 3 receptions for 31 yards Kendyll "KP" Parker (grade 12) – 3 receptions, 30 yards and a TD Blakely Hall (grade 10) – 2 receptions, 27 yards, a TD and 2 extra-point catches Julia Esshaki (grade 10) – Huge interception to help preserve the shutout Defensive standout performances –big flag pulls from Hall, Esshaki, Rodner, Kennedy, Julia Finkelstein (grade 10), Holiday Lucai-Sample (grade 12), and Milan Thai-Tang (grade 12). Coach Ledin proudly said, “Winning one championship is special. Winning two consecutive division titles takes commitment, teamwork, toughness, and a group of young women who believe in one another. From the first practice to the final whistle, these girls continued to compete, improve, overcome adversity and play for each other. As coaches, we couldn't be prouder of what this team has accomplished, but even more importantly, the way they've represented Bloomfield Hills both on and off the field.” Ledin added, “A huge thank you to our incredible coaching staff, supportive parents and everyone who helped make this season another one to remember!” Football The Varsity Black Hawks Football team concluded the regular season with a 45-20 victory over Ann Arbor Pioneer. With the win, the program had a winning season and qualified for the MHSAA State Playoffs for the first time since 2021! The game will be played against the Clarkston Wolves (8-1) at their home field on Friday, October 30. Let’s go Black Hawks!! Girls Golf The Varsity Golf team finished fifth overall at the regional tournament on October 7. Natalie Bugajewski (grade 11) qualified for the Division 1 State Finals as an individual with a score of 81, placing third overall. Bugajewski competed at the State Finals at Bedford Valley Golf Course on October 16 and 17, earning a two-day combined score of 169 and a tie for 33rd out of the 114 girls who competed. Congratulations to the team and to team captain Bugajewski for a great season! Girls Swim & Dive Despite challenging meets in October, the team swam very well as many of the athletes set new lifetime bests! This month, these swimmers qualified for the Division 1 State meet: Kailey Bachmann (grade 12), Lulu Beyer (grade 9), Jill Stricher (grade 10), Vivienne Van Gemert (grade 12), and Ellory Villajuan (grade 9). Aside from the individual qualifying swims, the girls swim team has qualified the 200 medley, 200 free, and 400 free relays for the Division 1 State meet. Impressively, Bachmann broke the team record in the 100 Fly and was the Oakland County Champion in the same event! Boys Tennis The Varsity A tennis team ended the season with a 9th place finish at states. At regionals, Brady Winston - 1 singles (grade 12) won his flight in a third set after losing to Troy earlier in the year. The team placed second behind Troy. At States, the team had some tough draws as 4/8 flights played a semifinalist, finalist or champion. However, the 3 doubles team of Ari Raykinstein (grade 11) and Ari Young (grade 10) upset the #1 seed in the semi-finals to advance to the finals. The duo played amazingly but fell to the eventual champions team from Brother Rice 6-7, 6-1, 7-5. The Varsity B Tennis team concluded a very successful season. The team’s final record was 10-2-1 in dual meet matches with wins in both of the two tournaments in which they participated. The young team had 17 new members but showed steady improvement week by week throughout the season. Seaholm was the only team to defeat the Black Hawks during the dual meet season, but Bloomfield improved enough to defeat Seaholm in the season-ending tournament. The coaches send a special thanks to third year player Riley Pettengill (grade 12), who played two doubles the majority of his last season. Volleyball The BHHS Varsity team continues to put together an impressive season, highlighted by outstanding team performances and remarkable individual milestones! This past weekend, the Black Hawks earned a huge victory over third ranked Clarkston in tournament play, showcasing the team's talent, determination, and ability to compete against some of the best programs in the state. In addition to the team's success, three Black Hawks celebrated incredible career milestones this season: Brynn Wilcox (grade 12) – Surpassed 3,000 career assists, demonstrating exceptional leadership and playmaking throughout her high school career. Alyssa Moir (grade 12) – Recorded her 1,000th career dig, a testament to her defensive consistency, determination, and hard work. Allison Stakoe (grade 11) – Reached 1,000 career kills, an outstanding accomplishment at such an early stage. The Black Hawks have also earned Honorable Mention recognition in the state's Top 10 rankings, reflecting the team's continued success and competitive play this season. Coach Kim commented, “With impressive victories, individual milestones, and a strong team effort, Bloomfield Hills Volleyball continues to build momentum as the postseason approaches. We are incredibly proud of our athletes and look forward to finishing the season strong!”