NPC News

NPC News

News Category

Nighthawks Stumble In District Tournament

May 14, 2025

The National Park College (NPC) Nighthawks softball team (34-24, 23-9) recently completed its season in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Central Plains District Tournament, hosted by Murray State College. The Nighthawks defeated Arkansas State University-Newport (ASU-N), 7-1, in the tournament opener, followed by a 4-0 loss to No. 22 University of Arkansas Rich Mountain (UARM), a 9-1 victory over Arkansas State University-Three Rivers (ASU-TR) and a 9-1 defeat to Western Oklahoma State College (WOSC).

Pitcher Bryan Raitz about to pitch to a batter.

NPC Baseball Falls In Region 2 Tournament

May 14, 2025

The National Park College (NPC) Nighthawks baseball team (33-22-1, 15-9) recently concluded its season in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 2 Tournament, hosted by Majestic Park. NPC defeated Northern Oklahoma College-Enid (NOC-Enid), 4-2, in the first round, followed by a 14-4 loss to South Arkansas College in the second round and a 9-8 extra-innings defeat to Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASU-Mountain Home) in the loser’s bracket.

NPC Softball Receives Postseason Awards

May 14, 2025

Six members of the National Park College (NPC) Nighthawk softball team were named to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II All-Region 2 Team this week for their outstanding efforts on the field this season.

Que Walton running towards Josh Wacaser in celebration.

Four Nighthawks Receive Postseason Honors

May 14, 2025

Four members of the National Park College (NPC) Nighthawk baseball team received National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) postseason honors this week for their outstanding efforts on the field this season.

The NPC 2025 baseball team on field celebrating their win and advancement into the postseason tournament.

NPC To Host NJCAA Region 2 Baseball Tournament For First Time In Arkansas

May 6, 2025

National Park College (NPC) has been selected to host the upcoming National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 2 Baseball Tournament, scheduled for Wednesday, May 7 – Sunday, May 11 at Majestic Park in Hot Springs—the first time the tournament will be played in Arkansas

Nighthawks Split With Sharks, Advance To Postseason

May 6, 2025

The National Park College (NPC) Nighthawks baseball team (32-20-1, 15-9) split its National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 2 series against Southeast Arkansas College Saturday, taking a 9-7 victory in game one and falling, 12-11, in the finale.

Nighthawks Down Rockets In Regular-Season Finale

May 6, 2025

The National Park College (NPC) Nighthawks softball team (32-22, 23-9) swept its National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 2 series against SAU Tech Saturday, winning both games by final scores of 4-0.

Five girls with two of them holding certificates they won at the Athletics Banquet.

NPC Hosts 'The Nestys' Athletics Awards

May 6, 2025

National Park College (NPC) Nighthawk Athletics honored its student-athletes at the 2024-25 Nestys athletics awards ceremony Friday in the Student Commons at National Park College.

Gracie Fowler celebrates on base with hands in the air.

Nighthawks Split With No. 19 Bucks

May 2, 2025

The National Park College (NPC) Nighthawks softball team (30-22, 21-9) split its National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 2 series against No. 19 University of Arkansas Rich Mountain (UARM) Thursday, dropping a 6-2 decision in the opener and soaring to a 4-2 extra-inning victory in game two.

Bailee Cowell smiling while on the field.

Cowell Breaks Saves Record In Nighthawk Sweep

May 1, 2025

The National Park College (NPC) Nighthawks softball team (29-21, 20-8) swept its National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 2 series against Carl Albert State College (CASC) Monday, taking a 10-2 victory in game one and outlasting the Vikings, 5-4 win in the finale.

Older Posts →