Hudson County Community College’s (HCCC) Hudson Hornets women’s and men’s basketball teams will play their first games ever on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at High Tech High School in Secaucus, NJ. The HCCC teams will vie against the Essex County College Wolverines.
The Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Hudson Hornets basketball teams are set to hit the court for their historic first season and home games in a few short weeks. The Hudson Hornets women’s and men’s teams will vie against the Essex County College Wolverines on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. respectively. Supporters and hoops fans can attend the games at High Tech High School, One High Tech Way in Secaucus, NJ. Nearby, free parking is available.
HCCC will compete as a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 15 Division III, comprised of community college teams primarily from New York City, Long Island and surrounding areas, and New Jersey. The Hornets – Wolverines games underscore Hudson and Essex counties’ premier hoops legacies, from playgrounds to high schools and colleges.
“Our first games with home court advantage will showcase the talent of our largely freshmen-led teams under the direction of outstanding leadership,” said HCCC Interim President Dr. Lisa Dougherty. “We look forward to building our teams’ fan bases, and we invite the entire community to join us in cheering for our Hornets on November 3rd.”
Dr. Dougherty said the Hornets teams include familiar local athletes.
Hudson Hornets Women’s 2026-27 Basketball Roster:
- 2 Jayla Roman Guard 5’4” Jersey City, NJ/BelovED Community Charter
- 3 Angelica Ortiz Guard 5’7” Jersey City, NJ/Ferris HS
- 4 Samadhi Kankanamalage Forward 5’8” Union City, NJ/Jose Marti STEM Academy
- 5 Alexa Palma Guard 5’2” Belleville, NJ/Belleville HS
- 11 Alisson Torres Guard 5’8” Harrison, NJ/Harrison HS
- 12 Kristel Gomez Guard 5’4” Kearny, NJ/Kearny HS
- 14 Eve Schmucker Guard 5’9” Paramus, NJ/Paramus HS
- 23 Jailyn Blair Forward 6’0” Jersey City, NJ/Snyder HS
The Head Coach is Carlos Cueto; Assistant Coaches are Isaura Guzman and Anissa Arteaga; and Managers are Nardos Teklu and Esther Victoria.
Hudson Hornets 2026-27 Men’s Basketball Roster:
- 0 Zion Maldonado Guard 5’9” Union City, NJ/Union City HS
- 1 Ederson Salcedo Guard 5’7” Union City, NJ/Union City HS
- 2 Jackson Lore Guard 5’11” Hoboken, NJ/Hoboken HS
- 3 Lamir Boxley Guard 6’2” Hoboken, NJ/Hoboken HS
- 4 Jordan Davey Guard 5’8” Rosedale, NY/Epic South HS
- 5 Ramces Baez Guard 6’2” Union City, NJ/Union City HS
- 6 Lenix Rodriguez Guard 5’9” West New York/Memorial HS
- 7 Devin Louisson Guard 5’11” Staten Island, NY/Susan E. Wagner HS
- 9 Adrian Ramirez Forward 6’4” Union City, NJ/Union City HS
- 10 Alex Ramirez Forward 6’3” Union City, NJ/Union City HS
- 11 Jephthe Alda Guard 6’2” Paterson, NJ/College Achieve Paterson Charter
- 12 Rahmin Wright G/F 6’4” Bayonne, NJ/Bayonne HS
- 15 Mikey Walcott Guard 6’4” Brooklyn, NY/Uncommon Preparatory Charter
- 21 Erick Tirado Guard 6’3” West New York, NJ/Memorial HS
- 30 Jonas Herrera Forward 6’5” West New York, NJ/Memorial HS
The Head Coach is Ethan Nardone; Assistant Coaches are Kevin Baksh, Eugene Antwi, and Jayquan Thomas; and the Manager is Giovanni Noel.
HCCC Director of Athletics Jonathan Sisk and Associate Athletics Director Shawn Bragg are leading the College’s Athletics Program, which will be headquartered in the HCCC Center for Student Success. That 153,186 square-foot, mixed-use tower – currently under construction on the Journal Square Campus – will feature a full-size NCAA gymnasium, fitness center, walking track, and athletic training facility.
Visit the Hudson Hornets online at www.HudsonHornets.com, follow them on social media at @HCCC_Athletics, @HCCC_WBB, and @HCCC_MBB. The entire NJCAA schedule is available at https://www.njcaa.org/sports/teams/426651175991903416/schedule?sport=mbkb&season=2026-27&division=div1&tenant=418363877705647844
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