https://prairiefire.knox.edu/rss.aspx?path=generalLatest news items for Knox College Athleticsen-us60https://prairiefire.knox.edu/news/2026/5/19/baseball-annual-awards-presented-at-end-of-year-celebration.aspxhttps://prairiefire.knox.edu/news/2026/5/19/baseball-annual-awards-presented-at-end-of-year-celebration.aspxBaseball, Cross Country, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Volleyball, Track & Field, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

The Knox College athletics program hosted its Prairie Fire Awards on Tuesday night inside Kresge Recital Hall in the Ford Center for Fine Arts.]]>PFire Awards 2025-26Tue, 19 May 2026 17:34:00 CST15914https://prairiefire.knox.edu/news/2026/5/14/general-knox-announces-summer-schedule-updates.aspxhttps://prairiefire.knox.edu/news/2026/5/14/general-knox-announces-summer-schedule-updates.aspxGeneral, Prairie Fire Special Events Calendar

Inspired by the overwhelming support and affection from the Knox College community for retiring Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Andy Gibbons, the Prairie Fire Athletic Department has some exciting updates to share regarding its summer schedule.]]>Andy Gibbons listens proudly at the 2025 Football Reunion.Thu, 14 May 2026 12:46:00 CST45912https://prairiefire.knox.edu/news/2026/4/6/general-knox-college-announces-online-athletics-store-partnership-with-bsn.aspxhttps://prairiefire.knox.edu/news/2026/4/6/general-knox-college-announces-online-athletics-store-partnership-with-bsn.aspxGeneral

Knox College Athletics announces an apparel partnership with BSN, the nation's largest sports distributor.]]>BSN storeMon, 6 Apr 2026 09:04:00 CST45878https://prairiefire.knox.edu/news/2026/3/27/general-knox-announces-renovations-to-t-fleming-fieldhouse.aspxhttps://prairiefire.knox.edu/news/2026/3/27/general-knox-announces-renovations-to-t-fleming-fieldhouse.aspxGeneral, Track & Field

Knox College is set to upgrade the T. Fleming Fieldhouse by renewing its indoor surface, ensuring the facility meets the needs of today's students and campus community. Originally installed in 1991 as the first of its kind in the area, the surface's renewal reflects long-term stewardship of one of Knox's most heavily used spaces and prepares it for the next generation of Prairie Fire athletes.]]>T. Fleming Fieldhouse InteriorFri, 27 Mar 2026 13:42:00 CST45866https://prairiefire.knox.edu/news/2026/2/4/general-celebrating-womens-leadership-in-prairie-fire-athletics.aspxhttps://prairiefire.knox.edu/news/2026/2/4/general-celebrating-womens-leadership-in-prairie-fire-athletics.aspxGeneral

As the nation honors National Girls and Women in Sports Day, Prairie Fire Athletics celebrates the women who lead and impact student-athletes every day: Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance and Administration and Senior Woman Administrator Ryanne Breckenridge, Assistant Director of Athletics for Student Programming and Head Volleyball Coach Maliah Blakemore, and Head Athletic Trainer Erica Witkowski. Together, they form a leadership core that strengthens Prairie Fire athletics through coordination, trust, and shared accountability, and each was elevated or provided new titles this academic year that more fully reflect the scope of their work and their importance to the College.]]>Volleyball vs Illinois Institute of Technology on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024.Wed, 4 Feb 2026 14:48:00 CST45829https://prairiefire.knox.edu/news/2026/1/28/general-knox-college-athletics-hosting-ngwsd-panel-discussion.aspxhttps://prairiefire.knox.edu/news/2026/1/28/general-knox-college-athletics-hosting-ngwsd-panel-discussion.aspxGeneral

The Knox College Athletics Department is hosting a special panel discussion in honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Friday, January 30, from 7-8:30 p.m. inside the Trustees' Room. The event is open to the Knox College campus community.]]>NGWSD PANELWed, 28 Jan 2026 09:08:00 CST45822https://prairiefire.knox.edu/news/2026/1/20/general-stewart-medina-named-knox-athletes-of-the-week.aspxhttps://prairiefire.knox.edu/news/2026/1/20/general-stewart-medina-named-knox-athletes-of-the-week.aspxGeneral, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

Knox College Athletics announces Josh Stewart and Bria Medina as this week's Knox Athletes of the Week.]]>Knox AOWSTue, 20 Jan 2026 12:43:00 CST45813https://prairiefire.knox.edu/news/2026/1/9/general-adam-gonzaga-named-new-prairie-fire-football-coach.aspxhttps://prairiefire.knox.edu/news/2026/1/9/general-adam-gonzaga-named-new-prairie-fire-football-coach.aspxFootball, General

Adam Gonzaga has been named the new head coach of the Prairie Fire Football program, Knox College Athletics announced today. Gonzaga is the 32nd head coach in program history, bringing a vision focused on relationships, long-term development, and sustained program building. He officially starts on January 12.]]>Adam Gonzaga Head Football Coach GraphicFri, 9 Jan 2026 12:11:00 CST45803https://prairiefire.knox.edu/news/2025/12/23/general-medina-campbell-named-knox-athletes-of-the-wee.aspxhttps://prairiefire.knox.edu/news/2025/12/23/general-medina-campbell-named-knox-athletes-of-the-wee.aspxGeneral, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

GALESBURG, Ill. — Knox College has named junior Bria Medina and sophomore Noah Campbell its Male and Female Athletes of the Week for Dec. 16-22 events.]]>122325 Knox AOWTue, 23 Dec 2025 16:00:00 CST45795https://prairiefire.knox.edu/news/2025/12/16/general-nidezacuna-wright-named-knox-athletes-of-the-week-251216.aspxhttps://prairiefire.knox.edu/news/2025/12/16/general-nidezacuna-wright-named-knox-athletes-of-the-week-251216.aspxGeneral, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

Both Nayeli Nidez Acuña and Russell Wright had career-high scoring performances for their respective teams last week.]]>Nayeli Nidez Acuña and Russell Wright, Knox Athletes of the Week, Dec. 16, 2025Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:32:00 CST45789