https://prairiefire.knox.edu/rss.aspxLatest news items for Knox College Athleticsen-us60https://prairiefire.knox.edu/news/2026/6/1/womens-flag-football-knox-college-announces-akyia-baker-as-womens-flag-football-coach.aspxhttps://prairiefire.knox.edu/news/2026/6/1/womens-flag-football-knox-college-announces-akyia-baker-as-womens-flag-football-coach.aspxWomen's Flag Football

Knox College is pleased to announce Akyia Baker as the new women's flag football coach. Prairie Fire Women's Flag Football makes its debut next year, competing as a club sport in the spring of 2027, with plans to transition to varsity status for the 2027–28 academic year.]]>Akyia Baker, head flag football coachMon, 1 Jun 2026 15:34:00 CST355915https://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/2026/5/15/track-field-knox-track-and-field-ends-season-on-high-notes.aspxhttps://prairiefire.knox.edu/news/2026/5/15/track-field-knox-track-and-field-ends-season-on-high-notes.aspxTrack & Field

It was a great way to end the season as the Knox track and field program showed out in their final meet of the season.]]>MWC MeetFri, 15 May 2026 09:02:00 CST295913https://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/2026/5/10/track-field-miller-earns-high-marks-knox-strong-performance-at-mwc-meet.aspxhttps://prairiefire.knox.edu/news/2026/5/10/track-field-miller-earns-high-marks-knox-strong-performance-at-mwc-meet.aspxTrack & Field

The Midwest Conference Meet was historic for the Knox Prairie Fire Track and Field program. Program records tumbled, athletes achieved season and personal bests, and a special award capped the event.]]>Track & Field at the Fighting Scots Invitational meet at Monmouth College on Saturday, May 2, 2026.Sun, 10 May 2026 08:32:00 CST295911https://prairiefire.knox.edu/news/2026/5/9/softball-hicks-named-first-team-all-mwc.aspxhttps://prairiefire.knox.edu/news/2026/5/9/softball-hicks-named-first-team-all-mwc.aspxSoftball

The Midwest Conference announced its all-conference softball teams after the tournament, with Prairie Fire senior Maddie Hicks earning first-team honors as an at-large selection. Hicks had been named to the second team after the 2024 season.]]>Hicks First team softballSat, 9 May 2026 16:01:00 CST115910https://prairiefire.knox.edu/news/2026/5/3/track-field-prairie-fire-have-big-meet-at-monmouth.aspxhttps://prairiefire.knox.edu/news/2026/5/3/track-field-prairie-fire-have-big-meet-at-monmouth.aspxTrack & Field

MONMOUTH – The Knox College track and field team had a big day on Saturday at Monmouth, competing in the Fighting Scot Invitational. The Prairie Fire had a strong day, with many personal-best performances.]]>Knox at Millikin Big Blue Opener March 28, 2026Sun, 3 May 2026 16:48:00 CST295909https://prairiefire.knox.edu/news/2026/5/3/baseball-knox-scores-season-high-18-runs-in-season-finale.aspxhttps://prairiefire.knox.edu/news/2026/5/3/baseball-knox-scores-season-high-18-runs-in-season-finale.aspxBaseball

In the regular season finale, if the Knox baseball team was going to lose, the Prairie Fire were determined to do so memorably.]]>Knox College takes on. Eureka in baseball game from April 29, 2026Sun, 3 May 2026 16:33:00 CST15908https://prairiefire.knox.edu/news/2026/5/2/baseball-prairie-fire-fall-in-saturday-doubleheader-at-ripon.aspxhttps://prairiefire.knox.edu/news/2026/5/2/baseball-prairie-fire-fall-in-saturday-doubleheader-at-ripon.aspxBaseball

The Prairie Fire baseball team dropped a pair of contests at Ripon on Saturday, falling 6-2 in the first game and 16-6 in the second. Knox (6-33, 3-17) closes out the regular season on Sunday, taking on Ripon one more time.]]>Knox College takes on. Eureka in baseball game from April 29, 2026Sat, 2 May 2026 17:37:00 CST15907