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Catch the spirit of competition in NCAA Division III's Midwest Conference, where Knox's 21 teams compete with a passion and intensity that make Prairie Fire the only appropriate name for them.
Yes, academics come first here, but our student-athletes also play to win -- striving for just as much success on the fields, courts, tracks, courses, and mats as they do in the classroom -- and our campus features some of the best athletic facilities in Division III.
Emilie Perrot, a junior from Bescancon, France (Jules Hagg) has been named the Prairie Fire performer of the week for her record-setting performance at the Monmouth Invitational on November 14th, securing a first place finish for Knox in the process.
Jeff Wozencraft from Arlington Heights, Illinois (Buffalo Grove High School), was named to the 2009-10 All-Midwest Conference Men's Soccer Second Team on Wednesday, November 18th. The senior midfielder was a co-captain this season while finishing fourth on the team in goals scored.
Seven Knox College football players were named to the All-Midwest Conference Team, including one first-team selection - senior DE Tighe Burke. RB Dan Kizior was named to the All Midwest Conference second team as a kick returner. Five others earned honorable mention honors- senior OL Jim Schwab, senior LB Aaron Juarez, senior DB Jordan Raess, junior DB Calvin Zirkle and sophomore DE Elliot Madison.
Emilie Perrot, a junior from Bescancon, France (Jules Hagg) has been named the Midwest Conference female swimmer of the week for her record setting performance at the Monmouth Invitational on Saturday November 14. She led the Prairie Fire women's team to a first place finish out of the eight team field that included conference rivals Monmouth and Illinois College.
The Prairie Fire men's basketball team lost their first game of the season 85-64 to the Cornell College Rams. Freshman Ian Horvath was the leading scorer for the Prairie Fire with 19 points.
Arielle Dorman from Bothell, Washington (Inglemoor High School), was named to the 2009-10 All-Midwest Conference Women's Soccer Second Team on Monday, November 16th. Dorman is the first women's soccer player from Knox to be honored on any All-Conference team in ten years.
At the 2009 Monmouth Invite the Prairie Fire swimming and diving team again came out on top. The men took fifth out of eight while the women came in first out of eight. Not only were they first but it was especially exciting as they defeated second place Loras College by only one point. Knox 449, Loras 448.
With practice for the upcoming 2009-2010 season already beginning, don't miss your chance to hear co-Head Coach Dan Zierfuss, as he sits down to talk about his goals, expectations and overall outlook for the upcoming 2009 season.
The season has already begun, don't miss your chance to hear new head coach Jonathan Powers, as he sits down to talk about his goals, expectations and overall outlook on the upcoming 2009 season.
Kelly Ricketts from Galesburg, Illinois (Galesburg High School), was named to the 2009-10 All-Midwest Conference Volleyball First Team on Monday, November 10th. The sophomore outside hitter led the Prairie Fire in kills, kills per game, total attempts and hitting percentage.
On Monday, November 9, Head Football Coach Andy Gibbons announced his intention to step down as head coach. Athletic Director Chad Eisele will take the reins as head coach, while Coach Gibbons will remain on staff as the assistant coach and defensive coordinator.
17 Knox alumni came back to compete against the 2009 Prairie Fire team.
Women's basketball is on the rise at Knox College as this year's class hopes to build on the successes of last year, and with a group that includes all five opening day starters from a year ago, they seemed primed to do just that. Don't miss your chance to watch and read about the upcoming season with Coach Cline, as the Prairie Fire get ready for their November 24th showdown with Cornell College.
The Knox Prairie Fire men's basketball season is already underway, don't miss out on your chance to get the inside scoop on "who to watch", what's to be expected and more with Head Coach Rob Purlee.
Knox College loses to Beloit, 8-1 
