Prairie Fire Volleyball

Knox volleyball's team approach offers players the opportunity to compete, and also to be a part of a rising program. Prairie Fire volleyball is very team-oriented, working to develop not only the player's individual athletic skills, but also the skills of leadership, cooperation, dedication, and perseverance that will enhance the student's life longer after graduation from Knox.

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Kelly Ricketts Named to All-Midwest Conference First Team

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.

Karen Frost Now 3rd All Time in Career Assists

Coming into yesterday’s 2009 home finale, Frost needed 25 assists to move into 3rd place all time in Prairie Fire history for career assists. Frost did more than that, collecting 36 assists in a 4 set, 3-1 win over Eureka College.

Kelly Ricketts ranked 13th in DIII

Kelly Ricketts, a sophomore middle hitter for the Knox volleyball team, has been ranked 13th in kills per game in the most recent NCAA Division III statistics report.

2009 Volleyball Game Recaps

Prairie Fire end 2009 season with loss to University of Dubuque, 3-0

Kelly Ricketts named Prairie Fire Performer of the Week

Kelly Ricketts, a sophomore from Galesburg, IL (Galesburg High School), has been named Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week after being named to the Illinois College Blue Brawl All Tournament Team.

2009 Volleyball Season Preview

Youth will be a prevailing feature of the 2009 Prairie Fire volleyball season, as the team welcomes eight new players in the pursuit of an aggressive launch that takes off from the conclusion of last year’s campaign.

2008-09 Athletic Award Winners

Seniors, captains and athletic award winners honored at dinner in Memorial Gymnasium on Tim Heimann Court. Full Story