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Welcome to the K Club

Be sure to check the Knox Athletics Web site for sport specific updates or the K Club page for specific club information, news, and events.

I look forward to working with you in the coming weeks and months.

Go Prairie Fire!

Harold Watson

Coach's Corner

Dear K Club Members,

Let me start off by saying thank you for joining the K Club. Your contribution will allow us to give our student-athletes an enhanced athletic experience and increased opportunities to travel and compete. I really appreciate your support, and so do our student-athletes. I am excited to see the many things the K Club will accomplish with your continued support. 

The Knox Women’s Basketball program has been in the rebuilding stage for the past several years. I took over the program three years ago, and I have immensely enjoyed the opportunity that Knox has given me. I am very fortunate to coach great kids that work hard on and off the court. The hard work has certainly paid off on the court, where we were able to record double-digit wins last season for the first time since the 2001-2002 season. We hope to achieve great things this year as well. We have won four Midwest Conference games this season with seven league games remaining on our schedule. I hope to surpass last year’s total of five conference wins. We have also had numerous Prairie Fire Performers of the Week -- Krystyna Williams '12 (twice) and Jenny Haskell '11 -- and one Midwest Conference Player of the Week -- Jenny Haskell '11. 

Jenny is the lone senior on the team this year, and she is a big part of the success we have had this season and last.  She is a rare talent who plays at full speed all the time and has an uncanny ability to get to the basket and create shots for herself and her teammates. Jenny has really stepped up her play to fill the void that was left by the graduation of Tracy Herring, Ali Hidden, Kate Moon, and Erin Navolio in 2010. 

If you have a chance, visit the Knox Athletics Web site or stop by one of our games and see what Prairie Fire Women’s Basketball is all about (see our current schedule). I know you won’t be disappointed. GO PRAIRIE FIRE!

Sincerely,

Emily Cline
Head Coach, Prairie Fire Women's Basketball

Student-Athlete Spotlight

Zach Ricketts '11: Getting His Shot at the Big Leagues

A two-sport Prairie Fire athlete who is nearing graduation is a step closer to achieving his dream.

Zach Ricketts '11, a football and baseball player majoring in environmental studies, recently received welcome news -- he’s going to Boston for an internship with the Boston Red Sox after he earns his degree from Knox College in June.

Ricketts hopes to be a head groundskeeper for a Major League Baseball team someday.  Working in historic Fenway Park will give him a taste of what’s really involved in maintaining one of the most well known ball diamonds in the world. Learn about Ricketts getting his show in the Big Leagues.

Athletic News

Prairie Fire Athletics Opens New Online Store

The Knox College Department of Athletics, through a partnership with TeamFanShop®, has launched a new online store. The new store, found at prairiefireshop.knox.edu, opened on Friday, October 22, 2010, and carries the largest selection of Knox Prairie Fire merchandise found online. Learn more about the new Prairie Fire online store.

Prairie Fire Athletes Make the Grade

The Midwest Conference is recognizing student-athletes from Knox College and the league's nine other institutions for being named to the 2010 Fall Academic All-Conference Team. See who made the Fall Academic All-Conference team.

Melissa Joseph Hired as Women's Soccer Coach

A woman with a strong NCAA Division III background as both a player and a coach is getting the opportunity to lead the improving Knox College Prairie Fire women's soccer program. Read more about new head soccer coach Melissa Joseph.

Swanson Earns All MWC Recognition

The Midwest Conference announced its all-league teams Thursday, and Emma Swanson '12 was named Second Team All-Midwest Conference for an outstanding season in which she led her team in virtually all offensive categories. Read about the fantastic season Emma had.

Ricketts Named to All-Midwest Conference First Team

The Midwest Conference is making official what everyone who follows or competes against Prairie Fire volleyball already knows -- Kelly Ricketts '12 is among the very best players in the league. Learn about the season Kelly had this past fall.

Athletic Hall of Fame Inducts Four During Homecoming

Two standout men's basketball players, a student-athlete who excelled in two sports, and one of the best swimmers in Knox College history are the newest inductees into the Knox-Lombard Athletic Hall of Fame during Homecoming. Meet the latest members of the Knox-Lombard Hall of Fame.