http://www.knox.edu/x13893.xmlKnox College Knox All Sports Newsen-ushttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rsseditor@example.comwebmaster@example.comhttp://www.knox.edu/x20390.xmlRenovations on Memorial Gymnasium were started on Monday, March 3. The gym floor was sanded down by April 18. When work is completed don't expect a new look for the facility, which was built in 1951. The recommended enhancements are designed to retain the integrity of the "historic feel" of Memorial Gym while improving the facilities for the teams and spectators.Knox CollegeWed Mar 5 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20586.xmlRenovations on the Knosher Bowl were started on Monday, March 24. The $1.8 million project will include an artificial turf surface, new fencing, gates and entry area; lowering of the north berm to open the Bowl to the campus; addition of handicap parking; new goal posts; and enlarged areas for team benches and athletic training staff and equipment.Knox CollegeMon Mar 31 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x21023.xmlMonmouth College won its eighth consecutive title on the men's side and its fourth straight on the women's side at the 2008 Midwest Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships hosted by Knox College. The Prairie Fire men finished eighth and the women took ninth. Knox did win two individual championships and set a school record in a third event over the two-day event.Knox CollegeFri May 9 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x21022.xmlKnox won four straight games, including three games on Sunday, to win the 2008 Midwest Conference Baseball Championship. The Prairie Fire defeated Ripon twice, by scores of 4-2 and 5-4, to claim the crown. It is Knox's first conference baseball championship since Knox, Monmouth and Coe shared the title in 1993, and Knox's first outright conference championship since 1986.Knox CollegeSat May 10 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x21013.xmlMonmouth College built a 46-point lead on the men's side and a 66-point edge on the women's side after the first day of the 2008 Midwest Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships hosted by Knox College. Knox's first day was highlighted by a school-record setting performance by Tim Rairdon in the men's 1500-meter run and a conference championship effort by Pam Bell in the long jump.Knox CollegeFri May 9 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20995.xmlSchedule and results of the 2008 Midwest Conference Baseball Championship, hosted by Knox College at Blodgett Field on Friday and Saturday, May 9-10.Knox CollegeFri May 9 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20960.xmlFor the first time in 20 years, the Knox men's golf team will be participating in the NCAA Division III Championships. Head coach C.J. Rugh and the Prairie Fire qualified for the event after winning the Midwest Conference Championship to earn an automatic berth. Knox last qualified as a team for nationals in 1988, when the team placed 18th in the country. The 2008 Championships run from May 13-16 at the Chateau Elan Resort in Braselton, Georgia.Knox CollegeThu May 8 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20991.xmlPaul Bennett was named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Baseball Team as voted on by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). He received First Team All-District V recognition in the College Division and will now move to the Academic All-American ballot. Bennett is majoring in Biology at Knox College. He was named to the all-district second team a year ago.Knox CollegeThu May 8 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20993.xmlJordan Ball, a freshman from Cuba, Illinois (Cuba High School), earned National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) NCAA Division III Pitcher of the Week honorable mention on Thursday, May 8. The right-hander was named the Midwest Conference Pitcher of the Week earlier after appearing in three of four games over the weekend helping Knox clinch the MWC South Division title.Knox CollegeThu May 8 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20967.xmlKatie Dura followed up her Midwest Conference South Division Player of the Year honor by being named to the 2008 Louisville Slugger/National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Division III All-Great Lakes Region Third Team on Tuesday, May 6. The senior catcher from Edwards, Illinois (Brimfield High School), led the Prairie Fire softball team in most offensive categories this season.Knox CollegeTue May 6 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20963.xmlFor the first time in school history, a Knox softball player was named the Midwest Conference South Division Player of the Year. Katie Dura earned the honor after her outstanding senior season in which she led the Prairie Fire in most offensive categories, it was announced by the conference on Tuesday, May 6. Senior Katie Schneider and junior Ashley Konicki were named to the All-Midwest Conference Second Team.Knox CollegeTue May 6 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20958.xmlJordan Ball, a freshman from Cuba, Illinois (Cuba High School), was named the Midwest Conference Pitcher of the Week on Monday, May 5. The right-hander appeared in three of four games over the weekend and earned the save as Knox clinched the Midwest Conference South Division title with a 9-7 win over Monmouth. Thanks to his efforts, the Prairie Fire will host the MWC Baseball Championship on May 9-10.Knox CollegeMon May 5 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20957.xmlDavid Marquardt, a senior from Bloomington, Illinois (Bloomington High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week on Monday, May 5. Marquardt won the individual championship in helping the Knox men's golf team win the Midwest Conference Championship. The Prairie Fire now advance to the NCAA Division III Championships from May 13-16.Knox CollegeMon May 5 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20946.xmlKnox will host Ripon College in the first round of the Midwest Conference Baseball Tournament on Friday, May 9, at 11 a.m. on Blodgett Field. Monmouth and St. Norbert will play their opening-round game in Monmouth, also at 11 a.m. on Friday. The winners of the two games will play in Galesburg while the losers of the first-round games will meet in Monmouth at 3 p.m. Knox will host all of Saturday's action at Blodgett Field.Knox CollegeMon May 5 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20900.xmlFor the first time since 1993, Knox College will host the Midwest Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships on campus. The two-day event is May 9-10 on Turner Track at Trevor Field in the heart of campus. Knox was the host school for the 2003 championships, but the event was held in Monmouth.Knox CollegeMon May 5 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20939.xmlWith a 9-7 win over Monmouth, Knox won the Midwest Conference South Division for the first time since 1986 and will host the 2008 MWC Baseball Tournament on May 9-10. The Prairie Fire won a four-team single-elimination playoff on Sunday, May 4, with a 10-4 win over Illinois College and the two-run victory over Monmouth, to win the division title. Knox is 11-22 overall.Knox CollegeSun May 4 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20933.xmlWith Knox and Illinois College splitting their Saturday afternoon doubleheader, and Monmouth and Grinnell doing the same, the Midwest Conference South Division will be determined by a four-team, three-game playoff on Sunday. The four teams have identical 6-6 marks in conference play. The top two teams in the playoff will earn berths into the Midwest Conference Tournament, with the South Division champion hosting the event.Knox CollegeSat May 3 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20912.xmlKnox won its 29th Midwest Conference Men's Golf Championship on Saturday with a three-round total of 970 at the Aldeen Golf Club in Rockford, Illinois. The Prairie Fire defeated Monmouth by six strokes to win their 20th team title since 1982. Knox senior David Marquardt was the individual medalist with a 224 (72-74-78). Kevin Foerster also earned all-conference honors by tying for 10th place.Knox CollegeSat May 3 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20898.xmlThe Midwest Conference South Division baseball race will be determined on the final day of play on Saturday, May 3. With all four teams tied with 5-5 conference marks, and the teams going head-to-head on Saturday, several possibilities still exist. The top two teams in both the North and South Divisions qualify for the conference tournament, with the South Division champion serving as tournament host this season.Knox CollegeFri May 2 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20899.xmlThe Knox College men's golf team will participate in the 2008 Midwest Conference Men's Golf Championship starting Thursday, May 1. The three-day, 54-hole tournament is being hosted by Illinois College at the Aldeen Golf Club in Rockford, Illinois. The Prairie Fire will be looking for their 29th overall conference title and their 20th since 1982.Knox CollegeWed Apr 30 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20892.xmlKnox College recognized the six seniors between games of a doubleheader against Illinois College on Senior Day on Saturday, April 26. The six seniors - Ann Marie Albright, Katie Dura, Monyca Fisher, Jenny Golz, Bridget McCune, and Katie Schneider - wrapped up their careers as the Prairie Fire closed the 2008 season the next afternoon with a doubleheader at Blackburn College.Knox CollegeTue Apr 29 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20887.xmlAshley Konicki, a junior from Oak Lawn, Illinois (Mother McAuley High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week on Monday, April 28. The second baseman hit .625 (15-of-24) and scored 10 runs over six games last week, and was a perfect 8-for-8 in a doubleheader against Illinois College on Saturday. Konicki finished second on the Prairie Fire softball team with a .373 batting average this season.Knox CollegeMon Apr 28 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20886.xmlComments from the Tim Heimann Court unveiling on Saturday, April 26, 2008.Knox CollegeSat Apr 26 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20857.xmlIt came as a surprise to even the guest of honor, who admitted, "It's hard to keep secrets from me." But former Knox head men's basketball coach Tim Heimann was indeed surprised at the dedication of the freshly-painted Memorial Gymnasium floor, as it was unveiled as "Tim Heimann Court" during a ceremony on Saturday, April 26. Knox President Roger Taylor, Duke Petrovich, Illinois State Representative Don Moffitt and Heimann spoke at the unveiling.Knox CollegeSat Apr 26 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20854.xmlThe Knox-Illinois College softball doubleheader, originally scheduled for Friday, April 25, has been postponed until Saturday, April 26. The first game will begin at 12 p.m. on the Knox Softball Field.Knox CollegeFri Apr 25 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20843.xmlKnox College has rescheduled its baseball doubleheader against Grinnell College for Sunday, April 27. The first game will begin at 1 p.m. at Blodgett Field. The original twinbill, slated for April 12, was rained out.Knox CollegeWed Apr 23 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20815.xmlSammy Almohandis, a junior from Tulsa, Oklahoma (Jenks High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week on Monday, April 21. The right-hander appeared in a relief role in all three games last week. Almohandis struck out seven over 6.1 innings of work, and earned a win and a save as the Prairie Fire swept a doubleheader from Monmouth on Sunday.Knox CollegeMon Apr 21 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20790.xmlKnox College's home baseball doubleheader against Monmouth College, originally scheduled for Saturday, April 19, has been postponed due to rain. The games have been rescheduled for Sunday, April 20. The first pitch is slated for 12 p.m. at Blodgett Field.Knox CollegeSat Apr 19 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20763.xmlKatie Schneider, a senior from Evanston, Illinois (St. Scholastica Academy), was named the Midwest Conference Softball Player of the Week on Tuesday, April 15. The leftfielder was 8-for-12 with two doubles and two home runs in four games for the Knox softball team last week. Schneider hit a pair of solo homers to lead the Prairie Fire to a 4-3 comeback victory over rival Monmouth College on Wednesday.Knox CollegeTue Apr 15 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20752.xmlKatie Schneider, a senior from Evanston, Illinois (St. Scholastica Academy), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week on Monday, April 14. The leftfielder was 8-for-12 with two doubles and two home runs in four games for the Knox softball team last week. Schneider hit a pair of solo homers to lead the Prairie Fire to a 4-3 comeback victory over rival Monmouth College on Wednesday.Knox CollegeMon Apr 14 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20741.xmlFor the first time in its eight-year history, the Midwest Conference Softball Classic has been cancelled. Knox will next take the field Thursday, April 17, at Cornell College.Knox CollegeSat Apr 12 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20738.xmlThe 2008 Midwest Conference Softball Classic has been postponed by a day and is now set to be played on Sunday and Monday, April 13-14 at Dawson Park in Janesville, Wisconsin. The event was originally scheduled to begin on Saturday and conclude on Sunday, but cold and wet conditions have forced the postponement.Knox CollegeFri Apr 11 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20737.xmlKnox College's home baseball doubleheader against Grinnell College, originally scheduled for Saturday, April 12, and then moved to Sunday, April 13, has been postponed due to rain. It has not been rescheduled.Knox CollegeFri Apr 11 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20735.xmlThe Knox College outdoor track and field team will have to wait a little longer to start the 2008 season. The Illinois College Invitational, the Prairie Fire's season-opening meet scheduled for Saturday, April 12, has been canceled due to the inclement weather.Knox CollegeThu Apr 10 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20671.xmlJust past the midway point of the 2008 men's tennis season, Knox has already matched its win total from a year ago. The team success has come, in large part, to the play of Nick Craig. Craig, a junior from Verona, Wisconsin (Wayland Academy), is a perfect 11-0 at #5 singles and has won five of his last six doubles matches with senior Matthew Stockov at the #3 doubles spot.Knox CollegeTue Apr 8 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20680.xmlThe Knox College men's tennis meet at Monmouth College, originally scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, has been postponed due to rain. It has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 9, at 3 p.m.Knox CollegeTue Apr 8 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20667.xmlKatie Dura, a senior from Edwards, Illinois (Brimfield High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week on Monday, April 7. The senior catcher was 6-for-11 with five doubles in four games for the Knox softball team last week. Dura leads the Prairie Fire in most offensive categories this season, including batting average, hits, runs, RBIs, home runs and doubles.Knox CollegeMon Apr 7 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20624.xmlThe Knox College softball doubleheader at Cornell College, originally scheduled for Thursday, April 3, has been postponed until Thursday, April 17. The first game will begin at 4 p.m. in Mount Vernon, Iowa.Knox CollegeThu Apr 3 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20608.xmlDavid Marquardt, a senior from Bloomington, Illinois (Bloomington High School), was named the Midwest Conference Men's Golfer of the Week on Tuesday, April 1. He shot a 145 to finish second at the Prairie Fire Men's Golf Classic at the Soangetaha Country Club. Marquardt carded the top 18-hole round in the Midwest Conference this season when he fired a one-under 71 on Friday. He shot a 74 on Saturday.Knox CollegeTue Apr 1 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20585.xmlThe Knox College home baseball doubleheader against Beloit College originally scheduled for Tuesday, April 1, has been pushed back to Wednesday April 2. In addition, the Prairie Fire have rescheduled their home doubleheader with St. Norbert College for Sunday, April 6. The games were originally washed out on March 8.Knox CollegeMon Mar 31 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20583.xmlDavid Marquardt, a senior from Bloomington, Illinois (Bloomington High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week on Monday, March 31. Marquardt shot a 145 to finish second at the Prairie Fire Men's Golf Classic at the Soangetaha Country Club. He carded the lone round under par in the tournament when he fired a one-under 71 on Friday. Marquardt shot a 74 on Saturday.Knox CollegeMon Mar 31 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20548.xmlThe Knox College softball doubleheader at Eureka College originally scheduled for Thursday, March 27, has been rescheduled for Monday, April 7. The first game will begin at 4 p.m. in Eureka, Illinois.Knox CollegeThu Mar 27 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20545.xmlNick Craig, a junior from Verona, Wisconsin (Wayland Academy), was named the Midwest Conference Men's Tennis Player of the Week on Tuesday, March 25. Craig won all five of his matches at #5 singles, including a victory over NCAA Division II Augustana (SD) College, last week on the team's spring trip to Orlando, Florida. Three of the junior's five wins came in third set super-tiebreakers, as he improved to 8-0 in singles action on the season.Knox CollegeTue Mar 25 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20542.xmlNick Craig, a junior from Verona, Wisconsin (Wayland Academy), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week on Tuesday, March 25. Craig won all five of his matches at #5 singles, including a victory over NCAA Division II Augustana (SD) College, last week on the team's spring trip to Orlando, Florida. Three of the junior's five wins came in third set super-tiebreakers, as he improved to 8-0 in singles action on the season.Knox CollegeTue Mar 25 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20458.xmlThe Midwest Conference recognized 18 Knox College student-athletes from six league sports on the 2008 MWC Academic All-Conference Winter Sports Team. To be eligible for the academic all-conference team, student athletes must hold a cumulative 3.2 grade point average and letter in any of the MWC's winter sports (men's basketball, women's basketball, men's swimming, women's swimming, men's indoor track & field, women's indoor track & field).Knox CollegeWed Mar 19 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20448.xmlThe Knox College spring sports teams are gearing up for their seasons by taking their annual Spring Break Trips. The baseball team is heading to Phoenix, Arizona; the softball team is traveling to Los Angeles, California; the men's tennis team is going to Orlando, Florida; and the men's golf team is visiting Hilton Head, South Carolina.Knox CollegeFri Mar 14 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20447.xmlKnox College held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, March 13, to officially start renovation of the Knox Bowl, which will be renamed the Knosher Bowl in honor of retired athletic director Harley Knosher. The ceremony included remarks from Knox College President Roger Taylor, Athletic Director Chad Eisele, Head Football Coach Andy Gibbons, and Knosher.Knox CollegeThu Mar 13 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20450.xmlJared Katchen, a sophomore from Galesburg, Illinois (Galesburg High School), was named the Midwest Conference Men's Tennis Performer of the Week on Tuesday, March 11. The sophomore won both his singles and doubles match as the Prairie Fire defeated Greenville College 5-4 on Saturday, March 8. This season, Katchen is 2-1 in singles play and 3-0 in doubles action.Knox CollegeTue Mar 11 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20438.xmlJaran Rutledge, a senior from Mundelein, Illinois (Carmel High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week for the fifth time this season after becoming a two-time All-American at the 2008 NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships on March 8. Rutledge, who became Knox College's first All-American wrestler after a third-place showing at the 2007 National Championships, finished eighth in this year's tournament.Knox CollegeMon Mar 10 12:08:25 CDT 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20433.xmlJaran Rutledge, a senior from Mundelein, Illinois (Carmel High School), became a two-time NCAA Division III Wrestling All-American after finishing eighth at heavyweight at the 2008 Wrestling Championships. Rutledge suffered a left knee strain in the first period of his first match, but perservered to pick up an overtime victory in the consolation bracket before withdrawing from the second day of action.Knox CollegeSat Mar 8 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20395.xmlUnder first-year co-head coaches Patrick Irwin and Dan Zierfuss, the Knox College indoor track and field team set three school records this season. Adam Kent broke the weight throw record and Tim Rairdon set the 800-meter run mark, while the men's sprint medley relay record was also toppled.Knox CollegeThu Mar 6 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20392.xmlJaran Rutledge, a senior from Mundelein, Illinois (Carmel High School), has been seeded fourth in the heavyweight bracket at the 2008 NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships, which begin Friday, March 7, at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Rutledge will receive a bye in the first round to advance to the championship quarterfinals. The quarterfinals are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Friday.Knox CollegeWed Mar 5 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20393.xmlAfter guiding Knox to a share of fifth place in the conference, Tim Heimann was honored as the Midwest Conference Men's Basketball Coach of the Year on Tuesday, March 4. The Prairie Fire were picked to finish ninth in the conference preseason poll. Heimann, who retired from coaching at the end of the season, also won the conference honor in 1997.Knox CollegeTue Mar 4 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20394.xmlJunior guard Adam Estergard, from Urbana, Illinois (Urbana High School), and senior forward Grant Kluge, from Joliet, Illinois (Reed-Custer High School), received All-Midwest Conference Men's Basketball honorable mention on Tuesday, March 4. The pair led Knox to an 8-15 overall record and a 7-9 mark in Midwest Conference play.Knox CollegeTue Mar 4 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20397.xmlJenna Finley, from Serena, Illinois (Serena High School), was named to the 2007-08 All-Midwest Conference Women's Basketball Second Team on Tuesday, March 4. The senior guard led Knox in assists and minutes played, and was among the Prairie Fire team leaders in scoring, rebounding and steals.Knox CollegeTue Mar 4 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20402.xmlKnox College will have to wait just a little longer to open the 2008 baseball season. The season-opening weekend of play on March 8-9 has been canceled due to the weather and field conditions. Knox was originally scheduled to host St. Norbert in a doubleheader on Saturday, March 8, and in a single game on Sunday, March 9. The games will be rescheduled.Knox CollegeTue Mar 4 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20391.xmlKnox College closed the 2007-2008 winter athletics seasons with its annual K-Club Winter Sports Banquet in the Lincoln Room in Seymour Union on Monday, March 3. Head coaches handed out season-ending awards to their respective teams.Knox CollegeTue Mar 4 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20396.xmlKnox had a strong showing at the 2008 Midwest Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships on Friday and Saturday, February 29-March 1. Tim Rairdon and Pam Bell earned all-conference honors with third-place finishes, while the men's sprint medley relay team broke a Knox College school record with its third-place showing.Knox CollegeTue Mar 4 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20387.xmlTim Rairdon, a senior from St. Charles, Illinois (St. Charles East High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week on Monday, March 3. The sophomore earned all-conference honors after finishing third in the 800-meter run at the 2008 Midwest Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships. He also anchored the sprint medley relay team, which set a Knox school record with a time of 3:42.65.Knox CollegeMon Mar 3 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20377.xmlWith spring right around the corner, the Knox College baseball team is ready to get outside. Practicing indoors in the T. Fleming Fieldhouse since early February, the Prairie Fire are anxious to get the 2008 campaign started. Knox will open the season at home, on Blodgett Field, Saturday and Sunday, March 8-9, against St. Norbert College. Five all-Midwest Conference selections return from a year ago.Knox CollegeFri Feb 29 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20759.xmlComments from the Tim Heimann reception on February 23, 2008.Knox CollegeMon Feb 25 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20315.xmlAfter 24 years on the sidelines as the head men's basketball coach, Tim Heimann could not have asked for a better end to his coaching career. In front of a packed house on Basketball Homecoming, which included more than 100 former Knox basketball players, the current Prairie Fire squad rallied for a 61-56 victory over Lake Forest College on Saturday, February 23, to send Heimann out a winner.Knox CollegeMon Feb 25 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20314.xmlAdam Estergard, from Urbana, Illinois (Urbana High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week on Monday, February 25. The junior averaged 9.0 points and 8.0 rebounds while not committing a single turnover in two games last week. The Knox men's basketball team finished the 2007-08 season with an 8-15 overall record and a 7-9 mark in Midwest Conference play.Knox CollegeMon Feb 25 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20313.xmlThree Knox women's basketball players saw their careers come to an end on Senior Day on Saturday, February 23. Jenny Golz, Jenna Finley and Andie Allison donned the Prairie Fire uniform for the final time in front of a large Basketball Homecoming Day crowd in a loss to Lake Forest College. The three made a great impact on the Knox women's basketball program during their careers.Knox CollegeMon Feb 25 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20308.xmlAt halftime of the Lake Forest-Knox College men's basketball game on Saturday, February 23, the Old Siwash/Prairie Fire Athletic Club presented a $20,000 check to the Knox College Athletic Department. The donation is an annual gift from the Club. Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) officers Katie Schneider and Aaron Willits accepted the check on behalf of the athletic department.Knox CollegeMon Feb 25 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20301.xmlFor the second straight year, Jaran Rutledge is headed to the NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships after finishing second at the Great Lakes Regional. The senior heavyweight won his first three matches before losing a heartbreaking double overtime tiebreaker in the finals. Rutledge, the tournament's top seed, led Knox to a 14th-place team finish. The National Wrestling Championships will be March 7-8 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.Knox CollegeSat Feb 23 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20142.xmlTony Meyer, a junior from St. Louis, Missouri (St. Louis University High School), led the Knox swimming and diving team with top-10 finishes in each of his three individual events at the Midwest Conference Swimming and Diving Championships Friday-Sunday, February 15-17. The Knox men finished eighth while the Prairie Fire women took ninth.Knox CollegeTue Feb 19 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20141.xmlAdam Kent, from Lake Stevens, Washington (Lake Stevens High School), was named the Midwest Conference Men's Indoor Field Athlete of the Week on Tuesday, February 19. The sophomore broke the Knox College school record in the weight throw and also set a personal best in the shot put at the Knox Indoor Track and Field Invitational Saturday. He was named the Prairie Fire Performer of the Week on Monday.Knox CollegeTue Feb 19 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20140.xmlKnox College will host the Flexbone Association Midwest Regional Clinic on Friday and Saturday, April 25-26. The two-day coaches clinic will feature presentations from high school and college coaches from around the Midwest.Knox CollegeTue Feb 19 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20134.xmlAdam Kent, from Lake Stevens, Washington (Lake Stevens High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week on Monday, February 18. The sophomore broke the school record in the weight throw and also set a personal best in the shot put at the Knox Indoor Track and Field Invitational Saturday.Knox CollegeMon Feb 18 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20127.xmlAdam Kent and Tim Rairdon each set a Knox College school record at the Knox Indoor Track and Field Invitational Saturday, February 16, in the T. Fleming Fieldhouse. Kent set the school mark in the weight throw and Rairdon broke the 800-meter run record.Knox CollegeSat Feb 16 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20106.xmlKnox College and Monmouth College showed their support in raising breast cancer awareness by participating in the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) "Think Pink" initiative at the Prairie Fire-Fighting Scots women's basketball game on Wednesday, February 13. Members of both schools' women's basketball programs wore pink in support of the initiative.Knox CollegeThu Feb 14 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20040.xmlGrant Kluge, a senior from Joliet, Illinois (Reed-Custer High School), was named the Midwest Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week on Monday, February 11. The senior forward averaged 17.3 points and 7.0 rebounds in three games, and led Knox to a pair of comeback victories over Illinois College and St. Norbert last week. This season, Kluge is averaging 8.6 points and 4.7 rebounds per contest.Knox CollegeMon Feb 11 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20039.xmlOne week after shattering his personal best in the weight throw by more than five feet, sophomore Adam Kent again set a PR at the Illinois College Blue Classic Saturday, February 9. His throw of 48' 5.5" was nearly an inch longer than his effort from a week ago. Kent, from Lake Stevens, Washington (Lake Stevens High School) is now within 17.5 inches of the Knox College school record.Knox CollegeMon Feb 11 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20032.xmlKnox College will host the Knox Indoor Track and Field Invitational in the T. Fleming Fieldhouse Saturday, February 16. The field events will begin at 10 a.m. and the track events will start at 11 a.m.Knox CollegeMon Feb 11 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x20031.xmlGrant Kluge, a senior from Joliet, Illinois (Reed-Custer High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week on Monday, February 11. The senior forward averaged 17.3 points and 7.0 rebounds in three games, and led Knox to a pair of comeback victories over Illinois College and St. Norbert last week. This season, Kluge is averaging 8.6 points and 4.7 rebounds per contest.Knox CollegeMon Feb 11 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x19968.xmlAdam Kent, a sophomore from Lake Stevens, Washington (Lake Stevens High School), set his personal best in the weight throw at the Cornell College Hilltop Indoor Track and Field Invitational Saturday. His throw of 48' 4.75" was more than five feet longer than his previous best, and also came within 18 inches of the Knox College school record.Knox CollegeMon Feb 4 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x19967.xmlFor the fourth time this season, Jaran Rutledge, a senior from Mundelein, Illinois (Carmel High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week. The senior heavyweight won the heavyweight championship at the Pete Willson Invitational hosted by Wheaton College Saturday. Rutledge, ranked fourth in the recent NWCA Division III poll, has won four individual tournaments this year.Knox CollegeMon Feb 4 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x19913.xmlMatt Goedeke, a freshman from Yates City, Illinois (Farmington High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week on Monday, January 28. Goedeke averaged double figures as Knox defeated Beloit College and Carroll College over the weekend. The Prairie Fire are now 4-4 in Midwest Conference play, which includes a 4-1 conference mark in Memorial Gymnasium.Knox CollegeMon Jan 28 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x19867.xmlKnox College senior heavyweight Jaran Rutledge, from Mundelein, Illinois (Carmel High School), has jumped to fourth in the recent National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Division III individual rankings. Rutledge, who became Knox's first wrestling All-American last year with his third-place finish at the NCAA Division III Championships, has lost only one match this season.Knox CollegeWed Jan 23 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x19698.xmlJanet P. Judge, a lawyer and former eight-time athletic varsity letter winner at Harvard/Radcliffe College, will give a presentation on social networking websites, hazing and harassment Monday, January 28, at Kresge Hall beginning at 7 p.m. The presentation, sponsored by the Knox Athletic Department, is open and free of charge to all Knox College students, faculty and staff.Knox CollegeMon Jan 21 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x19693.xmlPam Bell, a senior from St. Louis, Missouri (Crossroads High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week on Monday, January 21. Bell competed in four individual events and one relay at the Prairie Fire Indoor Track and Field Quadrangular at the T. Fleming Fieldhouse Saturday. She came away with three season-best marks to lead the Prairie Fire.Knox CollegeMon Jan 21 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x19671.xmlKnox College hosted the Prairie Fire Indoor Track and Field Quadrangular in the T. Fleming Fieldhouse Saturday, January 19. The Prairie Fire men finished in third place and the women took fourth. Monmouth College won both the men's and women's meets.Knox CollegeFri Jan 18 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x19570.xmlFor the third time this season and the second week in a row, Jaran Rutledge, a senior from Mundelein, Illinois (Carmel High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week. The senior heavyweight finished 4-0 to win the heavyweight championship at the North Central College Invitational. Rutledge is the sixth-ranked heavyweight in the recent National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Division III poll.Knox CollegeMon Jan 14 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x19567.xmlThe Knox College wrestling dual meet against Millikin University, scheduled for Tuesday, January 22, at Peoria Woodruff High School has been canceled. It will not be rescheduled.Knox CollegeMon Jan 14 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x18759.xmlJaran Rutledge, a senior from Mundelein, Illinois (Carmel High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week on Monday, January 7. The senior heavyweight, ranked sixth in the recent National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Division III poll, won all four of his matches at the third annual Chuck Porter Duals hosted by Knox Saturday. Rutledge has now won more than 100 matches in his Prairie Fire wrestling career.Knox CollegeMon Jan 7 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x18757.xmlThe Knox College basketball teams will play their first home games of the new year Wednesday, January 9, when the Prairie Fire host Illinois College. The doubleheader starts with the men's game at 5:30 p.m. The women's game will follow at approximately 7:30 p.m.Knox CollegeMon Jan 7 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x18754.xmlThe Knox wrestling team lost four times at the third annual Chuck Porter Duals. Knox lost to Wheaton College 31-15, North Central College 44-3, Wabash College 34-18, and the University of Dubuque 36-18. North Central won the six-school event with a perfect 4-0 record.Knox CollegeMon Jan 7 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x18723.xmlThe Knox College wrestling team will host the third annual Chuck Porter Duals Saturday, January 5, beginning at 9 a.m. in the T. Fleming Fieldhouse. Joining Knox in the event will be North Central College, Wabash College, Wheaton College, the Milwaukee School of Engineering, and the University of Dubuque.Knox CollegeFri Jan 4 12:08:25 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x18714.xmlMadi Hanna, a freshman from Van Meter, Iowa (Van Meter High School), was named to the all-tournament team at the Marketing Depot USA Classic in West Palm Beach, Florida, December 18-19. The 6-3 forward/center averaged 12.0 points on 61 percent shooting from the floor, 8.0 rebounds and 3.0 blocked shots over two games. The Prairie Fire dropped both contests in the tournament.Knox CollegeWed Jan 2 17:09:44 CST 2008http://www.knox.edu/x18682.xmlErin Navolio, a sophomore from Hinsdale, Illinois (Hinsdale Central High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week. The 6-1 guard scored a team-high 15 points to go along with seven rebounds, four assists and one blocked shot in Knox's 53-47 win over Eureka Friday night. Navolio hit two important three-pointers in the game's closing minutes to help secure the victory.Knox CollegeTue Dec 18 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x18681.xmlErin Navolio, a sophomore from Hinsdale, Illinois (Hinsdale Central High School), was named the Midwest Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Week. The 6-1 guard scored a team-high 15 points to go along with seven rebounds, four assists and one blocked shot in Knox's 53-47 win over Eureka Friday night. Navolio hit two important three-pointers in the game's closing minutes to help secure the victory.Knox CollegeMon Dec 17 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x18631.xmlMadi Hanna, a freshman from Van Meter, Iowa (Van Meter High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week. Hanna scored a team-high 17 points to go along with six rebounds and four blocked shots in the Prairie Fire's 61-48 win at MacMurray College. The 6-3 forward/center leads Knox in scoring, field goal percentage and blocked shots, and is third on the team in rebounding.Knox CollegeTue Dec 11 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x18622.xmlThe Knox College men's basketball game at North Park University, originally scheduled for Tuesday, December 11, has been postponed due to the weather. The game has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 5, at 2 p.m.Knox CollegeMon Dec 10 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x18607.xmlThe Midwest Conference recognized 28 Knox College student-athletes from eight league sports on the 2007 MWC Academic All-Conference Fall Sports Team. To be eligible for the academic all-conference team, student athletes must hold a cumulative 3.2 grade point average and letter in any of the MWC's fall sports.Knox CollegeWed Dec 5 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x18601.xmlRusty Baker, a junior from Elmwood, Illinois (Elmwood High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week. Baker came off the bench to average 16 points and 5.5 rebounds in Midwest Conference victories over Ripon and St. Norbert. Baker scored a game-high 22 points in the Prairie Fire's double overtime victory over Ripon.Knox CollegeTue Dec 4 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x18574.xmlFootball Winter Break WorkoutKnox CollegeMon Nov 26 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x18565.xmlThe 2007-08 Knox College Basketball Homecoming has been scheduled for Saturday, February 23, when the Prairie Fire will host Lake Forest College. In addition to gathering old friends and teammates, Homecoming 2008 will mark Prairie Fire men's basketball coach Tim Heimann's retirement from coaching and celebrate his years of service to Knox athletics.Knox CollegeTue Nov 20 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x18442.xmlCary Archer and Jose Leon were named to the All-Midwest Conference Men's Soccer Team. The pair earned second team honors after the Prairie Fire finished the 2007 season with a 4-12-1 record, including a 2-6-1 mark in Midwest Conference play.Knox CollegeWed Nov 14 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x18441.xmlFor the second straight year, all Prairie Fire Midwest Conference men's and women's basketball games can be viewed live at www.midwestconference.tv. Watch every home and away Prairie Fire conference contest live on your computer on a pay-per-view basis.Knox CollegeTue Nov 13 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x18440.xmlNine Knox College football players were named to the All-Midwest Conference Team, including three second-team selections - senior linebacker Tyler Hill, senior defensive lineman Jaran Rutledge and senior running back Aaron Willits. Six others earned honorable mention. Hill and Rutledge were two of seven Prairie Fire defensive players recognized by the conference.Knox CollegeTue Nov 13 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x18439.xmlJaran Rutledge, a senior from Mundelein, Illinois (Carmel High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week. Rutledge, the top-ranked heavyweight in NCAA Division III, won all four of his matches in winning the individual championship at the Knox Invitational. He pinned three of his four opponents.Knox CollegeTue Nov 13 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x18363.xmlKnox College closed the 2007 fall athletics season with its annual Fall Sports Banquet Monday night in the Lincoln Room in Seymour Union. Knox College President Roger Taylor, Anne Taylor, Faculty Representative Larry Welch and Director of Athletics Chad Eisele presented awards. Head coaches also announced their 2007 team award winners and their 2008-09 team captains.Knox CollegeWed Nov 7 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x18359.xmlTony Meyer, a junior from St. Louis, Missouri (University High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week. Meyer won two individual events and anchored a victorious relay team as the Prairie Fire swimming teams opened the 2007-08 season with a dual meet at Augustana College.Knox CollegeTue Nov 6 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x18303.xmlTyler Hill, a senior from Naperville, Illinois (Naperville North High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week. The senior linebacker became the College's all-time career leader in total tackles after finishing with 11 stops in a loss at Lake Forest College. He has 333 total tackles in his four-year Prairie Fire career.Knox CollegeTue Oct 30 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x18244.xmlKnox College senior Jaran Rutledge, from Mundelein, Illinois (Carmel High School), is the top-ranked heavyweight in the 2007-08 National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Division III Brute-Adidas individual preseason rankings, which were released October 23. Rutledge became Knox College's first wrestling All-American by placing third at the NCAA Division III Championships last year.Knox CollegeFri Oct 26 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x18181.xmlJeff Wozencraft, a sophomore from Arlington Heights, Illinois (Buffalo Grove High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week. Wozencraft scored his third goal of the season in a 4-2 loss to Mount Mercy College. He is second on the team in scoring with 10 points.Knox CollegeTue Oct 23 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x18162.xmlFour new members were inducted into the Allan P. Christiansen Knox-Lombard Athletic Hall of Fame as part of 2007 Homecoming festivities. The 1959 Knox men's basketball team, James Brown '86, J. Charles Janes '55, and Lisa Williamson '86 are the newest members of the Hall of Fame.Knox CollegeThu Oct 18 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x18160.xmlKnox College formally dedicated the Jorge Prats Soccer Field as part of Homecoming 2007 festivities. Athletic Director Chad Eisele, Knox College Board of Trustees member Sue Blew, former director of athletics Harley Knosher and Jorge Prats gave remarks at the ceremony.Knox CollegeThu Oct 18 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x18087.xmlKnox College announced today that long-time men's basketball coach Tim Heimann will coach his last season with the Prairie Fire this winter. Heimann will not be leaving Knox, however, as he moves to the College's fundraising and alumni relations team effective April 1, 2008. Assistant coach Rob Purlee will take over as head coach beginning with the 2008-09 season.Knox CollegeThu Oct 18 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x18082.xmlJessica Wise, a junior from Cary, Illinois (Cary-Grove Community High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week. Wise won the consolation championship at #2 singles at the 2007 Midwest Conference Women's Tennis Championships. Knox finished in ninth place as a team.Knox CollegeTue Oct 16 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x17956.xmlJessica DeMory, a freshman from Schererville, Indiana (Lake Central High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week. The junior earned all-conference honors after placing fourth at the 2007 Midwest Conference Women's Golf Championships. She helped Knox to a second place finish as a team.Knox CollegeTue Oct 9 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x17948.xmlJessica DeMory, a freshman from Schererville, Indiana (Lake Central High School), and Ashton Heath, a sophomore from Maryville, Illinois (Nerinx Hall High School), earned all-conference honors at the 2007 Midwest Conference Golf Championships. DeMory finished fourth while Heath placed seventh. The top 10 individuals are named to the all-conference team.Knox CollegeMon Oct 8 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x17947.xmlJack Dippold, a junior from Peoria, Illinois (Peoria Notre Dame High School), was named the Midwest Conference Football Special Teams Performer of the Week. He converted all five of his extra point attempts and split the uprights on a 28-yard field goal in Knox College's 38-7 win over Grinnell. The Prairie Fire are 3-3 overall and 2-3 in Midwest Conference play.Knox CollegeMon Oct 8 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x17889.xmlCassie Milleville, a sophomore from Westchester, Illinois (Montini Catholic High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week. The sophomore goalkeeper made 15 saves during the week and recorded a shutout in the Prairie Fire's first win of the season against Faith Baptist Bible College Saturday.Knox CollegeTue Oct 2 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x17824.xmlKaren Brophy, a junior from Galesburg, Illinois (Galesburg High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week. The junior cross country runner ran a season-best 5K time of 20:39.00 to help the Knox women to a sixth-place showing at the Lake Forest Forester Invitational Saturday.Knox CollegeTue Sep 25 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x17713.xmlZack LoMonaco, a senior from Lansing, Illinois (Marian Catholic High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week. The senior defensive back was credited with four total tackles, including one tackle for loss, and forced a fumble as the Prairie Fire football team lost at Ripon College 28-10.Knox CollegeTue Sep 18 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x17633.xmlClint Moore, a junior from Fort Lupton, Colorado (Fort Lupton High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week. The junior defensive midfielder scored a goal and led the Knox men's soccer team to two shutout victories. Knox defeated MacMurray 5-0 on Wednesday before earning a 3-0 win at Eureka Saturday.Knox CollegeTue Sep 11 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x17631.xmlJacob Gorbaty, a junior from Tacoma, Washington (Stadium High School), was named the Midwest Conference Men's Soccer Defensive Performer of the Week. He anchored a Prairie Fire defense which recorded two shutout victories last week. Knox has won two straight matches to move to 2-2 on the season.Knox CollegeMon Sep 10 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x17585.xmlAll Prairie Fire Midwest Conference football and volleyball games can now be viewed live at www.midwestconference.tv. Watch every home and away Prairie Fire conference contest live on your computer on a pay-per-view basis. All five Knox College home football games will also be broadcast live on 1590 WAIK Radio.Knox CollegeTue Sep 4 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x17584.xmlAaron Willits, a senior from Aledo, Illinois (Aledo High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week. The senior running back rushed for 113 yards and scored three total touchdowns as the Prairie Fire football team opened the 2007 season with a 33-14 victory at Eureka College.Knox CollegeTue Sep 4 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x17573.xmlThe Knox women's tennis meet at Illinois College scheduled for Tuesday afternoon has been canceled. The dual meet will not be rescheduled.Knox CollegeMon Sep 3 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x17570.xmlWith Eureka College having bubbles on its gym floor, Knox College will host the team's match Tuesday night. The match will begin at 7 p.m. in Memorial Gymnasium.Knox CollegeSun Sep 2 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x17318.xmlAshley Sims was named the assistant women's basketball coach at Knox College. Sims was a standout performer at Alexis High School, helping the team to two regional titles and three conference crowns. She was named to the all-Lincoln Trail Conference team after her junior and senior seasons.Knox CollegeMon Jun 18 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x17279.xmlKnox College was picked eighth in the Midwest Conference football preseason coaches poll. St. Norbert was tabbed as the preseason conference favorite. The Prairie Fire finished 2-8 overall and 1-8 in the MWC a year ago, but lost four games by a combined 14 points.Knox CollegeWed Aug 8 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16638.xmlTravel, community service and baseball are three pretty nice ways to spend a summer. And Jake Ayers '06 is experiencing it all. The recent Knox College graduate, with a degree in Social Science Education, has traveled to Israel to play in the inaugural season of the Israel Baseball League (IBL). Ayers left for Israel on June 19 and the six-team league opened play on June 24. He won't return home until the season ends in late August.Knox CollegeThu Jun 28 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16633.xmlKnox College announced its 2007 women's golf schedule. The season opens September 1-2 when the Prairie Fire compete in the Illinois College Lady Blues Invitational at The Links Golf Course in Jacksonville, Illinois. The Prairie Fire will host the Knox College Invitational at the Soangetaha Country Club September 7.Knox CollegeThu Jun 21 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16631.xmlKnox College announced its 2007 cross country schedule. The season opens Saturday, September 1, when the Prairie Fire run in the Augustana Open in Davenport, Iowa. The Midwest Conference Championships will be hosted by Illinois College Saturday, October 27.Knox CollegeThu Jun 21 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16621.xmlPatrick Irwin and Dan Zierfuss were named co-head track and field coaches at Knox College. Irwin was also named the head cross country coach while Zierfuss will also assist the Prairie Fire football team. The two begin their duties July 1.Knox CollegeMon Jun 18 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16559.xmlCelebrate 116 seasons of football, rekindle old friendships, and share stories of your experiences at the Knox Bowl at the 2007 Knox Football Reunion Friday, June 15. David Fridovich '74, former Knox athletic director Harley Knosher, Larry Kusch '71, and Seth Kopf '04 will address those in attendance at the reunion.Knox CollegeThu May 31 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16549.xmlRenovations on the Knox College soccer field were started May 21. The field, to be renamed Jorge Prats Field, will be dedicated in October 2007 during Homecoming.Knox CollegeTue May 29 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16548.xmlEvery Knox College Midwest Conference volleyball match will be available for viewing live at www.midwestconference.tv. Watch every home and away Prairie Fire conference match live on your computer on a pay-per-view basis. Football and basketball contests will also be available.Knox CollegeTue May 29 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16547.xmlEvery Knox College Midwest Conference football game will be available for viewing live at www.midwestconference.tv. Watch every home and away Prairie Fire conference game live on your computer on a pay-per-view basis. Volleyball and basketball contests will also be available.Knox CollegeTue May 29 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16512.xmlThe Midwest Conference recognized 26 Knox College student-athletes from six league sports on the 2007 MWC Academic All-Conference Spring Sports Team. To be eligible for the academic all-conference team, student athletes must hold a cumulative 3.2 grade point average and letter in any of the MWC's spring sports.Knox CollegeThu May 24 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16510.xmlKnox College closed the 2007 spring athletics season with its annual Spring Sports Banquet Monday night in the Lincoln Room in Seymour Union. Awards were presented by Knox College President Roger Taylor, Knox Director of Athletics Chad Eisele and Faculty Representative Larry Welch.Knox CollegeWed May 16 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16526.xmlAmy Thompson, a senior from Rollinsville, Colorado (Nederland High School), placed second in the 400-meter hurdles at the Midwest Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships in a time of 1:08.79. Thompson was Knox College's top finisher at the conference meet. She also contributed to a pair of scoring relay teams for the Prairie Fire.Knox CollegeMon May 14 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16501.xmlSeven Knox College baseball players were named to the 2007 Midwest Conference All-South Division team. Jake Ayers, Paul Bennett, Adam Estergard, Steve Hoosen, Luke Hunter, Greg Leibach and Kevin Malone garnered first team recognition. Knox led the division with the seven first-team picks.Knox CollegeMon May 14 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16500.xmlSteve Hoosen, a senior from Galesburg, Illinois (Galesburg High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week. The senior pitched a combined 12.1 innings in three games over three consecutive days. He struck out 12. Hoosen, a First Team All-Midwest Conference South Division selection, finished the season with a 7-5 record.Knox CollegeMon May 14 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16470.xmlPaul Bennett, from Edwards, Illinois (Brimfield High School), was named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Baseball Team as voted on by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). He received Second Team All-District V recognition in the College Division. Bennett is majoring in Biology and Psychology at Knox College.Knox CollegeThu May 10 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16456.xmlKatie Dura and Ann Marie Albright were named to the All-Midwest Conference Softball Team. Dura was named to the first team after batting .350 overall and an amazing .516 in conference games. Albright earned second team all-conference honors after hitting .333 and leading the team in doubles and RBIs.Knox CollegeWed May 9 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16455.xmlAmy Thompson, a senior from Rollinsville, Colorado (Nederland High School), was named the Midwest Conference Women's Track Performer of the Week. She recorded two career PRs in the hurdle events and contributed to a pair of season-best relay efforts at the University of Dubuque Open track and field meet.Knox CollegeWed May 9 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16454.xmlThe Knox College baseball team will host Illinois College tonight in a one-game playoff to determine which team advances to the Midwest Conference Tournament. Knox and Illinois College are both 6-6 in league play. The game will be played at Galesburg High School beginning at 7 p.m.Knox CollegeWed May 9 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16444.xmlKate Latshaw, a sophomore from Downers Grove, Illinois (North High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week. The sophomore third baseman belted two home runs as the Prairie Fire softball team swept a season-ending doubleheader from Rockford College. Latshaw finished the season with a team-high six home runs.Knox CollegeTue May 8 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16443.xmlDonielle Augustson, a senior from Rio Rancho, New Mexico (Rio Rancho High School), improved her own school record in the hammer throw at the University of Dubuque Open outdoor track and field meet on May 3. Her record distance of 121 feet, 10 inches added 11 inches to the previous mark of 120 feet, 11 inches from the 2005 season.Knox CollegeMon May 7 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16398.xmlKnox could never overcome a first-day deficit and finished second at the Midwest Conference Men's Golf Tournament Saturday afternoon at the Aldeen Golf Club in Rockford, Illinois. Knox finished with a three-round total of 953 (322-317-314) to finish 19 strokes behind conference champion Monmouth College. Knox had won 19 of the last 25 MWC championships, including last year's title.Knox CollegeSat May 5 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16415.xmlThe Knox College baseball doubleheader at Illinois College, scheduled for Saturday, May 5, has been rescheduled for Monday, May 7, at noon. The two games will determine which team will qualify for the Midwest Conference Tournament.Knox CollegeFri May 4 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16348.xmlRyan Meier, a senior from Normal, Illinois (University High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week. The senior golfer shot a one-over-par 145 (74-71) to earn individual medalist honors and help Knox win the Midwest Conference South Division Tournament.Knox CollegeTue May 1 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16320.xmlKnox College hosted the Prairie Fire Relays to inaugurate the newly-renovated outdoor track and field venue Saturday, April 28, at the Trevor Field Complex. Augustana College and Knox competed in the event. The eight-lane state-of-the-art track, with a purple running surface, was dedicated at a ceremony on October 12, 2006.Knox CollegeSat Apr 28 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16292.xmlKnox College will host the Prairie Fire Relays to inaugurate the newly-renovated outdoor track and field venue Saturday, April 28, at the Trevor Field Complex. Events will begin at 10:30 a.m. The eight-lane state-of-the-art track, with a purple running surface, was dedicated at a ceremony on October 12, 2006.Knox CollegeThu Apr 26 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16289.xmlKnox College announced its 2007-08 men's basketball schedule. The Prairie Fire will host 11 games. Knox will open the season Monday, November 19, at Cornell College at 7 p.m. The home opener will be Saturday, November 24, when the Prairie Fire host Robert Morris College at 7 p.m. on the first day of the annual Pizza Hut Classic.Knox CollegeThu Apr 26 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16288.xmlKnox College announced its 2007-08 women's basketball schedule. The Prairie Fire will host 12 games. Knox will open the season Tuesday, November 20, at home against Greenville College at 5:30 p.m. The annual Pizza Hut Classic will be Saturday and Sunday, November 24-25, as the Prairie Fire will host Wartburg College and Rockford College.Knox CollegeThu Apr 26 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16265.xmlDavid Marquardt, a junior from Bloomington, Illinois (Bloomington High School), was named the Midwest Conference Men's Golf Performer of the Week. He won the Carroll College Invitational Sunday with a one-under-par 71 at The Broadlands in North Prairie, Wisconsin. His score of 71 is the top 18-hole round in the MWC this season.Knox CollegeTue Apr 24 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16263.xmlGreg Leibach, a junior from St. Louis, Missouri (St. Louis University High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week. The junior hit a game-winning three-run home run in the top of the ninth inning in a 16-13 Knox win at rival Monmouth College. Leibach reached base seven times in the doubleheader.Knox CollegeMon Apr 23 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16232.xmlKnox College announced its 2007 men's soccer schedule. The Prairie Fire will host nine games, including four Midwest Conference games, in the fall. Knox will open the season Friday, August 31, at home against Benedictine University at 4 p.m. The first three matches of the season will be played at home.Knox CollegeFri Apr 20 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16222.xmlKnox College announced its 2007 women's soccer schedule. The Prairie Fire will host nine games, including four Midwest Conference games, in the fall. Knox will open the season Saturday, September 1, at home against Cornell College at 1 p.m.Knox CollegeWed Apr 18 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16221.xmlKnox College announced its 2007 women's tennis schedule. The Prairie Fire will host seven dual meets in the fall. Knox will open the season Saturday, September 1, at the Millikin University Invitational in Decatur, Illinois. The home opener will be Friday, September 14, against Olivet Nazarene University at 4 p.m.Knox CollegeWed Apr 18 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16220.xmlKnox College announced its 2007 volleyball schedule. The slate features seven home matches, including an October 18 matchup against Midwest Conference rival Monmouth College. Knox will open the season Friday and Saturday, August 31-September 1, at the Illinois College Invitational in Jacksonville, Illinois.Knox CollegeWed Apr 18 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16219.xmlKnox College announced its 2007 football schedule. The slate features five home contests, all against Midwest Conference opponents. Knox will open the season September 1 at Eureka College at 1 p.m. The Prairie Fire home opener will be the following Saturday, Sept. 8, against Illinois College at 1 p.m.Knox CollegeWed Apr 18 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16192.xmlJake Ayers, a senior from Hanna City, Illinois (Farmington High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week. The senior catcher collected eight hits in 12 at bats while playing solid defense behind the plate to help the Prairie Fire baseball team to a 2-1 record last week.Knox CollegeMon Apr 16 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16128.xmlThe weather has forced some changes to the upcoming Knox athletics schedules. Thursday's men's tennis meet at Illinois Wesleyan has been postponed, the baseball doubleheader against Grinnell will be played at home Sunday, the weekend's MWC Softball Classic and Western Illinois University's outdoor track & field schedules have been changed, the Ripon College Golf Invitational has been canceled, and Friday's JV baseball game against Spoon River College has been canceled.Knox CollegeThu Apr 12 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16108.xmlThe Knox men's tennis meet against Monmouth College and the Knox softball doubleheader at Illinois College, both scheduled for Wednesday, April 11, have been postponed. The tennis meet has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 17, at 4 p.m. on the Merdian Tennis Courts. The softball doubleheader has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 28, at noon.Knox CollegeWed Apr 11 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16099.xmlRyan Meier, a senior from Normal, Illinois (University High School), was named the Midwest Conference Men's Golf Performer of the Week. He finished second in the Scot-Fire Invitational Friday and Saturday, April 6-7. The tournament featured more than 80 golfers and eight conference schools.Knox CollegeTue Apr 10 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16097.xmlAmy Thompson, a senior from Rollinsville, Colorado (Nederland High School), was named the Midwest Conference Women's Track Performer of the Week. She ran the fastest time in the Midwest Conference this spring in the 400-meter intermediate hurdles at the Central College Outdoor Track and Field Invitational Friday, April 6.Knox CollegeTue Apr 10 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16092.xmlJami Strinz was named the head softball coach at Knox College. She will replace Kathy Wagoner, who is retiring from coaching at the end of the 2007 softball season. Strinz was also named as the Senior Woman Administrator and assistant volleyball coach at Knox. She will begin her duties July 1.Knox CollegeTue Apr 10 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16088.xmlAmy Thompson, a senior from Rollinsville, Colorado (Nederland High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week. She ran the fastest time in the Midwest Conference this spring in the 400-meter intermediate hurdles at the Central College Outdoor Track and Field Invitational Friday, April 6.Knox CollegeMon Apr 9 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16063.xmlNikki McLellan was named the head women's soccer coach at Knox College. She joins the Prairie Fire after serving as an assistant coach at Grinnell College last season. McLellan was also named Director of the E. & L. Andrew Fitness Center and Intramural Director at Knox. She will begin her duties July 1.Knox CollegeMon Apr 9 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16061.xmlKim Schrader was named the head volleyball coach at Knox College. She replaces Kathy Wagoner, who is retiring from coaching at the end of the academic year. Schrader has been involved in intercollegiate athletics for 14 years, including the past seven years in the Knox College athletic department.Knox CollegeMon Apr 9 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16060.xmlThe Knox College baseball doubleheader against Grinnell College, scheduled for Saturday, April 7, has been postponed due to the weather. The games will be rescheduled at a later date.Knox CollegeFri Apr 6 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16055.xmlThe Knox College men's tennis dual meet against Lake Forest College will be played at Monmouth College Saturday, April 7, at 9 a.m. The meet against Illinois College, originally scheduled for Saturday, as been rescheduled for Saturday, April 21.Knox CollegeFri Apr 6 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x16035.xmlThe Knox College JV baseball game at Spoon River College, scheduled for Wednesday, April 4, has been postponed. It has been rescheduled for Monday, April 16, at 6:30 p.m.Knox CollegeWed Apr 4 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x15962.xmlThe Knox College baseball home opener and the Prairie Fire Spring Fling outdoor track and field meet, scheduled for Saturday, March 31, have been called off due to rain. The baseball doubleheader has been rescheduled for Monday, April 2.Knox CollegeFri Mar 30 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x15958.xmlNational Student-Athlete Day is America's day to recognize the academic and community achievement of student-athletes. This year, National Student-Athlete Day is Friday, April 6. Knox College will celebrate this day at the softball field on Thursday, April 5, from 5-7 p.m. in a joint event with Big Brothers Big Sisters.Knox CollegeFri Mar 30 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x15952.xmlKnox College will host the Spring Fling to inaugurate the newly-renovated outdoor track and field venue Saturday, March 31, at the Trevor Field Complex. Events will begin at noon. Knox College, Carroll College and Illinois College will compete in the event. The eight-lane state-of-the-art track, with a purple running surface, was dedicated at a ceremony on October 12, 2006.Knox CollegeThu Mar 29 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x15860.xmlClark Smith, from Yakima, Washington (La Salle High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week. The senior was perfect in dual meets against Beloit College and Westminster College, winning two singles matches and two doubles matches for the Knox men's tennis team.Knox CollegeMon Mar 26 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x15847.xmlThe Knox College softball doubleheader at Blackburn College, scheduled for Saturday, March 24, has been canceled due to rain. The games will not be rescheduled.Knox CollegeFri Mar 23 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x15834.xmlThe Prairie Fire Classic men's golf tournament and the Knox baseball and softball doubleheaders scheduled for Saturday have been canceled due to rain. The baseball doubleheader against UW-Platteville has been rescheduled for April 18. The home golf tournament and the softball games at Blackburn College will not be rescheduled.Knox CollegeFri Mar 23 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x15833.xmlThe Knox College baseball home opener against the University of Wisconsin, Platteville, scheduled for Saturday, March 24, has been postponed due to rain. The doubleheader has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 18, with the first game starting at 1 p.m. at Blodgett Field.Knox CollegeFri Mar 23 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x15832.xmlKevin Malone, from Bushnell, Illinois (Bushnell Prairie City High School), was named the Prairie Fire Performer of the Week. He earned the honor after batting .390 in 11 games on the Knox baseball team's spring break trip to Fort Myers, Florida. Knox finished 5-6 on the trip.Knox CollegeFri Mar 23 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x15824.xmlThe Prairie Fire Classic men's golf tournament March 23-24 has been canceled due to rain. The first round Friday was completely washed out, and after four holes Saturday, the two-day event was canceled entirely.Knox CollegeSat Mar 24 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x15675.xmlThe Midwest Conference recognized 20 Knox College student-athletes from five league sports on the 2007 MWC Academic All-Conference Winter Sports Team. To be eligible for the academic all-conference team, student athletes must hold a cumulative 3.2 grade point average and letter in any of the MWC's winter sports.Knox CollegeWed Mar 14 17:09:44 CDT 2007http://www.knox.edu/x15623.xmlKnox College closed the 2006-07 winter athletics season with its annual Winter Sports Banquet Monday night in the Lincoln Room in Seymour Union. Head coaches handed out season-ending awards to their respective teams.Knox CollegeTue Mar 6 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x15619.xmlPam Bell, a junior from St. Louis, Missouri (Crossroads High School), tied for second place in the high jump at the Midwest Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships with a lifetime PR of 5'0.25, becoming only the third Knox female to ever clear five feet indoors. She also scored in four other events at the conference meet.Knox CollegeMon Mar 5 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x15617.xmlAfter becoming Knox College's first All-American wrestler by placing third at the NCAA Division III Championships this weekend, Knox College junior Jaran Rutledge, from Mundelein, Illinois (Carmel High School), was named the Prairie Fire Performer of the Week. He earned the award for the sixth time this season after rebounding from an opening-round loss to record four straight victories.Knox CollegeMon Mar 5 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x15580.xmlKnox College junior heavyweight Jaran Rutledge, from Mundelein, Illinois (Carmel High School), became the school's first wrestling All-American by placing third at the NCAA Division III Championships Saturday night. After losing his opening-round match, Rutledge won four consecutive matches, including two straight over seeded opponents.Knox CollegeSat Mar 3 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x15581.xmlKnox College hosted the 2007 Midwest Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships Friday and Saturday, March 2-3, at the T. Fleming Fieldhouse. Monmouth College swept the men's and women's trophies for the sixth consecutive year.Knox CollegeSat Mar 3 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x15569.xmlJunior heavyweight Jaran Rutledge, from Mundelein, Illinois (Carmel High School), will be the first Knox College wrestler to compete at the National Wrestling Championships in 27 years when he takes the mat Friday at the Five Flags Center in Dubuque, Iowa. First-round matches get underway at 11 a.m. The championship semifinals and consolation quarterfinals will begin Saturday's session at 10:30 a.m.Knox CollegeThu Mar 1 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x15565.xmlKnox College will host the 2007 Midwest Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships Friday and Saturday, March 2-3. Action begins Friday at 3 p.m. and will continue Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the T. Fleming Fieldhouse.Knox CollegeThu Mar 1 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x15551.xmlJason Maclin, a senior from Chicago, Illinois (Kenwood Academy), was named to the 2006-07 All-Midwest Conference Men's Basketball First Team. He was the only player to finish in the top five in the conference in points, rebounds and assists this season, and closed his Prairie Fire career as one of the school's all-time leading scorers and rebounders.Knox CollegeWed Feb 28 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x15482.xmlJeremy Woolard, a sophomore from East Peoria, Illinois (East Peoria High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week. He earned the honor after increasing his season-best throw distances by a combined six feet at the Illinois College Last Chance Meet Friday, February 23.Knox CollegeMon Feb 26 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x15480.xmlAndie Allison, a junior from Galesburg, Illinois (Galesburg High School), was named to the 2006-07 All-Midwest Conference Women's Basketball Second Team. Allison led Knox College in scoring and blocked shots and was second on the team in rebounding this season. The junior co-captain averaged 12.0 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.7 blocks while starting all 23 games for the Prairie Fire. She is currently 66th in NCAA Division III in blocked shots.Knox CollegeMon Feb 26 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x15472.xmlThe Knox College men's tennis meet against the University of Dubuque scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 24, has been postponed due to the weather. The dual meet has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 27, at the Lakeside Tennis Center at 4 p.m.Knox CollegeSat Feb 24 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x15408.xmlErik DeLapp, a senior from Minneapolis, Minnesota (Southwest High School), was named the Midwest Conference Men's Indoor Track Performer of the Week. He earned the honor after becoming the first Prairie Fire runner to break the two-minute barrier indoors for 800 meters with his school-record-setting performance at the Knox Invitational Saturday. He was named the Prairie Fire Athlete of the Week earlier this week.Knox CollegeTue Feb 20 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x15404.xmlErik DeLapp, a senior from Minneapolis, Minnesota (Southwest High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week. He earned the honor after becoming the first Prairie Fire runner to break the two-minute barrier indoors for 800 meters with his school-record-setting performance at the Knox Invitational Saturday.Knox CollegeMon Feb 19 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x15395.xmlJaran Rutledge, a junior from Mundelein, Illinois (Carmel High School), advances to the NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships after winning the individual heavyweight championship at the Great Lakes Regional on February 17 at Elmhurst College. He is the first Knox wrestling national qualifier since Tom MacMillan advanced to the 1980 championships.Knox CollegeSat Feb 17 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x15379.xmlKnox College hosted its annual Knox Indoor Track and Field Invitational in T. Fleming Fieldhouse. The field events began at 10:30 a.m. and the track events started at 11 a.m. Schools with complete teams participating were Knox College, Western Illinois University, Truman State, Iowa Wesleyan, Illinois College and Rockford College.Knox CollegeSat Feb 17 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x15366.xmlBetween games of the Grinnell College-Knox College basketball doubleheader, the Old Siwash/Prairie Fire Athletic Club presented a $20,000 check to the Knox College Athletic Department. The donation is an annual gift from the Club used to enhance the experience of Knox student-athletes.Knox CollegeThu Feb 15 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x15340.xmlWith practices already underway in the T. Fleming Fieldhouse, the Knox College baseball team is preparing for the 2007 season. The slate will begin with the team's annual spring break trip to Florida. The Prairie Fire are scheduled to play 11 games from March 13-19 in Fort Myers.Knox CollegeThu Feb 15 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x15328.xmlIt's been quite a run for the Knox men's golf team, and the Prairie Fire aren't ready to see it end. Knox has won 19 of the last 25 Midwest Conference championships, including the 2006 title. For the first time in 2007, a bonus goes with the MWC crown - an automatic berth into the NCAA Division III Championships. And although last year's MWC individual medalist Mack Foster graduated, the Prairie Fire have high hopes this spring.Knox CollegeThu Feb 15 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x15319.xmlFor the fifth time this season and the second week in a row, Jaran Rutledge, a junior from Mundelein, Illinois (Carmel High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week. He earned the honor after winning the heavyweight championship at the Northern Wrestling Association Tournament Saturday.Knox CollegeMon Feb 12 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x15318.xmlFor the fourth time this season, Jaran Rutledge, a junior from Mundelein, Illinois (Carmel High School), was named the Knox College Prairie Fire Performer of the Week. He earned the honor after winning all four of his matches at the 26th annual Monon Bell Wrestling Classic Saturday.Knox CollegeMon Feb 5 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x14388.xmlSenior running back Kevin Megli, from Sterling, Illinois (Sterling High School), was honored for breaking the Knox College career rushing record at halftime of the men's basketball game against Illinois College Tuesday, Jan. 30. Prairie Fire head coach Andy Gibbons and running backs coach Bill Allison presented Megli with a commemorative football, recognizing the historic event.Knox CollegeWed Jan 31 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x14389.xmlKate Moon, a first-year from Kahoka, Missouri (Clark County R-1 High School), was named the Prairie Fire Performer of the Week. She averaged team highs of 13.5 points and 11.5 rebounds in two games last week. This season, Moon is averaging 9.2 points and a team-best 5.9 rebounds per contest. She also leads the team in steals (27) and is second in assists (21).Knox CollegeMon Jan 29 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x14390.xmlMore than 20 former Knox College basketball players came back to campus as part of the 2007 Basketball Homecoming festivities Saturday. The day started with the annual alumni game at 10:30 a.m. in Memorial Gymnasium. Unfortunately, the 2006-07 Knox basketball teams could not pull off Homecoming wins.Knox CollegeMon Jan 29 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x14391.xmlThe Knox College 2007 Basketball Homecoming will be Saturday, Jan. 27. The alumni game will tip-off the festivities at 10:30 a.m. in Memorial Gymnasium. Then Knox will host Lake Forest College in a men's-women's basketball doubleheader. After the games, a social gathering and reception at Cherry St. will begin at 5 p.m.Knox CollegeWed Jan 24 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x14392.xmlPam Bell, a junior from St. Louis, Missouri (Crossroads High School) was named the Prairie Fire Performer of the Week. Bell scored in five events at Saturday's Prairie Fire Quad, the season-opening meet for the Knox College indoor track & field team.Knox CollegeMon Jan 22 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x14393.xmlAfter 17 years of coaching at Knox College and 25 years in the Midwest Conference, Knox head volleyball and softball coach Kathy Wagoner announced she will retire from coaching following the 2007 Prairie Fire softball season this spring. Wagoner has more than 250 career wins in both volleyball and softball to her credit. A national search for her replacement will begin immediately.Knox CollegeMon Jan 22 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x14394.xmlFormer Knox College standout Jim Davis '06 has signed a contract with the Bloomington (IL) Extreme of United Indoor Football (UIF). Davis, from Winnetka, Ill. (New Trier High School), was a four-year starter and two-year team captain at Knox. He started a school-record 40 consecutive games on the offensive line for the Prairie Fire.Knox CollegeFri Jan 19 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x17586.xmlAll Prairie Fire men's and women's basketball games can now be viewed live at www.midwestconference.tv. Watch every home and away Prairie Fire game live on your computer on a pay-per-view basis. Knox College senior A.J. Ross will provide the supporting play-by-play audio for all remaining home contests.Knox CollegeThu Jan 18 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x14395.xmlSenior running back Kevin Megli, from Sterling, Ill. (Sterling High School), was named to the 2006 Don Hansen's Football Gazette NCAA Division III All-West Region team this week. He received honorable mention. The 5-10, 191-pound back, became Knox College's all-time career leading rusher in 2006.Knox CollegeThu Jan 18 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x14396.xmlThe Knox College wrestling dual against Lincoln Christian College, originally scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Peoria Woodruff High School, has been canceled. The meet will not be rescheduled. The Prairie Fire wrestlers return to the mat this weekend at the North Central College Invitational in Naperville, Illinois.Knox CollegeTue Jan 16 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x14397.xmlFor the third time this season, Jaran Rutledge, a junior from Mundelein, Illinois (Carmel High School) was named the Prairie Fire Performer of the Week. He earned the honor after winning five matches this week, including four wins en route to claiming the heavyweight championship at the Central College Invitational Saturday. Rutledge was the top seed in the bracket at Central College and rolled through his draw.Knox CollegeMon Jan 15 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x14398.xmlThe opening of the E. & L. Andrew Fitness Center in January 2007 freed up 3,000 square feet of space previously used as the Cecil-Frum Strength and Training Facility in the basement of Memorial Gymnasium. Renovated in spring 2006, the space was revamped to create a team meeting/film room and expand the current wrestling and athletic training rooms.Knox CollegeTue Jan 9 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x14399.xmlJaran Rutledge, a junior from Mundelein, Ill. (Carmel High School), was named the Prairie Fire Performer of the Week after finishing undefeated at the second annual Chuck Porter Duals Saturday. It was the second time this season Rutledge has won the weekly award.Knox CollegeMon Jan 8 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x14400.xmlKnox College will formally dedicate the Porter Wrestling Complex Friday, Jan. 5, at 4 p.m. Knox College President Roger Taylor, head wrestling coach Tony Islas, Charles "Chuck" W. Porter ('52) and James Nordin ('67) will be present at the ceremony.Knox CollegeWed Jan 3 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x14401.xmlThe start time of Saturday's Knox College Swimming Invitational has been changed to 1 p.m. It was originally scheduled to begin at 12 p.m. Participating teams are Knox, Lindenwood University, Webster University and Eureka College. This will be the only home meet of the season for the Prairie Fire.Knox CollegeWed Jan 3 17:09:44 CST 2007http://www.knox.edu/x14402.xmlJaran Rutledge, a junior from Mundelein, Ill. (Carmel High School), was named the Prairie Fire Performer of the Week after his fourth-place showing at the Dick Walker Invitational Saturday. The tournament featured several of the top wrestling programs in the country, including six nationally-ranked teams. Coming off his season with the Prairie Fire football team, Rutledge had only two weeks of practice prior to the tournament.Knox CollegeMon Dec 11 17:09:44 CST 2006http://www.knox.edu/x14403.xmlKnox College head football coach Andy Gibbons announced the addition of Tom Buck to the Prairie Fire coaching staff. Buck will serve as an offensive assistant. Buck compiled a 98-47 career record as a head high school football coach and won the Illinois State 1A football championship with Kewanee Wethersfield High School in 2001. At Wethersfield from 1990-2001, he was 85-41 and his teams qualified for the playoffs nine times.Knox CollegeMon Dec 11 17:09:44 CST 2006http://www.knox.edu/x14404.xmlThe Midwest Conference recognized 29 Knox College student-athletes from eight league sports on the 2006 MWC Academic All-Conference Fall Sports Team. To be eligible for the academic all-conference team, student athletes must hold a cumulative 3.2 grade point average and letter in any of the MWC's fall sports.Knox CollegeWed Dec 6 17:09:44 CST 2006http://www.knox.edu/x14405.xmlAfter 21 seasons on the sidelines, John Rosene is retiring from the Knox College football coaching staff. The longtime defensive line coach, and Knox graduate, joined the Prairie Fire staff in 1985 and, other than the 2001 season, has been on the Knox sideline every year since.Knox CollegeTue Dec 5 17:09:44 CST 2006http://www.knox.edu/x14406.xmlAndie Allison, a junior from Galesburg, Ill. (Galesburg High School), was named the Prairie Fire Performer of the Week after leading the Knox women's basketball team in scoring in all three games last week. The 5-10 forward averaged 11.7 points and 5.0 rebounds while shooting 50 percent from the floor (10-20) and 79 percent from the line (15-19) for the week.Knox CollegeMon Dec 4 17:09:44 CST 2006http://www.knox.edu/x14407.xmlThe Knox College wrestling team will not compete in the Milwaukee School of Engineering Invitational scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 2, due to inclement weather. The tournament was slated to begin at 10 a.m.Knox CollegeFri Dec 1 17:09:44 CST 2006http://www.knox.edu/x14408.xmlErin Navolio, a first-year from Hinsdale, Ill. (Hinsdale Township Central High School), was named the Prairie Fire Performer of the Week after leading the Knox College women's basketball team in scoring in each of the first three games of the season. Knox is 1-2 in the early going.Knox CollegeMon Nov 27 17:09:44 CST 2006http://www.knox.edu/x14409.xmlSeniors David Connelly and Dan Sundquist were named to the All-Midwest Conference Men's Soccer Team. The pair earned second team honors.Knox CollegeFri Nov 17 17:09:44 CST 2006http://www.knox.edu/x14410.xmlTen Knox College football players were named to the All-Midwest Conference Team, highlighted by senior running back Kevin Megli's first-team selection.Knox CollegeWed Nov 15 17:09:44 CST 2006http://www.knox.edu/x14411.xmlErik DeLapp, a senior from Minneapolis, Minn. (Southwest High School), was named the Prairie Fire Performer of the Week after setting a career personal-best time at the NCAA Division III Midwest Regional Meet Saturday.Knox CollegeMon Nov 13 17:09:44 CST 2006http://www.knox.edu/x14412.xmlKnox College closed the 2006 fall athletics season with its annual Fall Sports Banquet Monday night in the Lincoln Room in Seymour Union. Awards were presented by Knox College President Roger Taylor and Knox Director of Athletics Chad Eisele.Knox CollegeWed Nov 8 17:09:44 CST 2006http://www.knox.edu/x14413.xmlTony Meyer, a freshman from St. Louis, Mo. (St. Louis University High School), was named the Prairie Fire Performer of the Week after winning three individual events in a season-opening swimming and diving dual meet at Augustana College Friday night.Knox CollegeMon Nov 6 17:09:44 CST 2006http://www.knox.edu/x14414.xmlKevin Megli, a senior running back from Sterling, Ill. (Sterling High School), was named the Prairie Fire Performer of the Week Monday, Oct. 30, after becoming the Knox College