Byron McNeil
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- Hometown:
- Springfield, IL
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- Year:
- Sophomore
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- High School:
- Springfield High School
Bio
2025: Begins second season of athletics at Blackburn.
2024: Member of men's soccer and track & field teams. Started 16 matches while appearing in all 18 during debut season with the soccer team. Took 12 shots from his defender position with two on goal. Placed fourth in the triple jump at the SLIAC Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field Championships.
Before Blackburn: Most Valuable Defender in the region in 2023. Went to state for triple jump. Help team win regional championships in 2022 and 2024. Mid South Conference Champs with Tennesee Soccer Club.
Personal: Son of Carlisha Crawford. Computer science major.
Campus job: Admissions
Why Blackburn: I chose Blackburn because I like the energy, vibe and support I experience on campus.
News mentions
GREENVILLE, IL -- The Blackburn College men’s and women’s track and field teams delivered a historic performance at the 2026 SLIAC Outdoor Championships
GREENVILLE, Ill. — The Blackburn College track and field teams put together a well-rounded performance at the Greenville Select Meet, combining multiple school records with strong efforts across every event group.
DECATUR, Ill. — The Blackburn College track and field team opened the 2026 outdoor season in impressive fashion Saturday at the Millikin Big Blue Outdoor Opener
ELSAH, IL — The Blackburn College Indoor Track and Field teams wrapped up the indoor season with the strongest performances in program history at the St Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Indoor Championships.
JACKSONVILLE, IL – The Blackburn College track and field teams competed at the Jim Green Invite hosted by Illinois College on Saturday, continuing the indoor season.
ELSAH, IL – The Blackburn College track and field teams showed continued progress at the Principia Relays on January 30–31, highlighted by multiple school records and strong performances across events.