https://www.blackburnbeavers.com en-us https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260526k1cu2s BELLEVILLE, IL -- For just the second time in school history, Blackburn College claimed the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Team Sportsmanship Award. Tue, 26 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260526k1cu2s https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260519j6r2ch CARLINVILLE, ILL. – Blackburn College is excited to welcome area youth, high school athletes, and adults to campus this summer for a wide variety of athletic camps, clinics, and leagues. Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260519j6r2ch https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260428g98k9j CARLINVILLE, IL — Senior Sierra Hiser and freshman Leland Branstner earned Blackburn Athlete of the Week honors. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260428g98k9j https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260427mynmga CARLINVILLE, IL -- Blackburn College Athletics has opened nominations to the Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2027 and will stay open from May 1 through June 30.  Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260427mynmga https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/mtrack/2025-26/releases/20260426ns1h2e GREENVILLE, IL -- The Blackburn College men’s and women’s track and field teams delivered a historic performance at the 2026 SLIAC Outdoor Championships Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/mtrack/2025-26/releases/20260426ns1h2e https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/mtrack/2025-26/releases/20260413orn733 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. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/mtrack/2025-26/releases/20260413orn733 https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260407kz4sia JACKSONVILLE, IL -- The IC Thursday Throwdown provided a challenging day of competition for the Blackburn Beavers, as persistent winds impacted performances across the board. Despite the conditions, Blackburn athletes continued to show progress with multiple personal bests and strong early-season marks. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260407kz4sia https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260330hj1ha1 CARLINVILLE, IL — Freshmen Isabella Bradley and Tristan Toss earned Blackburn Athlete of the Week honors. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260330hj1ha1 https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260330jw8w78 BELLEVILLE, IL -- Blackburn College placed eight student-athletes to the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Winter All-Academic Team. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260330jw8w78 https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/mtrack/2025-26/releases/20260330psngzh 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 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/mtrack/2025-26/releases/20260330psngzh https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/mtrack/2025-26/releases/20260331kbw7n2 BELLEVILLE, IL -- Leland Branstner set two school records to earn SLIAC Men's Field Athlete of the Week Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/mtrack/2025-26/releases/20260331kbw7n2 https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260303x0uq7i CARLINVILLE, IL — Freshmen Kharma Giles and Leland Branstner earned Prairie Farms Athlete of the Week honors.  Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260303x0uq7i https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/mtrack/2025-26/releases/202603023tcu04 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. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/mtrack/2025-26/releases/202603023tcu04 https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260209ye5iaw CARLINVILLE, IL — Freshman Elexus Frey and sophomore Byron McNeil earned Prairie Farms Athlete of the Week honors. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260209ye5iaw https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/mtrack/2025-26/releases/20260209fr4zds 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. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/mtrack/2025-26/releases/20260209fr4zds https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/mtrack/2025-26/releases/20260201lfc3wx 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. Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/mtrack/2025-26/releases/20260201lfc3wx https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260126i1w8hh CARLINVILLE, IL — Freshmen Maya Bennett and Leland Branstner earned Prairie Farms Athlete of the Week honors. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260126i1w8hh https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/mtrack/2025-26/releases/20260125x0n8br JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — The Blackburn College track and field teams produced multiple standout performances Saturday at the Illinois College Snow Bird Invite, highlighted by five new school records as the Beavers continued their indoor season. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/mtrack/2025-26/releases/20260125x0n8br https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/mtrack/2025-26/releases/20251208mpe1al BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — The Blackburn College track and field programs opened the 2025-2026 indoor season at the Illinois Wesleyan Titan Opener, finishing with 10 new school records and several notable early-season performances. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/mtrack/2025-26/releases/20251208mpe1al https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250702ov0j0s CARLINVILLE, IL -- Blackburn College and Blackburn Athletics have announced the 2025 Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Class. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250702ov0j0s https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250528pdszur BELLEVILLE, IL -- Blackburn College placed 14 student-athletes on the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Spring All-Academic Team.  Wed, 28 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250528pdszur https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/releases/20250504yc34zs Monmouth, IL – One week after the SLIAC Conference Championships, the Blackburn College Track & Field team closed out their 2025 outdoor campaign at Monmouth College with a strong performance that saw school records fall and new ground broken in multiple events. Sun, 04 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/releases/20250504yc34zs https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250430l8e7zy CARLINVILLE, IL- Sophomore Gracie Jent and Senior Kobe Patton earned Blackburn College Athletes of the Week. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250430l8e7zy https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250428lynmqu CARLINVILLE, IL -- Blackburn College Athletics inducted 10 student athletes as part of their inaugural class into the Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250428lynmqu https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/releases/20250428lqlwi8 Greenville, Ill. – The Blackburn College Track & Field team capped off a strong year of growth at the 2025 SLIAC Outdoor Championships Mon, 28 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/releases/20250428lqlwi8 https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/releases/20250425xgtzvj CARLINVILLE, Ill. — The Blackburn College Track & Field teams will head to the 2025 SLIAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships this weekend, hosted by Greenville University on April 26–27. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/releases/20250425xgtzvj https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/releases/20250414j2lwqt GREENVILLE, IL — After battling through two weeks of stormy weather, the Blackburn College Track & Field team took full advantage of ideal conditions at the Greenville Select Meet on Saturday. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/releases/20250414j2lwqt https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250402lkwa5s CARLINVILLE, IL- Koenig, Oberkfell Earned Blackburn College Athletes of the Week. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250402lkwa5s https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/releases/20250331mv1oho Decatur, IL – The Blackburn College Track & Field team opened its outdoor season at the Millikin Big Blue Alumni Invite on Saturday Mon, 31 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/releases/20250331mv1oho https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250312of8si1 BELLEVILLE, IL - Blackburn College placed 10 winter athletes on the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference All-Academic Team. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250312of8si1