2025-26 Club Cheerleading News

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Blackburn College Earns SLIAC Team Sportsmanship Award
Blackburn College Earns SLIAC Team Sportsmanship Award

BELLEVILLE, IL -- For just the second time in school history, Blackburn College claimed the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Team Sportsmanship Award.

Blackburn College Announces 2026 Summer Athletic Camps, Clinics, and Community Leagues
Blackburn College Announces 2026 Summer Athletic Camps, Clinics, and Community Leagues

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.

Gibson, Kelly Earn Blackburn Athlete of the Week
Gibson, Kelly Earn Blackburn Athlete of the Week

CARLINVILLE, IL — Senior Caroline Gibson and sophomore Jordan Kelly earned Blackburn Athlete of the Week honors.

Blackburn Athletics Hall of Fame Nominations Open
Blackburn Athletics Hall of Fame Nominations Open

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. 

Ruyle, Carter Earn Blackburn Athlete of the Week
Ruyle, Carter Earn Blackburn Athlete of the Week

CARLINVILLE, IL — Freshmen Addison Ruyle and Cooper Carter earned Blackburn Athlete of the Week honors.

Koenig, Duran earn Blackburn Athlete of the Week
Koenig, Duran earn Blackburn Athlete of the Week

CARLINVILLE, IL — Senior Shelby Koenig and Freshman Johnny Duran earned Blackburn Athlete of the Week honors.

Bradley, Toss earn Blackburn Athlete of the Week
Bradley, Toss earn Blackburn Athlete of the Week

CARLINVILLE, IL — Freshmen Isabella Bradley and Tristan Toss earned Blackburn Athlete of the Week honors.

Koenig, Perez earn Blackburn Athlete of the Week
Koenig, Perez earn Blackburn Athlete of the Week

CARLINVILLE, IL — Senior Shelby Koenig and junior Diego Perez earned Blackburn Athlete of the Week honors.

Giles, Branstner earn Prairie Farms Athlete of the Week
Giles, Branstner earn Prairie Farms Athlete of the Week

CARLINVILLE, IL — Freshmen Kharma Giles and Leland Branstner earned Prairie Farms Athlete of the Week honors. 

Benoit, Congi earn Prairie Farms Athlete of the Week
Benoit, Congi earn Prairie Farms Athlete of the Week

CARLINVILLE, IL — Seniors Becca Benoit and Royce Congi earned Prairie Farms Athlete of the Week honors.

Frey, McNeil earn Prairie Farms Athlete of the Week
Frey, McNeil earn Prairie Farms Athlete of the Week

CARLINVILLE, IL — Freshman Elexus Frey and sophomore Byron McNeil earned Prairie Farms Athlete of the Week honors.

Blackburn College Athletics Celebrates National Girls & Women in Sports Day
Blackburn College Athletics Celebrates National Girls & Women in Sports Day

CARLINVILLE, IL — Blackburn College Athletics proudly celebrated National Girls & Women in Sports Day, honoring the past, acknowledging the present, and looking toward the future of women in athletics.

Palmier, Vollintine Earn Prairie Farms Athlete of the Week
Palmier, Vollintine Earn Prairie Farms Athlete of the Week

CARLINVILLE, IL — Freshmen Sophia Palmier and Gaven Vollintine earned Prairie Farms Athlete of the Week honors.

Women’s Flag Football Earns NCAA Emerging Sport Status
Women’s Flag Football Earns NCAA Emerging Sport Status

CARLINVILLE, IL— Women’s flag football has taken a major step forward, officially gaining NCAA Emerging Sport status after a decisive national vote of 447–1. This milestone highlights the sport’s rapid growth and marks a critical step toward full NCAA championship recognition, signaling that women’s flag football is quickly becoming a permanent fixture in collegiate athletics.

Allende Quinones, Hiser Earn Prairie Farms Athletes of the Week
Allende Quinones, Hiser Earn Prairie Farms Athletes of the Week

CARLINVILLE, IL — Junior Eiz Allende Quinones and sophomore Remington Hiser earned Prairie Farms Athlete of the Week honors.

2026 Women in Sports Day Featuring Trailblazing Keynote Speaker Justine Siegal
2026 Women in Sports Day Featuring Trailblazing Keynote Speaker Justine Siegal

CARLINVILLE, IL — Blackburn College will celebrate the achievements, leadership, and lasting impact of women in athletics during its 2026 Women in Sports Day Celebration on Saturday, January 31, 2026, beginning at 12:00 p.m. in the Blackburn Athletic Center Atrium. The event will feature keynote speaker Justine Siegal, a nationally recognized baseball coach, sports educator, and advocate for gender equity in sports. Registration is requested and is now available through the Blackburn College website.