2025-26 Club Cheerleading News https://www.blackburnbeavers.com en-us Blackburn College Earns SLIAC Team Sportsmanship Award 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 Blackburn College Announces 2026 Summer Athletic Camps, Clinics, and Community Leagues 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 Gibson, Kelly Earn Blackburn Athlete of the Week https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260505iikegk CARLINVILLE, IL — Senior Caroline Gibson and sophomore Jordan Kelly earned Blackburn Athlete of the Week honors. Tue, 05 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260505iikegk Blackburn Athletics Hall of Fame Nominations Open 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 Ruyle, Carter Earn Blackburn Athlete of the Week https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260421n0hevw CARLINVILLE, IL — Freshmen Addison Ruyle and Cooper Carter earned Blackburn Athlete of the Week honors. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260421n0hevw Koenig, Duran earn Blackburn Athlete of the Week https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260413qsejnp CARLINVILLE, IL — Senior Shelby Koenig and Freshman Johnny Duran earned Blackburn Athlete of the Week honors. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260413qsejnp Bradley, Toss earn Blackburn Athlete of the Week 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 Koenig, Perez earn Blackburn Athlete of the Week https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260309mwq0qb CARLINVILLE, IL — Senior Shelby Koenig and junior Diego Perez earned Blackburn Athlete of the Week honors. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260309mwq0qb Giles, Branstner earn Prairie Farms Athlete of the Week 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 Benoit, Congi earn Prairie Farms Athlete of the Week https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260225hm0y7g CARLINVILLE, IL — Seniors Becca Benoit and Royce Congi earned Prairie Farms Athlete of the Week honors. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260225hm0y7g Frey, McNeil earn Prairie Farms Athlete of the Week 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 Blackburn College Athletics Celebrates National Girls & Women in Sports Day https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260203u9q9bo 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. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260203u9q9bo Palmier, Vollintine Earn Prairie Farms Athlete of the Week https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260202oiluf6 CARLINVILLE, IL — Freshmen Sophia Palmier and Gaven Vollintine earned Prairie Farms Athlete of the Week honors. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260202oiluf6 Women’s Flag Football Earns NCAA Emerging Sport Status https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260120kpjbqc 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. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260120kpjbqc Allende Quinones, Hiser Earn Prairie Farms Athletes of the Week https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260118x3gteb CARLINVILLE, IL — Junior Eiz Allende Quinones and sophomore Remington Hiser earned Prairie Farms Athlete of the Week honors. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260118x3gteb 2026 Women in Sports Day Featuring Trailblazing Keynote Speaker Justine Siegal https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260113k56mip 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. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260113k56mip Cheer Brings New Energy and Connection to Athletics https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260108hj28t2 Energy, teamwork, and pride are the heartbeat of Blackburn College Cheerleading. As the program takes its next steps forward, it’s doing so with a clear vision: to build a strong culture that represents the best of Blackburn, both on the sidelines and beyond the mat. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260108hj28t2 Mitchell, Jeter Earn Prairie Farms Athletes of the Week https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260105hjylje CARLINVILLE, IL — Senior Zoe Mitchell and freshman Jaylen Jeter earned Prairie Farms Athlete of the Week honors. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260105hjylje Carter, Palmier Earn Prairie Farms Athletes of the Week https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251209xkigyv Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251209xkigyv Blackburn Places 13 on SLIAC Fall All-Academic Team https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251120icvoko Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251120icvoko Kenadee Frey named SLIAC Defensive Player of the Week https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/20251103nh0pya Mon, 03 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/20251103nh0pya Burrows, Jent Earn Athlete of the Week Honors https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/202511030a0zlx CARLINVILLE, IL -- Blackburn College has named Sam Burrows and Gracie Jent as this week's Athletes of the Week.  Sun, 02 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/202511030a0zlx Moeglin, Soto Named Blackburn Athletes of the Week https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251026zmd8f8 Sun, 26 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251026zmd8f8 Oberkfell, Tuetken Earn Player of the Week Distinction https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251013yr918x Mon, 13 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251013yr918x Castillo, Frey Named Blackburn Players of the Week https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250928xumdz6 CARLINVILLE, IL -- This week's Blackburn College Athletics Players of the Week go to freshman Adrian Castillo and junior Kenadee Frey.  Sun, 28 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250928xumdz6 Blackburn Athletics Volunteer at Lions Carnival https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/2025092908hw6u Several teams from Blackburn volunteered to help at the annual Lion's Carnival Sun, 28 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/2025092908hw6u BLACKBURN COLLEGE TO LAUNCH CHEER AS A CLUB SPORT, EXPANDING STUDENT INVOLVEMENT AND CAMPUS SPIRIT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/cheer/2025-26/releases/20250918hggtkn CARLINVILLE, ILL. – Blackburn College announced today that Cheer will be added as a club sport beginning in the 2025–26 academic year. Thu, 18 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/cheer/2025-26/releases/20250918hggtkn BLACKBURN NAMES MOLLY SUTTLES AS FIRST CHEER COACH https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/cheer/2025-26/releases/202509161dk7zc CARLINVILLE, IL - Blackburn College launches new era of spirit and campus involvement with the hiring of Molly Suttles as its first Cheer Coach. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/cheer/2025-26/releases/202509161dk7zc Hall, Vidmar Earn Blackburn Player of the Week Honors https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/202509150gztdp CARLINVILLE, IL -- The Blackburn College Athletes of the Week were senior Kevin Hall and freshman Grace Vidmar.  Sun, 14 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/202509150gztdp Blackburn Presents Homecoming Weekend Athletic Events https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250801wil6b8 CARLINVILLE, IL – Blackburn College invites alumni, families, and fans to return to campus for Homecoming and Family Weekend, set for September 26–28. Fri, 01 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250801wil6b8