Izaiah Watkins

Izaiah Watkins
Izaiah Watkins
  • Hometown:
    Rogersville, Missouri
  • Year:
    Freshman
  • High School:
    Logan-Rogersville
Bio

2025-26: Begins first season of athletics at Blackburn. 

Before Blackburn: Four-year varsity member of wrestling, cross country and track & field teams. Holds school 4x400 school record. Most Technical falls in a single season during wrestling season. A+ program member. 

Personal: Son of Aaron and Laci Phillips. Sports management major. 

Campus Job: Carpentry

Why Blackburn College: I chose Blackburn because of its affordability and reliabilty. 

News mentions
Blackburn Runs at SLIAC Championships
Blackburn Runs at SLIAC Championships
Runners Set Four New PR's in Bradley Meet
Men's Runners Take Part in Twilight Meet
Men's Runners Take Part in Twilight Meet

ELSAH, IL -- Blackburn College Men's Cross Country took part in the Principia College Twilight Meet where they tied with Lyon College for fourth place. 

Beavers Run at UIS Invite
Beavers Run at UIS Invite

SPRINGFIELD, IL -- Blackburn College Men's Cross Country ran at the University of Illinois Springfield Hy-Vee Prairie Fire Invitational Friday evening,

Men's Cross Country Runs at Webster Opener
Men's Cross Country Runs at Webster Opener

FENTON, MO -- The Blackburn College Men's Cross Country team began their 2025 season Friday evening by running a 6k at the Webster University Opener. 

Men's Cross Country To Build on Gained Experiences
Men's Cross Country To Build on Gained Experiences

CARLINVILLE, IL -- The Blackburn men’s cross country team looks to build on its improvement from last season, when the Beavers placed eighth at the 2024 SLIAC Championships.