2025-26 Blackburn College Women's Track and Field News

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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. 

Beavers Make History at SLIAC Outdoor Championships
Beavers Make History at SLIAC Outdoor Championships

GREENVILLE, IL -- The Blackburn College men’s and women’s track and field teams delivered a historic performance at the 2026 SLIAC Outdoor Championships

Track & Field Competes at Greenville Select Meet
Track & Field Competes at Greenville Select Meet

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.

Track & Field Compete in IC Thursday Throwdown
Track & Field Compete in IC Thursday Throwdown

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.

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.

Blackburn Places Eight on Winter All- Academic Team
Blackburn Places Eight on Winter All- Academic Team

BELLEVILLE, IL -- Blackburn College placed eight student-athletes to the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Winter All-Academic Team.

Beavers Set Multiple School Records at Millikin Big Blue Opener
Beavers Set Multiple School Records at Millikin Big Blue Opener

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

Brastner's First Place Highlights SLIAC Indoor Championships
Brastner's First Place Highlights SLIAC Indoor Championships

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.

Beavers Compete at Jim Green Invite at Illinois College
Beavers Compete at Jim Green Invite at Illinois College

Blackburn will continue its indoor season as preparation ramps up for the SLIAC Indoor Championships later this month.

Blackburn Shows Progress at Principia Relays
Blackburn Shows Progress at Principia Relays

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.

Bennett, Branstner Earn Prairie Farms Athlete of the Week
Bennett, Branstner Earn Prairie Farms Athlete of the Week

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

Beavers Shatter Five School Records at Snow Bird Invite
Beavers Shatter Five School Records at Snow Bird Invite

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.

Carter, Palmier Earn Prairie Farms Athletes of the Week
Palmier Named SLIAC Women's Indoor Track Athlete of the Week
Burrows, Jent Earn Athlete of the Week Honors
Burrows, Jent Earn Athlete of the Week Honors

CARLINVILLE, IL -- Blackburn College has named Sam Burrows and Gracie Jent as this week's Athletes of the Week.