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Contact Us
Submissions to FireWire should be made to the editors at kclub@knox.edu. Submissions may be edited for space.
Editors
Harold Watson & Mike Perry
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Prairie Fire Athletic's Gets a New Look on the Web
November 2, 2011, will mark a new era in Knox athletics. Thanks to contributions by K Club members, a new Prairie Fire Web site will give fans and prospective student-athletes a more dynamic and graphically attractive presence on the Web. The new Web site won't launch until Wednesday, but as a K Club member, you can get a sneak preview by going to prairiefire.knox.edu to see what the new athletic site has to offer. Read about the new home of the Prairie Fire.
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Coach's Corner
 Dear K Club Members,
Let me be the first thank you for your continued support. The things that we have been able to accomplish with the club have been great to watch. From the online athletic store to the new online home of Prairie Fire athletics, we are going in a direction that we as coaches are excited about. I look forward to the Club being involved more with not only helping women's basketball, but the rest of the Prairie Fire athletics department.
As you may know, we are in the midst of preseason practice, and the team is looking good. With the help of our new assistant coach, Nicole Kroot, we began  implementing "The System." This is the same offense that Grinnell College's men's basketball team uses. I think it will give us a great opportunity to showcase the talent of our new and returning student-athletes.
Once all the team comes together, we will have a total of 17 members (the most since I have been the head coach here). The team will be led by our four seniors: Krystyna Williams (Evanston, IL); Lynn Mueller (Woodridge, IL); Steph Nunez (Mokena, IL); and Abby Owens (Grinnell, IA.). We also have eight newcomers to the team, two of which are second year members of the women's soccer team. I feel this mix of old and new should make for a very great year.
The season kicks off November 15 at 7:00 pm against future conference member Cornell College. Being a Rams alum makes this game even more special.
I hope that you will use the new site to keep current with all that is happening not only with women's basketball, but also with Prairie Fire athletics.
Also, don't hesitate or stop by one of our games and see what Prairie Fire Women’s Basketball is all about (see our current schedule). I know you won’t be disappointed. GO PRAIRIE FIRE!
Emily Cline
Head Coach, Prairie Fire Women's Basketball
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Student-Athlete Spotlight
Kaylie Prince '14 is a sophomore from Westmister, Colorado. She is an outside  hitter for the Prairie Fire volleyball team and a jumper for the Prairie Fire Track and Field team. Her major is undeclared. Get to know Kaylie:
What’s your favorite place to eat in Galesburg: I know it's not anything special, but I love Buffalo Wild Wings.
What are your career goals? I want to be a college volleyball coach.
What three people in history you would like to have a meal with? Why? Vince Lombardi, Sigmund Freud, and Babe Ruth. Vince Lombardi is one of the most inspirational people ever, and I would love to just have a conversation with him. I would love to have Freud psychoanalyze me, and Babe Ruth is a legend -- this would be the most awesome dinner ever!
Who is your favorite sports team: New York Yankees
What’s your favorite city to visit? San Diego, California
What’s your most memorable Knox moment? Flunk day is just a beautiful day …
What’s your favorite thing about Knox? My best friends, Flunk day, and my giraffe pillow pet named Struggles.
What things do you like to do in your free time? I like to go out with my friends, go  on random adventures, and just be silly with the people I care about most.
What event in history do you wish you could have been a part of? I wish I could have gone to Woodstock.
What’s something people would be surprised to learn about you? I cannot whistle or wink from my right eye. The left eye is improving on a daily basis.
What’s your favorite meal? I could skip the meal and just go for some frozen yogurt.
Name a few of the items on your bucket list: I want to win a national championship as a player or as a coach; I want to ride a giraffe or an ostrich; and I want to go bungee jumping.
Do you have a pregame ritual or superstition? Nina Mack and I love to talk to each other with ridiculous accents.
What’s on your iPod? Music, good music. Oh and a couple movies, good movies.
What did you do this past summer break? Wake boarding, hiking, and playing a lot of volleyball. Oh! And working, too.
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Athletic News
Wrestlers Give Back at Galesburg School
 Coach Tony Islas and members of his wrestling team spent a hot afternoon this past September volunteering their time at a local school. Like most Knox students, they were glad to do it. Continue reading about the wrestling program giving back.
Shaw Spends Summer Working at the County Jail
 Enjoying the summer sun and summer heat is what most college students do. Lukas Shaw '13, a member of the men's basketball team, enjoyed the heat of working in the Knox County Jail. Read about his unique internship.
 Garvin Caps Amazing Run with Second Place Finish at MWC Championships
Making the switch from playing soccer to tennis seemed like a natural fit for Charlotte Garvin '14. What no one saw coming was the second-year student athlete making a run to a second place finish at the MWC championships. Read about Garvin's magical season.
New Wrestling Coach Has BIG Ties
 The Knox College Athletic Department has hired Jake Kerr as assistant wrestling coach for the 2011-2012 season. The Oskaloosa, Iowa, native joins head wrestling Coach Tony Islas and Assistant Coach Frank McAndrew. Read about the newest addition to the Prairie Fire staff.
Student-Athletes Make Impact on Reservation
 Teaching and learning is a part of the academic process of all college students. Taking what they've learned and using it to give back in a unique way is what four Prairie Fire student-athletes have done this summer and into the fall term. Read about their interesting journey.
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