The Blackburn College Cross Country team had its' season opener on September 2, 2016 at the University of Illinois - Springfield.  UIS, Illinois College and Lindenwood-Belleville competed and our women were 4th, led by Freshman Taylor Towery's 12th place finish and Wendy Pocklington in 19th.. The men finished 3rd  led by Tim Lacy's 11th place finish and Zach Felkel in 17th. Blackburn will be in action at Millikin on September 30th.