https://northcentralcardinals.com/rss.aspx?path=generalLatest news items for North Central College Athleticsen-us60https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/21/general-cardinal-student-athletes-excel-across-campus-on-honors-day.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/21/general-cardinal-student-athletes-excel-across-campus-on-honors-day.aspxBaseball, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Soccer, Men's Swimming and Diving, Men's Tennis, Men's Track and Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming and Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Track and Field, Women's Volleyball, Men's Wrestling, Women's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Volleyball, Men's Lacrosse, Women's Triathlon, Women's Wrestling

North Central College student-athletes were recognized for their achievements in academics, athletics, and research during the College's annual Honors Day, held April 16 in conjunction with the 28th Annual Rall Symposium for Student Research.]]>President G-P presenting women's track & field's Macy Fleury with Outstanding Senior AwardTue, 21 Apr 2026 13:30:00 CST316362https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/2/5/general-2026-cleo-tanner-award-winner-maureen-mo-harty.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/2/5/general-2026-cleo-tanner-award-winner-maureen-mo-harty.aspxGeneral

During its annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day celebration, marking the 20th anniversary of the event on campus, North Central College athletics has named Maureen "Mo" Harty, recently retired executive director of the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW), as the 2026 Cleo Tanner Award honoree for her lasting contributions to the conference and to collegiate athletics.]]>Mo Harty giving speech for NGWSDThu, 5 Feb 2026 15:23:00 CST316134https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2025/11/18/general-north-central-saac-hosts-food-drive.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2025/11/18/general-north-central-saac-hosts-food-drive.aspxGeneral

 The North Central College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) hosted the Helping Harvest Food Drive on Nov. 11 inside the Wilde Recreation Center to support families in need.]]>Men's Lacrosse at Food DriveTue, 18 Nov 2025 14:50:00 CST315975https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2025/10/7/general-north-central-wheaton-army-rotc-cadets-deliver-homecoming-game-ball.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2025/10/7/general-north-central-wheaton-army-rotc-cadets-deliver-homecoming-game-ball.aspxFootball, General

With clear skies and temperatures climbing into the 80s, Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) cadets from North Central College and Wheaton College continued a growing tradition this past Saturday, Oct. 4, by running the Cardinal-Thunder football game ball the eight miles campus-to-campus ahead of the 106th matchup between the two teams during North Central's Homecoming weekend.]]>North Central & Wheaton ROTC cadets Game Ball RunTue, 7 Oct 2025 16:00:00 CST315843https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2025/10/3/football-2025-hall-of-fame-inductee-jim-witte-98.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2025/10/3/football-2025-hall-of-fame-inductee-jim-witte-98.aspxFootball, General

Jim Witte '98 had an outstanding career as a member of the North Central College football team, as he made history on the Cardinals' offensive line. As the program's first-ever All-American decided by a coaches' vote and the first Cardinal to compete in a postseason bowl game, Witte also earned the conference's Offensive Player of the Year honor and an all-region selection. Witte's legacy will be celebrated at the North Central Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony this Saturday, Oct. 4 as his daughter, Gianna, proudly accepts his Hall of Fame jacket and medal on his behalf.]]>Jim Witte '98 snow game Hall of Fame InducteeFri, 3 Oct 2025 14:00:00 CST215827https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2025/10/3/mens-track-and-field-2025-hall-of-fame-inductee-josh-winder-13.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2025/10/3/mens-track-and-field-2025-hall-of-fame-inductee-josh-winder-13.aspxGeneral, Men's Track and Field

Josh Winder '13 had an exceptional pole vaulting career at North Central College, marked by national titles, consistent All-America honors, and academic excellence. After an injury during his senior year of high school limited him to just two outdoor meets in his first collegiate season, Winder, with the help of his father and long-time North Central pole vault coach Tim Winder HOF '15, reinvented his pole vault technique and returned stronger for his first full season at North Central in 2011.]]>Josh Winder pole vaulting Hall of Fame InducteeFri, 3 Oct 2025 11:00:00 CST915826https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2025/10/2/football-2025-hall-of-fame-inductee-jeff-thorne.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2025/10/2/football-2025-hall-of-fame-inductee-jeff-thorne.aspxFootball, General

Jeff Thorne's tenure as the 25th head football coach in North Central College history was historic, as he guided the program to its first NCAA Division III national title in 2019. While on staff, the Cardinals made 12 appearances in the NCAA Division III Football Playoffs, which included a runner-up finish in the 2021 national title game in what would be Thorne's final season at the helm.]]>Jeff Thorne raising 2019 NCAA Trophy in team huddleThu, 2 Oct 2025 13:00:00 CST215824https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2025/10/1/womens-volleyball-2025-hall-of-fame-inductee-denise-kunert-93-jacobsen.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2025/10/1/womens-volleyball-2025-hall-of-fame-inductee-denise-kunert-93-jacobsen.aspxGeneral, Women's Volleyball

Denise Kunert '93 Jacobsen began her collegiate volleyball career at the NCAA Division I level but quickly realized she needed more than just volleyball. After one season at the University of Maryland, she transferred to North Central College, where she became a cornerstone of the Cardinal volleyball program. Her time at North Central was marked by both individual and team success, all while she balanced an impressive dual-sport role.]]>Denise Kunert '93 Jacobsen Hall of Fame Women's VolleyballWed, 1 Oct 2025 14:00:00 CST1815820https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2025/9/30/mens-basketball-2025-hall-of-fame-inductee-steve-hoeft-73.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2025/9/30/mens-basketball-2025-hall-of-fame-inductee-steve-hoeft-73.aspxGeneral, Men's Basketball

Coming to North Central College from a small town in Wisconsin, Steve Hoeft '73 wasn't sure if he could compete at the collegiate level against players in the Chicagoland area, having limited exposure against those outside of his high school conference. Hoeft quickly learned that he could, setting the program record for total assists in a single season (122) and assists per game (5.1) during his sophomore year.]]>Steve Hoeft '73Men's Basketball Hall of Fame intro photos from 1970sTue, 30 Sep 2025 14:00:00 CST415818https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2025/9/29/mens-wrestling-2025-hall-of-fame-inductee-nathan-fitzenreider-12.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2025/9/29/mens-wrestling-2025-hall-of-fame-inductee-nathan-fitzenreider-12.aspxGeneral, Men's Wrestling

Nathan Fitzenreider '12 not only left his mark on North Central College men's wrestling in the early 2010s, but he also helped redefine the standard of the program. His path to success did not come without difficulty—after suffering a season-ending injury during his freshman season, Fitzenreider launched a comeback that lead to four NCAA National Championship appearances and three All-America honors. As much a scholar as a competitor, he earned multiple academic honors throughout his college career.]]>Nathan Fitzenreider '12 Hall of FameMon, 29 Sep 2025 17:00:00 CST1915815