<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Madison College Athletics</title><link>https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/rss.aspx?path=general</link><description>Latest news items for Madison College Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/rss?path=general" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>WolfPack places 34 on NJCAA Academic Student-Athlete Awards lists</title><link>https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/news/2026/7/30/general-wolfpack-places-41-on-njcaa-academic-student-athlete-awards-lists.aspx</link><guid>https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/news/2026/7/30/general-wolfpack-places-41-on-njcaa-academic-student-athlete-awards-lists.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Esports</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Graphic celebrates academic success by Madison College student-athletes in 2025-26, including 34 NJCAA All-Academic winners, four NJCAA Academic Teams of the Year, 13 CSC Academic All-District, and 102 Academic All-Region 4" src="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/7/29/Academic_Recognition_10286874.png" /><br /><br />The Madison College Athletics Department enjoyed another highly successful year academically in 2024-25. The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) announced that 41 Madison College student-athletes were named NJCAA Academic Student-Athlete Award winners. Even more Madison College Esports student-athletes will likely receive NJCAAE Academic Awards after posting GPA's of 3.50 or better during their competitive semesters, which will be announced in the near future.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/29/Academic_Recognition_10286874.png" /><media:content url="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/29/Academic_Recognition_10286874.png"><media:title>Graphic celebrates academic success by Madison College student-athletes in 2025-26, including 34 NJCAA All-Academic winners, four NJCAA Academic Teams of the Year, 13 CSC Academic All-District, and 102 Academic All-Region 4</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/29/Academic_Recognition_10286874.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:45:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>6138</s:story_id></item><item><title>Madison College WolfPack welcomes talented incoming classes for 2026-27 seasons</title><link>https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/news/2026/7/16/general-madison-college-wolfpack-welcomes-talented-incoming-classes-for-2026-27-seasons.aspx</link><guid>https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/news/2026/7/16/general-madison-college-wolfpack-welcomes-talented-incoming-classes-for-2026-27-seasons.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Women's Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="The word 'Signed' on a line like a contract below the words Madison College WolfPack and above the WolfPack logo for a story in incoming student-athletes signed to play at Madison College." src="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/7/14/LOI_Signed_W5XYW.png" /><br /><br />As the upcoming 2026-27 athletic seasons rapidly approach, the Madison College Athletics Department announces several talented and dedicated recruiting classes ready to represent the WolfPack. These athletes were signed to NJCAA National Letters of Intent or highly recruited as the graduating high school class of 2026 or as transfer students from another college. Additionally, more student-athletes may commit to Madison College before the start of the Fall 2026 semester in September, while additional student-athlete may have also been recruited and/or will walk on.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/7/14/LOI_Signed_W5XYW.png" /><media:content url="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/7/14/LOI_Signed_W5XYW.png"><media:title>The word 'Signed' on a line like a contract below the words Madison College WolfPack and above the WolfPack logo for a story in incoming student-athletes signed to play at Madison College.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/7/14/LOI_Signed_W5XYW.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:01:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>6137</s:story_id></item><item><title>Madison College releases Spring 2027 sports schedules</title><link>https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/news/2026/7/13/general-madison-college-releases-spring-2027-sports-schedules.aspx</link><guid>https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/news/2026/7/13/general-madison-college-releases-spring-2027-sports-schedules.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, General, Men's Golf, Softball, Women's Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Madison College WolfPack" src="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2020/4/14/General_Story_Image.png" /><br /><br />The game-by-game schedules for two of Madison College's three spring sports programs have been released for the upcoming Spring 2026 season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2020/4/14/General_Story_Image.png" /><media:content url="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2020/4/14/General_Story_Image.png"><media:title>Madison College WolfPack</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2020/4/14/General_Story_Image.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>6136</s:story_id></item><item><title>TRYOUTS SET: Be a part of the WolfPack action</title><link>https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/news/2026/7/6/general-tryouts-set-be-a-part-of-the-wolfpack-action.aspx</link><guid>https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/news/2026/7/6/general-tryouts-set-be-a-part-of-the-wolfpack-action.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Esports, Women's Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Madison College WolfPack - Be Part of the Action" src="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/11/1/vis_-be_part_of_action_center_wolf.png" /><br /><br />If you are interested in being a part of Madison College Intercollegiate Athletics, the following is a list of tryout dates for the 2026-27 school year. To participate in a team tryout, potential student-athletes are required to fill out the Athletics Tryout Form, which requires proof of a physical within the last 13 months. Some teams will also conduct organizational meetings for those invited to attend by the sport's coach.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/11/1/vis_-be_part_of_action_center_wolf.png" /><media:content url="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/11/1/vis_-be_part_of_action_center_wolf.png"><media:title>Madison College WolfPack - Be Part of the Action</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/11/1/vis_-be_part_of_action_center_wolf.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 6 Jul 2026 15:43:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>6132</s:story_id></item><item><title>(UPDATED) WolfPack sending 29 (&amp; counting) student-athletes to next level to continue playing careers</title><link>https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/news/2026/6/30/general-updated-wolfpack-sending-xx-counting-student-athletes-to-next-level-to-continue-playing-careers.aspx</link><guid>https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/news/2026/6/30/general-updated-wolfpack-sending-xx-counting-student-athletes-to-next-level-to-continue-playing-careers.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Soccer, Women's Basketball, Women's Volleyball, Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="23 Madison College student-athletes are featured for signing to continue their athletic careers at a four-year institution" src="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/30/Four_Year_Transfers_-_2025-2026.png" /><br /><br />Another group of standout Madison College student-athletes are moving on to the next level after 29 (and counting) signed national letters of intent or will be walking on to continue their athletic endeavors at a four-year institution. The commitments represent seven WolfPack programs, and include schools that compete in NCAA Division I (12), NCAA Division II (9), NCAA Division III (5), and NAIA (3).]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/30/Four_Year_Transfers_-_2025-2026.png" /><media:content url="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/30/Four_Year_Transfers_-_2025-2026.png"><media:title>23 Madison College student-athletes are featured for signing to continue their athletic careers at a four-year institution</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/30/Four_Year_Transfers_-_2025-2026.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:29:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>6134</s:story_id></item><item><title>BEST YEAR EVER: How does 2025-26 stack up in Madison College history?</title><link>https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/news/2026/6/25/general-best-year-ever-how-does-2025-26-stack-up-in-madison-college-history.aspx</link><guid>https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/news/2026/6/25/general-best-year-ever-how-does-2025-26-stack-up-in-madison-college-history.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Esports, Alumni</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="The question of Best Year Ever is asked as region championship teams of women's volleyball, men's soccer, women's basketball, and baseball are featured from 2025-26." src="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/25/Best_Year_Ever_2018-19.png" /><br /><br />Greatest of all time. Best ever. Mt. Rushmore. Phrases like these are tossed around in sports debates around the country and the world. Here locally, it might be time to have that discussion regarding where the 2025-26 Madison College athletic year stacks up in the history of Madison College. And for the sake of this argument, let's focus primarily on the "WolfPack era" from the turn of the century on.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/25/Best_Year_Ever_2018-19.png" /><media:content url="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/25/Best_Year_Ever_2018-19.png"><media:title>The question of Best Year Ever is asked as region championship teams of women's volleyball, men's soccer, women's basketball, and baseball are featured from 2025-26.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/25/Best_Year_Ever_2018-19.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:28:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>6135</s:story_id></item><item><title>Madison College releases 2026-27 winter sports schedules</title><link>https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/news/2026/6/8/mens-basketball-madison-college-releases-2026-27-winter-sports-schedules.aspx</link><guid>https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/news/2026/6/8/mens-basketball-madison-college-releases-2026-27-winter-sports-schedules.aspx</guid><category>General, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Madison College Athletics" src="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2019/3/6/general_filler3.png" /><br /><br />The game-by-game schedules for Madison College's two winter sports programs have been released for the upcoming 2026-27 athletic season. The WolfPack women's and men's basketball teams will open on their home floor inside H. Douglas Redsten Gymnasium on November 5 with a doubleheader against Anoka-Ramsey Community College. The first games within Region 4 competition are slated for November 14 at Carl Sandburg College. Both Madison College teams are scheduled to play at a dozen home games, including a six-game homestand from December 2026 into January 2027.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2019/3/6/general_filler3.png" /><media:content url="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2019/3/6/general_filler3.png"><media:title>Madison College Athletics</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2019/3/6/general_filler3.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 8 Jun 2026 12:38:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>6129</s:story_id></item><item><title>Madison College releases Fall 2026 sports schedules</title><link>https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/news/2026/5/7/general-madison-college-releases-fall-2026-sports-schedules.aspx</link><guid>https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/news/2026/5/7/general-madison-college-releases-fall-2026-sports-schedules.aspx</guid><category>General, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Women's Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Madison College WolfPack" src="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2020/4/14/General_Story_Image.png" /><br /><br />The game-by-game schedules for Madison College's fall sports programs have been released for the upcoming 2026-27 athletic season, which includes the start of the athletic department's newest varsity sport. Women's golf will make its debut in the Fall 2026 semester, marking the first time the sports has been offered in the more than six decades of athletics at Madison College. They are scheduled participant in their first competition on Saturday, August 22 at the Sandburg Invite, held at Lake Bracken Golf Course in Galesburg, Illinois. That is one day after the men's golf team starts their 2026-27 season with an annual trip to Park Hills GC in Freeport, Illinois, for the Highland "36". On that same Friday, August 21, the men's and women's soccer teams will host Western Iowa Tech Community College in the season and home debuts for both team. The WolfPack men are fresh off the program's first Region 4 championship and appearance at the NJCAA Division II National Tournament. Women's volleyball also secured a Region 4 crown and trip to the national tournament last season, and they will return to the court on August 28-29 for the NIACC Tournament in Mason City, Iowa.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2020/4/14/General_Story_Image.png" /><media:content url="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2020/4/14/General_Story_Image.png"><media:title>Madison College WolfPack</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2020/4/14/General_Story_Image.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 7 May 2026 10:56:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>6116</s:story_id></item><item><title>The WOLFIES: Madison College Athletics celebrates student-athlete, team achievements</title><link>https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/news/2026/4/24/general-the-wolfies-madison-college-athletics-celebrates-student-athlete-team-achievements.aspx</link><guid>https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/news/2026/4/24/general-the-wolfies-madison-college-athletics-celebrates-student-athlete-team-achievements.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Esports</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Men's soccer player Jacob Unger and women's volleyball player Tricia Klum pose in a silly manner with their 2026 Sportspeople of the Year awards in front of a backdrop at the The Wolfie Awards." src="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/24/Sportspeople_STORY.jpg" /><br /><br />The WOLFIES were held Thursday night inside Mitby Theater as the Madison College Athletic Department's 60th Annual Athletic Awards Banquet. The Wolfie Awards, in its fourth year of existence, celebrated current student-athletes, coaches, and staff for their athletic and academic achievements.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/24/Sportspeople_STORY.jpg" /><media:content url="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/24/Sportspeople_STORY.jpg"><media:title>Men's soccer player Jacob Unger and women's volleyball player Tricia Klum pose in a silly manner with their 2026 Sportspeople of the Year awards in front of a backdrop at the The Wolfie Awards.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/24/Sportspeople_STORY.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:39:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>6099</s:story_id></item><item><title>Madison College Athletic Hall of Fame announces Class of 2026 inductees</title><link>https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/news/2026/2/24/general-madison-college-athletic-hall-of-fame-announces-class-of-2026-inductees.aspx</link><guid>https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/news/2026/2/24/general-madison-college-athletic-hall-of-fame-announces-class-of-2026-inductees.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Soccer, Women's Basketball, Alumni</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Madison College Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026" src="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/24/Madison_College_Athletics_-_Hall_of_Fame_-_STORY_IMAGE.png" /><br /><br />The Madison College Athletics Department announced a group of outstanding former student-athletes to be inducted into the Madison College Athletic Hall of Fame as the Class of 2026. Former student-athletes Shane Ellis (men's basketball), Brandon Gibis (baseball), Patrick Houlihan (men's soccer), and Brock Roder (men's basketball) will be inducted during a ceremony held on Thursday, October 8 at Madison College Truax Campus to open the department's second annual Athletics Alumni Weekend. Additionally, long-time women's basketball assistant coach Mike Mayfield will be presented the Doug Redsten Memorial Service Award. Registration is now open, with tickets available for $40.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/24/Madison_College_Athletics_-_Hall_of_Fame_-_STORY_IMAGE.png" /><media:content url="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/24/Madison_College_Athletics_-_Hall_of_Fame_-_STORY_IMAGE.png"><media:title>Madison College Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://madisoncollegeathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/24/Madison_College_Athletics_-_Hall_of_Fame_-_STORY_IMAGE.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:07:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>6042</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>