<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://athletics.carthage.edu/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Carthage College Athletics</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/rss.aspx?path=wsoc</link><description>Latest news items for Carthage College Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://athletics.carthage.edu/rss?path=wsoc" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Carthage Student-Athletes Honored in CCIW Fall Academic Awards</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/2/23/womens-volleyball-carthage-student-athletes-honored-in-cciw-fall-academic-awards.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/2/23/womens-volleyball-carthage-student-athletes-honored-in-cciw-fall-academic-awards.aspx</guid><category>Football, Men's Cross Country, Men's Soccer, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Fall-CCIW All-Academic" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/2/9/All_Academic_cciw.png" /><br /><br />NAPERVILLE — Carthage College was well represented on the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Fall 2025 Academic All-Conference teams, as the league announced its Dave Wrath and Jack Swartz honorees Monday morning.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/2/9/All_Academic_cciw.png" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/2/9/All_Academic_cciw.png"><media:title>Fall-CCIW All-Academic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/2/9/All_Academic_cciw.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:59:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>22</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11994</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women’s Soccer Places Five on CSC Academic All-District Team</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2025/11/25/womens-soccer-womens-soccer-places-five-on-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2025/11/25/womens-soccer-womens-soccer-places-five-on-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WSOC Team Huddle" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/25/5487051571.jpg" /><br /><br />KENOSHA — Five members of the Carthage College women's soccer program have earned spots on the 2025-26 Academic All-District Team, announced Tuesday by College Sports Communicators.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/25/5487051571.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/25/5487051571.jpg"><media:title>WSOC Team Huddle</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/25/5487051571.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:12:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11825</s:story_id></item><item><title>Stallworth Secures CCIW Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2025/11/4/womens-soccer-stallworth-secures-cciw-defensive-student-athlete-of-the-week.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2025/11/4/womens-soccer-stallworth-secures-cciw-defensive-student-athlete-of-the-week.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Stallworth-Ainsley" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/4/Stallworth-Ainsley.png" /><br /><br />NAPERVILLE - Ainsley Stallworth of the Carthage women's soccer team was named Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week for the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW), the conference announced Tuesday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/4/Stallworth-Ainsley.png" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/4/Stallworth-Ainsley.png"><media:title>Stallworth-Ainsley</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/4/Stallworth-Ainsley.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 4 Nov 2025 12:29:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11782</s:story_id></item><item><title>Firebirds Battle to Shootout in Season Finale Against Elmhurst</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2025/11/1/womens-soccer-firebirds-battle-to-shootout-in-season-finale-against-elmhurst.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2025/11/1/womens-soccer-firebirds-battle-to-shootout-in-season-finale-against-elmhurst.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Mahon-Maddie" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/1/7B0A2419.JPG" /><br /><br />KENOSHA – The Carthage women's soccer team closed out their 2025 campaign at Art Keller Stadium on Saturday night with a dramatic 1–1 draw against Elmhurst, officially recorded as a tie before ultimately falling in a shootout (6-5). Both teams found the back of the net early in the opening half, but 110 minutes of regulation and overtime couldn't separate the sides, sending the match to penalties. The Firebirds conclude the season with an 8-6-5 overall record and an impressive 4-2-2 mark in conference play, showcasing resiliency, improved defensive chemistry, and a promising core heading into 2026.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/1/7B0A2419.JPG" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/1/7B0A2419.JPG"><media:title>Mahon-Maddie</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/1/7B0A2419.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 1 Nov 2025 22:54:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11779</s:story_id></item><item><title>Five Firebirds Collect All-CCIW Honors Ahead of CCIW Tournament</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2025/10/31/womens-soccer-five-firebirds-collect-all-cciw-honors-ahead-of-cciw-tournament.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2025/10/31/womens-soccer-five-firebirds-collect-all-cciw-honors-ahead-of-cciw-tournament.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Amberg-Emma" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/31/WSOC1.png" /><br /><br />NAPERVILLE — Five members of the Carthage women's soccer team were recognized on the 2025 All-CCIW teams, the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin announced Friday. Emma Amberg was named to the All-CCIW First Team, while Bella Fusco, Ruby Hillegass, and Ainsley Stallworth earned Second Team honors.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/31/WSOC1.png" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/31/WSOC1.png"><media:title>Amberg-Emma</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/31/WSOC1.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:12:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11771</s:story_id></item><item><title>Firebirds Clinch Home-Field Advantage to Close Out Regular Season</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2025/10/29/womens-soccer-firebirds-clinch-home-field-advantage-to-close-out-regular-season.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2025/10/29/womens-soccer-firebirds-clinch-home-field-advantage-to-close-out-regular-season.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Amberg-Emma" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/29/WS1.png" /><br /><br />KENOSHA – The Carthage College women's soccer team hosted North Park on Wednesday evening to close out regular season play for the 2025 campaign. The Firebirds powered to a crucial 1–0 victory, igniting Art Keller Field and pushing themselves one step closer in the CCIW race. With the win, Carthage clinches the No. 3 seed—their highest since 2013—and earns the right to host a conference tournament match for the first time since 2015. It also marks the first time the Firebirds have hosted a postseason match since the CCIW expanded to nine teams, adding extra excitement to the milestone performance.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/29/WS1.png" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/29/WS1.png"><media:title>Amberg-Emma</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/29/WS1.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 21:42:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11765</s:story_id></item><item><title>Firebirds Allow Three Goals in Road Contest with Elmhurst</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2025/10/25/womens-soccer-firebirds-allow-three-goals-in-road-contest-with-elmhurst.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2025/10/25/womens-soccer-firebirds-allow-three-goals-in-road-contest-with-elmhurst.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WSOC Team Huddle" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/25/54870515710_09a1c5e087_o.jpg" /><br /><br />Elmhurst 3, Carthage 1]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/25/54870515710_09a1c5e087_o.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/25/54870515710_09a1c5e087_o.jpg"><media:title>WSOC Team Huddle</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/25/54870515710_09a1c5e087_o.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 17:21:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11753</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women’s Soccer Shuts Out Augustana on the Road</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2025/10/22/womens-soccer-womens-soccer-shuts-out-augustana-on-the-road.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2025/10/22/womens-soccer-womens-soccer-shuts-out-augustana-on-the-road.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Beymer-Jess" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/22/WSOC.png" /><br /><br />ROCK ISLAND – Carthage College women's soccer traveled to Augustana for a mid-week conference matchup. The Firebirds earned a hard-fought 1-0 road victory over the Vikings on Wednesday evening.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/22/WSOC.png" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/22/WSOC.png"><media:title>Beymer-Jess</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/22/WSOC.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:38:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11744</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women’s Soccer Drops 4-0 Decision Saturday Night Against North Central</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2025/10/18/womens-soccer-womens-soccer-drops-4-0-decision-saturday-night-against-north-central.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2025/10/18/womens-soccer-womens-soccer-drops-4-0-decision-saturday-night-against-north-central.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Fusco-Bella" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/18/WSOC.png" /><br /><br />KENOSHA – Carthage College women's soccer dropped a 4–0 decision to visiting North Central on Saturday night at Art Keller Stadium in a CCIW matchup. Despite the final score, the Firebirds held strong early, keeping the game scoreless for nearly 40 minutes before North Central broke through late in the first half.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/18/WSOC.png" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/18/WSOC.png"><media:title>Fusco-Bella</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/18/WSOC.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 21:40:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11737</s:story_id></item><item><title>Firebirds and Thunder Battle to 1-1 Draw in Conference Match</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2025/10/15/womens-soccer-firebirds-and-thunder-battle-to-1-1-draw-in-conference-match.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2025/10/15/womens-soccer-firebirds-and-thunder-battle-to-1-1-draw-in-conference-match.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Sachs-Lydia" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/15/WSOC1.png" /><br /><br />KENOSHA – The Carthage College women's soccer team continued conference play on Wednesday evening, hosting the Wheaton Thunder. The Firebirds struck first in the opening half, but Wheaton responded after halftime to even the score, resulting in a 1-1 draw.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/15/WSOC1.png" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/15/WSOC1.png"><media:title>Sachs-Lydia</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/15/WSOC1.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:43:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11727</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>