Student Athletics

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Why sacrifice anything? At Carthage, it’s possible to keep playing the sport you love and get a first-rate education at the same time. More than one-third of the students here compete in our championship-caliber NCAA Division III athletic program.

Carthage Men’s Volleyball

Carthage Women’s Golf

Carthage Football

Carthage Softball

Carthage Water Polo

Carthage Baseball

Carthage Women’s Bowling

Carthage Men’s Soccer

Carthage Women’s Basketball

Carthage Men’s Cross Country

Carthage Women’s Soccer

Carthage Men’s Lacrosse

Carthage Women’s Swim and Dive

Carthage Men’s Tennis

Carthage Women’s Lacrosse

Carthage Women’s Track and Field

Carthage Men’s Golf

Carthage Women’s Tennis

Carthage Men’s Track and Field

Carthage Women’s Cross Country

Carthage Men's Wrestling

Carthage Women’s Volleyball

Carthage Women’s Wrestling

Carthage Eports

“Being a Firebird means being part of a close-knit and supportive community. It’s about showing up for others, working hard, and growing both as a student and an athlete. I’m proud to represent Carthage in a way that reflects those values.” — Diego Py Silva ’27

The Firebirds pile up victories in 28 varsity sports, including 13 women’s teams and a coed esports squad. Carthage student-athletes have shown it’s possible to balance athletic and academic commitments, even in time-intensive majors like nursing, athletic training, and neuroscience.

Newcomers quickly discover there’s nothing third-class about D-III competition. It takes our teams’ best to win in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin. We’re especially proud of the 26 trophies our student-athletes have brought home as team and individual national champions.

Coaches often organize out-of-state trips during breaks to boost team chemistry and tune up for the season. Carthage student-athletes go on to become some of our most loyal alumni: established professionals who are eager to mentor and even hire fellow graduates, knowing the dedication they bring.

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“We’re a D-III program that provides student-athletes with a first-class experience that feels like D-I. Carthage has struck the right balance between competing at a championship level and setting the environment for learning.”

— Ryan Kane, Director of Athletics

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