<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://thielathletics.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Thiel College Athletics</title><link>https://thielathletics.com/rss.aspx?path=football</link><description>Latest news items for Thiel College Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://thielathletics.com/rss?path=football" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Thiel Athletics partners with Bloomerang as new hub for Blue-Gold Club</title><link>https://thielathletics.com/news/2026/5/26/thiel-athletics-partners-with-bloomerang-as-new-hub-for-blue-gold-club.aspx</link><guid>https://thielathletics.com/news/2026/5/26/thiel-athletics-partners-with-bloomerang-as-new-hub-for-blue-gold-club.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Cheerleading, Men's Cross Country, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Softball, Men's Outdoor Track &amp; Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Wrestling, Women's Cross Country, Women's Outdoor Track &amp; Field, Blue-Gold Club, Women's Lacrosse, Men's Lacrosse, RV Men's Volleyball, Women's Tennis, Men's Tennis, Alumni Spotlight, Women's Flag Football, Men's Indoor Track &amp; Field, Women's Indoor Track &amp; Field, STUNT</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="new bg web" src="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/24/new_bg_web.jpg" /><br /><br />GREENVILLE, Pa. (May 26) -- Thiel College Athletics announced a new partnership with Bloomerang, naming the donor management platform as the new official hub for all Blue-Gold Club donations and supporter engagement efforts.

The partnership marks a major step forward in modernizing the giving experience for Tomcat supporters while enhancing the department's ability to connect with alumni, fans, parents and donors who contribute to the continued growth of Thiel Athletics.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/24/new_bg_web.jpg" /><media:content url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/24/new_bg_web.jpg"><media:title>new bg web</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/24/new_bg_web.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 10:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>25</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9862</s:story_id></item><item><title>Bauman announces 2026 schedule</title><link>https://thielathletics.com/news/2026/5/14/football-bauman-announces-2026-schedule.aspx</link><guid>https://thielathletics.com/news/2026/5/14/football-bauman-announces-2026-schedule.aspx</guid><category>Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="fb 2026 schedule release" src="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/12/fb_schedule_web.jpg" /><br /><br />GREENVILLE, Pa. (May 14) -- Thiel College Football head coach Sam Bauman announced the Tomcats' 2026 schedule Thursday morning. The slate features five home games at Alumni Stadium at Stoeber Field, five road contests and eight games against Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) foes.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/12/fb_schedule_web.jpg" /><media:content url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/12/fb_schedule_web.jpg"><media:title>fb 2026 schedule release</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/12/fb_schedule_web.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9858</s:story_id></item><item><title>Thiel breaks ground on Olympus Athletic and Recreation Center</title><link>https://thielathletics.com/news/2026/5/9/general-thiel-breaks-ground-on-olympus-athletic-and-recreation-center.aspx</link><guid>https://thielathletics.com/news/2026/5/9/general-thiel-breaks-ground-on-olympus-athletic-and-recreation-center.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Cheerleading, Men's Cross Country, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Softball, Men's Outdoor Track &amp; Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Wrestling, Women's Cross Country, Women's Outdoor Track &amp; Field, Blue-Gold Club, Women's Lacrosse, Men's Lacrosse, RV Men's Volleyball, Women's Tennis, Men's Tennis, Alumni Spotlight, Women's Flag Football, Men's Indoor Track &amp; Field, Women's Indoor Track &amp; Field, STUNT</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="No alternative text provided." src="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/9/DSC00382.JPG" /><br /><br />GREENVILLE, Pa. (May 9) -- Thiel College held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Olympus Athletic and Recreation Center Saturday from the near end zone of Stoeber Field at Alumni Stadium.

The planned facility is estimated at $10 million and will expand on-campus recreation and wellness offerings for students, including additional locker room space, a multipurpose basketball court, a walking and running track, fitness areas and collaboration and meeting spaces. Fundraising is ongoing with the goal for the project to be fully funded by donors.

Construction is slated to begin this summer and be complete by 2027. The new facility is expected to provide expanded space for fitness, training and student engagement, supporting both academic and co-curricular experiences.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/9/DSC00382.JPG" /><media:content url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/9/DSC00382.JPG"><media:title /></media:content><enclosure url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/9/DSC00382.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 9 May 2026 17:27:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9852</s:story_id></item><item><title>Thiel to break ground on Olympus Athletic and Recreation Center May 9</title><link>https://thielathletics.com/news/2026/4/30/general-thiel-to-break-ground-on-olympus-athletic-and-recreation-center-may-9.aspx</link><guid>https://thielathletics.com/news/2026/4/30/general-thiel-to-break-ground-on-olympus-athletic-and-recreation-center-may-9.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Cheerleading, Men's Cross Country, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Softball, Men's Outdoor Track &amp; Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Wrestling, Women's Cross Country, Women's Outdoor Track &amp; Field, Blue-Gold Club, Women's Lacrosse, Men's Lacrosse, RV Men's Volleyball, Women's Tennis, Men's Tennis, Shooting Sports, Dance Team, JV Baseball, Junior Varsity Football, Women's Club Bowling, Equestrian, JV Men's Soccer, Alumni Spotlight, Women's Flag Football, Men's Indoor Track &amp; Field, Women's Indoor Track &amp; Field, STUNT</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Olympus Building 1" src="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/29/012726_Hudson_Thiel_Concept_Design-8.jpg" /><br /><br />GREENVILLE, Pa. (April 29) -- Thiel College will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Olympus Athletic and Recreation Center at 3:30 p.m. on May 9 near the end zone of Stoeber Field at Alumni Stadium.

The planned facility is estimated at $10 million and will expand on-campus recreation and wellness offerings for students, including additional locker room space, a multipurpose basketball court, a walking and running track, fitness areas and collaboration and meeting spaces. Fundraising is ongoing with the goal for the project to be fully funded by donors.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/012726_Hudson_Thiel_Concept_Design-8.jpg" /><media:content url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/012726_Hudson_Thiel_Concept_Design-8.jpg"><media:title>Olympus Building 1</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/012726_Hudson_Thiel_Concept_Design-8.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9844</s:story_id></item><item><title>Ferrazzani, Blume join Football coaching staff</title><link>https://thielathletics.com/news/2026/4/27/ferrazzani-blume-join-football-coaching-staff.aspx</link><guid>https://thielathletics.com/news/2026/4/27/ferrazzani-blume-join-football-coaching-staff.aspx</guid><category>Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="FB Blume, Ferrazzani Hire" src="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/26/FB_WELCOME_SOCIALS_COACHES.jpg" /><br /><br />GREENVILLE, Pa. (April 26) -- Thiel College Football head coach Sam Bauman announced the hirings of Robert Ferrazzani and Joe Blume to the coaching staff Monday afternoon.

Ferrazzani will be the defensive coordinator as he brings nearly a decade of collegiate coaching experience with a strong defensive background. Blume will serve as defensive line coach as he adds a blend of Division I and Division III experience in defensive operations and player development.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/26/FB_WELCOME_SOCIALS_COACHES.jpg" /><media:content url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/26/FB_WELCOME_SOCIALS_COACHES.jpg"><media:title>FB Blume, Ferrazzani Hire</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/26/FB_WELCOME_SOCIALS_COACHES.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9839</s:story_id></item><item><title>Football to host May, July Prospect Camps</title><link>https://thielathletics.com/news/2026/4/3/football-to-host-may-july-prospect-camps.aspx</link><guid>https://thielathletics.com/news/2026/4/3/football-to-host-may-july-prospect-camps.aspx</guid><category>Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="FB CAMPS WEB" src="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/3/FB_CAMPS_WEB.jpg" /><br /><br />GREENVILLE, Pa. (April 3) -- The Thiel College Football team will host Prospect Camps on May 17 and July 25 this summer from Alumni Stadium at Stoeber Field.

The first session is Sunday, May 17, from 2-6 p.m. while session two is Saturday, July 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each camp is open to high school and transfer student-athletes and provides an excellent platform for prospective student-athletes to gain exposure and insight into the collegiate football experience at Thiel.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/FB_CAMPS_WEB.jpg" /><media:content url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/FB_CAMPS_WEB.jpg"><media:title>FB CAMPS WEB</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/FB_CAMPS_WEB.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 3 Apr 2026 10:22:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9775</s:story_id></item><item><title>2025 Thiel Athletics Hall of Fame Class Enshrined</title><link>https://thielathletics.com/news/2026/1/24/general-2025-thiel-athletics-hall-of-fame-class-enshrined.aspx</link><guid>https://thielathletics.com/news/2026/1/24/general-2025-thiel-athletics-hall-of-fame-class-enshrined.aspx</guid><category>Football, General, Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Women's Outdoor Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2025 HOF Class" src="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/24/2025_HOF_Class.png" /><br /><br />GREENVILLE, Pa. (Jan. 24) -- The 2025 Thiel Athletics Hall of Fame Class was enshrined Saturday evening in the Lutheran Heritage Room inside the Howard Miller Student Center on campus.

The 2025 Class consisted of Kristen Benjamin '05, Madison (Chylik) Smith '11, Nelton Neal '06, Joe Roosa '80, Darrell Satterfield '06, Jeff Sorenson '92 and Christina Toth '01.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/24/2025_HOF_Class.png" /><media:content url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/24/2025_HOF_Class.png"><media:title>2025 HOF Class</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/24/2025_HOF_Class.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 21:45:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9603</s:story_id></item><item><title>Thiel Athletics Hall of Fame Induction, Men's &amp; Women's Basketball start times changed</title><link>https://thielathletics.com/news/2026/1/23/general-saturday-campus-event-time-changes-announced.aspx</link><guid>https://thielathletics.com/news/2026/1/23/general-saturday-campus-event-time-changes-announced.aspx</guid><category>Football, General, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Women's Outdoor Track &amp; Field, Women's Indoor Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="ANNOUNCEMENT" src="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/22/ANNOUNCEMENT__1_.jpg" /><br /><br />GREENVILLE, Pa. (Jan. 23) -- Due to the threat of inclement weather and dangerous traveling conditions, Saturday's Thiel Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will now begin at 4:30 p.m. and the Women's and Men's Basketball doubleheader will tip off at noon.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/22/ANNOUNCEMENT__1_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/22/ANNOUNCEMENT__1_.jpg"><media:title>ANNOUNCEMENT</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/22/ANNOUNCEMENT__1_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9594</s:story_id></item><item><title>57 Tomcats named to PAC Fall Academic Honor Roll</title><link>https://thielathletics.com/news/2026/1/15/general-57-tomcats-named-to-pac-fall-academic-honor-roll.aspx</link><guid>https://thielathletics.com/news/2026/1/15/general-57-tomcats-named-to-pac-fall-academic-honor-roll.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country, Football, General, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="pacahr" src="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/15/pacahr.jpg" /><br /><br />TRAFFORD, Pa. (Jan. 15) -- Thiel College placed 57 fall-sport student-athletes on the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) Fall Academic Honor Roll, as announced by the league office Thursday morning.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/15/pacahr.jpg" /><media:content url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/15/pacahr.jpg"><media:title>pacahr</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/15/pacahr.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:05:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9581</s:story_id></item><item><title>2025 Hall of Fame Class to be enshrined Jan. 24</title><link>https://thielathletics.com/news/2026/1/12/general-2025-hall-of-fame-class-to-be-enshrined-jan-24.aspx</link><guid>https://thielathletics.com/news/2026/1/12/general-2025-hall-of-fame-class-to-be-enshrined-jan-24.aspx</guid><category>Football, General, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Women's Outdoor Track &amp; Field, Women's Indoor Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2025 HOF" src="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/11/Hall_of_Fame_Lockup_Blue.png" /><br /><br />GREENVILLE, Pa. (Jan. 12) -- The 44th Thiel Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place Saturday, Jan. 24 at the Lutheran Heritage Room inside the Howard Miller Student Center on campus.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/11/Hall_of_Fame_Lockup_Blue.png" /><media:content url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/11/Hall_of_Fame_Lockup_Blue.png"><media:title>2025 HOF</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://thielathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/11/Hall_of_Fame_Lockup_Blue.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9572</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>