Benedictine University Introduces Womens Flag Football As Varsity

Eagle Club Golf Outing Scheduled for June 3

Benedictine University Introduces Women's Flag Football as Varsity

Benedictine University is proud to introduce women's flag football as a varsity sport.

The Eagles will compete in the Midwest Women's Flag Football Conference, which includes teams from Benedictine, Concordia, Elmhurst, Indiana Wesleyan, Judson, Lawrence Tech, Lewis, Marian, Olivet Nazarene, and Robert Morris.

The season will run from August to October, and the Eagles will play five home games at Benedictine Sports Complex. The team will be coached by head coach Molly Grisham, who has over 10 years of experience coaching flag football.

"We are excited to add women's flag football to our varsity sports offerings," said athletic director Steve DeMeo. "We believe this sport will be a great addition to our athletic program and will provide our student-athletes with a unique opportunity to compete at a high level."

Benedictine College offers several varsity sports, including football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball, softball, tennis, golf, cross country, and track and field. The Eagles have a loyal fanbase and excellent equipment and facilities. Athletics Programs Lisle Eagles Mesa Redhawks A Catholic University in the Benedictine Tradition founded in 1887. The official 2021 Football Roster for the Benedictine University Eagles. The official 2023-24 Men's Basketball Roster for the Benedictine University Eagles. Benedictine Football head coach Joel Osborn has announced the initial recruiting class for the Ravens.

The Eagle Club Golf Outing will be held on Friday, June 3, at Lisle Park District's Oak Knolls Golf Course. The event will feature a four-person scramble format, with a shotgun start at 8:00 AM. Registration is $125 per person, and includes golf, cart, lunch, and dinner.

All proceeds from the outing will benefit Benedictine University Athletics. To register, visit www.benu.edu/golfouting.

The Eagle Club is a group of supporters who are dedicated to providing financial and moral support to Benedictine University Athletics. The club hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including the golf outing, a basketball game, and a baseball game. To learn more about the Eagle Club, visit www.benu.edu/eagleclub.