Blair Knuckle '18

With her induction this afternoon, Blair Knuckle, Class of 2018, is the youngest inductee in school history and as I introduce you to her, you will see why she has earned this honor.

Blair was a track and field star for the Lancers who was dubbed the “High Jump Queen” of the entire Philadelphia area during her years on Royal Avenue.  As a Lancer, Blair was first team All-Catholic track and field, indoors and outdoors, all four years.  In addition, she was crowned Catholic League Champion in the High Jump in her sophomore, junior, and senior years.  Blair earned the District 12 High Jump Champion title, and was the PIAA runner up in High Jump and All-State for her junior and senior years as a Lancer, as well.  Blair was also an active participant in our Black Student Association.  In 2021, while still in college, Blair came back to McDevitt and helped coach those Lancer track and field athletes who had qualified to compete at the PIAA State Championships.

Blair originally attended Towson University in Maryland, where she was recruited for the track and field team, but she ultimately determined that Temple University was a better home for her academic and athletic pursuits.  As a Temple alumna, she now works as a legal assistant for the law firm of Stevens and Lee in Philadelphia.  While gaining valuable experience, she is currently studying for the LSAT and plans to attend law school.

With thanks to her nominator and teammate, Emaani Young, Class of 2020, please join our Athletic Hall of Fame as we welcome the Class of 2018’s Blair Knuckle.