Christopher Newport University

At Hickory -- Helped lead the Hawks to a district championship in 2023 ... Served as team captain in 2025 ... Also team captain and three-time state qualifier for the swim team ... Played with 5 Star National VB

Personal -- Thomas Edward Blackburn III is the son of Tom and Noel Blackburn ... Has three sisters, Natalie, Sydnee, and Audrey ... Member of the President's Leadership Program ... Works as a lifeguard during the summer ... Favorite athlete is Lebron James ... Person in history he'd most like to meet is John F. Kennedy ... Most impressive person met is his grandfather ... Dream vacation is a trip to Italy ... Superstitions include not stepping on the foul lines ... Favorite food is fettucine alfredo ... Favorite movie is Jarhead and favorite TV show is Invincible ... Favorte musician is Pink Floyd ... Majoring in Kinesiology.