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Baseball wins third straight conference title

KANELAND—This is getting to be old hat for the Kaneland Knights baseball team.

May 17th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Knight baseball riding 1st-place wave

KANELAND—Kaneland has had Sycamore’s number on the baseball field as of late, including last year’s regional title win.

May 10th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

Hopkins’ CG key to win over Sycamore

KANELAND—Knight pitcher John Hopkins kept the ball down, and with it, the chances for Sycamore to break through.

May 3rd, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Baseball holds own in NIB-12 conference play

KANELAND—Much like last year, the Knight nine are taking care of business as the calendar turns pages on the season.

April 26th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Pitcher Stahl tosses gem for KHS sophs

KANELAND—Nick Stahl of the Kaneland sophomore baseball team tossed a no-hitter on Tuesday, as the Knights took care of Yorkville, 4-0. The sophomores improved to 11-6.

April 26th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Sluggers trounce Rochelle, vanquish DeKalb

More action for State champs includes two setbacks
KANELAND—If only the Kaneland Knights could put up double-figure run totals in every contest.

While they enjoyed wins over conference rivals, the Knights could have used them in two losses this past week.

April 19th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Knights baseball brings firepower vs. Dukes, Hubs

KANELAND—Dixon’s baseball field is somewhat secluded, and surrounded by tall trees.

April 12th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

No decay in Decatur area for Knights baseball

KANELAND—Spring break stories for Kaneland baseball will feature impressive displays against teams from Decatur, Ill.

April 5th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Two out of three ain’t bad

Wins over BC, Marmion make diamond less rough
KANELAND—An season-opening loss wasn’t ideal, but soon after, Kaneland baseball acted and played like the champions they were against hosts Burlington Central and Marmion.

March 29th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued
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State department

Defending 3A Champs look for precious medals once again
KANELAND—2011 was a summer to remember in the annals of the relatively short history of Kaneland High School baseball.

March 22nd, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Texas Hold ‘Em for KHS Baseball, softball

KANELAND—Kaneland Baseball and Softball are the first annual Texas Hold’Em Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 18, at Elburn Community Center located at 525 Main Street.

February 16th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Pitcher Crosby added to 40-man roster

DETROIT—Left-handed pitcher Casey Crosby, a member of Kaneland’s Class of 2007, was added to the Detroit Tigers’ 40-man roster for spring training, and will attend camp with the MLB outfit in Lakeland, Fla., in spring 2012.

December 1st, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Informational meeting for Kaneland Travel Baseball Feeder Program Dec. 7

The first-ever informational meeting concerning the Kaneland Travel Baseball Feeder Program is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Kaneland High School Library.

November 30th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Kaneville to commemorate KHS baseball state champs

KANEVILLE—The Kaneville Village Board on Oct. 20 passed a resolution to purchase signs commemorating the Kaneland High School’s Boy’s Baseball State Championship.

October 28th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Hitting the friendly confines

The Class 3A State Champion Kaneland Knights were honored on the grounds of Wrigley Field in August after their June State title.

September 1st, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Cougars going extra mile with Night of 100 Promotions

GENEVA—The Kane County Cougars welcome all fans of baseball and fun to attend the Veeck Family “Night of 100 Promotions” game this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Elfstrom Stadium.

August 11th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

WCC fall baseball info

SUGAR GROVE—Waubonsee Community College will host a fall baseball hitting and game league for high school players who are not participating in any fall high school sports.

August 4th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Knights baseball to get cell reception

Kaneland’s Class 3A State Championship winning baseball squad is going “All In” at U.S. Cellular Field.
The Knights are scheduled to be honored for on-field pregame introductions at U.S. Cellular Field on the south side of Chicago before the White Sox vs. New York Yankees contest on Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, at 7:11 p.m.

July 28th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

KC Cougars paying tribute to Veeck promotional staples

GENEVA, IL—The Kane County Cougars, Class-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals, have announced that a Veeck Family “Night of 100 Promotions” will take place on Thursday, Aug.11, at Elfstrom Stadium.

July 28th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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All-Star Crosby

2007 Kaneland High School graduate Casey Crosby, who now pitches for the Erie SeaWolves, a Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, started the Eastern League All-Star game July 13.

July 21st, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Cougars feature super happenings on homestand

GENEVA, IL—The Kane County Cougars, Midwest League affiliate of the Kansas City Royals, have plenty planned for the homestand that runs through Monday, July 18.

July 14th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

KHS spring sports awards put fitting cap on 2010-11

KANELAND—Coming a little later due to the storybook run of Kaneland baseball, KHS released its spring sports awards for 2010-11, highlighting a successful first step into Northern Illinois Big XII play.

June 23rd, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Thorson nabs All-State nod, NIB-12 East Division MVP

KANELAND—Accolades didn’t stop for Kaneland baseball last week, as the Northern Illinois Big XII All-Conference squad was released.

June 23rd, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Oh, Kaneland!

KHS baseball wins 1st State championship with 11-3 win vs. Oak Forest
JOLIET—In high school baseball postseason, only one team can follow through on its aim to run the table and win its last game.

June 16th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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State Champs!

The Kaneland Knights baseball team won it’s first state title in school history after defeating Oak Forest 11-3 in Joliet.

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June 12th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Photo gallery: Kaneland 8, Warterloo 2 (State Baseball)

JOLIET, Ill—Kaneland’s Bobby Thorson (right) pitched a complete game, while also getting two hits (including a triple) as the Knights rolled Waterloo 8-2 at Joliet’s Silver Cross Field Friday.

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June 10th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Best Week Ever for State-bound Kaneland baseball

Knights add Sectional, Supersectional title to historic campaign
KANELAND—It figures the 16th year of the Kaneland varsity baseball program would wind up being the sweetest.

June 9th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

More thoughts from Coach Aversa

School may be out, but for Kaneland baseball and sixth-year head coach Brian Aversa, there remains important work to be done.

June 9th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

KHS fan bus leaves Friday 10:30 a.m.

Class 3A State Baseball Tournament at Silver Cross Field in Joliet
A fan bus will be leaving on Friday, June 10 at 10:30 a.m. from the front of Kaneland High School.

The cost is $5, bring the money with you. E-mail Leigh Jaffke at Leigh.Jaffke@kaneland.org to reserve a spot.

June 9th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Regional rampage: KHS baseball earns title plaque in Sycamore

SYCAMORE—Bobby Thorson may have never pitched a bigger game in his life.

Jacob Razo may have not had a bigger hit in a his life.

June 2nd, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Norman’s conquest

Junior pitcher Alex Norman, graduate of Kaneland High School in 2008, earned First Team honors on the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) All-Central Region Team for Beloit College.

June 2nd, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Baseball finish last regular week with flourish, now 19-10

KANELAND—Four wins compared to no losses for Knights baseball? Consider that a decent week for the black-clad boys.

May 26th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued