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Lady Knights track now Charleston crew

Lady Knights track qualifies for State in five events after Sterling meet
STERLING, Ill.—Some might shake their head at a fourth-place showing for a girls track meet.

May 17th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Softball fortunes go Northern

KANELAND—Right now, there’s no stopping the KHS softball team.

For proof, you can look at the record of 27-5, or the Northern Illinois Big XII East Division mark of 10-0, or ask what was left of the Yorkville and Plainfield North lineups after meeting the Lady Knights this week.

May 17th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Baseball wins third straight conference title

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

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Lady Knights end regular season in good shape

KANELAND—Despite dropping a potential preview for the upcoming regional title match to Burlington Central on Saturday, the Lady Knights have quietly meshed a roster of young and experienced, injured and healthy, and are about to dive foot first into playoff action.

May 17th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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KHS boys one point short of NIB-12 bragging rights

KANELAND—Kaneland boys track had many competitors contributing to a winning effort during Friday’s second-ever Northern Illinois Big XII meet out at DeKalb’s Dresser Road digs.

May 17th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Feels like the 1st place for boys track

Knight boys tie Geneva for first at prestigious KC meet
AURORA—Team numbers don’t matter to Kaneland boys track. Neither do past accolades.

May 10th, 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.

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Softball, with 24 wins, continues season steamroll

KANELAND—Like bills received in the mail, Kaneland softball comes at you whether you like it or not.

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Lady Knights’ trip to NIB-12 meet yields 5th

KANELAND—Lady Knights track used the important meet at Streator High School to have a Northern Illinois Big XII pow-wow, and found they have a final output good for the middle of the pack.

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Kaneland United Soccer Club holding tryouts

MAPLE PARK—The Kaneland United Soccer Club will be holding tryouts for its 2012 fall travel teams for boys and girls from U8 through U18.

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Hoops rules committee says no to shot clock

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.—Participation and fan interest in high school basketball remain strong throughout the nation, and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Basketball Rules Committee voted to retain one aspect of the sport that makes it unique from other levels of play.

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KHS soccer solves 3, puzzled by Sycamore

KANELAND—Lady Knights soccer’s late-season homestretch is busy, to say the least.

It matters little how healthy you are heading into the regionals next week.

May 10th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Calder Cup chase ends for Sweatt

First year with Chicago’s Wolves ends in first-round defeat
ELBURN—If it’s not navigating the puck or avoiding checks into the boards, it’s packing boxes.

May 3rd, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued
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8th-place finish at Kane County Invite for girls track

KANELAND—With the regular season in its final weeks, the Kaneland High School girls track squad finds itself homestretching across finish lines.

May 3rd, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Knight boys lay down exceptional efforts

KANELAND—Your Kaneland High School boys track outfit is getting hot at the right time.

On April 25, the Knight boys took care of DeKalb’s team in convincing fashion in a 110-36 dual.

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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.

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KHS soccer cleats Hubs

KANELAND—When you put up a seven-spot in soccer, you know something’s gone right.

With six goals in the first half, the Lady Knights picked up a conference win and upped their record to 7-3-1 after a 7-0 solving of the visiting Rochelle Hubs.

May 3rd, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

KHS seeing shine on softball diamond

KANELAND—Kaneland softball is sticking with what works.

It’s what’s produced not only a six-game win streak, but now 21 wins in its last 23 contests.

May 3rd, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Sycamore Speedway delays opener

SYCAMORE—Sycamore Speedway will be running the season opener this Saturday, May 5, with all cars and all classes. Gates open at 6 p.m., racing at 8 p.m.

May 3rd, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Lady Chiefs’ softball earns conference diamond

SUGAR GROVE—Waubonsee Community College captured the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference (ISCC) softball title for the second year in a row.

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Peterson Prep goes Kaneland’s way in 2012

KANELAND—After the 2011 results of the annual Peterson Prep boys track meet at Kaneland, the Knights’ fortunes could only get so much better.

April 26th, 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.

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KHS softball reaches 20-win plateau

KANELAND—Lady Knights softball continues to hit, which may give groans to opponents that see the Kaneland lineup on its upcoming schedule.

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Soccer slams West division’s Ottawa

OTTAWA—In the case of Lady Knights soccer, the mix of old and new is gelling enough to make anyone happy.

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KHS girls track sees firsts in 4×800, 1600m

DIXON—Interstate 88’s corridor wields some talented girls track rosters, and Kaneland’s intent was to join that group after Friday’s Dixon Invite.

April 26th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Rockford now Outlaw country

The Maple Park Outlaws won the Rockford Riverhawks tournament at the Road Ranger Stadium in Rockford on April 7.

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

Sweatt, Wolves still alive in Calder Cup chase

ROSEMONT, Ill.—Elburn native Bill Sweatt contributed an assist as the Chicago Wolves defeated the San Antonio Rampage on Tuesday night, 3-2, at Allstate Arena in the first round of the Calder Cup playoffs.

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MP baseball hosts Parents Night Out

MAPLE PARK—Maple Park Baseball will host its 4th annual Parents Night Out Raffle on Saturday, May 12, at 7 p.m.

April 26th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Third annual golf outing a charm for Knight boys hoops

KANELAND—Foursomes and sponsorships are going fast, but there is still time to join the Kaneland boys basketball program in a day of fun at the third annual golf outing on Saturday, June 9, held at Bliss Creek Golf Course in Sugar Grove.v

April 26th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Head rush

Kaneland soccer enjoying unbeaten stretch
KANELAND—In spite of injuries, Kaneland soccer is remaining a tough team to battle.

April 19th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

KHS Boys track visits Ottawa for a second

KANELAND—Anytime and anywhere, Kaneland boys track serves to be a threat against area competition.

April 19th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued