June
KANELAND—In theory, you always have a chance to witness hoops talent up close as a basketball coach.
Boys Basketball
Knight coach Johnson named IBCA All-Star coach
Dudzinski named All-Patriot League
Worcester, Mass.—Holy Cross junior forward Dave Dudzinski, of Elburn, has been selected to the 2012-13 All-Patriot League second team in men’s basketball, as voted by the conference’s head coaches.
March 8th, 2013 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedBoys hoops’ journey ends at Spartans’ hand
Fourth quarter sees fortune upended in 11-point regional loss
AURORA—If it weren’t for a tough fourth quarter, Kaneland boys basketball could be talking about a regional final in Aurora.
Conference Champs
AURORA—Kaneland closed out the regular season Friday with a big come-from-behind win over Rochelle to lock up the Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference Championship. The Knights followed that by opening the post season with a huge 39-point victory over host Illinois Math and Science Academy (IMSA).
February 28th, 2013 | Mike Slodki | Comments Off | ContinuedBack on track
KANELAND—A trip to Dixon, Ill., was just what the doctor ordered.
After a five-game losing streak that would make anyone ill, the Knight boys hoops squad traveled to their Northern Illinois Big XII crossover rival and beat the host Dukes by a final of 76-62 on Saturday.
February 21st, 2013 | Mike Slodki | Comments Off | ContinuedRough patch
Boys basketball losing streak hits 4
KANELAND—Most teams hit a stretch of the season where it seems like a win can’t be bought.
Currently, Kaneland is in that quagmire, but time still remains to get back to the torrid winning levels of December and January.
February 14th, 2013 | Mike Slodki | Comments Off | ContinuedBoys downed by WC foe, beat Yorkville
KHS stands at 14-6 as home stretch beckons
KANELAND—The good news is Kaneland hasn’t felt what it’s like to be on the losing end of many games this season.
They’re rollin’
No need for last-second magic against Sterling
KANELAND—No mad celebrations on the floor were needed this time.
Super Fans
On Saturday, Rich and Nancy Miller were presented with the “Friends of the Program” award from the Kaneland basketball program.
February 6th, 2013 | John DiDonna | Comments Off | ContinuedDrew it up
David’s clutch 3 beats rival Sycamore; KHS also downs L-P
KANELAND—Your boys basketball team is 11-6, 5-1 in the Northern Illinois Big XII setting, and 10-2 in its last 12 contests.
Knights at hub of victory
KANELAND—Eight out of 10 isn’t bad.
Outside of two setbacks at last month’s Plano Christmas Classic, the Knights don’t have a blemish on the slate since junior guard Drew David saw his way back into the lineup from injury.
January 23rd, 2013 | Mike Slodki | Comments Off | ContinuedKnights take care of Yorkville, BC
KANELAND—The silver-and-black-clad Knights are making good on committing to excellence in 2013.
January 10th, 2013 | Mike Slodki | Comments Off | ContinuedDudzinski named Patriot League Player of the Week
WORCESTER, Mass.—Holy Cross junior forward Dave Dudzinski, an Elburn resident and Kaneland High School alum, was named the Patriot League/Anaconda Player of the Week, for competition from Dec. 17-23.
January 4th, 2013 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedTop-tier finish in Plano for boys hoops
PLANO—Kaneland boys basketball is slowly but surely gelling again.
At the 50th running of the Plano Christmas Classic, that reality stood as an ominous warning to some teams and a statement of fact to the teams that bested the Knights.
January 3rd, 2013 | Mike Slodki | Comments Off | ContinuedHot start
KHS boys trounce Sandwich in Plano Classic’s first round
KANELAND—It’s a tall order for an 11th seed to find glory in the Plano Christmas Classic, so Kaneland had to take it one step at a time at the tournament setting.
Drew drops in on DeKalb
Key 3 fuels comeback win at Barbs
Kaneland—Perhaps the only group unhappy to see the return of Kaneland point guard Drew David was the group hosting the boys basketball game on Friday night.
Boys step into pressure cooker
Sycamore ‘D’ too much; KHS nabs win over H-BR
Kaneland—There would be no duplicating the last-second magic of late November like the Kaneland boys basketball team had against Morris. The host Sycamore Spartans made absolutely sure of that on Friday along Spartan Trail.
Tylertown!
Carlson’s putback buzzer-beater gives KHS win No. 1
KANELAND—It was a case of right place, right time for Kaneland junior Tyler Carlson.
Knight boys have early uphill climb
KHS drops first 3 contests as part of Windmill Invite
KANELAND—Good news for Kaneland boys basketball is that it’s still November.
Winter Sports Preview: Season of change
Knight cagers hope returnees lead team full of newcomers
KANELAND—There seems to be a wrinkle at the beginning of every Kaneland High School boys basketball season.
Photos: Scoring some spaghetti
The Kaneland boys basketball program held it’s fourth annual spaghetti dinner on Nov. 15 at the high school cafeteria.
November 21st, 2012 | John DiDonna | Comments Off | ContinuedBoys basketball spaghetti dinner
Kaneland—The Kaneland boys basketball program will offer its fourth annual spaghetti dinner for the Kaneland community on Thursday, Nov. 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.
November 8th, 2012 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedKaneland boys basketball annual spaghetti dinner
Kaneland—The Kaneland boys basketball program will offer its fourth annual spaghetti dinner for the Kaneland community on Thursday, Nov. 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.
November 1st, 2012 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | Continued
Kaneland holds court in summertime
MORRIS—Twenty-minute halves, a running clock, and kids wearing something akin to rec-league warmups.
June 28th, 2012 | Mike Slodki | Comments Off | Continued
Closest to the Pin
KHS wrestling coach Monty Jahns tees off during the Kaneland Boys Basketball Program 3rd Annual Golf Outing, which was held on Saturday at Bliss Creek Golf Club in Sugar Grove.
June 14th, 2012 | Patti Wilk | Comments Off | ContinuedHoops 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.
May 10th, 2012 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedThird 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 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedKHS 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 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedThird 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.
April 5th, 2012 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedKHS hoops squads can brandish honors
Two first-team All NIB-12 picks for boys, one for girls
KANELAND—It’s as easy as a lay-up to deduce that both KHS basketball programs would get postseason honors to recognize exceptional play and postseason runs.
Knights bounced: E-Rabs’ fourth spells doom for KHS in sectional
KANELAND—There exists no direct or obvious correlation for higher drama the further you go in the Class 3A boys basketball playoffs.
March 8th, 2012 | Mike Slodki | Comments Off | Continued
Boys BB shows playoff hoop skills in win over Spartans
KANELAND—This has already turned out to be a better postseason than the last for KHS boys hoops.
March 1st, 2012 | Mike Slodki | Comments Off | Continued
