Montini Catholic provides second straight semi challenge
ROCHELLE—Kaneland football has dealt with Northern Illinois Big XII rival Rochelle quite successfully in recent years.

Late TD waved off, 11-0 Knights beat St. Francis, 31-28
KANELAND—There exists a song by Ringo Starr entitled “It Don’t Come Easy.”

While Starr was part of a group that forever changed the face of music, the Liverpool lad never laced up the cleats the last three weeks.

Early lead holds up for NIB-12 East champs in 31-28 win in Morris
MORRIS—All that stood between a second consecutive Northern Illinois Big XII East division championship for undefeated Kaneland was fellow undefeated juggernaut Morris.

Buschbacher sees plenty of end-zone in 45-7 win over YHS
KANELAND—One would have to wonder how the Knights gridiron collection would respond, a week after an emotionally satisfying comeback win at DeKalb, and it being the last regular season home game for the current crop of seniors.

Regular season win streak at 15 with 35-14 win over Hubs
KANELAND—Knights football was the recipient of heavy contributions from sophomore quarterback Drew David, saw steady ground gains from Jesse Balluff, and was helped out through the air from the likes of Sean Carter and Quinn Buschbacher.

Kaneland improves to 3-0 with offensive explosion

DIXON—At his most popular, the 40th President of the United States put forth a picture of optimism.

KANELAND—In a usual school setting, a person described as a handful isn’t an ideal description.

In Kaneland High School football’s case, the Knights couldn’t be happier.

Photo: Knights football works on getting back to the playoff promised land at the high school. A year ago the Knights had their best season since 1998. Photo by Ben Draper
KANELAND—Kaneland Knights football achieved such great heights a year ago.

Knights football opens with 2 home games, faces Chicago’s Brooks
KANELAND—With the Illinois High School Association’s official release of the 2011 football schedules, Kaneland High School now has an official idea of who it will clash with, en route to building upon its 12-1 season of a year ago.

KANELAND—If the three-year starting tenure under center at Kaneland High School was any indication, the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin and the Division III football landscape could be in for a challenge.

KANELAND—It was time to think warmer thoughts at Kaneland High School, as Friday had the release of the Kaneland High School Fall Sports Awards.

The awards were announced at this late date due to the postseason success of the football squad.

The Kaneland Knights fell to the defending state champion Montini Catholic Broncos 27-14 at Peterson Field in Maple Park Saturday night by a score of 27-14. The Knights ended the year 12-1. See this Thursday’s paper for a complete season wrap-up.
Photos by Ben Draper

Camiliere-to-Callaghan with :10 left sends Knights to semi
VERNON HILLS—What is it about Kaneland football and Class 5A State quarterfinals?

After Saturday afternoon, we know the Knights like playing games with a flair for the dramatic. But most importantly, they like winning them.

On Sept. 3, 2010 the match-up between defending Illinois High School Association (IHSA) state football champions Wheaton Warrenville South (7A) and Maine South (8A) was carried exclusively on ESPN3.com, ESPN’s 24/7 live broadband sports network, as well as ESPNU.

Football cinches first unblemished regular season since 1998
KANELAND—After Friday’s 47-7 win by Kaneland over Morris, the Redskins were probably glad the two teams met only once this season.

The KHS Poms show their support for those that have, or are battling Breast Cancer. There was pink everywhere Friday evening, as Kaneland athletes and fans had a “Pink Out” for Breast Cancer Awareness.

Photos by Ben Draper