Girls Soccer

Soccer solves IMSA

KANELAND—After a Thursday conference tilt against Sycamore was postponed due to torrential rainfall, the Lady Knights soccer crew made up for lost scoring time on Saturday in Aurora on the home grounds of Illinois Math and Science Academy.

April 29th, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

Soccer bests NIB12 rivals

KANELAND—KHS soccer picked up a much-welcomed conference win last Thursday against Rochelle, and added to the win column with another conference victory Tuesday at Yorkville.

April 18th, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

A week of firsts

Kaneland soccer scores first goal, earns first win of season by Mike Slodki Kaneland—By the looks of it, the Kaneland Lady Knights will play teams quite tough in 2013. The only question is whether or not wins will come as frequent as they’d like considering the heightened competition. Coming in to the West Aurora Blackhawk [...]

April 11th, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

Stuck by Barbs

Season opener sees Lady Knights stifled in Maple Park
KANELAND—After all the cancellations and scheduling switches, the Lady Knights’ soccer roster was ready for action.

April 4th, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

Weather delays season start

Kaneland—The cold and lingering snow forced Kaneland to cancel all outdoor sporting events through at least Saturday, March 23.

March 21st, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

Turning the corner kick 2013 Spring Sports Preview

After 4 trips to Regional finals, KHS looks to advance further
Kaneland—For four consecutive years, the Kaneland Lady Knights soccer contingent has made it to the regional final match, only to lose to Crystal Lake Central in 2009 and 2012, and Rosary in 2010 and 2011.

March 14th, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

NFHS announces rules changes

Indianapolis—That National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) recently announced some changes for soccer and football; all of which will take effect starting with the 2013-14 season.

February 14th, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

Kaneland brings out alumni for soccer

The seventh annual Kaneland High School Alumni soccer game was held this past Saturday at the high school’s varsity soccer field.

August 9th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Spring kind to Kaneland athletics in awards season

KANELAND—A highly successful 2011-12 spring season was recognized with team awards dished out earlier this week, as well as honors from the end-of-year senior athletic banquet.

June 14th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Regional heartbreak for soccer

BURLINGTON—Kaneland High School’s current senior crop is the only group in school history to only know regional final action.

May 24th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued
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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 | | Comments Off | Continued
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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 | | Comments Off | Continued
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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

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.

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

Soccer overcomes struggles to find net at W. Aurora

AURORA—Kaneland soccer will have at least one win under its belt from its usual April stop.

April 12th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

KHS soccer falls to Rosary Royals

AURORA—Kaneland Lady Knights soccer must be sick and tired of these Royal meetings.

March 29th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Kaneland soccer hopes to reach beyond Regional

KANELAND—For the past three seasons, Kaneland girls soccer has made it to heights previously unknown.

Now comes the challenge of kicking even higher.

March 22nd, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Lady Knights soccer loses to Geneseo, beats IMSA

KANELAND—Coach Scott Parillo was happy at his girls soccer unit’s effort in the opening contest against Geneseo, despite the less-than-desirable result.

March 22nd, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

High school soccer eliminates “soft red”

INDIANAPOLIS—In a continued emphasis on improving sportsmanship, the “soft red” has been eliminated in high school soccer.

February 23rd, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued
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World sport

Knights soccer sends goodwill Afghanistan’s way
KANELAND—In Afghanistan, moments of kindness are always welcome in the face of hardship.

January 19th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Heimerdinger looks back on State honor, Lady Knight soccer

KANELAND—How did graduated senior Emily Heimerdinger take the news of an All-State honor?

“Coach (Scott) Parillo told me in the classroom after keeping the news from me all day. I was crying, I was so happy,” Heimerdinger said.

July 3rd, 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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Rosary puts an end to Kaneland soccer season

AURORA—In the case of Kaneland soccer in regional finals, bad things come in threes.

May 26th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Lady Knights soccer in playoff quest

The winner of (No. 2) Kaneland vs. (No. 3) Illinois Math & Science Academy match from Wednesday faces (No. 1) Rosary on Saturday, May 21, in IHSA Class 2A Rosary Regional Championship at 11 a.m.

May 19th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Soccer finishes second at KHS Classic, brandishes 11 wins

KANELAND—Despite weather that could generously be described as “dumpy,” Kaneland High School soccer’s fortunes are heating up.

May 12th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Lady Knights see offense open up

KANELAND—It was a familiar setting for Kaneland soccer on Thursday, with chilly tempuratures and steady to heavy rains.

May 5th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Soccer regains footing against NIB-12 West

KANELAND—At a point where Kaneland soccer was looking for something, anything to get back in the win column, Thursday and Saturday, the Lady Knights found it.

April 28th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Soccer deadlocks with E. Aurora, falls to Marengo

KANELAND—There would be no West Aurora Blackhawk Tournament championship like in 2010, but there would be no tournament-ending loss for Lady Knights soccer.

April 21st, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Lady Knights compete at West Aurora

KANELAND—A three-match skid left the Lady Knights scraping on the soccer pitch, but a Tuesday win over Streamwood sees Kaneland at 4-5 (1-2 Northern Illinois Big XII) through nine matches.

April 14th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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KHS Lady Knight soccer scoring goals in bunches

KANELAND—With a mostly new lineup, one could be wary of how the offensive skills would come together for the KHS soccer group.

March 31st, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Lady Knights soccer splits first kicks

KANELAND—Looking to capitalize on strong finishes in consecutive seasons, the Lady Knights soccer crew began with a new look and an unfortunate opening result.

March 24th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued