Softball

Softball takes tussle with host Oswego

Kaneland—It seems par for the course that every week in the spring 2013 season shall bring with it postponement and cancellations.

April 29th, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

Softball takes tussle with host Oswego

Kaneland—It seems par for the course that every week in the spring 2013 season shall bring with it postponement and cancellations.

April 29th, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

Softball takes tussle with host Oswego

Kaneland—It seems par for the course that every week in the spring 2013 season shall bring with it postponement and cancellations.

April 29th, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

Tight contest goes Lady Knights’ Way

Heimerdinger hit wins it in bottom of 7th against Sycamore
KANELAND—Looks like three cancellations this past week just delayed the inevitable.

April 18th, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

Softball returns to regular action

Following weather delays and road trip, KHS finds consistency by Mike Slodki KANELAND—It was good to finally take to the softball diamond on Illinois soil. The experience on Thursday was made even better with a handy win. With Ellissa Eckert’s effort on the mound and key hitting in scoring position, the Lady Knights beat the [...]

April 11th, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

Lady Knights start season out of state

Kaneland—Dealing with numerous cancellations locally, the Kaneland softball squad managed to get to another state to play its initial slate of games over spring break.

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

Kaneland baseball, softball host poker fundraiser

Kaneland—The Elburn Community Center, 525 N. Main St., will be the site of a Kaneland High School baseball and softball program poker night on Friday, March 22.

March 21st, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

Spring journey | 2013 Spring Sports Preview

Softball squad eyes extending goal beyond regional title
Kaneland—With two-thirds of its Regional Championship lineup returning, the KHS softball team is preparing to show what it can do when Opening Day 2013 arrives.

March 14th, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Softball star Vest not done yet

Elite pitcher earns partial scholarship to Northern Illinois
KANELAND—Delani Vest is not quite done impressing on the softball diamond.

August 16th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

High school softball changes hit-by-pitch rule

Indianapolis—Batters in high school softball no longer will have to make an attempt to avoid being hit by a pitch in order to be awarded first base.

August 16th, 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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Sterling softball too golden for Kaneland

BELVIDERE, Ill.—Kaneland softball’s season had more ups than downs in 2012.

Unfortunately, the Sterling Lady Warriors brand of diamond play made KHS land with a thud.

June 7th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Regional Rally

AURORA—There’s a saying that if you give someone an inch, they’ll take a mile.

In the case of Lady Knights softball, give them the sixth inning, they’ll score six runs.

May 31st, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Softball defense stingy, bats not

KANELAND—A team can only play the games in front of them on the softball diamond, and the playoffs will have to wait.

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

May 10th, 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
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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.

April 26th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Softball, now 17-5, continues to impress

KANELAND—With just one hiccup notwithstanding, Lady Knights softball continues to enjoy the feast of victory on what has become a productive 2012 regular season.

April 19th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

KHS softball (14-4) swinging a hot bat

KANELAND—After KHS coach Brian Willis wished for the hitting to catch up to the above-average pitching and defense, the Lady Knights softball contingent spent this past week granting that wish in earnest.

April 12th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued
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KHS softball on tear after Tenn. trip

Stellar pitching keys additional wins over Sandwich, Morris
KANELAND—If you thought the method for getting a softball season out of an early funk was going to the state of Tennessee, then you’re stealing the Lady Knights softball team’s way of doing things.

April 5th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Softball beats Oswego, not fond of BC yardwork

The Kaneland varsity girls try to figure out a plan during their 10-5 home loss against Burlington Central on March 21. Photo by Patti Wilk

March 29th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Kaneland softball looks toward captains to right ship

KANELAND—An 8-1 start a year ago turned into a 14-19 finish for a softball group hoping for bigger things.

March 22nd, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Softball drops 2 initial contests of ‘12

KANELAND—It was unfortunate that the end result of Kaneland Lady Knights softball failed to match the ideal weather of the past week.

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

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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Softball reaches end of 2011 season with loss to Sycamore

KANELAND—With the rivalry between Kaneland and Sycamore softball, the battle is bound to shift one way when the stakes are higher at a certain point.

June 2nd, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Swing away

Bad news: Rilee Vest and Andrea Potts of Lady Knights softball will no longer be suiting up for Northern Illinois Big XII Conference action after the season concludes.
Good news: The two sluggers are bringing their bats to college programs where their skills will be appreciated.

May 26th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Lady Knights get last swings before playoffs

KANELAND—At the very least, Lady Knights softball can be encouraged by the offense going into an uncertain playoff campaign.

May 26th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Softball suffers setbacks to Minooka, Yorkville

KANELAND—There’s still a little bit of time to make Maple Park feel like home-field advantage, but not much.

May 19th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Softball grabs two victories after tough May stretch

KANELAND—Welcome to the dog days of May.

After losses to Morris, Sycamore, Yorkville and non-conference Elk Grove High School, the Lady Knights managed wins against Oswego East and Rochelle, situating themselves at 12-14 (3-6 NIB-12).

May 12th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued