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.

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...

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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...

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

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

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

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.

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

KANELAND—Only one way to make any headway on spring cleaning. If you're KHS softball, get out the brooms. That's exactly what the Lady Knights did in a pair of doubleheader wins over host Dixon High School on Saturday.

KANELAND—Kaneland used a solid pitching performance from junior Alexis Villarreal and two downright offensive innings at the plate for a 9-1 win in Rochelle on April 13.

KANELAND—Better to suffer through a streak like the one Kaneland softball is having now, than late-season.

KANELAND—It appears that Kaneland High School softball was happy to get acquainted with Northern Illinois Big XII Conference action.

KANELAND—Looks like the younger core of softball players will get a chance to get some more playing time in 2011.

KANELAND—With a roster that returns several that missed State a year ago, motivation is available aplenty for Lady Knights cross-country in 2010.

KANELAND—Lady Knights softball knew of a way to smile after some tough losses.

MAPLE PARK—Kaneland softball’s season opener 15 days ago featured an ending that was quite thrilling.

MAPLE PARK—Maybe this is a truly new beginning for Kaneland softball.

MAPLE PARK—Despite finishing 27-9 in 2009, the Kaneland High School girls softball squad faces quite a number of challenges.

The Kane County Xplosion took fourth Place in the World Series USSSA U14 Fastpitch at The Walt Disney Wide World of Sports Complex Orlando, Fla., held July 26 - Aug. 1.

The Kaneland High School freshman softball team completed a successful 2009 season.