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.

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.

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.

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

SYCAMORE—Maybe the scales were tipping to Sycamore all long. After slaughtering the Lady Spartans in their first meeting, Kaneland Lady Knights softball dealt with 16 innings of action in a tight 2-1 win three weeks ago. It all...

KANELAND—Kaneland softball got more than it bargained for this past week.

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