‘Sports’ Archives
Kaneland: highest sport fees in the area?
By Madeline Hoskinson, Reporter Athletes will pay $50 more per sport next year, after the school board raised athletic fees from $100 to $150, giving Kaneland will have the highest sports fee among area schools. “We don’t charge any different for cross country than we [Read More]
Girls’ track looks to place at conference
The Lady Knights varsity track team finished second at their indoor conference meet and at the Rockton Hononegah Invitational. [Read More]
Soccer places second in W. Aurora Tourney
The girls’ soccer team is back in action and is ready to take on challenges that the season might bring. [Read More]
Track and field wins indoor state conference
After winning the NIB 12 indoor conference with 133.33 points, the Kaneland boys’ track team is ready to go heading into the outdoor track season. [Read More]
Kaneland: highest sport fees in the area?
Athletes will pay $50 more per sport next year, after the school board raised athletic fees from $100 to $150, giving Kaneland will have the highest sports fee among area schools. [Read More]
Jordan Ginther returns to Kaneland’s varsity soccer team
By Courtney Diddell, Reporter With nationally-ranked goalie Jordan Ginther back from her yearlong hiatus, the Lady Knights varsity soccer team is hoping to have one of their best seasons ever. Last season was the best win in Kaneland history, with the Lady Knights won [Read More]
Varsity softball heads to Tennessee for spring training tournament
The Knights’ softball team started off their season yesterday against Burlington Central, but the Knights are most looking forward to their first match up against rival Sycamore on April 10. [Read More]
Boys track team’s first win of the season
The Kaneland boys' track team won their first meet on Feb. 22, earning 100 points and defeating Yorkville (78), Grayslake North (68) and Sycamore (66). [Read More]
Kaneland to face familiar face at the Rochelle regional
Tonight, Kaneland Knights (15-10) will be taking on fellow Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference member Sycamore (6-17) at Rochelle High School. This will be Kaneland’s first game of the Rochelle regional. Tipoff is at 6 p.m. This will be the third matchup between [Read More]
Cheer experiences first trip to state
By Heather Shelton, Editor The varsity cheerleading team will be competing at the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association, ICCA, state competition on Feb. 11. “I think it’s a great opportunity for Kaneland cheerleading to show all their hard work for the season,” [Read More]
Chemistry is key to success
By Kaprice Sanchez, Editor The Lady Knights have dominated the court, winning four out of the last six games they have played. The team has worked hard to get in second place in conference, just behind DeKalb. Junior Ashley Prost is one of the key players on the team, [Read More]
Knights focused going into playoffs Knights focused going into playoffs
By Jacob Razo, Editor With a 12-7 overall record and a 4-3 conference record the Knights will control their own destiny for the rest of the season. Also getting back, senior Trever Heinle, from injury is huge going forward. “With Trever out, he was a big factor in our [Read More]
Wrestling takes third at conference
By Shane Fergus, Editor The Knights wrestling team recently finished in third place in the Northern Illinois conference championship meet. This was a great finish for the team considering the only has enough wrestlers to fill nine out of the fifteen weight classes due to [Read More]
Wrestlers battle through injuries
Senior Josh Rogers has been injured four to five times during his seven-year wrestling career, some more serious than others. [Read More]
Girls’ basketball stays consistent
With the odds stacked against them, the varsity girls basketball team is striving for excellence with tough conference match ups ahead. [Read More]
Girls bowling back in action
The bowling team started its season with a 0-3 record, playing three matches since Nov. 22. [Read More]
Best start in years for basketball
The Knights started off their season big at Immaculate Conception Thanksgiving tournament, going 4-0 in the tournament and finishing in first place. [Read More]
The truth behind athletic scholarships
Scholarship dollars are being split between more athletes, which leads to lower scholarship amounts. [Read More]
Knights fall after last-minute play by Montini
BY Sam Payton, History repeated itself when the Montini Broncos defeated the Knights for the second year in a row during the 5A semifinal round, when Jordan Westerkamp made a last-minute touchdown grab to snatch the lead and the championship. The Knights were in the lead [Read More]
Club hockey begins their second tier of the season
By Ellie Strang, Reporter A hockey club team has been put together involving many students from different schools from around the area. These schools include Kaneland, Batavia, Oswego, and Aurora Christian. Senior Tyler Hilton, sophomore Mike Potvin, and sophomore Drew [Read More]