Kaneland Preps

In the second half with DeKalb's lead down to 3, Marshawn Cocroft took on the duties of guarding Sean Reynolds and the Knights' fortunes changed in a 58-54 win over the Barbs.

The DeKalb boys basketball team traveled to Maple Park Tuesday to take on the Knights at Kaneland High School.

Sean Reynolds became the all-time leading scorer for DeKalb boys basketball, DeKalb wrestling won the DVC title, plus more scores from around the area in Friday's Daily Chronicle sports roundup.

To 1,000 points and beyond, players in the Daily Chronicle coverage area have achieved a lot of personal milestones so far this season. We take a look back at some of the achievements those players have reached this season.

Martin Ledbetter scores 30 as Hinkley Big Rock wins. DeKalb boys win, Kaneland girls split and Indian Creek girls advance in Little Ten Tournament, plus more scores in the Daily Chronicle sports roundup.

Davon Grant scored 28 to lead DeKalb, the NIU men's and women's basketball teams lost, plus more in the roundup.

Sam Kerry and Kyra Lilly stepped up offensively, and Kaneland's pressure caused problems for La Salle-Peru as the Knights rolled to a 58-29 win Wednesday.

Kaneland beat L-P 58-29 on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2024 in Sellett Gymnasium at L-P High School.

While not having the best night all around, Kaneland did enough on the court to get a 50-39 victory over Naperville Central for their 15th consecutive victory.

Naperville Central hosted Kaneland in boys varsity basketball on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 in Naperville.

Cooper Bode said he’s working on his composure. Tuesday’s match against Kaneland’s Apollo Gochis gave the Sycamore 175-pounder a good test of that in the Spartans' 57-18 win on Thursday.

The Sycamore wrestling team welcomed Kaneland Thursday night in an Interstate 8 Conference showdown.

Aurora Central Catholic started Tuesday's game with Kaneland quickly and never really slowed down as it rolled to a 73-48 victory.

It wasn't only high school champions. From NIU’s historic win at Notre Dame to local golf pro David Paeglow competing at the US Senior Open, there were plenty of national stories out of DeKalb County. Here's the 10 biggest of 2024.

Luke Reinert scored 14 points, one of five Kaneland players scoring in double figures, and the Knights outlasted Yorkville Christian in a 91-85 barnburner in the 61st Plano Christmas Classic championship game, overcoming Jayden Riley's 39-point performance and the Mustangs 19 3s.

Saturday’s 8 p.m. championship game is set at the 61st Plano Christmas Classic, as defending champion Kaneland pulled away from scrappy Streator late Friday after sixth-seeded Yorkville Christian survived overtime with Northridge Prep.

Top-seeded Kaneland cruised into the Plano Christmas Classic semifinals with a win over La Salle-Peru on Thursday.

Alex Gregorio-Perez took first at Morris for DeKalb on Saturday, a pair of Kaneland wrestlers won at Stillman Valley, DeKalb-Sycamore swimming won at Sterling and Ally Poegel sets a G-K record. Plus other wrestling in the roundup.

Scoring in bunches, Kaneland delivered an early knockout punch at Plano on Friday night, overwhelming the Reapers, 75-39.

Here is the 2024 Kane County Chronicle All-Area football team

Here is the 2024 boys soccer All-Area team for the Kane County Chronicle

Brooke Stonebreaker finished with 18 points and nine rebounds, while Sycamore and Kaneland lost nonconference games against undefeated teams.

Martin Ledbetter said Hinckley-Big Rock's career scoring mark, plus other basketball results in the roundup.

Amani Meeks did nearly everything for Kaneland against Sycamore Friday, so it’s fitting she had the overtime dagger that sank the Spartans in the Knights' 55-49 win.

There were no shortage of people who could catch the ball this year - whether that was on the offensive or defensive side of the ball. Here's this year's Daily Chronicle All-Area Football team.

Experience ruled the volleyball court in DeKalb County. Each member of the Daily Chronicle all-area first team was a senior. We take a look at the area's best.

Here's the 2024 Kane County Chronicle girls cross country All-Area team

Kaneland had separate comebacks from nine and 13 points down to beat Marmion 57-49 on Saturday. Freddy Hassan led the Knights with 12 points, 16 rebounds, four blocks and two steals.

Ottawa's girls built a lead, withstood a second-half rally and then pulled away for a win in the opening game of an Interstate 8 Conference twin bill Friday in Kingman Gym. Then Kaneland's boys did the same thing in the nightcap.

Kaneland beat Ottawa 66-49 on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 in Kingman Gym at Ottawa High School.

MAPLE PARK – Dixon is having fun. That the Duchesses are winning certainly has something to do with it as they won their seventh straight to open the season with a 47-38 non-conference win at Kaneland on Monday night.

Kaneland girls basketball hosted Dixon on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 in Maple Park.

Youth dominated the Daily Chronicle 2024 Girls Cross Country All-Area Team, with only one senior on the first team.

Kaneland and Sycamore both reached the Class 2A state meet, and both clubs are well-represented on the Daily Chronicle 2024 Boys Cross Country All-Area Team.

Kaneland boys basketball bounced back with win at Woodstock, Sycamore opens the season with a win and Sycamore wrestling sweeps its matches, plus more sports from around the area.

The DeKalb girls basketball team improved to 4-1 on the year with a win over Harlem, plus other basketball and wrestling scores are in the roundup.

We take a look at all four boys wrestling teams in the Daily Chronicle coverage area.

From state qualifiers to middle school medalists, we take a look at five wrestlers who are poised for big seasons from the Daily Chronicle coverage area.

From a collection of strong inside players to some 3-and-D guards, we take a look at five boys basketball players that you don't want to miss this season.

How far can DeKalb go? Can an improved Sycamore finish with a winning record? How much of a difference does a new transfer make to an already loaded Kaneland squad? We preview all seven area teams.

Boys basketball season is almost here. Here are previews of teams from around the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.

Sadie Lang scored 20 and Quinn Carrier 17 for Sycamore in a win, setting up a game against DeKalb at Burlington Central's final day.

After leading St. Charles North back to the state tournament, while also being crowned DuKane Conference champion, freshman Kayla Beu is the 2024 Kane County Chronicle Girls Golfer of the Year. Plus the All-Area team.

The Kaneland and DeKalb girls and NIU women won Wednesday while the NIU men fell at home.

Here’s a look at the top golfers from around the Daily Chronicle coverage area for the 2024 season

Sycamore dropped its opener at the Burlington Central tournament while Kaneland won.

We take a look at what each girls basketball team is expecting this year, from Sycamore going through a youth movement to Indian Creek returning after a year of not fielding a varsity team.

Outside shooters. Dominating inside presences. We look at five players who are poised for big seasons around the Daily Chronicle coverage area.

Girls basketball season is almost here. Here are previews of teams from around the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.

Batavia sophomore Avery Hacker enjoyed a happy return to the Class 3A state cross country meet Saturday, finishing an All-State eighth to lead the Bulldogs to fifth place. Meanwhile in Class 2A Kaneland's Evan Nosek took third, becoming the Knights' first four-time All-Stater.