Kaneland Preps

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.

DeKalb's Jacob Barraza and Kaneland's Evan Nosek and Carson Kaiser medaled at the state cross country on Saturday, while Sycamore's Layla Janisch posted one of the best state times in school history.

After having two of their top 5 miss a month throughout the regular season, Kaneland is ready to comeback in full force at the Class 2A state meet. Plus, looks at the other teams and individuals running at Detweiller Park on Saturday.

DeKalb's Jacob Barraza is the lone Class 3A entrant from the Daily Chronicle area at Saturday's state cross country meet. Sycamore and Kaneland qualified their boys teams for the 2A race and Spartan junior Layla Janisch will compete on the 2A girls side.

At the Class 3A St. Laurence Sectional, the Knights’ season came to an end with a 25-8, 25-17 loss in a semifinal. Plus JUCO basketball results.

Sycamore rolled to six ground touchdowns in a 50-8 rout of Noble/Bulls in the first round of the playoffs. Now the Spartans are the last Daily Chronicle team alive as the playoffs enter the second round this week. Kaneland and Genoa-Kingston both lost road openers.

A look at the runners who qualified for the IHSA state cross country meet, including sectional champions Jacob Barraza (DeKalb) and Evan Nosek (Kaneland).

Carson Kaiser is wise beyond his years. The Kaneland freshman has fit in wonderfully at the Maple Park school and was a key reason why the Knights were able to hold off runner-up Dixon and the rest of the field during Saturday’s Class 2A Kaneland boys cross country sectional.

Lucas stayed in stride with senior teammate Olivia Pinta during Saturday’s Class 2A Kaneland sectional as the duo finished in the top 15 to lead the Gators to second place.

Four carries. Four touchdowns. And 207 yards. It was more than just an impressive stat line for Belvidere North running back Ben Bucher. It was the difference in the No. 4 Blue Thunder’s 35-20 win over No. 13 Kaneland in a Class 6A first-round playoff game.

Kaneland faces Belvidere North in Round 1 of the 2024 Class 6A IHSA football playoffs Friday Night Drive editor Eddie Carifio will have live updates, scores and news from the game

The Kaneland volleyball team beat Plano in two sets Thursday to claim its sixth consecutive regional championship.

Sycamore, Genoa-Kingston and Kaneland all start their playoff journeys this weekend with first-round games. Beyond the obvious playmakers, we look at one player from each team that may be a little less heralded but could have a big impact on the field in Round 1.

A look at the football games around the Kane County Chronicle area heading into the first round of the IHSA playoffs.

Sycamore earned a No. 1 seed and a home game to open the 5A playoffs. Kaneland and Genoa-Kingston will need first-round road games if they want to prolong their seasons. We look at each Daily Chronicle first-round game.

Kaneland and Genoa-Kingston advance to regional finals while Hiawatha moves on to a regional semifinal.

Here are the first-round matchups for each Kane County Chronicle area team.

Here are the opening round pairings for the Class 6A playoffs.

Sycamore earned a No. 1 seed and a home game against Bulls/Noble, Kaneland will head to Belvidere North and Genoa-Kingston will face Du-Pec in the first round.

Kaneland led Class 1A's No. 1-ranked Belleville Althoff into the fourth quarter Saturday in Belleville, but Althoff scored a late touchdown for a 14-10 win in the regular season finale.

Jacob Barraza won the Harlem Regional for DeKalb, while the Sycamore boys and Kaneland boys and girls qualified for the next round as well. Plus more qualifiers in the roundup.

Elizabeth McConkie and Maggie Klein bowed out in the fourth consolation round of state, while the DeKalb, Kaneland and Hinckley-Big Rock soccer season came to an end.

The La Salle-Peru volleyball team beat Kaneland in two sets Thursday to win its first conference title since 2019 and end the Knights' four-year run atop the league.

L-P defeated Kaneland in two sets 25-20, 25-16 in AJ Sellett Gymnasium on Oct. 24, 2024 at L-P High School. With the win, L-P claims the Interstate Eight Conference title.

A look at at the football games around the Kane County Chronicle area heading into the final week of the 2024 season.

One team is in. One team is very likely in. Two teams are out. And for Genoa-Kingston, they’ve got a win-and-they’re-in (probably) scenario set up in Week 9. Here’s where each Daily Chronicle area team stands heading into the final week of the regular season.

While Geneva has a chance to win their first outright conference title since 2010, St. Charles North has a chance to spoil the fun with a victory for a share of the DuKane conference. Plus, notes on teams gearing up for the playoffs, and others making one final push in Week 9.

Sycamore looks to finish off 9-0, DeKalb looks to avoid a winless season, and Kaneland looks to top an 8-0 team. We break down every game for Daily Chronicle area teams in the capsules.

Nine of 10 Kane County teams either are squarely in

Sycamore knocked off Morris 42-0 to win the Interstate 8. DeKalb pushed Bradley-Bourbonnais but fell 42-39 on a late penalty. Kaneland snapped a 3-game losing streak. Here’s a recap of all the Week 8 action for Daily Chronicle area teams.

Gavin Sedevie qualified for the second round of the state golf tournament, while Sycamore qualified a pair of doubles teams for state. That plus more tennis and soccer in the roundup.

The Kaneland Knights charged into the playoffs with a dominating win against the visiting La Salle-Peru Cavaliers. The Knights downed the Cavaliers 38-0.

Kaneland faces La Salle-Peru in Week 8 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive correspondent Len Eisele will have live updates, scores and news from the game

Kaneland rolled past Sycamore and seemed destined for a sweep, but the Spartans won the second set before the Knights took the match to improve to 11-4 in matches that have gone the distance this season.

Cam Guernon scored 48 seconds into the game, Kaneland scored the first four goals and held off DeKalb in the second half for a 4-2 win on Thursday.

With just two weeks remaining in the 2024 football season, every Kane County team has at least a slight chance to be playing some extra football this season. Here are where teams stand before Week 8 kicks off.

A look at at the football games around the Kane County Chronicle area for Week 8 of the 2024 season.

The DeKalb boys soccer team traveled to Kaneland Thursday to take on the Knights in Maple Park.

DeKalb makes a long road trip, Sycamore battles Morris in a key I-8 match while Genoa-Kingston, Hiawatha and Kaneland all play must-win games.