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All season long, Kaneland has been the comeback kids, but Tuesday the Knights fell one short of what they needed to advance to the final of the Sycamore Class 3A sectional. Taking on Rockford East for the chance to meet Wednesday’s Johnsburg/Aurora Central winner in Friday’s final, the Knights rallied back from as many as 12 points down and held a lead … ]]> Tue, 06 Mar 2012 22:30:09 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/kaneland/boys_basketball/11114626-393/boys-basketball-kanelands-comeback-fizzles-against-rockford-east.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/kaneland/boys_basketball/11114626-393/boys-basketball-kanelands-comeback-fizzles-against-rockford-east.html To anybody listening to the comments coming from Kaneland’s boys basketball team after the Knights’ 66-54 Sycamore Class 3A Sectional semifinal loss to Rockford East Tuesday, it was hard to tell if they were talking about basketball or boxing. The word ‘fight’ was thrown around more by the Knights than Floyd Mayweather’s corner after the loss. As has been the case all … ]]> Tue, 06 Mar 2012 22:29:16 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/kaneland/boys_basketball/11114595-401/boys-basketball-kaneland-fights-to-the-finish-falls-to-rockford-east.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/kaneland/boys_basketball/11114595-401/boys-basketball-kaneland-fights-to-the-finish-falls-to-rockford-east.html
It may not be an eye-catching matchup on paper, but Cinderella figures to be working overtime Wednesday at the Sycamore Class 3A Sectional. That’s when Aurora Central and Johnsburg, two sub-.500 teams square off at 7:30 p.m. to decide who meets the winner of Tuesday’s matchup between Rockford East (18-10) and Kaneland (17-10) in Friday’s 7:30 p.m. title game. “We’re 2-0, that’s … ]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:59:31 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/kaneland/boys_basketball/11089229-393/boys-basketball-aurora-central-ready-to-make-run.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/kaneland/boys_basketball/11089229-393/boys-basketball-aurora-central-ready-to-make-run.html
ROCHELLE — Kaneland rallied to force overtime and then pulled out a 65-61 victory over Class 3A regional host Rochelle Friday night. The No. 2-seed Hubs (21-9) were up by nine (56-47) before big man David Newton fouled out with 2:52 left in regulation, and Kaneland closed with an 8-2 run for a 57-all draw to force overtime. After rebounding the first … ]]> Fri, 02 Mar 2012 23:40:52 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/kaneland/boys_basketball/11024947-393/boys-basketball-resilient-kaneland-pulls-out-overtime-win.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/kaneland/boys_basketball/11024947-393/boys-basketball-resilient-kaneland-pulls-out-overtime-win.html
Sycamore’s hopes for advancing in the Class 3A Rochelle Regional got wedged early in the third quarter of a 55-45 loss to Kaneland. Trailing by three at halftime, the Spartans’ Kyle Buzzard had a potential tying three-pointer get stuck between the rim and backboard. While Sycamore got the ball back via the alternating possession and Scott Nelson got a bucket to cut … ]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 23:30:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/kaneland/boys_basketball/10949985-393/boys-basketball-kaneland-gets-past-rival-sycamore.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/kaneland/boys_basketball/10949985-393/boys-basketball-kaneland-gets-past-rival-sycamore.html When a team falls behind by 18 points early in the second quarter, there is no blueprint for a comeback. That was the scenario Kaneland’s boys basketball team found itself in Friday in the regular-season finale against visiting Rochelle. Kaneland was able to chip away, but the Knights just ran out of seconds. Senior Trever Heinle saw his 30-footer at the buzzer … ]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:46:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/kaneland/boys_basketball/10865815-393/boys-basketball-kaneland-battles-back-but-falls-to-rochelle.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/kaneland/boys_basketball/10865815-393/boys-basketball-kaneland-battles-back-but-falls-to-rochelle.html Yorkville made it three wins in three games, two in conference play and one in a tournament, this season against Kaneland by defeating the Knights, 62-51, in Northern Illinois Big 12 East Conference on Friday in Kaneville. Cody Bailey scored 19 points to lead the Foxes. “Our execution, on the offensive end, was real good,” said Bailey. “We got a lot of … ]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:48:46 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/kaneland/boys_basketball/10720201-393/boys-basketball-yorkville-takes-down-kaneland.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/kaneland/boys_basketball/10720201-393/boys-basketball-yorkville-takes-down-kaneland.html Kaneland made it a point to attack the offensive glass to create second-chance opportunities on Saturday night against host Burlington Central. That aggressiveness around the rim is what propelled the Knights to a 65-46 nonconference win. Kaneland (10-5) scored 20 second-chance points, all of which came during the first three quarters, to frustrate Rockets defensively. “They did a good job of going … ]]> Sat, 07 Jan 2012 23:32:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/kaneland/boys_basketball/9883691-393/boys-basketball-kaneland-hits-boards-beats-burlington-central.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/kaneland/boys_basketball/9883691-393/boys-basketball-kaneland-hits-boards-beats-burlington-central.html Kaneland and Morris are no strangers to one another. Tuesday’s matchup at the Plano Christmas Classic Tournament was the second time the two conference foes have met this season. The result was the same as its first encounter as Kaneland went on for a 50-44 victory. Morris was a much bigger team, but Kaneland’s (7-3) athleticism helped them win the rebounding edge … ]]> Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:35:15 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/kaneland/boys_basketball/9674465-393/boys-basketball-kaneland-holds-on-to-defeat-morris.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/kaneland/boys_basketball/9674465-393/boys-basketball-kaneland-holds-on-to-defeat-morris.html
Metea Valley continued its fast start, running its record to a perfect 5-0 by shooting lights out (59 percent) to claim an 87-65 decision over Kaneland Tuesday night in a nonconference game in a game that got ragged. The teams combined for 59 fouls and 63 free throw attempts. “They got back into it in the first half because we got lazy … ]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:40:19 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/kaneland/boys_basketball/9147582-393/boys-basketball-metea-valley-outlasts-kaneland.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/kaneland/boys_basketball/9147582-393/boys-basketball-metea-valley-outlasts-kaneland.html
Batavia Coach: Jim Roberts Last year: 13-13, 8-4 Upstate Eight River Key returnees: Mike Rueffer, jr. G. Top newcomers: Juniors Jake Pollack, Matt Tevonian, Joey Simonetti, Nathan Tague, Trevor Chapman, Mike Carlson, Taylor Brandt, Luke Horton. Outlook: The Bulldogs could struggle early, awaiting the return of up to six players who were involved with the football team’s extended playoff run. Rueffer averaged … ]]> Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:01:26 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/kaneland/boys_basketball/9012359-393/fox-valley-area-boys-basketball-preview.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/kaneland/boys_basketball/9012359-393/fox-valley-area-boys-basketball-preview.html Kaneland's nonconference Saturday victory over Burlington Central was literally and figuratively a case of rebounding. The Knights won the battle of the boards against the Rockets in a 47-39 victory after having lost at home by 17 the night before against conference foe Yorkville. Kaneland improved to 9-5, while Burlington Central (9-6) had a four-game win streak snapped. "It starts on defense. … ]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:50:03 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/kaneland/boys_basketball/4436314-393/kaneland-warms-up-beats-burlington.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/kaneland/boys_basketball/4436314-393/kaneland-warms-up-beats-burlington.html
Both the Kaneland and Metea Valley boys' basketball teams entered Tuesday night's contest at Metea with nine wins to their credit. Credit one more the Mustangs' way after they shook off a rusty start and some proficient Kaneland shooting in a 78-58 victory in which five Mustangs finished the game in double figures. "First quarter, we kind of took them for granted … ]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:50:02 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/kaneland/boys_basketball/4436298-393/slow-start-no-problem-for-metea.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/kaneland/boys_basketball/4436298-393/slow-start-no-problem-for-metea.html Kaneland 47, Burlington Central 39: Chaon Denlinger finished with 13 points for Kaneland (9-5). … ]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:50:02 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/kaneland/boys_basketball/4436282-393/kaneland-takes-down-burlington-central.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/kaneland/boys_basketball/4436282-393/kaneland-takes-down-burlington-central.html True to its nickname, Hampshire whipped the ball around to find an open three-pointer shooter and the Whip-Purs turned a one-point halftime lead into a 16-point victory over visiting Kaneland Tuesday night. Hampshire's final 60-44 margin seemed unlikely when Kaneland ended the opening half trailing 21-20. But the hosts – who picked up their seventh straight win to improve to 13-4 – … ]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:42:02 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/kaneland/boys_basketball/4435811-393/hampshire-pulls-away-wins-seventh-straight.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/kaneland/boys_basketball/4435811-393/hampshire-pulls-away-wins-seventh-straight.html