Kane County Sports
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Going out on top: Carlson leaves Batavia as all-time leading scorer while leading Bulldogs to 1st sectional titleMar 05, 2024 5:45 pm - When asked their thoughts on Batavia senior girls basketball star Brooke Carlson, opposing coaches came pouring out of the woodwork. “She plays the game at a different sp...
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Taking flight: Utah-bound Todd leads Fremd to third in state with stellar all-around playMar 05, 2024 5:42 pm - Her parents are airplane pilots and her grandparents were a horse trainer and jockey. But thus far, Ella Todd has not really shown interest in pursuing those careers. Bas...
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So good, so soon: Only a sophomore, silky smooth Mporokoso leads Waubonsie to state for just the 2nd timeMar 05, 2024 5:33 pm - How important was sophomore guard Danyella Mporokoso to the Waubonsie Valley girls basketball team this season? “I wish I could express in words how much trust and love I...
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Aurora Christian’s OT win sends Eagles to 1A state tournamentMar 04, 2024 9:12 pm - Aurora Christian trailed Pecatonica by 9 points after the first eight minutes of play in the Class 1A Northern Illinois University Supersectional Monday. But there was no...
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Stormy situation: Should fans be allowed to rush courts?Mar 03, 2024 6:15 am - Recents incidents in the NCAAs have given college and high school administrators reasons to be wary of fans rushing the court. We take a look at both sides here.
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Fremd ends emotional season by beating Waubonsie in 4A third-place gameMar 01, 2024 11:37 pm - Right before the start of the fourth quarter Friday night, Fremd junior shooting guard Ella Todd stood near halfcourt waiting for the ball to be inbounded. As she moved c...
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Youthful Aurora Christian headed to supersectionalMar 01, 2024 11:02 pm - Fielding a starting lineup that includes 4 sophomores and a senior, Aurora Christian may have one of the youngest high school basketball teams in the state this season. I...
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Crystal Lake South dominates Kaneland for 1st sectional title since 1983Mar 01, 2024 10:42 pm - Crystal Lake South developed a habit of imposing its will on opponents all season, with a suffocating 1-3-1 zone defense that often led to easy transition baskets. The Ga...
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Fremd’s comeback falls just short vs. undefeated Loyola in 4A state semifinalsMar 01, 2024 8:03 pm - NORMAL — Loyola’s Clare Weasler let her instincts lead the way late in Friday’s game. Locked in a two-point game against Fremd in the Class 4A state semifinal, the sophom...
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Waubonsie Valley struggles to cool hot-shooting Nazareth in 4A state semifinalsMar 01, 2024 5:15 pm - NORMAL – After winning the Class 3A state championship last season, Nazareth has been on a mission to double its pleasure. The Roadrunners beefed up their schedule, inclu...