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The last two weeks Friday Night Drive has highlighted notable quarterbacks and running backs returning to Illinois prep gridirons next fall. This week is all about the receivers, with 10 pass-catchers to keep an eye on this coming fall. | Click the ima... shawlocal.com/friday-night-d…

We take look at each DeKalb County area girls soccer team and what to expect out of their 2026 seasons. | Click the image to read our story shawlocal.com/daily-chronicl…

Five players to watch this girls soccer season: A record-chasing senior at Kaneland. A motor in the Sycamore midfield. A historic Genoa-Kingston leader. Two defensive anchors ready to compete. | Click the image to read our story shawlocal.com/daily-chronicl…

A two-sport NIU commit in DeKalb. A two-way standout at Hinckley-Big Rock. A couple second year stars in Sycamore and Kaneland. And a key guy playing position No. 2 in the scorebook in Genoa. We look at five players who can have big years for their team... shawlocal.com/daily-chronicl…

No one claimed a regional title and only two teams won 20 games. But teams have reloaded and 2026 looks to be an improvement across the board for DeKalb County area baseball teams. We look at what each team expects. | Click the image to read our story shawlocal.com/daily-chronicl…

Hinckley-Big Rock is back on the field after a long hiatus. DeKalb and Sycamore look to repeat as regional champs. Lizzie Davis can make Genoa-Kingston history. We break down each softball team and its expectations for the year. | Click the image to re... shawlocal.com/daily-chronicl…

From two Daily Chronicle Players of the Year to a record-setting home-run hitter, we take a look at five softball players from around the area poised for big things in 2026. | Click the image to read our story shawlocal.com/daily-chronicl…

Parker Weller won the Class AA 112-pound weight class, helping Huntley Middle take fifth as a team at the IESA state tournament. | Click the image to read our story shawlocal.com/daily-chronicl…

Thankful for my opportunity to compete at the NAIA level and for the support of my family and coaches. After much thought, I’ve decided to pursue a higher level of collegiate basketball. As a Freshman All-Team Guard/Shooting Guard, I am officially looking for a new program where I can make an impact.

The Benet, Kaneland and York boys basketball teams traveled to Champaign this weekend to represent their schools in the IHSA state championships. | Click the image to read our story shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/0…

You dont see many kids these days love just being apart of the team. Buck is the heart beat of KHS & a great example of our student body. He never cared about playing time, stats, or if he was in the starting 5. Athletics needs more Jake Buckley’s. ⚔️🏀 @KHS_Knights @Kaneland302

After being a rotational staple for Kaneland in the regular season, Jake Buckley's postseason playing took major hit. But that changed in a big way in the 3A third-place game, as the senior forward had a big hand in helping the Knights beat Leo 35-32. ... shawlocal.com/daily-chronicl…

After being a rotational staple for Kaneland in the regular season, Jake Buckley's postseason playing took major hit. But that changed in a big way in the 3A third-place game, as the senior forward had a big hand in helping the Knights beat Leo 35-32. shawlocal.com/daily-chronicl…

Kaneland held off a late Leo run for a 35-32 win to take third in the Class 3A third-place game, placing for the first time since 1973. Marshawn Cocroft scored 18 to lead the Knights and Jalen Carter grabbed 10 rebounds. | Click the image to read our story

Shavers 3 short. Final: Kaneland 35, Leo 32. Knights take third in Class 3A.

Kimme with a block. Not on my bingo card. Then Buckley puts back an errant Carter 3 14-12 Kaneland, 2:10 2q

Kaneland lost to Deerfield Friday afternoon in overtime in the IHSA Class 3A state championship semifinal game in the State Farm Center at the University of Illinois in Champaign. | Click the image to read our story shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/0…

Marshawn Cocroft's shot near the end of regulation extended Kaneland's season for four more minutes Friday in a Class 3A semifinal against. His 3-pointer at the buzzer of overtime couldn't duplicate the feat as the Knights fell 49-48 to Deerfield. | Cl... shawlocal.com/daily-chronicl…

Cocooft layup good. Deerfield putback comes after the buzzer. OVERTIME Kaneland 45, Deerfield 45 Hi, @Millar_S

Kaneland. Deerfield. 3a semifinal. Go time in 16.