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Spartans overpower Knights with ground game

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

The battle between a pair of 6-3 Western Sun Conference rivals never really materialized Saturday night as Sycamore ran roughshod over Kaneland 40-13.

Kaneland secures postseason spot

By BRIAN MILLER For The Beacon-News — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

Up 7-0 with 5:28 remaining in regulation, Kaneland kicker Chad Swieca had the opportunity to put Kaneland up by two possessions on a soggy senior night in Yorkville. The freshman made his field goal, giving the Knights a 10-0 win and a berth in the playoffs.

Geneva knocks off Kaneland

BY CARTER CRANE — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Geneva topped Kaneland on Friday night 27-24.Geneva�s Michael Santacaterina (7-1, 5-1 Western Sun) scored his fourth touchdown of the night on a two-yard run to give lift the Vikings the win in overtime.

Running game puts Vikings on sure WSC footing

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

Jim Owczarski: On Thursday afternoon, Geneva coach Rob Wicinski likened the current Kaneland defense to the unheralded groups that won a Western Sun Conference title in 2006 and helped the Knights claim back-to-back state titles in 1997 and 1998. But the Geneva offensive line and running back Michael Santacaterina found a groove late in the game and ground out a 27-24 overtime victory over the Knights.

Game of the week: Kaneland vs. Geneva

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

The Vikings are one of the few teams in the area that seem to be able to keep the Knights passing game under control. But in last week's loss, Rochelle exploited some holes in the Vikings secondary.

Down the stretch they come

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

It's been awhile, but the Western Sun Conference is a horse race this year -- and tonight's game at Kaneland is the start of an exciting home stretch. Not since 2006 has the conference been this close this late in the year, and not coincidentally, that was also the last time Geneva had lost in WSC play.

Raiders defense stifles Knights

Sat, 3 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

"It's fun to play in the rain, isn't it?" Glenbard South coach Dan Starkey asked his players as he gathered them for a postgame talk. It is when a team performs like his Raiders did in the second half Friday night at Kaneland High School.

Kaneland's comebacks sink Batavia

BY PAUL JOHNSON — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

Kaneland came from behind twice in the fourth quarter to edge Batavia 21-17 Friday night in the Western Sun Conference.

Camiliere rallies Kaneland in fourth quarter

By PAUL JOHNSON For The Beacon-News — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:01 CST

Trailing for much of the game Friday � and two different times in the fourth quarter � Kaneland's football team turned to its calm leader against Batavia. Junior quarterback Joe Camiliere scored two rushing touchdowns in the fourth quarter to give the Knights a key Western Sun Conference win over Batavia, 21-17.

Kaneland edges Sycamore

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

Kaneland 21, Sycamore 14:Joe Camiliere had a big night, throwing for 294 yards and three touchdowns. Quinn Buschbacher was on the receiving end of 114 of the yards and two of the touchdowns, as Kaneland scored a fourth quarter touchdown to earn the victory.

Camiliere directs explosive Kaneland offense

Thu, 3 Sep 2009 00:01 CST

It was a simple call, one suited perfectly for the beginning of the first game of a new season. Kaneland quarterback Joe Camiliere flicked a pass to Brock Dyer as he slipped out of the backfield behind a wall of lineman. It was a simple screen, but 54 yards later Dyer was in the end zone, less than five minutes into Kaneland's 35-0 victory over Burlington Central. The effort set up a now-typical offensive explosion for the Knights -- 411 yards of total offense and five touchdowns. Behind the hot start was Camiliere, a junior beginning his second full season as a varsity quarterback.

Central humbled in opening loss to Kaneland

By BRANDON MANGIA For The Sun-Times News Group — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:01 CST

If Week 1 is any indication of things to come, then Kaneland is going to have a lot of fun on offense this season.

Western Sun preview capsule

BY TINA AKOURIS takouris@suntimes.com — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00 CST

Glenbard South will make the conference race interesting, challenging the usual suspects of Geneva and Batavia. Also watch out for Kaneland and junior quarterback Joe Camiliere.