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July 12, 2025
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Bradley-Bourbonnais girls flag football takes 2nd at Bears tournament

Bradley-Bourbonnais girls flag football takes 2nd at Bears tournament

Fresh off of a fourth-place finish at the inaugural IHSA State Finals last year, the Bradley-Bourbonnais girls flag football made an early statement as a state contender yet again in 2025 this week

By Mason Schweizer●
July 11, 2025 at 5:00 pm CDT

New Reed-Custer football coach Joe Turek looking to set new standard

New Reed-Custer football coach Joe Turek looking to set new standard

Reed-Custer is turning to Joe Turek as its new head football coach, who brings more than a decade of program-building experience from Lincoln-Way East to his new role with the Comets.

By Adam Tumino●
July 10, 2025 at 9:00 am CDT

Central sees end of era with Rebecca Swigert-Fenton’s departure

Central sees end of era with Rebecca Swigert-Fenton’s departure

Longtime Central girls track and field and girls basketball coach Rebecca Swigert-Fenton had her team with the Comets come to and end this spring as she takes a step back from coaching duties.

By Adam Tumino●
July 09, 2025 at 9:00 am CDT

Jyaire Hill returns to Kankakee for second annual Suga Summer Camp

Jyaire Hill returns to Kankakee for second annual Suga Summer Camp

Former Kankakee star and current Michigan player Jyaire "Suga" Hill hosted his second annual Suga Summer Camp at Kankakee High School on Saaturday.

By Adam Tumino●
July 06, 2025 at 2:42 pm CDT

2025 Daily Journal All-Area Boys Track and Field

2025 Daily Journal All-Area Boys Track and Field

Anchored by strong athletes both on the track and in the field, check out this year's Daily Journal All-Area Boys Track and Field team.

By Mason Schweizer and Adam Tumino●
July 05, 2025 at 8:00 am CDT

2025 Daily Journal All-Area Girls Track and Field

2025 Daily Journal All-Area Girls Track and Field

From dominant freshmen to speedy seniors and everything in between, there's plenty of state pedigree on this year's Daily Journal All-Area Girls Track and Field Team.

By Adam Tumino and Mason Schweizer●
July 05, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Bradley-Bourbonnais boys tackle, girls flag football fine tune over the summer

Bradley-Bourbonnais boys tackle, girls flag football fine tune over the summer

It was a busy day for football at Bradley-Bourbonnais Wednesday, as former quarterback Ethan Kohl returned to coach the quarterback camp he used to attend at the same time as the final day of girls flag football summer camp.

By Mason Schweizer●
July 04, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Photos: Bradley-Bourbonnais football camps
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Photos: Bradley-Bourbonnais football camps

As the summer heat picks up, so is offseason football action. At Bradley-Bourbonnais Wednesday, both the boys tackle and girls flag teams took to the turf for camp.

By Mason Schweizer●
July 03, 2025 at 4:07 pm CDT

KCC’s Aniya Lewis commits to University of Mississippi for volleyball

KCC’s Aniya Lewis commits to University of Mississippi for volleyball

Kankakee graduate and Kankakee Community College volleyball standout Aniya Lewis is making the jump from KCC to the SEC, signing Tuesday to play volleyball at the University of Mississippi.

By Adam Tumino●
July 02, 2025 at 3:00 pm CDT

2025 Daily Journal Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year: Bradley-Bourbonnais’ Malachi Lee

2025 Daily Journal Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year: Bradley-Bourbonnais’ Malachi Lee

After developing into one of the state's most feared long jumpers in the state, Bradley-Bourbonnais' Malachi Lee is the Daily Journal Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year.

By Adam Tumino●
July 02, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT
2025 Daily Journal Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year: Kankakee’s Naomi Bey-Osborne

2025 Daily Journal Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year: Kankakee’s Naomi Bey-Osborne

After completing arguably the most prolific career in the sport's local history, Kankakee's Naomi Bey-Osborne is the 2025 Daily Journal Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year.

By Mason Schweizer●
July 02, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT
Local talent still flocking to Beecher Muskies for summer baseball

Local talent still flocking to Beecher Muskies for summer baseball

With their unique mix of younger and older players, the Beecher Muskies are once again being propelled to a strong season in the Chicago Suburban Baseball League by a large crop of local baseball talent.

By Adam Tumino●
July 01, 2025 at 8:00 am CDT

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