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June 29, 2025
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Daily Journal Baseball Player of the Year: Bradley-Bourbonnais’ Cody Freitas

Daily Journal Baseball Player of the Year: Bradley-Bourbonnais’ Cody Freitas

After powering the Boilermakers to back-to-back regional championships against some of the best teams in the state, Bradley-Bourbonnais' Cody Freitas is the Daily Journal Baseball Player of the Year.

By Adam Tumino●
June 28, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Daily Journal Softball Player of the Year: Bradley-Bourbonnais’ Lydia Hammond

Daily Journal Softball Player of the Year: Bradley-Bourbonnais’ Lydia Hammond

Lydia Hammond capped off one of the best pitching seasons in the state with a Class 4A postseason run for the ages, earning the title of Daily Journal Softball Player of the Year.

By Mason Schweizer●
June 28, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

2025 Daily Journal All-Area Baseball Team

2025 Daily Journal All-Area Baseball Team

Whether at the plate, on the mound or in the field, top-tier players abound on this year's Daily Journal All-Area Baseball Team.

By Mason Schweizer and Adam Tumino●
June 28, 2025 at 8:00 am CDT

2025 Daily Journal All-Area Softball Team

2025 Daily Journal All-Area Softball Team

With 27 all-state standouts and several more all-conference selections that helped fuel spostseason runs, the Daily Journal All-Area Softball Team is as good as it gets.

By Mason Schweizer and Adam Tumino●
June 28, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Under the radar: 5 Daily Journal area players who could break out

Under the radar: 5 Daily Journal area players who could break out

As prep football teams begin to gear up for the thick of their summer schedules once the calendar turns to July, Daily Journal sports editor Mason Schweizer eyes some under-the-radar players to keep an eye on for 2025.

By Mason Schweizer●
June 25, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Announcer Roy Cordes reflects on time at KCC following retirement

Announcer Roy Cordes reflects on time at KCC following retirement

Roy Cordes retired this spring after 17 years announcing for Kankakee Community College Athletics, becoming know as the "Voice of the Cavaliers" during his time there.

By Adam Tumino●
June 25, 2025 at 8:00 am CDT

End of an era for Wilmington’s Kyle Farrell, father Chad

End of an era for Wilmington’s Kyle Farrell, father Chad

With Wilmington's Kyle Farrell having his high school sports career come to an end, it also brings an end to the time he and his father Chad Farrell have spent representing the Wildcats together as player and coach.

By Adam Tumino●
June 23, 2025 at 8:00 am CDT

Meet the 2025 Daily Journal All-Area girls soccer team

Meet the 2025 Daily Journal All-Area girls soccer team

From goalkeeper to forward and everywhere in between, this year's Daily Journal All-Area girls soccer team features some of the state's top stars.

By Mason Schweizer and Adam Tumino●
June 21, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Peotone’s Allie Werner named Daily Journal Girls Soccer Player of the Year

Peotone’s Allie Werner named Daily Journal Girls Soccer Player of the Year

One of four local all-state players and the leader of a Peotone team that was two wins away from a trip to state, Allie Werner is this year's Daily Journal Girls Soccer Player of the Year.

By Adam Tumino●
June 21, 2025 at 8:00 am CDT

Rich Zinanni, Fred LeSage enjoy induction into Illinois Sports Hall of Fame

Rich Zinanni, Fred LeSage enjoy induction into Illinois Sports Hall of Fame

The Illinois Hall of Fame held its inaugural induction ceremony last weekend, where longtime Bishop McNamara football coach Rich Zinanni and Beecher Muskies manager Fred LeSage attended as two of six inductees with local ties.

By Mason Schweizer●
June 20, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT
Manteno hosts first Tackling Disabilities football camp

Manteno hosts first Tackling Disabilities football camp

In addition to the Watseka Tackling Disabilities camp coming up on July 26, Manteno hosted its first annual version of the camp on June 12, giving young athletes with disabilities an afternoon of football and fun.

By Adam Tumino●
June 20, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT
Wilmington’s Lucas Rink, Bishop McNamara’s Jacob Lotz earn IHSBCA All-State nods

Wilmington’s Lucas Rink, Bishop McNamara’s Jacob Lotz earn IHSBCA All-State nods

Take a look at this year's local baseball standouts that made the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association All-State team.

By Mason Schweizer●
June 18, 2025 at 1:23 pm CDT

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