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July 23, 2025
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Bishop McNamara bringing back boys, girls swimming programs

Bishop McNamara bringing back boys, girls swimming programs

Bishop McNamara will be adding boys and girls swimming to its slate of athletics this fall.

By Adam Tumino●
July 22, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Momence hosts reigning state champs Chicago Christian for 7-on-7

Momence hosts reigning state champs Chicago Christian for 7-on-7

Momence hosted reigning Class 2A state champions Chicago Christian for 7 on 7 workouts and scrimmages on Friday night.

By Adam Tumino●
July 19, 2025 at 11:00 am CDT

Photos: Wilmington at Bradley-Bourbonnais summer football
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Photos: Wilmington at Bradley-Bourbonnais summer football

The Wilmington football team visited Bradley-Bourbonnais for a joint summer football workout Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

By Mason Schweizer●
July 17, 2025 at 4:20 pm CDT

Friday Night Drive Podcast, Episode 281: The 2025 IHSA football games we can’t wait for in Kankakee County

Friday Night Drive Podcast, Episode 281: The 2025 IHSA football games we can’t wait for in Kankakee County

Steve Soucie and Mason Schweizer discuss the upcoming IHSA football schedule release and how it affects teams in Kankakee County on the latest Friday Night Drive podcast

By Mason Schweizer and Steve Soucie●
July 17, 2025 at 12:01 pm CDT

Area youth baseball all star teams compete in summer tournaments

Area youth baseball all star teams compete in summer tournaments

The Bradley-Bourbonnais All Stars 12u team and ACBA All Stars Pinto team ended their seasons over the weekend.

By Adam Tumino●
July 17, 2025 at 7:00 am CDT

Area college track athletes see big things in 2024-25 seasons

Area college track athletes see big things in 2024-25 seasons

Herscher's Drew Rogers and Kankakee's Nevaeh Lowe and Jayon Morrow all put their talent on display in the 2024-24 college cross country and track and field seasons.

By Adam Tumino●
July 16, 2025 at 8:00 am CDT

Kankakee County teams look for summer tune-ups at Central 7-on-7 competition

Kankakee County teams look for summer tune-ups at Central 7-on-7 competition

A total of 16 teams took part in the annual Central 7 on 7 and Lineman Challenge on what was a busy Saturday of football at Central High School in Clifton.

By Adam Tumino●
July 14, 2025 at 8:00 am CDT

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
Photos: Jyaire Hill's Suga Summer Camp returns

Photos: Jyaire Hill's Suga Summer Camp returns

Former Kays star, 2023 Kankakee graduate and current University of Michigan defensive back Jyaire “Suga” Hill hosted his second annual Suga Summer Camp, with athletes aged four to 17 taking part on Saturday, July 5, 2025.

By Sam Yohnka●
July 06, 2025 at 12:00 am CDT

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