After seeing three runs cross the plate in their first four batters of the game, Wheaton Warrenville South pitcher Reece Franks could have been justified if he was a bit shaken. Instead, he quickly locked in providing a foundation for a 12-5 win over St. Charles East.

St. Charles East softball won their DuKane Conference opener over Glenbard North thanks to strong pitching and offensive spurts, while the soccer team poured on the offense early to take down Glenbard East. That and more in Monday's KCC roundup.

Olivia Davis scored three goals in seven minutes, powers Kaneland to a 4-2 win over Sycamore on Monday in an Interstate 8 showdown. Cortnie Kruizenga and Addison Rodriguez scored for Sycamore.

The Sycamore girls soccer team traveled to Maple Park Monday to take on Kaneland in an Interstate Eight Conference matchup.

The St. Charles East boys volleyball team couldn't contain Hersey's middles as the Saints lost in the St. Charles East Invitational title match.

Two sophomore pitchers. Two dominating performances. One winner. Will Smrz and Kanon Baxley matched each other all game, but Smrz and DeKalb came away with the 2-1 win over Baxley and Kaneland on Saturday.

Aurora Central Catholic secured it's first win of the season in a big way, Geneva baseball won its 11th straight game and five local schools shined in the Les Hodges Invite. That and more from Friday's Kane County Chronicle sports roundup.

Wayne DeMaar, a former athletic director at St. Charles East and baseball coach for both St. Charles high schools is remembered for being "One of the finest men." DeMaar passed away March 27 at the age of 82.

Laine Griswold scored the only goal of the contest in the 13th minute, and St. Charles North would hold the line for the rest of the game to secure a 1-0 victory over Geneva.