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BBCHS cheerleader Madison Sinclair heading to Rome for New Year’s parade

Bradley-Bourbonnais sophomore cheerleader Madison Sinclair will ring in the new year in Rome, where she will participate in the Italian capital's New Year's Day parade as a member of the Spirit of America cheer team.

By Adam Tumino●

Kankakee overcomes Mahomet-Seymour’s hot start to give coach Chris Pickett milestone win in season opener

After the Bulldogs pulled ahead with an early 16-0 run, Kankakee settled in for a season-opening double-digit win over Mahomet-Seymour on Tuesday that gave head coach Chris Pickett his 400th career win.

By Mason Schweizer●

Trinitee Thompson’s 19 points lead Bishop McNamara to 55-52 win over Pontiac: Tuesday’s Daily Journal roundup

Bishop McNamara's girls basketball team improved to 4-2 on the season with a 55-52 win over Pontiac, led by 19 points from Trinitee Thompson, and more in Tuesday's Daily Journal roundup.

By Adam Tumino●

Photos: Kankakee opens season with win over Mahomet-Seymour, boys basketball

Kankakee defeated Mahomet-Seymour 74-60 victory in the Kays' season opener on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at Kankakee High School.

By Tiffany Blanchette●

Ava Johnson fuels Kankakee’s blowout win: Monday’s Daily Journal roundup

Kankakee got a 33-point outburst from Ava Johnson and a total of five scorers in double figures, Manteno began its defense of the Illinois Central Eight Conference with a win, Grace Christian allowed just four points and more in Monday's Daily Journal roundup.

By Mason Schweizer●