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The Bradley-Bourbonnais boys track and field team broke school records in the 4x100 and 4x200 relays in a solid outing at the Oswego East Invite, Peotone's Sophie Klawitter struck out 18 batters in a no-hitter against Watseka and more in Friday's Daily Journal roundup.

Andrew Kubal pitched a stout six innings and smoked a two-run triple and fellow senior Eric Rainbolt drove in three runs, including a solo homer, and pitched the final inning in Bradley-Bourbonnais' 5-2 senior day win over Stagg Friday.

Behind a three-RBI day from Camryn Stecken and strong pitching from Tessa Krull and Hayden Pfeifer, Seneca's softball team downed Manteno 11-1 Friday in a matchup between ICA-ranked Class 2A teams gearing up for playoff action.

Seneca tallied an 11-1 victory over Manteno as the two Class 2A teams faced off on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Manteno High School.

Kankakee High School held a celebration for Keagen Trost, a 2019 Kankakee grad, on Monday, May 4, 2026, as he prepares to join the NFL following his draft in the third round by the Los Angeles Rams. See photos from the event here.

Coal City's boys track team took first place at the Illinois Central Eight Conference Meet on Thursday, the Coaler girls took second, Wilmington's McKenna Van Tilburg and Manteno's Klarke Goranson each won four individual ICE titles and more in Thursday's Daily Journal roundup.

Joslynn Dole and Emma Thyfault homered and Gabby Burnett hit a three-run double for a five-run second inning that was more than enough for Dole in the circle as Bishop McNamara topped Bradley-Bourbonnais on Thursday for its first All-City title since 2019.

The Kankakee softball team downed Thornridge 11-0 Thursday for its fifth win in a row, scoring all 11 runs in the first inning behind a pair of RBI hits from Kaleah Jackson and inside-the-park home run from LaMaryah Smith, her third in two days.

Kankakee girls track and field won the Southland, Michael Clark, Nick Pignatiello and Gavin Jones combined for Bishop McNamara's second no-hitter this week and more in Wednesday's Daily Journal roundup.


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