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Prep Update: Bradley-Bourbonnais girls' tennis, Peotone soccer teams come out swinging

By Brent Zell | Sep 9, 2016

With five state qualifiers last year back this season, it's little surprise the Bradley-Bourbonnais girls tennis team has seen some success in 2016.

Bradley-Bourbonnais cross-country teams field several veteran runners

By Brent Zell | Sep 9, 2016

Senior leadership is in good supply for the Bradley-Bourbonnais cross-country teams this season.

Olivet Nazarene alum celebrates major league debut

By Brent Zell | Sep 2, 2016

Former Olivet Nazarene University pitcher Ben Heller made his Major League Baseball debut on Aug. 26, according to ONUTigers.com.

Fall preview: Peotone looks to keep good performances going

By Brent Zell | Sep 2, 2016

A solid nucleus from a strong 2015 team will be at the forefront for Peotone in its 2016 boys' golf season.

Preview of fall season: Northwestern ready with deep defense

By Brent Zell | Aug 26, 2016

An injury to a key player may have shown just what kind of strength Northwestern has this season.

Fall high school football preview: Bishop McNamara looking to do it all again

By Brent Zell | Aug 26, 2016

Whatever Bishop McNamara does this season, it will be hard to top its 2015 campaign.

ONU receives two softball signings

By Brent Zell | Aug 25, 2016

Two high school softball stars recently signed letters of intent to join the Olivet Nazarene program, ONUTigers.com recently announced.

Former Tiger briefly called up to Yankees

By Brent Zell | Aug 18, 2016

Olivet Nazarene alumnus Ben Heller was called up to Major League Baseball to join the New York Yankees earlier this month, according to ONUTigers.com.

Swift named to CFA Yearbook 'Starting Lineup'

By Brent Zell | Aug 10, 2016

Sebastian Swift, a linebacker at Olivet Nazarene University, has been named to the 'NAIA Starting Lineup' in the College Football America 2016 Yearbook, according to ONUTigers.com.

ONU star Larson plays in Worldwide Invitational

By Brent Zell | Aug 9, 2016

Aaron Larson, former Olivet Nazarene basketball star, recently played in the Worldwide Invitational Camp in Las Vegas, an event designed to showcase players for professional scouts from the U.S. and overseas, according to ONUTigers.com.

KCC men's soccer looks to build on strong season

By Brent Zell | Aug 9, 2016

The Kankakee Community College men's soccer team begins its 2016 regular season with a home match against Oakton Community College at 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22.

Bradley athletes using GPS sensors to track progress

By Brent Zell | Aug 8, 2016

A Florida State national championship was the inspiration for Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School to ramp up its sports technology

All ONU teams earn Scholar-Team awards

By Brent Zell | Aug 3, 2016

All 20 varsity teams at Olivet Nazarene University have earned National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Scholar-Team awards, according to a news release on the school's website.

Three score heat, feature wins at Kankakee County Speedway

By Brent Zell | Jul 26, 2016

Jose Parga, Joe Hillman and Don Hilleary each won a heat and the feature in their divisions in Friday's racing results from Kankakee County Speedway, according to the speedway's website.

It's the Bear days of summer in Kankakee

By Brent Zell | Jul 25, 2016

For many in Kankakee County, it's the most wonderful time of the year.

Bourbonnais native off to great start pitching in Mets' organization

By Brent Zell | Jul 19, 2016

Colin Holderman's fast start in the New York Mets' organization may be the only thing that rivals the speed of his fastball.

Two Rivers Century Bike Ride set

By Brent Zell | Jul 14, 2016

The Two Rivers Century Bike Ride will take place Sunday, Aug. 7, starting at the Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena parking lot, 1601 River Road.

2 Cavaliers receive All-American honors in softball

By Brent Zell | Jun 30, 2016

Kankakee Community College softball players Brittany Hay and Kyleigh Payne have received National Junior College Athletic Association All-American honors.

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