Jacob Bartleson
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Violett does what it takes for Kaneland in win over Marmion
By Jake Bartleson Shaw Local News Network Updated 12/9/2023 7:49 PM Never mind playing through a sprained left calf and a broken finger, Parker Violett isn't going to let that stop him from playing high-end basketball. Whether it was providing sticky defense in the low post, corralling rebounds or earning a tough bucket or two inside the paint, the effort the Kaneland senior provided was complementary in their 50-35 win over Marmion on Saturday. Violett suffered the pair of injuries back on Nov.
Putnam County Record
Granville Knights of Columbus donated $2,013 to the Putnam County Schools from the Tootsie Roll fundraiser for the benefit of those with intellectual disabilities.
Boys basketball: Caleb Schauer leads Wheaton North past St. Charles East in defensive battle Original
ST. CHARLES – Caleb Schauer doesn’t seem to mind the soreness if it means he’s back on the basketball floor with the team he loves. Schauer, the Wheaton North senior, is back healthy after suffering a torn right ACL last January. Now 10 months removed from surgery, Schauer is playing his part for a gritty, defensive-minded Falcons’ team. He’s loving every second of it. “...It’s really fun to be back. I love this group of guys.
Former St. Charles East OL Dylan Barrett enters transfer portal
It’s time for the next chapter in Dylan Barrett’s collegiate football career. Barrett, the former St. Charles East offensive lineman and 2020 graduate, announced on his X account on Nov. 29 he was entering the transfer portal away from Wisconsin. A redshirt junior who appeared in 13 total games over three seasons, Barrett said he has nothing but fond words to share on his experience in Madison. “I wouldn’t trade a second of it for the world,” Barrett reflected to Friday Night Drive on Dec. 5.
Wrestling: Previewing teams around the Kane County Chronicle coverage area
Here are previews of teams in the Kane County Chronicle coverage area. Coach: Ryan Farwell Top returners: Ino Garcia, sr. (120); Jack Duraski, jr. (126); Aidan Huck, sr. (138); Ben Brown, sr. (190); Asher Sheldon, so. (215); Sydney Perry, jr. (145) Worth noting: Batavia has a well-rounded team that projects to be among the top teams in the DuKane Conference. The five top returners all are listed in Illinois Matmen’s Rokfin state rankings. Garcia is a two-time All-State wrestler.
Kane County Chronicle: Daily, local and breaking news, and high school sports for Kane County, Illinois
Batavia junior guard Hallie Crane providing a boost for Batavia now fully healthy after missing all of last season with a knee injury.
Girls basketball: Hallie Crane lifts Batavia in third quarter of win over St. Charles North Original
BATAVIA – A torn left meniscus suffered over a year ago during volleyball season wasn’t going to deter Hallie Crane from coming back even stronger. Now fully healthy and back on the court after missing all of last basketball season, the Batavia junior guard is able to showcase her impactful presence that can help swing games in the Bulldogs’ favor. It starts with rebounding and court vision.
Boys wrestling: Dom Munaretto, St. Charles East reload for another potential banner season ahead Original
ST. CHARLES – It’s difficult to look around the St. Charles East wrestling room and not find motivation and dedication. With eight returning state qualifiers and three state champions – including No. 4 pound-for-pound prospect in the country and three-time state champion Ben Davino – the Saints are primed for another decorated season considering the team talent in the room. The Saints are doing that thus far.
Kane County Chronicle: Daily, local and breaking news, and high school sports for Kane County, Illinois
With eight returning state qualifiers and three state champions – including No. 4 pound-for-pound prospect in the country and three-time state champion Ben Davino – the Saints are primed for another decorated season considering the team talent in the room.
Boys basketball: Luca Carbonaro, Max O’Connell steady Wheaton Warrenville South in win at Geneva Original
GENEVA – Luca Carbonaro has the appearances of already being in a midseason groove for Wheaton Warrenville South. Carbonaro, the Tigers junior point guard, is back for another season leading his team. His athletic ability to break down defenses, hit deep 3-pointers and find teammates in tight passing lanes has not changed a bit. Given he’s the starting quarterback in the fall, it’s not unexpected.
2023 Kane County Chronicle Football Player of the Year: Alessio Milivojevic, St. Francis
It’s no secret how St. Francis coach Bob McMillen feels about his team leader, senior quarterback Alessio Milivojevic. He’ll let any and all know how special his quarterback is. And can become. “Just watching him evolve from sophomore year to senior year was just unbelievable,” McMillen said.
2023 Kane County Chronicle All-Area Football Team
Here is the 2023 Kane County Chronicle all-area football team. Alessio Milivojevic, St. Francis, senior, quarterback: Milivojevic led St. Francis to the Class 5A state semifinals and put up spectacular numbers along the way. Milivojevic completed 251-of-345 passes for 3,408 passing yards, 73% completion percentage, 40 touchdowns with just four interceptions and also had 331 rushing yards.
Kane County Chronicle: Daily, local and breaking news, and high school sports for Kane County, Illinois
Alessio Milivojevic, who led St. Francis to the Class 5A state semifinals and completed 251 for 345 passes for 3,408 passing yards, 73% completion percentage, 40 touchdowns, four interceptions and 331 rushing yards. Milivojevic is the 2023 Kane County Football Player of the Year.
Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week: Kelton McEwen, St. Francis, basketball, senior
Name: Kelton McEwen School: St. Francis, senior Sport: Basketball Why he was selected: McEwen scored 26 points in St. Francis’ 74-45 win over Prairie Ridge on Nov. 24. Chronicle sports reporter Jacob Bartelson caught up with him to discuss the start of his season and more. Bartelson: Transferring from Bartlett, you’re expected to be a top addition. To introduce yourself to Wheaton and beyond, what’s the type of game you want to exhibit?
Boys Basketball: St. Charles North re-setting culture, outlasts West Chicago in fourth quarter
WEST CHICAGO – St. Charles North wasn’t at all satisfied with how last season transpired. A program that won back-to-back regional titles in 2018 and 2019, it’s one that has come to expect high-level team-oriented basketball. Last season’s 6-24 record didn’t meet internal expectations. Beginning back in June workouts and summer league, the North Stars have made an assertive effort to re-set the culture. It starts with what is draped across their warmup shirts: ‘Be Inspired’.
3 and Out: Cairo Santos comes to rescue, Bears break NFC North losing streak
Justin Fields fumbled twice in the fourth quarter, but Cairo Santos knocked in the game-winner to stop a 12-game NFC North losing streak for the Bears in a 12-10 victory over Minnesota Vikings on “Monday Night Football” in Minneapolis. Here’s what you need to know: 1. Santos for the win: Santos knocked in the game-winning 30-yard field goal with 10 seconds left to secure head coach Matt Eberflus his first divisional win. Santos was 4-of-5 on field goal attempts.
Putnam County Record
A new garbage hauler and recycling service will start in January in Granville.
Downers Grove North relishes run to runner-up in Class 7A state final Original
NORMAL – The tears welling in Downers Grove North senior linebacker Cael Brezina’s eyes could tell the story of the journey on their own. The 2023 Downers Grove North tale didn’t conclude with the storybook ending state title win. Mt. Carmel, instead, achieved its’ IHSA record-tying 15th state title in its 35-10 win at Illinois State University’s Hancock Stadium on Saturday in the Class 7A final.
Downers Grove North football vs Mount Carmel: Live coverage, scores, IHSA Class 7A title game
Illinois High School Football NewsPhoto GalleriesSubscribeAnalysisFeaturesPodcastPhoto Store Friday Night Drive reporter Jake Bartelson has live updates and scores from Saturday’s IHSA Class 7A state title football game between Downers Grove North and Mount Carmel. Pregame reading: IHSA Class 7A state preview: Downers Grove North vs.
Nazareth rides dominant second half to stun JCA 38-20 in IHSA Class 5A state championship
NORMAL – Nazareth pulled off the seemingly unimaginable. The defending Class 5A champion, the Roadrunners entered Saturday as the first team to reach a championship game after starting 0-4, and the only finalist to ever get to a title game with five regular-season losses. Trailing by 10 at halftime, Nazareth’s unlikely run was trending toward crushing disappointment.
Nazareth football vs Joliet Catholic: Live coverage, scores, IHSA Class 5A title game
Friday Night Drive reporter Jake Bartelson has live updates and scores from Saturday’s IHSA Class 5A state title football game between Nazareth and Joliet Catholic.
Illinois high school football
Rochester defeated Burbank (St. Laurence) 59-38 to win the Class 4A State football championship on Friday, Nov, 24, 2023 in Hancock Stadium at Illinois State University in Normal. Byron defeated Mr. Carmel 69-7 to win the Class 3A State football championship on Friday, Nov, 24, 2023 in Hancock Stadium at Illinois State University in Normal. The Tigers broke the IHSA record for most points in a season and earned its second Class 3A state championship in three years.
Illinois high school football
Byron defeated Mr. Carmel 69-7 to win the Class 3A State football championship on Friday, Nov, 24, 2023 in Hancock Stadium at Illinois State University in Normal. The Tigers broke the IHSA record for most points in a season and earned its second Class 3A state championship in three years. Le-Win and Camp Point clash on the field at Hancock Stadium at Illinois State University for the class 1A state football title Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. Camp Point took the win 14-0 for their first ever state title.
Girls Volleyball: 2023 Kane County Chronicle All-Area Team
Led by 2023 Kane County Chronicle Player of the Year, Addy Horner, here is the All-Area Team. Alex Bardouniotis, St. Charles North, senior, outside hitter: Bardouniotis had 205 kills, 55 aces, 134 digs and 344 returns. Haley Burgdorf, St. Charles North, sophomore, outside hitter: Burgdorf led the North Stars with 344 kills, 42% kill percentage, 190 digs and 30 blocks. Catherine D’Orazio, St. Francis, senior, libero/defensive specialist: D’Orazio led with 54 aces, 503 digs and 472 receptions.
Kane County Chronicle Girls Volleyball Player of the Year: Addy Horner, St. Francis, setter, junior
WHEATON – It doesn’t take long for Addy Horner to assert her presence on the volleyball court. The 6-foot-3 St. Francis junior setter gets going from the opening serve with relentless pursuit. She is the caliber athlete a consecutive state title winning team can expect to be when the lights go on. St. Francis won its second consecutive state championship, 14th in program history, on Nov. 11 to cap off a 34-8 season. The Spartans defeated Lincoln 23-25, 25-23, 26-24 to win it all.
Kane County Chronicle: Daily, local and breaking news, and high school sports for Kane County, Illinois
Led by Player of the Year Addy Horner, here is the 2023 Kane County Chronicle all area girls volleyball team.
Boys Soccer: Kane County Chronicle All-Area Team
Led by 2023 Kane County Chronicle Player of the Year, Geneva senior Liam O’Donoghue, here is the all-area team. Walter DeLaPaz, St. Charles North, senior, forward: DeLaPaz scored a team-high 14 goals and was an all-DuKane Conference selection. Alex Curtis, St. Charles North, senior, goalie: Curtis allowed a 1.4 goals per game, made 100 saves in 19 games played and averaged over five saves per game.
Kane County Chronicle Boys Soccer Player of the Year: Liam O’Donoghue, Geneva, senior, midfielder
GENEVA – The growth and maturity Liam O’Donoghue experienced over three seasons prepared him for the player he has now become. O’Donoghue, a Geneva senior, blossomed from a young man navigating varsity level of play as a sophomore to earning the DuKane Conference Player of the Year recognition as a midfielder in his final season. “Liam has really matured throughout his time in the program,” Geneva coach Jason Bhatta said. “JV his freshman year and then he came up with us his sophomore year.
Boys basketball: Previewing teams from the Kane County Chronicle coverage area
Boys basketball season tips off this week. Here are previews of teams from the Kane County Chronicle coverage area. Coach: Jim Nazos Last season’s record: 16-14 Top returning players: Nate Nazos, sr., G, 6-0; Jacob Aseltine, sr., G, 6-1; CJ Valente, sr., F, 6-6 Top new player: Josh Kahley, jr., G, 6-0 Worth noting: The Bulldogs have a really strong nucleus back for another season. Nate Nazos, an all-DuKane Conference selection last season, is back after averaging 9.1 points and 4.6 assists a game.
3 and out: Bears self-destruct against Lions
Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2), defended by Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs (23), catches a 39-yard pass for a touchdown Sunday in Detroit. Moore had seven catches for 96 yards. Associated Press Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs pulls away from Bears safety Eddie Jackson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in Detroit.
Kane County Chronicle: Daily, local and breaking news, and high school sports for Kane County, Illinois
The 2023-24 boys basketball season tips off this week and here are previews of teams from around the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.
Kane County Chronicle Boys Cross Country Athlete of the Year: Evan Nosek, Kaneland
Evan Nosek finished in the top five of his first four races this fall, but that just set the stage for what was to come. After winning the Kane County Meet to open the season with a time of 15:25.9, Nosek, a Kaneland junior, followed up with third at the Sycamore Invitational (15:32.0), fourth in the First to Finish Invitational (14:57.8) and second at Kaneland’s Larry Eddington Invitational (14:57.2) Then, without context, consider his next result: 12th with a 16:29.8 at the Rock River Run.
IHSA playoffs: Semifinal round Kane County Chronicle preview capsules
When: 4 p.m. Saturday Last matchup: 44-20 Mt. Carmel in the 2022 7A state title game. About the Bulldogs: Batavia is clicking on all cylinders at this point with its high-flying offense and a defense that makes life difficult. Isiah Brown is heating up in the postseason, while the offensive line cannot be ignored for the job it’s doing protecting Ryan Boe and paving lanes for Chalie Whelpley, Zach Granberg and company.
Kane County Chronicle Girls Cross County Athlete of the Year: Marley Andelman, St. Charles East
ST. CHARLES – To paint a picture of what excellence looks like, Marley Andelman is the artist with the paintbrush in her hand. “If I had to give descriptors: She is a driven, intrinsically-motivated individual. She is one of the hardest working athletes I’ve ever had,” St. Charles East coach Brad Kaplan said. Andelman, a St. Charles East senior, this season won the Kane County Meet, was fifth in both the DuKane Conference meet and regionals, seventh at sectionals and 42nd at the Class 3A state meet.
Girls basketball: Previewing teams from around the Kane County Chronicle area for the 2023-2024 season
The girls basketball season tips off this week. Here are previews of teams from around the Kane County Chronicle coverage area. Coach: Kevin Jensen (ninth season) Last season’s record: 21-12 Top returners: Brooke Carlson, sr., G, 5-7; Kylee Gehrt, sr., G, 5-9; Addi Lowe, sr., G, 5-7 Key newcomers: Julia Arulandu, jr., G, 5-5; Hallie Crane, jr., F, 5-9; Kaidyn King, jr. G, 5-6 Worth noting: Batavia is firmly in the conversation for among the top three teams in the DuKane Conference.
Girls basketball: St. Charles East coach Katie Claussner re-instilling ‘Saint’s Way’ Original
ELMHURST – The next era of St. Charles East girls basketball has arrived. Katie Claussner, the newly-hired St. Charles East girls basketball coach, is a 2015 program graduate. A former team captain, leading in points and assists her final two varsity seasons and a Kane County Chronicle Player of the Year, Claussner is now ushering in the next era of girls basketball for a program she poured her “heart and soul” into as a player.
Class 7A playoffs: Batavia scores 4 times in 1st quarter, cruises past Hononegah Original
ROCKTON – A broken nose is just a minor footnote in the week for Ben Brown. Brown, the Batavia senior and captain linebacker, broke it in practice on Wednesday. By Saturday, Brown was feasting for a key defensive moment in Batavia’s 55-14 victory over Hononegah in the Class 7A quarterfinals. The Bulldogs will play Mount Carmel in next weekend’s state semifinals in a rematch of last year’s Class 7A title game, a 44-20 Caravan win.
Batavia football vs Hononegah: Live coverage, scores, IHSA Class 7A quarterfinal playoffs
Illinois High School Football NewsPhoto GalleriesSubscribeAnalysisFeaturesPodcastPhoto Store Friday Night Drive reporter Jake Bartelson has live updates and scores from Saturday’s Batavia vs. Hononegah game in the quarterfinals of the IHSA Class 7A playoffs. Pregame reading: IHSA playoffs: Quarterfinal round Kane County Chronicle preview capsules Friday Night Drive podcast, Episode 220: State quarterfinals preview Kane County Football Notes: Batavia defense sinks teeth into whatever test is next
Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week: Marley Andelman, St. Charles East, Cross Country, senior
Name: Marley Andelman School:St. Charles East, senior Sport: Cross Country Why she was selected: Andelman finished 42nd at the Class 3A state cross country meet Saturday, Nov. 4. Andelman, a four-time state qualifier, was selected Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Here is her Q&A with Jacob Bartelson. Bartelson: What was it like crossing the finish line for a final time? What’s that moment like for you?
Bears 3 and Out: Defense helps stave off Panthers Original
Bears linebackers TJ Edwards and linebacker Jack Sanborn sack Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young during Thursday's game at Soldier Field. Scott Anderson/Shaw Local News Network By Jacob Bartleson Shaw Local News Network Updated 11/9/2023 11:58 PM The Bears defense did enough to stave off a struggling Carolina Panthers offense, and a missed Panthers field goal with 1:40 left clinched the game in a 16-13 win on Thursday Night Football in Chicago.
IHSA playoffs: Quarterfinal round Kane County Chronicle preview capsules
When: 1 p.m. Saturday Last matchup: 48-0 Batavia in 2019 (playoffs) About the Bulldogs: One would be hard-pressed to find a team playing better football than Batavia, which overwhelmed Brother Rice in the opening round. QB Ryan Boe is in the midst of a spectacular senior season. He’s thrown for over 2,100 yards and 21 touchdowns against just two interceptions. He’s also run for 10 touchdowns. Five different Bulldogs have at least 20 receptions, led by Charlie Whelpley.
Early Signing Day: Athletes signing in Kane County Chronicle coverage area
Here is a list compiling Kane County Chronicle coverage area athletes that elected to sign early for their National Letter of Intent. This is an ongoing list and will be updated. Please email Jake Bartelson at jbartelson@shawmedia.com or tweet/X: @JakeBartelson for any omissions. The Chronicle coverage area is considered: Batavia, Burlington Central, Geneva, Kaneland, Marmion, Rosary, St. Charles East, St. Charles North and St. Francis.
Mark Placey’s military roots provide driving force for Marmion’s offensive line coach
AURORA – Before taking the field and upon leaving it, Marmion offensive linemen heed a mindset that their position coach Mark Placey ingrained in them. Click on. Click off. “That gets us locked in to come play the game,” said Charlie Reynolds, a senior two-way tackle and team captain. “I think you can apply that to everyday life, too. Click on every morning when you get out of bed and get ready to go hit the day as hard as you can.
Kane County Football Notes: Batavia defense sinks teeth into whatever test is next
BATAVIA – Batavia’s defense is feasting. And, the Bulldogs are hungry for more. In a 45-17 victory over Lincoln-Way Central last Saturday, it racked up 12 tackles for loss, forced three turnovers and had five sacks. LWC was also limited to 89 rushing yards and 156 passing yards. It’s yet another rewarding performance for a team that has its sights on clawing further and further into the Class 7A bracket. Hononegah at 1 p.m. Saturday is the next step.
3 and Out: Bears keep it close vs. Saints despite turnovers Original
Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) makes a touchdown catch over New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) the game against the Saints on Thursday in New Orleans. Cole had a great game, making six catches for 55 yards and two scores.
Girls volleyball: Benet heads to state after sweeping New Trier in IHSA Class 4A supersectional
BARTLETT – Perhaps Gabby Stasys will consider drinking a Celcius energy drink more often. The combination of intense practices, a team-focused environment and her own high-level athletic motor plays out explicitly on the court for Benet. Add in – on a much lesser level – the Celcius she chose to drink prior to the Class 4A supersectional, and it all came together for the the Redwings junior middle hitter in the grandest of ways.
IHSA playoffs: Second round Kane County Chronicle preview capsules
When: 1 p.m. Saturday Last matchup: First meeting About the Knights: The whatever-it-takes philosophy ofLincoln-Way Central paid dividends again for the Knights in their opening-round win over Jacobs. The Knights were outgained and had to settle for three different promising drives that ended in field goals. But Andrew Schiller is almost automatic from inside 30 yards, and those nine points ultimately accounted for the difference in the game.
Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week: John Daffenberg, Marmion, cross country, junior
Name: John Daffenberg School:Marmion, junior Sport: Cross Country Why he was selected: Daffenberg helped pace Marmion to a Class 2A sectional title. Individually, he placed seventh with a time of 16:03.80 and qualified for his third consecutive state cross country meet in Peoria. Daffenberg is the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Here is his Q&A with Jacob Bartelson. Bartelson: This is a team that won the Chicago Catholic League meet, regionals and sectionals.
Kane County Chronicle Boys Golfer of the Year: Regan Konen, Marmion
AURORA – Regan Konen recited a sequence on the golf course that happened a month ago as if it was completed just a few hours before. It wasn’t his Class 2A state finish that concluded with an individual title to become the second Marmion golfer to win a state championship. Though, he could’ve done that if he wanted.
Kane County Chronicle Girls Golfer of the Year: Emmy Hollarbush, St. Francis
WHEATON – Oodles of medalist honors. Three state golf tournament appearances. Memories that will last a lifetime. Yet it is Emmy Hollarbush’s positive attitude that rises above the rest. “I’m proud of my attitude that I never really gave up,” said Hollarbush, a St. Francis senior.
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