Kaneland coach Todd Weimer thought the talent he lost to graduation last year might slow his team's start this season, or may even lead to the Knights carrying the rebuilding tag. At the season's midpoint, Weimer has been pleased to see his team is exceeding expectations. 

The Knights are 13-7 overall and, after having a week off, will begin the second round of Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference play today against Morris – and they're not out of the conference title race. 

"I think we've been working together as a team a lot lately," Weimer said. "It was more like we picked up where we had left off last year instead of rebuilding, and they're working together as a team. I appreciate that."