POPLAR GROVE – When the team place-winners finally were posted in the cramped clubhouse at Timberpointe Golf Course, Kaneland boys golfers and their fans erupted in cheers.

“I lost my voice yelling,” said the Knights’ Connor Williams. “The wind made us play pretty bad, but compared to everyone else we played well, and that’s all that matters.”

Williams shot a 45 on the back nine to finish with a 93, helping Kaneland place third at the Class 2A Belvidere North Sectional and secure the final qualifying spot for this weekend’s 2A State Tournament at Weibring Golf Club in Normal.