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News and notes from Thursday's opening rounds of the IHSA boys tennis state tournament:
I photographed my first Kane County Cougars home game on May 16 as a photo intern with the Kane County Chronicle. Being a part of the press resulted in my behind-the-scenes view of the Cougars game against the Peoria Chiefs. I wasn’t there to photograph the action – I was there to capture the essence of the ballpark that the average fan wouldn’t generally experience.
Kaneland's softball team entered this week's 3A Rosary Regional with regular-season victories against Rosary and Plano, who will play this afternoon to determine the Knights' opponent in a Saturday regional final.
Defending 2A state champion St. Francis survived a physical test from the Hinsdale South girls soccer team on Wednesday, rebounding to score a 2-1 win in a Riverside-Brookfield Sectional semifinal.
Wheaton Academy junior shortstop Marissa Gagliano on Wednesday was named Suburban Christian Conference Gold Softball Player of the Year.
Outfielder Albert Almora, the sixth overall pick of the parent Cubs in last June's draft, was added to the Cougars' roster Wednesday. He's eligible to play in tonight's series opener at Peoria.
Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka on Wednesday warned that a recent reduction in the state's bill backlog is temporary and implored leaders to continue identifying efficiencies and savings that will allow the state to regain its fiscal footing in the long-term.
Each of the Tri-Cities boys volleyball teams won regional semifinals Tuesday night, setting up a busy Wednesday that includes a rematch between St. Charles North and host Geneva.
Prized Cubs outfield prospect Albert Almora appears to be coming to the Cougars.