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Undefeated Kaneland football beats Ottawa 49-20 to set up showdown with Morris

By: Sophia Schroll, Centerspread Editor, Photographer, and Social Media Manager • September 7, 2024

On Friday, Sept. 5, the Kaneland varsity football team faced Ottawa Township High School in the first conference game of the season. Senior kicker Sam Bruno does pre-game kicks before the game. Bruno has been a key to the team’s success this season while only missing one kick against Wauconda. (Photo By Sophia Schroll)

The 7 p.m. game started with a beautiful sunset while the boys warmed up after the junior varsity game. The Knights won the coin toss against the Pirates and deferred, ultimately receiving the ball first. (Photo By Sophia Schroll)

The Knights have not allowed any first quarter points in the last three games against Wauconda, DeKalb and Ottawa. The Knights led Ottawa by at least 14 points the entire game. Next week, Kaneland will travel to Morris High School to try to extend their undefeated start. (Photo By Sophia Schroll)

Senior quarterback Chase Kruckenberg has stepped up this past year and fit into his position, according to his coaches. “Chase has been great. I am very proud of him,” head coach Mike Thorgesen said . He stands on the sidelines watching his teammates and learning from all angles of the game. (Photo By Sophia Schroll)

Sophomore Evie Jurgens waves to the crowd of Kaneland parents after a tumbling number. Both junior varsity and varsity cheerleaders have attended both home and away games to cheer the Knights on. They will continue to do this when they travel to Morris for their next conference game. (Photo By Sophia Schroll)

Senior wide receiver Dylan Sanagustin and senior tight end Jack Wituk celebrate in the endzone after a touchdown by Sanagustin. “He is one of our best leaders and one of our best football players overall. He is probably the most dangerous when he gets the ball in his hands,” Thorsegen said. (Photo By Sophia Schroll)

“I think we did what we had to do, which was beat them. We were pretty confident in the defense,” assistant coach Matthew Smith said about the Knights defensive performance against Ottawa. Smith and fellow assistant coach Zachary Martinelli talk during the final minutes of Friday’s game. (Photo By Sophia Schroll)

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Sophia Schroll

Sophia Schroll, Centerspread Editor, Photographer, and Social Media Manager

Name: Sophia Schroll Position: Centerspread Editor and Social Media Manager Graduation year: 2026 A few sentences about me: I am a very kind person, but also am very spoken out about topics I believe in. If you don't find me at work you'll find me on the basketball court most of the time. I have played since first grade. It is familiar and comforting. My favorite… Movie: Finding Nemo Show: The Bachelor Animal: Penguin Hobby: Basketball Book: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green Food: Spaghetti Song: I Am Not Who I Was by Chance Pena Band / Artist: The lumineers