Charger Classic is Saturday

We will be heading to the famous Oakhurst Forest Preserve for one of the fastest courses of the season.

Bus time is 6:30, with the team leaving at 6:45.  Boys Frosh Soph run at 9:30, Varsity at 10:30 and the Open at 11:00.  Awards will take FOREVER... so if you want to sign your athlete out, please do so.  We won't be stopping on the way home.  So pack a lunch, if you're riding the bus.

Parent Volunteer Help Needed

Any parents who are available to come help rake nuts off the course on Friday at 4pm, are encouraged to bring grass rakes and meet at the pavillion.

On Saturday, any parents who are not already on the volunteer pass list may park at the Markuson home, on Saddlewood Drive.  Please enter their driveway, the 5th on the right, and park in their yard.  Do not worry about the grass (according to Melanie).  You can walk over to the Woods from there.

Volunteers who are already on the pass list should enter the Woods by 8:40am.  No one will be allowed down after 8:45am.  We will meet in the chute at 8:45 to delegate responsibilities.

As always, thank you for your continued help and support!

Knights Race to 3rd in 2A Race at Peoria

The team took their business trip in Peoria very seriously, and wound up bringing home some dazzling hardware.  For the first time since 2007, the team celebrated a top 5 finish by placing 3rd in the 2A division.  This sets the tone for a very special season.  Kyle Carter raced to a 10th place finish, and established a new school record of 15:23 on the Detweiller Park course.  His teammates sealed the deal with a 56 second pack split (1-5), and with 26 other course or career PRs.  Very special day, followed by a tremendous picnic in Henry, IL.  Special shout out to our Senior class families who worked together to coordinate our grilled lunch.  Thanks to all who came and shared something for the feast.  This is our trophy that became the centerpiece for the table.

Pasta Parties Coming Soon! 9/7, 9/14, 9/21!

We are getting a big response for pasta parties!

On Friday, September 7, Brayden Miller's family will host our first event of the season.  Please join them at 120 Cobbler Lane in Sugar Grove for a delicious pasta dinner, ahead of our Peoria Invitational.

On Friday, September 14th, the Messina Family will team up with others to host another pasta event for the team.  This is ahead of our home meet, the Larry Eddington Invitational.

And on Friday, September 21st, Aaron French's family will host our team for an all important carb loading feast, on the eve of our date at Aurora Central Catholic's Charger Classic.

Boys, your social calendar is filling up.  And so will your stomachs!

KXC Baggo Tourney a Complete Success!

On Sunday, August 26th, the KXC Families and Team put on a Baggo tournament to raise money for new meet warm ups, as well as to raise some money for our friends at Marklund Home.  After all the week's fund raising, we were able to raise $2500, between the Booster's Dodge Drive-a-Thon Event, our sponsorships, donations, and participation in the adult and high school divisions.

Pictures posted are of the winners, but the real winners are the team, and our biggest fans at Marklund.  Thank you, ALL, for participating!

October 19 - KXC Parents Work the Booster Barn... Info Here!

We would like to have EVERY KXC FAMILY represented in the Booster Barn on Friday, October 19th.  Please contact Robert Johnson, to reserve your time for the game.  Email your family name, KXC athlete's name, and your cell phone number to Robert Johnson.  His email is robertjohnson@mchsi.com

Strong representation is necessary for our program.  Please take 90 minutes out of your busy schedule, on a Friday night, to give back to an organization that gives so much to our program.  THANK YOU!

Baggo Tournament This Coming Sunday! Sign Up NOW!

Our first annual Baggo Tournament (going to be played on cornhole, 4 foot boards!) will be held this coming Sunday, August 26th, at Kaneland's Harter Middle School.  A high school and under division will begin at noon, with teams entering to play at a low cost of just $20 per team.  Each winning team member will take home a set of these handcrafted boards and bags!  The adult division will begin at 3pm, paying $40 per team, and the champions will split $250!  There will be prizes awarded for second and third place, also.  Please email your team name, and two members, to kanelandxc@gmail.com.  Registrants can pay upon arrival.  The middle school cross country team will have refreshments for sale that day, as well.  Proceeds from this event will help the team purchase new meet warm up tops.