Just want to give a major congrats to our very own
@JyaireSuga
on his commitment and signing with
@UMichFootball
yesterday!! 🎉 He had his first day on campus and first practice today!! We’re extremely proud of you and can’t wait to see you making plays at “The Big House”‼️👏〽️
🗣️Congrats to our very own
@JyaireSuga
on being selected to participate in the
@USArmyBowl
in Dallas,TX December 17th! He’s the first US Army All American in Kankakee history‼️ Keep making us proud and best of luck to you!👏
#KayUp
Your Kay’s are headed to the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP ‼️ This will be the FIRST EVER STATE appearance in school history! Come cheer on your Kay’s in Dekalb next Saturday @ 10am‼️WE GOING TO THE SHIP 🛳
#KayUp
#WeStayReady
😤🏆
Great time today down at Clifton Central for their 7-on-7/Lineman Challenge! Big thank you to Dr. Walters, Joeron and Kee Hill, and Tay Robertson for feeding the guys.
#levelup
@CometFootballCC
Kays DarKside would like to thank Senate Patrick Joyce for recognizing our Kays Football 🏈 success in the Southland Conference! Undefeated season and conference champions.
#WeStayReady
SOUTHLAND ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
Offensive Player of the Year:
• Tony Phillips (
@Tonyfrmk3
)
Defensive Player of the Year:
• Kennarius Chandler (
@ChandlerKenn9
)
Congrats again to
@JakellHill2021
on signing with Central State University. Jakell is 1 of 2 class of 2024 RB’s who have signed to play college football
#Proven
🚨 Kankakee Football 2023 Records
- Most forced turnovers in a game Eisenhower (4)
- Most shutouts in a season (5)
- Most points scored in a game (81)
- Highest points per game in a season (43.5)
Incredible TEAM effort by all players
🏈 Most TFL career (47)
🏈 Most TFL season (30) - 22’
🏈 Tied most TFL game (5 vs Washington)
🏈 Most tackles career (245)
🏈 Most tackles in a season (126) 22’
🏈 Most tackles game (23)
Senior LB Kennarius Chandler arguably the best LB in the state and Kankakee School history
🗣Happy Thanksgiving!! 🦃🏈 We are extremely thankful for all the and support from everyone!💙 See you all Saturday in Dekalb at 10am SHARP‼️💪
#KayUp
#WeStayReady
😤
The Kay’s finish with a 50-0 dominate shutout performance tonight bringing them to a record of 8-0‼️🤯 Come out to Kay’s stadium next Friday @ 7pm to support your Kay’s as they take on Crete for the conference championship‼️🥇
#KayUp
#WeStayReady
💪
#Road2State
🏆
LB
@reddtheone8
(Jr.)
RB commit
@Tonyfrmk3
(Sr.)
Defensive Tackle
@Jyheirthekid
(Fr.)
attending Grambling State University Black and Gold Spring Game this afternoon
Season officially starts tomorrow! All levels start at 3:00pm. Make sure you are registered on 8to18 with an up-to-date physical. Parent meeting for all players, parents, & coaches Tuesday at 7:30pm
Thank you
@BoilerFootball
for hosting us at team camp. Great competition and got better today. Looking forward to continue competing with some of the nations best!
Kankakee Football's Head Coach Derek Hart has been named the Chicago Bears Coach of the Week! Congratulations Coach Hart on this huge honor and all that you have done for our athletes, football program, and KHS!
#WESTAYREADY
#KAYUP
After a great conversation with
@19Bellamy
I am very blessed and grateful to announce that I have received a full ride scholarship offer from the University of 〽️ichigan
#goblue
🔵🟡
@CoachHartKHS
@_CoachPowell
🏈 21 Total Touchdowns in a Season
Senior RB/Slot Tony Phillips ties Kankakee Football school record of 21 total TD’s in a season. He now shares stand with Mattias Clark (16’). Just 7 yards shy of breaking Kankakee RB great Jalon Banks’ single season rushing record (08’)
Great article! Would’ve loved to bring back the rivalry. Unfortunately, we reached out multiple times regarding the week 4 matchup and even the week 0 scrimmage...
Mason Schweizer's column returns to highlight the excitement behind All-City spring sports this year, and his desire to see more All-City sports return.
🗣ITS GAMEDAY!! 😤
#1
Kankakee Kays Football head to
#2
Nazareth in the state's biggest week 1 matchup. Sophs kick off at 5 PM and Varsity at 7:30 PM. Everyone come support‼️ Game will be streamed at:
See you there!
#LEVELUP
#WESTAYREADY
#KAYUP
Kays finish with a 46-6 victory over Bloom and advances to 7-0‼️Come cheer on your fellow Kay’s next week as they will be on the road at Thornton!
#KayUp
#Road2State
2026 athlete. Kid can play it all; Started at QB for 2 playoff wins, played WR, DB, even got a handoff. We are excited to watch him compete, lead, and grow this summer and season!
@JyaireSuga
is having a phenomenal season this year! He has 7 interceptions on the season so far and is also leading the state of Illinois for most interceptions this season‼️
#DBU
🔒
#RecruitTheKays
Youth Football Camp 🏈 Day 2 Summer Time Grind Chain Winners:
12 year old King Franks
13 year old Devante Wright
13 year old Tyjuan Wilson
9 year old Jakale Odeneal
11 year old Kymani Billings
8 year old Jamell Davis
Week
#1
- Season Opener
🏴☠️Kankakee vs. Nazareth Academy
📍Kankakee High School
🗓️Friday, August 25th
🕔Varsity 7:30pm / Freshmen 5:00pm
#RespectTheKays