- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Morris Today
By the People, for the People
Lincoln Williams, EJ Hazelett reach milestones as Kankakee ends SAC play 12-0
Tuesday's Daily Journal roundup highlights record-setting performances and conference title for Kankakee High School boys basketball team.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
Lincoln Williams set Kankakee's single-season scoring record, and EJ Hazelett reached 1,000 career points as the Kays defeated Thornton 70-43 to finish the Southland Athletic Conference season undefeated at 12-0. Williams and Hazelett each scored 21 points in the victory, which was Kankakee's 18th win in a row.
Why it matters
Kankakee's perfect conference season and the individual milestones reached by Williams and Hazelett showcase the team's dominance and the standout performances of its star players. The Kays' success this season has positioned them as a top contender in the state.
The details
In the win over Thornton, Lincoln Williams surpassed Kankakee's single-season scoring record of 575 points, completing the program's "scoring triple crown" after previously setting the single-game and career scoring records. EJ Hazelett, in his debut season with the Kays, also reached 1,000 career points in the game. Myair Thompson added 13 points and six assists, while Kenaz Jackson scored 10 points.
- On Tuesday, Kankakee defeated Thornton 70-43 to finish the Southland Athletic Conference season with a perfect 12-0 record.
- Lincoln Williams set Kankakee's single-season scoring record during the game.
- EJ Hazelett reached 1,000 career points in the victory, which was Kankakee's 18th win in a row.
The players
Lincoln Williams
A standout player for the Kankakee High School boys basketball team who set the program's single-season scoring record in Tuesday's win.
EJ Hazelett
A debut player for the Kankakee High School boys basketball team who reached 1,000 career points in Tuesday's victory.
Myair Thompson
A player for the Kankakee High School boys basketball team who scored 13 points and had 6 assists in the win over Thornton.
Kenaz Jackson
A player for the Kankakee High School boys basketball team who scored 10 points in the victory.
Kankakee High School boys basketball team
The high school basketball team that finished the Southland Athletic Conference season with a perfect 12-0 record.
The takeaway
Kankakee High School's boys basketball team has emerged as a dominant force this season, capping an undefeated conference run with impressive individual performances from standout players Lincoln Williams and EJ Hazelett. The Kays' success has positioned them as a top contender in the state, showcasing the program's depth and talent.
