Wild 7th Leads DeKalb Over Metea Valley in Friday Prep Roundup

Addison McKiness' walk-off walk capped a comeback win for DeKalb, while Kaneland's Brynn Woods reached a career milestone.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 3:20am

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In a wild high school softball game, DeKalb rallied from a 5-0 deficit in the first inning and an 11-9 hole in the sixth to beat Metea Valley 12-11 on a walk-off walk by Addison McKiness. Elsewhere, Kaneland's Brynn Woods struck out her 500th career batter, and Sycamore swept a baseball doubleheader against Rochelle.

Why it matters

The comeback win for DeKalb highlights the competitiveness and unpredictability of high school sports, where no lead is ever safe. Brynn Woods' 500th career strikeout is a remarkable individual achievement that speaks to her dominance as a pitcher for Kaneland over the years.

The details

In the DeKalb-Metea Valley softball game, the Barbs trailed 5-0 early but chipped away at the deficit, eventually taking an 11-9 lead in the sixth inning. But DeKalb rallied in the seventh, with Alaynna Johnson scoring the tying run on a single by Cassidy Cavazos. With the bases loaded, Addison McKiness drew a walk-off walk to give DeKalb the 12-11 victory. Meanwhile, Kaneland's Brynn Woods struck out seven batters to reach the 500-strikeout milestone in a 5-0 win over Geneseo.

  • DeKalb trailed Metea Valley 5-0 in the first inning.
  • DeKalb took an 11-9 lead in the sixth inning.
  • Addison McKiness drew the walk-off walk in the bottom of the seventh inning to give DeKalb the 12-11 win.
  • Brynn Woods struck out her 500th career batter in Kaneland's 5-0 win over Geneseo.

The players

Addison McKiness

A player for the DeKalb high school softball team who drew the game-winning walk in the bottom of the seventh inning against Metea Valley.

Brynn Woods

The pitcher for the Kaneland high school softball team who struck out her 500th career batter in a 5-0 win over Geneseo.

DeKalb Barbs

The high school softball team that rallied from a 5-0 deficit to beat Metea Valley 12-11.

Kaneland Knights

The high school softball team that won 5-0 over Geneseo, with pitcher Brynn Woods reaching a career milestone.

Metea Valley

The high school softball team that lost 12-11 to DeKalb after leading 5-0 early in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

High school sports can be full of dramatic comebacks and individual milestones, showcasing the passion and talent of student-athletes across a variety of sports and teams.