IBA-PBL Merger Has Ended

May 24, 2013

(BOURBONNAIS, Ill) – The Independent Basketball Association announced today that the merger that began in January of this year between the IBA and PBL has ended. On May 21, it was determined that the PBL officials and the owner of the Rochester RazorSharks were involved in actions determined to be detrimental to the League regarding the 2013 IBA-PBL Playoffs. In result, the IBA immediately removed the Rochester RazorSharks from the League, then removed the PBL name and teams from the brand. The League will return to and be branded as the formerly known and recognized Independent Basketball Association.

Barry Bradford Named One of "Ten Outstanding Young

People of Illinois" by Jaycees Organization

May 4, 2013, 

Barry Bradford, owner and head coach of the Kankakee County Soldiers and owner of Example Sports was recently selected as one of the Illinois Jaycees' Ten Outstanding Young People of Illinois for 2013. He was nominated by the Kankakee Area Jaycees. This is the 48^th year that the Illinois Jaycees have selected and honored outstanding young people from throughout Illinois.

Kankakee County Soldiers Join Kennedy School for

Pep Rally

May 10, 2013

(BOURBONNAIS, Ill) - The Kankakee County Soldiers hosted a pep rally at Kennedy School on May 10, 2013 to celebrate the school year. The NCAA/College themed event aimed to encourage students to pursue their education and attend college.