Blotnik: Photograher's Portrait of Patch Athlete of the Month

Joliet photographer John Parli is recognizing Joliet Patch's Athlete of the Month each month with a portrait such as the one above of Joliet Catholic Academy girls cross country standout Alex Blotnik.

Parli will present a fine-art print to Blotnik as a keepsake to mark the occasion.

Blotnik, a junior who advanced to the Class 2A Wheaton Academy Sectional, was selected as Joliet Patch's Athlete of the Month for October from a list of weekly winners by Patch Sports Editor Ron Kremer.

The other weekly winners in fan voting for October Patch MVP honors were Nick Lennon (JCA golf), Harley Hutchison (JCA tennis) and Katie Brick (Joliet West volleyball).

PHOTO CREDIT: John Parli Photography