Joliet Central junior Favio Nunez dreams of landing a college scholarship and he is right on track after placing seventh in the discus at the Class 3A boys state track and field meet.
The Hilltoppers may have started slow, but they finished fast en route to capturing the IHSA Class 3A state title on Saturday at Silver Cross Field. And sophomore Nick Dalesandro came of age, too.
Joliet Catholic Academy senior right-hander Sam Couch tossed a four-hit shutout in the Hilltoppers 4-0 victory over Mt. Vernon on Friday afternoon in the Class 3A state semifinals.
Hardy, an assistant coach at his alma mater Northwestern University, said he was lured by the chance to coach a potential championship team.
Joliet Catholic Academy's Nick Dalesandro has emerged as one of the heroes during the Hilltoppers' surge to the Class 3A state tournament.
Paul Downey, the men's golf coach at the University of St. Francis, became the first African-American inducted into the Illinois Coaches Association Hall of Fame on May 17.
Who doesn't want to own a piece of Joliet memorabilia that has ties to the greatest Chicago Bears team of all time?
The star linebacker, who went on to play for Boston College, signed his NFL deal as a free agent Saturday night.
The baseball team is asking fans to submit name ideas for their newest addition. The winner will receive four game tickets and a chance to throw out the first pitch.
Watch: In chilly, rainy conditions Heritage Bluffs golf pro Brian Smith demonstrates how to play the 430-yard, par-4 seventh hole at Heritage Bluffs in Channahon, Patch's Hole of the Month for April 2013.
On Saturday—during the first Test & Tune event of the season—drivers of all experience levels are invited to motor down the quarter-mile dragstrip at Route 66 Raceway.
Beer, wings and slam dunks! It's tournament time -- here's where to catch all the games.
University of St. Francis shortstop Tori Johnson launched her softball career playing catch in the back yard with her father. She is now one of the top players in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference.
Joliet's Nick Cladis and Manhattan's Bob Horvath have been selected to work the Class 3A/4A boys basketball state finals March 15-16 in Peoria.
Joliet West basketball coach Luke Yaklich praised his seniors for blazing a new Tiger trail following a 65-54 loss to Marian Catholic in semifinal play Wednesday at the Thornton Sectional in Harvey.
Marian Catholic 65, Joliet West 54: Tyler Ulis scored a game-high 16 points and also took care of the basketball as the Spartans toppled the Tigers in a semifinal game at the Class 4A Thornton Sectional on Wednesday night.
Joliet West 40, Thornton Fractional North 37: The Tigers turned up their defensive pressure and rallied to pull out a heart-stopping victory over the Meteors on Friday night thanks to the heroics of Morris Dunnigan and Alias Roberts-Burnett.
Joliet West 63, Joliet Central 55: Morris Dunnigan scored a game-high 24 points as the Tigers jumped out to a big early lead and staved off the Steelmen in the second half on Friday night at JT Central.
The Joliet Catholic Academy star running back signed to play football for the University of Southern California.
The San Francisco 49ers will take on the Baltimore Ravens during Super Bowl 2013 tonight.
Anyone who provides a comfortable place for a team member to stay during the season is rewarded with tickets to every home game and other perks.
The San Francisco 49ers will take on the Baltimore Ravens during Super Bowl 2013 on Sunday, Feb. 3.
Joliet West 59, Sandburg 41: Ryan Modiest drained five 3-pointers and scored a career-high 19 points as the Tigers topped the Eagles Friday in Orland Park.
The Joliet Pride Basketball organization will begin holding tryouts for the upcoming season on Jan. 20 at Joliet West High School.
Joliet West 60, Joliet Central 49: Senior guard Morris Dunnigan scored 32 points as the Tigers roared in front of more than 2,000 fans in the field house at Joliet West.
Mike Breyman was the Frontier League's coach of the year in 2011 and worked with new Slammers GM when both were with the River City Rascals.
Watch: Joliet Catholic Academy boys basketball coach Joe Gura explains why he is so upbeat despite the Hilltoppers 1-10 record in a Patch video.
Watch: CEO Josh Schaub, GM Chris Franklin, Frontier League commissioner Bill Lee and Joliet city manager Tom Thanas talk Slammers baseball and downtown revitalization in a Patch video.
The event will feature free Milano baked goods, raffles, pictures with "Santa" Spikes and a present for each child.
Montini 40, JCA 37: Joe Borsellino scored three second-half touchdowns as the Broncos rallied to overtake the Hilltoppers Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Joliet.
Joliet Catholic Academy heads into Saturday's Class 5A football semifinal game vs. Montini with a bit of a different mindset because of questions about Ty Isaac's health and availability.
Joliet Catholic Academy 21, Lincoln-Way West 20 (OT): Zach Rezin and J.B. Butler teamed up to stop the Warriors' Justin Keuch inches short on a potential game-winning two-point conversion run on the final play in Saturday's thriller in New Len
Watch: Joliet Catholic Academy standout and Patch Athlete of the Month Alex Blotnik relives the excitement of a team trip to the Great American Cross Country Race in a Patch video clip.
Joliet photographer John Parli is taking portraits of Joliet Patch Athlete of the Month winners and presenting them the keepsake prints.
Joliet Catholic Academy 42, Tinley Park 21: Michael Ivlow was one of two backs to eclipse the 100-yard rushing barrier as the Hilltoppers knocked out the Titans Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Joliet.
Joliet Catholic Academy's Matt Madrigal plans to study criminal justice and become a police officer. Before he does that, he wants to enjoy the Hilltoppers' playoff ride. Madrigal and coach Dan Sharp look forward to facing Tinley Park in a vid
The team's new co-owner, Josh Schaub, said there have been loose ends to tie up and approval will likely come during league meetings on Nov. 7 and 8.
Watch the video of Joliet Catholic Academy senior tennis standout Harley Hutchison as she stands her ground on the baseline in a brief practice volley with assistant coach Terry Wrona.
Joliet photographer John Parli will take portraits of Joliet Patch Athlete of the Month winners and present them with keepsake prints.
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