How former Joliet Central & Illini star Roger Powell has Valparaiso playing red hot

Roger Powell was all smiles outside as Valparaiso beat UIC Saturday. The Joliet native and former Fighting Illini player is suddenly coaching one of the hottest teams in the country.
Sports Illustrated

Lockport hosts Joliet Central in nonleague rematch Monday

This is a rematch of the teams’ meeting on Nov. 24, 2025, when Lockport topped Joliet Central, 61-46 (game recap: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball ...
Chicago Tribune

Waubonsie Valley’s Samantha Wiertelak, the team’s only senior, takes leadership role seriously. ‘Very protective.’

Samantha Wiertelak plays a specific role for Waubonsie Valley. As the team’s lone senior, the right-handed pitcher’s customized profile photo is the only one adorning the third base fence. All teams ...
The Times of Northwest Indiana

T.F. North advances at Joliet Central Regional

JOLIET | If T.F. North shoots free throws on Tuesday the way it did on Monday, it will not be returning to Joliet Central on Friday. The Meteors pulled away from host Joliet Central in the second half ...
Chicago Tribune

From sporadic to dramatic, Brian Sampson carves out bigger role for Crete-Monee. ‘Just had to keep working.’

Junior guard Brian Sampson was only getting sporadic playing time coming off the bench early in the season for Crete-Monee. Sampson was fine with that, though. He knew he had to improve his game to ...
Daily Herald

Girls volleyball: Lisle’s upward swing continues with win over Joliet Central

Lisle and Joliet Central have had vastly different starts to the season in girls volleyball. The Lions began the year with five consecutive losses, but had gone 6-5 since then, entering Monday night.
Sports Illustrated

Crosstown showdown: Joliet Central visits Joliet West on Oct. 24

Joliet Central travels to Joliet West in a crosstown showdown on Friday, Oct. 24. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. Central at Joliet West High School. Follow the official ...