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Joliet Central high school football

Photos: Plainfield East vs. Joliet Central, varsity football

Joliet Central hosted Plainfield East for a varsity football game on Friday, Sept. 12.

By Dean Reid for Shaw Local News Network●

Joliet Central rally comes up just short against Bloom

Joliet Central had a chance to tie the game in the final two minutes, but the failed two-point conversion resulted in a 14-12 victory for Bloom instead.

By Hart Pisani●

Will and Grundy county preview for Week 3 of the 2025 season

The Herald-News prep football preview capsules for Week 3, featuring key showdowns across the greater Joliet area.

By Steve Soucie●

The Herald-News football notebook: Lincoln-Way East defense just as impressive as its explosive offense

As good as its offense is, the Lincoln-Way East defense has not allowed a point yet this season. That, plus Jonas Williams continues his move up IHSA record books and notes on Morris and Joliet Central in The Herald-News football notebook.

By Rob Oesterle and Hart Pisani●

Will and Grundy counties Week 2 IHSA football preview: 1-0 vs. 1-0 matchups abound across area

The Herald-News prep football capsules for Week 2, featuring key showdowns across the greater Joliet area.

By Steve Soucie●