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Top moments in high school sportsApr 30, 2013 12:00 AM
High school athletes across the suburbs face off on basketball courts, football fields and baseball diamonds; they size each other up in tennis matches, around golf tees and across wrestling mats. The give it their all for their schools, their teams, their classmates and their coaches. The Daily Herald put together a video to honor athletes at our suburban high schools. Watch this feature to see some of the top moments in high school sports.
Montini can be beaten — but it’s not likely Feb 14, 2013 12:00 AM
We’re finally here. The three-month marathon that is high school basketball season becomes a sprint now. Regionals are this week, and the action really starts heating up next week in sectionals. Before we go further, let’s take a look at the four burning questions on my mind this playoff postseason
Poised Poyser provides positives for Carmel Jan 18, 2013 12:00 AM
A sudden burst of energy from Nickai Poyser turned a potential close game into a rout. Visiting Joliet Catholic had pulled to within 21-16 when the Carmel Catholic junior came off the bench early in the third quarter. Poyser proceeded to deliver 7 points, 2 blocked shots, 1 rebound and 1 assist in less than six minutes of third-quarter action to propel the Corsairs to a 42-20 victory Friday night in East Suburban Catholic Conference play.
Benet runs past Joliet Catholic Jan 11, 2013 12:00 AM
It was obvious after only a few seconds that Joliet Catholic Academy had a clear game plan in mind when the Hilltoppers welcomed Benet for an East Suburban Catholic Conference clash on Friday night: take as much time off the clock as possible on each possession.
Images: Aurora Christian vs. Joliet Catholic boys basketball Nov 28, 2012 12:00 AM
The Aurora Christian boys basketball team hosted the Joliet Catholic squad Wednesday night in Aurora.
‘War’ wins for Montini Nov 17, 2012 12:00 AM
Down 3 to Joliet Catholic. Thirty-five seconds left. Montini ball on the Hilltoppers' 1-yard line. This meant War. Joey Borsellino, who 20 seconds earlier saved Montini's season on a fourth-down conversion, got the play call from his father, Lewis, the Broncos' offensive coordinator. "War," it was — quarterback tucked tight under center. Get low. Everybody push. "He said, Go under center. All you need is 1 yard and we'll go to state,'" Joey Borsellino said. "I was like, All right, I'll get 1 yard, Dad.' We did. It was great." The all-state senior handled Pat Strzempek's quick snap and, flanked by guards Tate Briggs and Anthony Ferraro, they burrowed in to give Montini a 40-37 Class 5A semifinal win Saturday at Joliet Memorial Stadium and a shot at a fourth straight state title.
St. Francis tops Joliet Catholic in three games Nov 1, 2012 12:00 AM
McKenna Kelsay cried tears of joy and rushed into a proud hug from her dad. Another classic St. Francis-Joliet Catholic match, and it didn't disappoint. St. Francis turned away two match points and Joliet Catholic four, the Spartans surviving for a 25-15, 24-26, 30-28 victory in front of a huge, raucous crowd at Thursday's Class 3A Glenbard South sectional final.
Isaac, Joliet Catholic meet St. Viator’s challenge Sep 7, 2012 12:00 AM
Ty Isaac's doctor may have won a football game on Friday night at Forest View Stadium in Arlington Heights. Isaac sure won one for his Joliet Catholic football team against a St. Viator team that was persistent to the end. Isaac, a senior tailback committed to USC, wasn't expected to play while still recovering from a shoulder injury suffered in the season opener. "The biggest surprise tonight was when the doctor gave Ty the clearance," said Joliet Catholic coach Dan Sharp after his team survived 33-20 in the East Suburban Catholic opener. "He wasn't going to play at all, but obviously he was in my ear when he got the OK." And then he was in the Lions' backfield, seemingly rushing effortlessly for 100 yards on 9 carries, the first coming late in the second quarter.
Few breaks in ESCC race Aug 22, 2012 12:00 AM
The East Suburban Catholic Conference has gone to a six-game schedule but even if you miss one powerhouse another one is probably waiting. Joliet Catholic with USC-bound Ty Isaac, Marist and defending champion Nazareth figure to battle for the top spot once again.
Joliet Catholic quiets Marmion Mar 28, 2012 12:00 AM
There is a purpose behind Marmions rugged early season baseball schedule.
Images: Daily Herald prep photos of the week Feb 21, 2012 12:00 AM
The Prep Photos of the Week gallery includes the best high school sports pictures by Daily Herald photographers featuring boys and girls basketball, gymnastics, swimming and wrestling.
Images: St. Viator vs. Joliet Catholic, boys basketball Feb 16, 2012 12:00 AM
The St. Viator boys basketball team hosted the Joliet Catholic boy basketball team on Thursday in Arlington Heights.
Historic night of firsts for St. Viator Feb 16, 2012 12:00 AM
The team-first concept was on display again for St. Viator as it wrapped up the first outright boys basketball conference title in school history with a 67-40 East Suburban Catholic Conference win over Joliet Catholic. Kevin Walsh had 17 points, Chris Myjak scored 15 and D.J. Morris had 7 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the 22-3 Lions.
Senior night success for St. Viator Jan 30, 2012 12:00 AM
St. Viator made its senior night a success as it rolled past Joliet Catholic 52-36 in an East Suburban Catholic Conference game.
Aurora Christian’s offense goes cold Dec 3, 2011 12:00 AM
One day after torching the nets for 92 points in a blowout victory, Aurora Christian’s basketball team struggled to reach the 50-point mark Saturday night. Shooting just 19 percent from beyond the 3-point arc (8-of-41) while failing to muster much of an inside game, the Eagles (3-1) suffered a 64-50 loss at the hands of tournament champion Joliet Catholic (3-3) in the inaugural Burney Wilkie Classic held in Aurora.
Mind-bending championship for Montini Nov 26, 2011 12:00 AM
When three years ago Montini beat Joliet Catholic to win a state football title, some found it hard to believe. The Broncos' third straight championship was flat-out unbelievable.
St. Francis clears a big hurdle Nov 3, 2011 12:00 AM
Daiva Wise was the first to grab the sectional placque and wouldn't let go. Can you blame her? After three straight season-ending losses to Jolkiet Catholic, Wise and St. Francis turned the tables with a 25-23, 25-19 in the Class 3A Joliet Catholic sectional final.
Benet not half bad against Joliet Catholic Sep 24, 2011 12:00 AM
For awhile Benet’s defense gave Joliet Catholic about all it could handle. Then the Hilltoppers got back to basics and rolled to a 35-0 East Suburban Catholic Conference victory at Benedictine University in Lisle on Saturday.
Joliet Catholic edges Carmel Aug 26, 2011 12:00 AM
Carmel, Joliet Catholic lead tough ESCC Aug 24, 2011 12:00 AM
There would be a natural inclination to declare the winner of Friday's visit by Carmel to Joliet Catholic as the East Suburban Catholic Conference football champion. The last four ESCC races have ended with defending champ Carmel and perennial powerhouse Joliet Catholic in the top two spots.