Rob Oesterle

Joliet Central's volleyball team took second in the eight-team Peg Bryan Invitational on Saturday, while Plainfield Central finished third.

The Lincoln-Way East defense pitched its second straight shutout, and Jonas Williams threw for 274 yards and 3 TDs in a 41-0 win over Kankakee

Morris senior volleyball player Hannah Linn won the online voting for Morris Herald-News Athlete of the Week

Joliet West was without standout middle hitter and Texas Tech-bound Faith Jordan, but the Tigers' next-man-up mentality was on full display Thursday in a 25-14, 25-19 win over Joliet Catholic.

Here are five girls cross country runners to keep an eye on in The Herald-News area this season.

Here is a look at the 2025 Herald-News area girls cross country teams

Joliet Central's win Friday night gives the Steelmen the best record in town as Joliet West and Joliet Catholic both lost

St. Charles North scored a touchdown and 2-point conversion with 55 seconds left to beat Minooka, 36-35

Morris rallied from a late deficit in each set and swept Coal City, 25-22, 25-23

Joliet West got big plays on both offense and defense to defeat Plainfield South 41-6 in South's inaugural game.

Lockport and Minooka were among the winners in area volleyball action and more in Tuesday's Herald-News Roundup.

Five players had at least three kills Tuesday to help lead Joliet West to a 25-20, 25-21 win over Lincoln-Way East.

Here is a look at the Southwest Prairie Conference

Morris and DeKalb took the field against each other to help prepare for next week's season opener

Here is a look at girls volleyball teams in The Herald-News coverage area for the 2025 season.