Joliet West High School journalist Dalyla Martinez earned third place in newspaper design at the Illinois High School Association Journalism State Finals on Saturday, April 25, at Heartland Community College in Normal.

Martinez was joined in qualifying for the state finals by fellow Joliet West students Alaina Potocki, Aspen Ramirez, Neveah Walker, Emmett Kelly, Courtesy Griffin, Ava Enderli and Maia James.