Good morning, Joliet.

Today, the Black Joy Parade begins at 1 p.m. in downtown around City Square and runs until 5:30 p.m. Joliet police said street closures and detours will handle heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic — please follow posted parking guidelines.

Bishop McNamara defeated Herscher 41-0 in its home opener on Friday night, debuting its new video scoreboard.

Key plays from the Lee twins (Malachi and Micah) helped the team rebound from last week's loss.

Yorkville won 37-6 over Joliet West on Friday, Aug.

28 as senior running back Gavin Geegan scored three touchdowns to help start the season at 2-0. The team balanced its offense and a strong defense, limiting quarterback Liam Nichtula to 94 yards on 15 completions.

During Week 2 IHSA football, Joliet Central edged Bremen 27-26 and Lincoln-Way West shut out Peoria High 35-0 as several teams struggled, including Minooka and Tinley Park, which lost their early games.

Teams with 2+0 records will host new opponents next week.

Providence’s football team won 39 to 24 over Kenwood Academy on Friday night as RB Broden Mackert ran for 213 yards and scored five touchdowns while quarterback Dominic Vita passed for 170 yards.

Coach Tyler Plantz said the team will work on defense ahead of Week 3 against Joliet Catholic Academy.

Live with Friday Night Drive covered Week 2 high school football on Friday, Aug.

28 in local venues as teams vied in exciting games while the broadcast ran from 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

On Friday, Aug. 28, the Lincoln-Way East Griffins rallied from a deficit with a punt return touchdown by senior Jayden Cawthon and a 42-yard field goal to secure a 22-14 win over Kankakee; a key interception ended the game.

On Friday night, Sandburg beat Montini 35+28 after standout plays from Sean Ruisz and Israel Abrams, ending a 25 game winning streak that had lasted since Sept.

20, 2024. Montini will face Marist next Friday at 7:30 p.m. on the road.