Good morning, Joliet.

The No Kings group is hosting Vote Early events across Illinois on Saturday, Oct.

17, including one in Joliet from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Route 30 & Loop Mall Dr. where local attendees can learn how to vote early.

The Week 9 Illinois High School Football Media Poll was released Thursday and ranks teams from eight classes.

Local fans can review the poll for insights into team strengths before upcoming games.

The IHSA released the boys soccer playoff schedule for Suburban Life-area teams.

Matchups begin today with Class 2A Lemont Regional activity at 4:30 p.m. and continue with additional games set through Oct. 24 across regional competitions.

Last Friday, Oct. 9, local high school football games showcased key matchups such as Joliet Catholic (5-3) vs. IC Catholic (7-1) at 7:30 p.m. and Wilmington vs. Coal City at 7 p.m., with teams shaping playoff hopes across the area.

St. Bede will compete in the football playoffs without a multiplier waiver after a submission error led to a denial.

The Bruins, now projected as Class 3A with a 448.8 enrollment, are 6-2 and will play today against St. Teresa (4-4).

Joliet Catholic girls volleyball rallied past St. Francis on Thursday as Maggie Tibbot recorded 10 kills, 24 assists and four blocks while Ella Horn added 12 kills; other local high school teams at Lockport, Minooka and Coal City also won matches.

Joliet West hosted Bolingbrook for a girls volleyball match on Oct.

15 in Joliet — Bolingbrook’s Samira Tambajang made a key flipshot during the contest — with local photographer Gary Middendorf capturing the action.

La Salle+Peru and Streator boys soccer teams played to a one to one tie Thursday at the athletic complex in La Salle as both coaches said the match builds confidence ahead of their regional semifinal rematch next Wednesday at 7 p.m.