Joliet Central had a chance to tie the game in the final two minutes, but the failed two-point conversion resulted in a 14-12 victory for Bloom instead.

Minooka soccer stays unbeaten, Lincoln-Way East wins third straight plus more scores in Thursday's Herald News Sports Roundup.

Only seven total points separated Manteno and Coal City on Thursday night as the Panthers earned a three-set home win over the Coalers, improving to 4-0 in Illinois Central Eight Conference play this season.

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Plainfield South shut out Streator 3-0 in soccer on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025 at the James Street Recreation Area in Streator. Check out photos from the game by Tom Sistak.

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Joliet Central hosted Bloom for a varsity flag football game on Thursday, Sept. 11.

A total of 162 teams enter Week 3 with 2-0 record, with 50 of those teams playing against another 2-0 team. Steve Soucie takes a look at some of the top games.

The Herald-News prep football preview capsules for Week 3, featuring key showdowns across the greater Joliet area.

Lincoln-Way East shot even par as a team to win the Lockport Invite. Plus more scores from around the area in Wednesday's Herald News Sports Roundup.

Siah Purnell ran for more than 200 yards and three touchdowns to help lead Plainfield East's flag football team to a thrilling 25-20 win over Plainfield South