JCA @ WWS Friday 7PM

[Cross Bones]

There was a time when this would be THE marquee matchup based off name alone. I remember going to this game in the late 2000's at Memorial. It is still one of the best matchups this weekend. How do we see it going?

 

[pjjp]

JCA’s defense may keep it close for awhile. The Hilltoppers have struggled all year to score against good defenses, though. If WWS gets up by a couple scores it’s over.

 

[USD24]

I agree with pjjp on this one. I think WWS wears the Hilltoppers out and wins something like 17-7. These two schools met 35 years ago in one of the greatest state championship games ever. WWS pulled out a 40-34 double overtime win.

JCA/WWS

 

[AlabamaTimberwolf]

Two teams that I follow but I'm leaning WWS with their D... It will be a hell of a game to watch live but Im not driving up from Lower Alabama to see it

 

[ClownBaby]

WWS has talent and they have been steadily improving but when you are starting 16 juniors you never know what you are going to get? Their defense is good enough to keep them in games.

 

[SiuCubFan8]

WWS has talent and they have been steadily improving but when you are starting 16 juniors you never know what you are going to get? Their defense is good enough to keep them in games.

So is JCA D, so we looking at a 10-7 type game?

 

[Cross Bones]

So is JCA D, so we looking at a 10-7 type game?

Yeah a score in the teens is what it looks like to me.

 

[bonniekelly6]

If the Joliet offense plays like they did last week, it'll be a tough path to victory for my Tigers

 

[CCL65]

If the Joliet offense plays like they did last week, it'll be a tough path to victory for my Tigers

JC was shut out 6-0 last week. But from what I could see from a pretty clear stream, their RB, #23 is real good. QB has size and a good arm. Receivers got open a lot. #4 I think, must have had seven or eight catches, so the can and do throw the ball

 

[Kevin JCHS 1981]

JC was shut out 6-0 last week. But from what I could see from a pretty clear stream, their RB, #23 is real good. QB has size and a good arm. Receivers got open a lot. #4 I think, must have had seven or eight catches, so the can and do throw the ball

2 weeks ago?

Last week JCA 44 Bradley 3

 

[CCL65]

2 weeks ago?

Last week JCA 44 Bradley 3

Oops! Keep forgetting about “opening round”. Anyway, from what I saw, I agree. JCA has weapons on O

 

[bonniekelly6]

Oops! Keep forgetting about “opening round”. Anyway, from what I saw, I agree. JCA has weapons on O

There's also a distinct possibility that we just get outcoached, which seems to be the case in all of our losses this year... especially to Geneva & Batavia.

We just can't finish when it counts.

 

[jobare56]

There's also a distinct possibility that we just get outcoached, which seems to be the case in all of our losses this year... especially to Geneva & Batavia.

We just can't finish when it counts.

If you score 10 points you probably win.

 

[pjjp]

There's also a distinct possibility that we just get outcoached, which seems to be the case in all of our losses this year... especially to Geneva & Batavia.

We just can't finish when it counts.

Saw a number of WWS coaches at the Bradley/JCA game. There were a number WWS players there too. I thought that was a bit old school and kinda cool. Tells me the coaches and players are invested and willing to put in the time to win.

 

[McCaravan]

JCA had some great RBs on the freshman team that should be brought up

 

[McCaravan]

Should have been MC @USD24 . Read about this game! Glad I found it You Tube a few years ago. Classic game as advertised. What ever happened to Matt Larsen did he play somewhere in College? St. Francis? I did unfortunately read WWS Phil Adler passed away some years back. Two old school runners right there!

 

[Kevin JCHS 1981]

Should have been MC @USD24 . Read about this game! Glad I found it You Tube a few years ago. Classic game as advertised. What ever happened to Matt Larsen did he play somewhere in College? St. Francis? I did unfortunately read WWS Phil Adler passed away some years back. Two old school runners right there!

Phil Adler was a Beast. RIP...

 

[ClownBaby]

Phil Adler was a Beast. RIP...

His son is #32, same as him

 

[McCaravan]

His son is #32, same as him

That's great to see

 

[AquinasHillmen JC14]

[6.] 725, Wheaton (H.S./Central/W.-Warrenville South), 1912-2024 (725-314-28) .693
[7.] 722, Joliet (DeLaSalle/Catholic), 1920-2024 (722-329-23)

Also quite the historical matchup with #6 vs. #7 in IHSA wins.

 

[CCL65]

JCA had some great RBs on the freshman team that should be brought up

They did. JCA guys, who is freshman #23? How long has he been playing varsity? He is very good. Tell us more

 

[JCHillmen10]

They did. JCA guys, who is freshman #23? How long has he been playing varsity? He is very good. Tell us more

If you’re referring to the number 23 on the varsity squad, he is a soph. Shown some nice flashes and improved a good amount this season. Has gained the trust of the play callers and taken on a larger role the second half of the season.

their stud LB senior is still their best all around player on either side of the ball and early in the year he shouldered the load and bulk of the carries and played d full time. 23 getting more workload has allowed the senior to focus more on defense.

but they both get a good amount of time in on offense now and that is probably good because they bring different skill sets to the table.

 

[pjjp]

JCA had some great RBs on the freshman team that should be brought up

The freshman FB has deep roots at JCA. Dad coaches the Dline. Mom is the softball coach. Grandfather was the FB on the 1978 championship team.

 

[Kevin JCHS 1981]

The freshman FB has deep roots at JCA. Dad coaches the Dline. Mom is the softball coach. Grandfather was the FB on the 1978 championship team.

Scott Kinsella or John Querio?

 

[jobare56]

Scott Kinsella or John Querio?

"Gannon the Cannon" Kinsella

 

[Penlight]

"Gannon the Cannon" Kinsella

In the 1978 4A Championship Game (when it was just 1A-5A), Scott logged what was a record 82-yard rushing TD that stood as a 4A record for 30 or so years!
A great man, a great family and a legacy that lives onward!

 

[Penlight]

In the 1978 4A Championship Game (when it was just 1A-5A), Scott logged what was a record 82-yard rushing TD that stood as a 4A record for 30 or so years!
A great man, a great family and a legacy that lives onward!

Scott broke it for 81, not 82 yards. It happened in Q3 and his Grammar School & High School classmate #72 cleared the way for him. Before he became known as # 57 opening holes for Walter Payton, the radio voice of the Bears took care of things at home.

 

[Dave Brody]

Scott broke it for 81, not 82 yards. It happened in Q3 and his Grammar School & High School classmate #72 cleared the way for him. Before he became known as # 57 opening holes for Walter Payton, the radio voice of the Bears took care of things at home.

Thats some good footage. Linemen wearing the jpads and towels tucked in their pants. Cool to see.