Crosstown showdown: Joliet Central visits Joliet West on Oct. 24
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Joliet Central travels to Joliet West in a crosstown showdown on Friday, Oct. 24. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. Central at Joliet West High School. Follow the official game page on SBLive for updates and stats: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/football/games/5671858-joliet-central-vs-joliet-west.
This matchup pits the Joliet Central Steelmen (https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/football/teams/238606-joliet-central-steelmen) against host Joliet West (https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/football/teams/238609-joliet-west). The teams last met on Sept. 28, 2024; Joliet West dominated that contest with a 46-0 victory (full recap: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/football/games/4508057-joliet-west-vs-joliet-central). With local bragging rights on the line, both programs will be looking to write the next chapter in this rivalry.
Streaming and tickets
- Streaming: Both programs list NFHS Network pages where game coverage may be available — Joliet West: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/joliet-west-high-school-joliet-il/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive; Joliet Central: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/joliet-township-central-high-school-joliet-il/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive. (Availability and access depend on NFHS Network scheduling and subscriptions.)
Fan notes and how to get involved
- Small but growing followings: SBLive shows Joliet West with 5 fans and Joliet Central with 2 fans — those numbers can change quickly, and following teams on SBLive helps boost their visibility.
- Picks are available for fan engagement on SBLive. Picks are just for fun and don’t affect game projections — make a pick for the team you want to see win.
Keep an eye on the SBLive game page for lineups, live updates and final stats: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/football/games/5671858-joliet-central-vs-joliet-west. Numbers and streaming availability may change, so follow the teams and make your picks to show support.