CSNChicago.com is your top destination on the road to the 2015 high school football season. CSN preps contributor “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran will take a look at 100 teams in 100 days, counting down to the opening night kickoff on Aug. 28.
School: Joliet Central
Head coach: Brett Boyter
Assistant coaches: Kyle Knezetic, Brian Levicke, Rick Hockinson, Tony Juarez, Steve Perion, Joe Villagran, Rob Leasure, Pat McGovern, Tim Carter, Demetrous Hoyle, Lester McDonald, Josh Wisneski
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How they fared in 2014: 0-9 (0-7 Southwest Suburban Blue); Joliet Central failed to qualify for the IHSA state playoff field.
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Biggest storyline in 2015: Can the Steelmen earn it's first varsity level win? Joliet Central hasn't won a varsity football game since the school district separated the sports programs of Joliet Central and Joliet West back in 2010 (0-45 record).
Names to watch: WR Kameron Smith is a speedy and athletic play maker for the Steelmen. DT Alex Ruettiger, a 6-foot-4, 230-pound linemen has next-level potential.
Biggest holes to fill: The Steelmen will need to continue to develop overall numbers and depth to compete in the Southwest Suburban Blue.