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UPDATE: JCA's Destiny Nash is Patch MVP

Joliet Catholic Academy's Destiny Nash outpolled two others in voting for Joliet Patch MVP, Jan. 28-Feb. 3. She is now eligible for Patch Athlete of the Month honors.

By Ron Kremer
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February 8, 2013

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Destiny Nash came off the bench and scored all 15 of her points in the second half of Joliet Catholic Academy's 64-39 girls basketball victory over Rich East. Joliet Catholic Academy

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In voting for Joliet Patch's MVP for Jan. 25-Feb. 3, who gets the biggest roar from the crowd?

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Joliet West's Jayvin Bandy defeated Minooka's Danny Ruettiger 4-2 to win the 132-pound championship in the Joliet Central Regional. Bandy (31-5) helped Joliet West notch a fourth-place finish in the tournament.

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Jason McNear had 14 points and five rebounds in Joliet Central's 56-53 overtime victory over Lincoln-Way Central. And, coach Jeff Corcoran said McNear has been on the Joliet Central's top defenders all season.

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Destiny Nash came off the bench and scored all 15 of her points in the second half of Joliet Catholic Academy's 64-39 girls basketball victory over Rich East.

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Your Joliet Patch is a place to celebrate local high school athletes. Show your support for these prep sports MVPs—each of whom is Athlete of the Week at his or her school—by cheering them on in the comments thread, sharing your own photos with the Patch community and voting in the poll.

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Mr. Joliet

10:24 am on Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Jayvin Bandy is an outstanding young man as well as an Elite level wrestler! Good Luck @ Sectionals & State Jayvin.

crystal

2:59 pm on Tuesday, February 5, 2013

DestinyNash is a profound well mannered young lady. She may but small in size but she goes hard on the hardwood like a giant. She has a huge passion for the game and is a true leader. I wish Destiny and JCA lady Angels Best of Luck in the up and coming playoffs!