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UPDATE: JCA's Harley Hutchison is Patch MVP

Joliet Catholic Academy's Harley Hutchison gained a narrow edge in voting for Patch MVP, Oct. 8-14. She is now eligible for Patch Athlete of the Month honors.

 
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Joliet Catholic Academy's Haley Hutchison defeated Joliet West's Caitlin Shea 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 to win the singles championship in the Joliet West Sectional. Both girls next will play in the IHSA state tournament Thursday-Saturday. Buffalo Grove is the host for the state tournament. Joliet Catholic Academy
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In voting for Patch's MVP for Oct. 8-14, who gets the biggest roar from the crowd? Credit Chuck Ingwersen
Joliet Central senior outside hitter T'ara Austin continued to come up big for the Steelmen on the volleyball court. Austin had 18 kills and 12 digs in a show of offensive firepower and defensive prowess against Lockport. Joliet Central dropped a three-set heart-breaker (25-21, 12-25, 28-30). Credit Joliet Central High School
Joliet Catholic Academy's Haley Hutchison defeated Joliet West's Caitlin Shea 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 to win the singles championship in the Joliet West Sectional. Both girls next will play in the IHSA state tournament Thursday-Saturday. Buffalo Grove is the host for the state tournament. Credit Joliet Catholic Academy
Joliet West's Korey Rogers scored on a 14-yard run against Homewood-Flossmoor. Credit Ron Kremer
Joliet West's Korey Rogers rushed for 69 yards on 14 carries in the Tigers' 49-8 loss to Homewood-Flossmoor. He scored on a 14-yard run. Credit Facebook
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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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  • Patch MVP, Oct. 8-14

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • T'ara Austin, Joliet Central volleyball
        9 (40%)
    • Harley Hutchison, Joliet Catholic Academy tennis
        10 (45%)
    • Korey Rogers, Joliet West football
        3 (13%)
    Total votes: 22
    • Your vote will only count once. This is not a scientific poll. View Results Vote!
Related Topics: Athlete Of The Week, Harley Hutchison, Joliet Catholic Academy tennis, Joliet Central volleyball, Joliet West football, Korey Rogers, Patch MVP, and T'ara Austin
Explain the reasoning behind your vote. Or, simply, cheer for your favorite here. Tell us in the comments.

Tonya Austin

5:21 pm on Wednesday, October 17, 2012

I would like to vote for Tara Austin. She's not only a great volleyball player, she's a mentor, a leader and strong academically

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