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UPDATE: Joliet West's Anthony DiNardo is Patch MVP

Joliet West's Anthony DiNardo threw for 140 yards and two touchdowns in the Tigers' 48-0 victory over Thornridge. Then, he outpolled two others in fan balloting for Patch MVP, Aug. 20-26. DiNardo now is eligible for Patch Athlete of the Month honors.

By Ron Kremer
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August 30, 2012

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Joliet West's Anthony DiNardo passed for 140 yards and two touchdowns in a season-opening 48-0 victory over Thornridge. Joliet West High School

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In voting for Patch's MVP for Aug. 20-26, who gets the biggest roar from the crowd?

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Joliet Catholic Academy's Claire O'Connor shot a round of 45 in the Angels' victory over Queen of Peace (185-244). She earlier earned top-10 medals for her performances in the Marian Classic and JT Invite. She also posted a score of 42 in a nine-hole match at Glendale Lakes.

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Joliet West's Anthony DiNardo passed for 140 yards and two touchdowns in a season-opening 48-0 victory over Thornridge.

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Joliet Central's Victor Garcia scored two goals in a 4-1 boys soccer victory over St. Laurence.

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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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Billy Masters

12:42 am on Wednesday, August 29, 2012

He's a great quarterback!!!!

Kenneth crockett

9:26 am on Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Mvp

Kenneth crockett

9:38 am on Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Quarterback

Mr. Joliet

10:29 am on Wednesday, August 29, 2012

DiNardo is not only a very good QB but a great all around athlete. He's only a junior and has a ton of potential this year and next if he stays healthy. He's also one of the areas best pitchers and can play any position on the diamond. Good Luck DiNardo!