Joliet Central Baseball

Our 2026 Steelmen Varsity Baseball Schedule

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Ryan Cooling walks it off for the Steelmen in a wild 12-11 comeback win! Adam Sanchez was lights-out in relief, tossing 5 1/3 hitless innings with 10 Ks. Gilberto Garcia led the Steelmen offensively, hitting his first homer of the year and 6 RBIs on the day! The Steelmen are 3-0

Tyler Long gets the start on the mound today as the Steelmen look to make it three in a row. First pitch is at 2pm. ⚾️ vs. Thornwood 📍Joliet Central High School ⌚️2:00pm 📊 Follow on GameChanger: Joliet Central Varsity Steelmen #BTN

The JV Steelmen are 1-0 after beating Bloom 12-2. Mason Urbasek threw 3.2 innings, with 6 strikeouts while scattering 3 hits. Freshman Jaiden Gallegos worked 1.1 innings with 3 strikeouts. The Steelman totaled 15 hits today. Tapia & Karnas each collected 3 hits and 3 RBI.

The Steelmen are 2-0 after defeating Bloom 8-0. Gilberto Garcia pitched the second consecutive shutout in a row. Tyler Long and Ryan Cooling continued their hot starts at the plate. The Steelmen host Thornwood tomorrow at 2pm. #BTN

Our next Blue and Gold Award is for the Moment of the Season. We had several great nominations this year, but only one can win. This year's top vote getter is David Calderon qualifying for Sectionals! From Coach Pennuto: After a disappointing first-round loss, David battled his way back to the third-place match. Standing between him and a trip to Sectionals was the same wrestler who had defeated him earlier in the tournament. Determined to rewrite the outcome, David delivered an outstanding performance, winning by technical fall, 18–0, and punching his ticket to Sectionals. David's persistence and ability to fight through adversity makes this a great Moment of the Season. Congratulations, David! #SteelmenPride

Varsity is on the road for the first time this season. Gilberto Garcia will make his season debut on the mound today. See you there! ⚾️ vs. Bloom 📍Bloom High School ⌚️4:30 pm 📊 Follow on GameChanger: Joliet Central Varsity Steelmen #BTN

It is Opening Day for our JV Squad today! ⚾️ vs. Bloom 📍Joliet Central High School ⌚️4:30 pm 📊 Follow on GameChanger: Joliet Central Junior Varsity Steelmen

Ryan Cooling threw a no-hitter for Joliet Central in a 12-0 baseball win over East Aurora and more in Thursday's Herald-News Roundup | Click the image to read our story shawlocal.com/the-herald-new…

Steelmen baseball opens the year with a 12-0 victory over East Aurora! @SteelmnBaseball

🚨 NO HITTER! 🚨 Ryan Cooling throws a 5 inning no hitter in a 12-0 win over East Aurora. Long, Cooling, and Garcia led the way with multiple hits for the Steelmen. The Steelmen are 1-0 and head to Bloom Township tomorrow.

The JV game is cancelled today due to field conditions. JV will practice at 3:30 on the JV field.

@JTCCoach Thank you Coach Juarez. We are fired up and ready to go!

@SteelmnBaseball Good luck today Coach Silva and the rest of the Steelmen. Opening Day is always a special day.

Today's Opening Day Schedule

Our 2026 Opening Day Lineup ⚾️ vs. East Aurora 📍Joliet Central High School ⌚️4:30 pm 📊 Follow on GameChanger: Joliet Central Varsity Steelmen #BTN

OFFICIALLY GAMEDAY!

Team shop closes at the end of the day tomorrow. Get your gear today! bit.ly/4cE6ZKU

Happy baseball season! Tryouts start at 4pm today in the field house, see you there.

Baseball season is here! Tryouts begin this Monday, March 2nd. In order to tryout you must be registered on SNAP and have a current physical on file. Contact Coach Silva with any questions.