New Joliet Central football coach Brett Boyter talks with his coaches Tuesday. | John Patsch~For Sun-Times Media
New Joliet Central football coach Brett Boyter watches his team compete in the University of St. Francis 7-on-7 Passing Jamboree. | John Patsch~For Sun-Times Media
Joliet Central quarterback Carlos Curry competes in the University of St. Francis 7-on-7 Passing Jamboree. | John Patsch~For Sun~Times Media
Joliet Central receiver Romello Clark competes in the University of St. Francis 7-on-7 Passing Jamboree. | John Patsch~For Sun-Times Media
Joliet Central receiver Ben Donahue catches a pass in the University of St. Francis 7-on-7 Passing Jamboree. | John Patsch~For Sun-Times Media
Plainfield Central receiver Anthony Woods catches a pass in the University of St. Francis 7-on-7 Passing Jamboree. | John Patsch~For Sun-Times Media
Plainfield South receiver Jason Ochoa. | John Patsch~For Sun-Times Media
Plainfield South quarterback Ricky Luna. | File photo
When Mike Maloney resigned as Joliet Central football coach to accept the same position at Johnsburg, it could have been a devastating blow to the Steelmen’s hopes of becoming competitive in the rugged SouthWest Suburban Blue. But from a positive perspective, a ready replacement was …