8/29/09
JJC wins season opener at Rock Valley College
The Joliet Junior College Wolves football team defeated Midwest Football Conference (MFC) opponent Rock Valley College by a score of 18-6 to win their season opening game. Sophomore quarterback Chris Walley scored the Wolves first touchdown on a 2-yard run in the first quarter. Toshorn Napper ran it in for a 3-yard touchdown with 12:08 left in the third. Also in the third, Walley hooked up with Donny Shwaga for a 32-yard passing score. Walley was 18 of 30 for the day totaling an impressive 275 yards. Carlos Johnson had five receptions for 87 yards to lead the receivers. On the defensive side, Greg Preston had five tackles. Blake Rogers, T.J. Jackson, and Tyrek Boone had four solo tackles each. Jonathan Simmons, T.J. Jackson, and Jeris Pendleton all had one sack. Jarivs Smith recorded one interception. "A win on the road is always a good thing," Head Coach Jeremy Richardson said. "We have a tough road ahead of us, so it is good to start off on the right note." JJC (1-0 overall, 1-0 MFC) hosts MFC opponent North Dakota State College of Science on Saturday, September 5, 2009. Game time is 1:00 pm.
9/5/09
Wolves top North Dakota in home opener
The JJC football team defeated Midwest Football Conference (MFC) opponent North Dakota State College of Science by a 35-21 score. The Wolves were scoreless in the first, but really turned in on in the second quarter. Quarterback Chris Walley threw a 49-yard pass to Donny Shwaga for a score at 12:54. At 4:42 left in the second, Walley hooked up with Shwaga again for a 9-yard touchdown. With 0:40 left before the half, Walley ran it in himself for a 1-yard rushing touchdown. In the third, Toshorn Napper scored on a 2-yard run for the Wolves. Napper would score again with 5:20 left in the fourth on a 3-yard run. Jason Owens was 5-for-5 on the extra point after touchdown. QB Chris Walley totaled 193 yards on 16 of 22 passing. Blake Rogers led the defense with five solo tackles and an interception. Matt Jones and T.J. Jackson both had four solo tackles. Jackson and Jonathan Simmons had one sack each. Tyrek Boone recorded two interceptions. "We did what we needed to in order to be 2-0," Head Coach Jeremy Richardson said. "We are playing to finish each quarter and each half. That was the case today and it ended with a victory." JJC (2-0 overall, 2-0 MFC) travels to Iowa Western Community College on Saturday, September 12, 2009. Game time is 1:00 pm.
9/12/09
Owens helps JJC to third win
The Joliet Junior College football team stayed perfect with a 25-22 win over Midwest Football Conference (MFC) opponent Iowa Western Community College. Sophomore Jason Owens kicked a 27-yard field goal with 2:43 remaining to put the Wolves ahead for the win. Earlier in the fourth, Owens kicked a 21-yard field goal to tie the score 22-22. Quarterback Chris Walley scored on a 1-yard run. Walley had another productive day completing 18-of-32 for 268 yards and a touchdown pass to Donny Shwaga on a 51-yard reception. In the third, Toshorn Napper ran it in for an 8-yard score. Brandon Williams totaled 74 yards on 4 receptions, as Tyler Ray finished with 75 yards on 3 receptions. T.J. Jackson led the defense with 7 solo tackles, followed by Jarvis Smith with six solo. Jonathan Simmons earned 5 solo tackles. Smith and Tyrek Boone each had one interception. "We played tough and hard for 60 minutes," Head Coach Jeremy Richardson said. "We had our backs up against the wall in the second half, but refused to throw in the towel." JJC (3-0 overall, 3-0 MFC) hosts MFC opponent Ellsworth Community College on Saturday, September 19, 2009. Game time is 6:00 pm.
9/19/09
Ellsworth gives JJC first loss
The JJC football team was defeated by Midwest Football Conference (MFC) opponent Ellsworth Community College by a 42-28 score to give the Wolves their first loss of the season. Quarterback Chris Walley had a career day throwing 26-for-60 for 474 yards and 4 touchdowns. In the first, Walley connected with tight end Brandon Williams for an 80-yard score. Brandon Williams scored again in the third (67 yards) from a Walley pass. In the fourth, Walley threw two more touchdowns. Williams scored his third touchdown (34 yards) and Dominique Bell had a 16-yard score. Kicker Jason Owens was good on all four extra points. Williams finished with 254 yards on 9 receptions. On the defensive side, Antwan Williams led the Wolves with six solo tackles. "It was a tough loss tonight," Head Football Coach Jeremy Richardson said. "If we are going to be successful this year, we have to get the running game going and we have to be ready to play, especially when we play against the top-caliber teams." JJC (3-1 overall, 3-1 MFC) travels to MFC opponent Iowa Central Community College on Sunday, September 27, 2009. Game time is 12:00 pm.
9/27/09
Iowa Central tops JJC Wolves
The Joliet Junior College football team was defeated by Midwest Football Conference (MFC) opponent Iowa Central Community College. JJC scored in the first quarter on a 10-yard pass from Chris Walley to Michael Hugenburg. The Wolves would score again with 2:27 left in the second on a 27-yard pass to Brandon Williams from Walley. JJC's only other score was on a 33-yard Jason Owens field goal in the fourth quarter. Owens was good on both extra points after touchdowns. Walley was 18 of 30 and totaled 200 passing yards. Brandon Williams led all receivers with 88 yards. Defensively, Jarvis Smith had six tackles, while Tyrek Boone had five total tackles. "We have hit a wall in the road," Head Coach Jeremy Richardson said. "Right now we are still a quality team, but we have to understand that we have to play a lot better against other quality teams." JJC (3-2 overall, 3-2 MFC) hosts Union Christian Academy (OH) on Saturday, October 3, 2009. Game time is 6:00 pm.
10/3/09
JJC wins by forfeit against Union Prep
The JJC football team was awarded a forfeit win against Union Christian Prep Academy out of Cincinnati, OH this past weekend. Union Prep was a no show for Saturday night's game at Joliet Memorial Stadium. At 6:04 pm, 4 minutes after the scheduled kickoff, the officiating crew awarded JJC a forfeit victory. This victory pushes the Wolves record to 4-2 overall, but could hurt JJC's chances of qualifying for postseason play. The NJCAA uses a points system to pick at-large qualifers for the playoffs. And a forfeit win is worth only one point, less than that of a normal victory. JJC will host Midwest Football Conference opponent Grand Rapids Community College on Saturday, October 10, 2009. Game time is 1:00 pm.
10/10/09
Grand Rapids dominates Wolves
The Joliet Junior College football team was defeated by Midwest Football Conference opponent Grand Rapids Community College by a score of 51-7. The Wolves only score was late in the second by quarterback Chris Walley on an 8-yard run. Jason Owens was good on the extra point. Walley finished with 176 yards (15-of-35). Brandon Williams totaled 72 yards rushing to lead JJC. Blake Rogers led the defense with 6 solo tackles followed by T.J. Jackson with five solo tackles. Jackson and Jeris Pendleton had one sack each. "Numerous things went wrong for us today," Head Coach Jeremy Richardson said. "That is a very good team. There is a reason that they are undefeated. I give a lot of credit to their coaching staff." JJC (4-3 overall, 3-3 MFC) travels to MFC opponent Harper College on Saturday, October 17, 2009. Game time is 1:00 pm.
10/17/09
Wolves bounce back against Harper
The JJC football team defeated MFC opponent Harper College by a 13-7 score. The Wolves got on the board in the second quarter on a 1-yard run by quarterback Chris Walley. Joliet got their second score of the day on Walley's 25-yard pass to Donny Shwaga. Walley finished with 163 yards (14-for-28). Exzaybion Jackson led all rushers with 83 yards. Defensively, Jarvis Smith led the pack with 6 solo tackles. Tyrek Boone had one interception. "This was a rough game," Head Coach Jeremy Richardson said. "The field conditions were not very good as it had rained for two days straight. Being that way for both sides, that helped contribute to it being such a low-scoring game." JJC (5-3 overall, 4-3 MFC) hosts MFC opponent College of DuPage on Saturday, October 24, 2009. Game time is 1:00 pm.
10/24/09
JJC falls in final minutes against DuPage
The Joliet Junior College football team was defeated by Midwest Football Conference opponent College of DuPage by a score of 27-20. It wasn't until the third quarter that the Wolves got on the board with a 2-yard run by Toshorn Napper. With 11:53 left in the fourth, Donny Shwaga scored on a 9-yard pass from Chris Walley. The last JJC score was by Exzaybion Jackson on a 5-yard run with 3:04 remaining. Chris Walley was 21-of-39 totaling 188 yards, while Jackson finished with 116 yards on 22 carries. Blake Rogers led the defense with 6 tackles, followed by Jarvis Smith and Jonathan Simmons with five tackles each. "We knew it was going to be a battle today," Head Coach Jeremy Richardson said. "We're going to get back to work this week and be ready for the playoffs." JJC (5-4 overall, 4-4 MFC) travels to the College of DuPage on Saturday, October 31, 2009 for the opening round of the Midwest Football Conference East Division playoffs. Game time is 1:00 pm.
10/31/09
Wolves come through in playoffs
The JJC football team defeated the College of DuPage by a score of 20-7 in the first round of the Midwest Football Conference East Division playoffs. The Wolves didn't get their first score until the third quarter from linebacker Blake Rogers who returned a 40-yard interception. Exzaybion Jackson then scored on a 25-yard run late in the third. QB Chris Walley connected with Brandon Williams in the fourth quarter on a 36-yard pass for their final score. Walley finished 14-of-23 totaling 156 yards on the day. Defensively, Papa Sylla recorded five tackles, while Jarvis Smith and Kenny James both had four tackles. Antwan Williams had two interceptions, as James and Blake Rogers both had one. "Our defense played outstanding," Head Coach Jeremy Richardson said. "We worked hard to get the job done this week." JJC (6-4 overall) travels to Grand Rapids Community College to play in the Midwest Football Conference East Division Championship on Saturday, November 7, 2009. Game time is 1:00 pm EST.
11/7/09
JJC falls in MFC East Division Championship
The Joliet Junior College football team was defeated by Grand Rapids Community College by a score of 41-27 in the Midwest Football Conference East Division Championship. The Wolves were down 7 points with one minute left, but an onside kick gone bad had Grand Rapids return it all the way for another score. Sophomore quarterback Chris Walley was 23-for-40 passing for 345 total yards and two touchdowns. Tight end Brandon Williams had 104 yards on 5 receptions and two touchdown passes from Walley. Exzaybion Jackson had 106 yards on 5 receptions and was good on a two point conversion score for the Wolves. Toshorn Napper scored on a 11-yard run for JJC. Kicker Jason Owens scored two field goals and one PAT. On the defensive side, Blake Rodgers had 9 tackles (7 solo). Jarvis Smith totaled five tackles, with Kenny James finishing with four. "I thought we were going to have this game," Head Coach Jeremy Richardson said. "It is disappointing, but now we need to prepare for the bowl game." JJC (6-5 overall) will travel to the University of Northern Iowa to compete in the Graphic Edge Bowl Game on Sunday, November 22, 2009.
11/22/09
Wolves win at Graphic Edge Bowl Game
The JJC football team defeated North Dakota State College of Science by a score of 28-17 to win the Graphic Edge Bowl Game held at the University of Northern Iowa. Late in the first quarter, Chris Walley connected with Brandon Williams on a 30-yard pass for a score. Justin Vonder Haar scored at 11:27 in the second quarter on a 1-yard run. With :30 seconds left in the second quarter, Walley hooked up with Exzaybion Jackson on a 21-yard score to end the half at 21-3. The Wolves would score early in the third on a 17-yard pass to Toshorn Napper from Walley for the final JJC score of the game. Kicker Jason Owens was good on all three point after touchdowns for Joliet. Quarterback Chris Walley was 14-of-22 finishing with 218 yards. Alexis Reedus led the receivers with 92 yards on four receptions, followed by Brandon Williams with 79 yards on four receptions. On the defensive side, Matt Jones had five tackles, while T.J. Jackson had three solo tackles. "This was a good game for us all around," Head Coach Jeremy Richardson said. "What a great way to end the year." The Wolves ended their season with a 7-5 overall record and a 4-4 Midwest Football Conference (MFC) record.