There’s no way around it: 2024-25 was a rough season for the Joliet West girl’s basketball team. They went just 6-22 and lost in the opening round of the playoffs. They entered 2025-26 with higher hopes and more expectations for themselves.

While it was far from perfect and more growth is expected, they started their season in the right direction Tuesday.

The Tigers held Tinley Park to just one field goal in the first half at Joliet Junior College Tuesday evening. The offense did what it needed to in order to secure a 39-24 victory over the Titans and start the year off 1-0.

The rebounding ability of the Tigers was on display all night as Tinley Park’s shots constantly rattled off the rim and into the hands of Joliet West. The defense held strong the entire first half and did enough i

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