Steelmen Badminton Secures Back-to-Back Sectional Titles
- The Joliet Central girls badminton team won its second consecutive sectional title, according to JTHS.org.
- The victory establishes a rare precedent for the school's sports programs.
- "In fact, the last time a Steelmen team won two straight sectional titles, it was also in badminton."
The Joliet Central girls badminton team won its second consecutive sectional title, according to JTHS.org. This achievement marks the first time a Steelmen athletic team has secured back-to-back sectional championships since the badminton program previously accomplished the feat, according to team leadership.
How did the victory impact Joliet Central’s athletic history?
The victory establishes a rare precedent for the school’s sports programs. According to badminton coach Gia Gomez, the current team is the first Steelmen squad to win two straight sectional titles since a previous badminton team did so.
“In fact, the last time a Steelmen team won two straight sectional titles, it was also in badminton.”
Gia Gomez, Badminton Coach
The win was reported by JTHS.org on July 1, 2026, confirming the program’s continued dominance in the sectional competition.