Ty Isaac: The Unstoppable Force of Joliet Catholic High School Football

Joliet Catholic has won 13 state football titles over 92 years. Ty Isaac nearly added another, rushing for 515 yards and six touchdowns in a state championship game against Montini that fell just short of victory.

At 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds, Isaac dominated Illinois competition with a rare combination of size and speed. His performance in that title game—despite the loss—showcased the talent level that made Joliet Catholic a perennial powerhouse in the blue-collar city south of Chicago.