Sophomore defensive back Caleb Smith records multiple turnovers for Joliet Catholic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 3:10 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Joliet Catholic sophomore defensive back Caleb Smith has emerged as a key contributor for the team early in the football season. Smith recorded a fumble recovery and a late interception in a 21-14 victory against Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin during the second week of play. He added another fumble recovery and several tackles during a 27-0 loss to Providence on Friday. Coach Jake Jaworski cited Smith’s competitive demeanor and confidence as traits that have facilitated his quick adjustment to varsity competition. The sophomore previously played for a national championship-winning team in the United Youth Football League, an experience he credits with preparing him for the current high school season.
- •Caleb Smith is a sophomore defensive back at Joliet Catholic.
- •He recorded two turnovers in a Week 2 win over Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin.
- •Joliet Catholic has a 1-2 record following a 27-0 loss to Providence.
- •Coach Jake Jaworski identified Smith as a bright spot for the team defense.
- •Smith played on a national championship-winning youth team before starting high school.
- 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Joliet Catholic’s Caleb Smith, who believes ‘iron sharpens irons,’ comes up with big turnovers as a sophomore
"Sophomore defensive back Caleb Smith has found the transition to varsity football to be a bit smoother than he expected at Joliet Catholic. But then again, Smith has been preparing for this for a while. It goes back to two summers ago, before he entered eighth grade, when Smith played on a team that won a United Youth Football League national championship in Plant City, Florida. That team ...
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