Brady Tunkel (2026)

2026 Joliet Catholic | LHP/Rhino 17U Vera| 6’4” 190 lbs | ⚾️🏀 ✝️ | 3.78 GPA | @UWPlattBaseball Commit

[Brady Tunkel (2026) @brady_tunkel]

Excited to announce my commitment to UW-Platteville. Thanks to my family & friends for supporting me. Thanks to my coaches that helped me develop as a player. Lastly, thank you @CoachHarris7 @MarshallOwens9 @Stanton_608BSBL for this great opportunity. God is good! #RollNeers

[Hilltopper Baseball @JCABaseball]

Regional Champions!

Joliet Catholic - 8
Morris - 2

Rocco Szambelan threw a complete game (6H, 2R, 1ER, 7K, 1BB) to lead the Hilltoppers (21-14) to the JCA Class 3A Regional Championship.

Nick Koontz had two RBI’s and Cody Busch scored two runs. Koen Lynes, Derrick Pomatto…

[Marshall Owens @MarshallOwens9]

Click the link to sign up for our first camp of the summer! Hope to see you at Kendall Murray! #SwingTheAxe

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[Kobe Jordan @KobeJordan_18]

Thanks for the write up @PrepBaseballIL

@RhinoBaseball @CelticBASE

[Brady Tunkel (2026) @brady_tunkel]

Thank you for the write-up on the team. Looking forward to Regionals next week!

[The Herald-News - Shaw Local @Joliet_HN]

Joliet Catholic and Lincoln-Way West battled Saturday afternoon as they both ready for the playoffs. | Click the image to read our story https://t.co/ADI4X8Yap1

[JCA Basketball @jcabasketball]

Hilltoppers defeat Lincoln Way West, 58-46.

Eli Passehl 17p, 17r
Jayden Armstrong 15p, 5r, 4a
Brady Tunkel 12p, 16r
Donavyn Simmons 10p, 5r, 4a

@NestoHoops @michaelsobrien

[Kamden Muell @KamBball29]

After great talks with Coach Winecke I am proud to say I will be officially continuing my academic and athletic career at Saint Mary’s University!I want to thank my parents, coaches, teammates. Couldn’t have done it without you!
@RhinoBaseball @FoxesBaseball @SMUBaseball

[JCA Basketball @jcabasketball]

JCA defeats Nazareth on the road, 64-58.

Jayden Armstrong 25p
Brady Tunkel 14p
Danny Cervantes 11p
Donavyn Simmons 9p
Eli Passehl 4p

@michaelsobrien @NestoHoops @ILLHoopsScoops @HardwoodPrepsIL

[JCA Basketball @jcabasketball]

Hilltoppers go on the road and get a big win over St. Ignatius, 74-70. 

Jayden Armstrong 35p, 5r, 3a
Danny Cervantes 16p, 5r
Eli Passehl 11p, 10r
Brady Tunkel 7p, 9r
Donavyn Simmons 5p, 5a, 3r

@michaelsobrien @NestoHoops @ILLHoopsScoops @HardwoodPrepsIL

[Jayden Armstrong @Jayd3nArmstrong]

110% committed @HilltoppersFB @SXUFootball @PrepRedzoneIL #AGTG #GoCougs

[JCA Basketball @jcabasketball]

JCA defeats Plainfield Central, 65-41.  

Jayden Armstrong 21p, 7a, 5r
Brady Tunkel 10p, 6r
Eli Passehl 9p
Donavyn Simmons 7p, 4a, 3r
Andy Farris 5p
Danny Cervantes 4p
Jahari Sanders 3p
Rashad Morris, Nick Koontz, Cole Czerkies 2p
Kingston Dunagan 1r

@NestoHoops @michaelsobrien

[The Herald-News - Shaw Local @Joliet_HN]

Joliet Catholic and Joliet Central traded the lead six times in the first quarter, but the Hilltoppers outscored the Steelmen 18-5 in the third to earn a dominant victory. | Click the image to read our story https://t.co/WhGuSLYXIJ

[Brady Tunkel (2026) @brady_tunkel]

Thanks Coach! And thank you @m_schneid25 for the write up

[coachdegroot @coachdegroot1]

Brady!!!

[Aaron Britton @NestoHoops]

🏀 3A Top 25 - Jan. 19th 🏀

[Michael Schneiderman @m_schneid25]

Joliet Catholic 2027 6’3 PF Brady Tunkel affecting game on the glass. Plays bigger than size. Up to 8 boards through 3 quarters against more height. Shot capable from 3 as well.

@scottybscout

[JCA Basketball @jcabasketball]

JCA defeats Normal U-High, 57-55 on a buzzer beater by Jayden Armstrong to advance to the @sfclassic championship!

Jayden Armstrong 20pts
Danny Cervantes 12pts
Donavyn Simmons 9pts
Jahari Sanders 8pts
Brady Tunkel 6pts
Eli Passehl 2pts

@NestoHoops @michaelsobrien

[JCA Basketball @jcabasketball]

JCA goes on the road to beat Providence 67-61.

Jayden Armstrong 23pt, 7 reb
Donavyn Simmons 16pt, 4 ast, 4 reb
Brady Tunkel 14pt, 9 reb
Danny Cervantes 7pt, 3 ast, 4 reb

#goHILL #cultureofJOY

[JCA Basketball @jcabasketball]

Hilltoppers defeat Marian Catholic, 72-68. Fun back and forth game!

Jayden Armstrong 17pts, 9ast
Donavyn Simmons 17pt, 5ast
Brady Tunkel 14pt, 10 Reb
Eli Passehl 8pt, 6 Reb
Charlie Czerkies 8pts

#goHILL #cultureofJOY

[JCA Basketball @jcabasketball]

JCA defeats St. Eds to advance to the Championship of the Bernie Wilkie Classic tomorrow night at 7:30pm vs. Aurora Christian.

Jayden Armstrong 17pts, 6ast
Danny Cervantes 17pts, 3ast
Donavyn Simmons 11pts, 3ast
Brady Tunkel 8pts, 10reb
Cole Czerkies 5pts, 5reb

#goHILL

[Kyle Christensen @kychristensen25]

Next 4!! #agtg #committed

[JCA Basketball @jcabasketball]

JCA defeats IMSA 71-52 on Day 1 of the Bernie Wilkie Classic.

Jayden Armstrong 18pts
Brady Tunkel 14pts
Donavyn Simmons 14pts
Danny Cervantes 11pts

#cultureofJOY #goHILL