The student news site of Minooka Community High School in Minooka, Illinois

Nook News
The student news site of Minooka Community High School in Minooka, Illinois

Nook News
The student news site of Minooka Community High School in Minooka, Illinois

Nook News
Brandon Ritsos

Brandon Ritsos, Editor-in-Chief

Brandon Ritsos is a senior in the Media and Journalism 4 class. At MCHS, he takes ph0tos at countless sporting events. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Nook News. In his spare time, he is at a sporting event taking photographs or watching sports games at the stadium. His favorite place to be is Minooka’s football stadium on a Friday night with fall weather.

All content by Brandon Ritsos
Senior Gavin Wolfe stops a Romeoville ball carrier on Sept. 20.

[Photo] Defense helps football team beat Oswego East

Brady Kozlowski, Sports Media class
October 10, 2024
Sophomore Courtney Walter goes up for a hit against Joliet Catholic at an early season game.

[Photo] Girls volleyball beats Bolingbrook

Brooklyn King, Sports Media class
October 10, 2024
Senior Noah Allen attacks the ball at an early season game against Bradley-Bourbonnais.

[Photo] Boys soccer beats Joliet Central for first win

Jeremiah Brown, Sports Media class
October 3, 2024
Junior Kendall Kozak knocks the ball over the net in the win over Joliet Catholic on Sept. 4.

[Photo] Girl volleyball takes down Oswego East

Jerzie Caves, Sports Media class
September 30, 2024
Senior Mason Carr (as a junior) lines up to receive the ball in last year's powder puff game. The juniors won in 2023, 19-12.

Powder Puff Preview: Juniors v. Seniors 2024

Brandon Ritsos, Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2024
The Minooka varsity football team starts its season at Rock Island on Aug. 30.

Football preview: Minooka at Rock Island

Brandon Ritsos, Editor-in-Chief
August 29, 2024
Junior second baseman Noah Pharo throws the ball to first during a game against Oswego East on April 18.

[Photo] Varsity baseball drops close game to Lincoln-Way West

Jordan Taylor, Sports Media class
April 24, 2024
Junior Mario Jimenez prepares to bat against Plainfield South in the 7th inning. His hit would push a run across and give Minooka the win.

[Photo] Big 7th inning hit leads Minooka baseball past Plainfield South

Ilan Salas, Sports Media class
April 18, 2024
Senior midfield Gaby Quinones catches the ball to move it upfield against Washington on April 5. Minooka won 18-7.

[Photo] Girls lacrosse defeats Metea Valley

Brendyn Jacobs, Sports Media class
April 11, 2024
Wes Owens puts up a shot in Minooka's win over Oswego on Dec. 8.

[Photo] Boys basketball takes down Oswego

Jordan Taylor, Sports Media class
December 26, 2023
Juniors Camden Swanson and Brendyn Jacobs help out during the Dec. 15 varsity boys basketball team against Romeoville. They are the team's managers.

[Photo] Basketball student managers work behind the scenes

Jordan Taylor, Sports Media class
December 22, 2023
Mckenna Delaney looks to pass against Oswego East on Nov. 28.

[Photo] Girls basketball takes loss from Oswego East

Ross Gunderson, Sports Media class
December 12, 2023
In a rain-soaked game, quarterback Nate Maul throws a pass against Sandburg. Minooka won the game 27-7.

[Photo] Football Playoff Preview: Minooka v. Lincoln-Way East

Bryce Parker, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2023
Donovan Anderson and the rest of the Minooka football team take on Sandburg High School in the first round of the class 8A playoffs.

[Photo] Football Playoff Preview: Minooka v. Sandburg

Bryce Parker, Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2023
Jalynn Skaggs celebrates after a point against Oswego on Sept. 28. Minooka beat Romeoville in three sets on Oct. 3.

[Photo] Girls volleyball beats Romeoville in 3

Angelena Jodison, Sports Media class
October 26, 2023
Senior Maria Vercelote serves against Romeoville on Oct. 3.

[Photo] Volleyball goes the distance with Joliet West

Savanna Kopstain, Sports Media class
October 9, 2023
Efrein Ramirez led a strong Minooka defense against Joliet Central.

Football Prediction: Minooka v. Romeoville

Brandon Ritsos, Graphics Manager
September 15, 2023
Senior Joey Partridge will be a key part of the Minooka ground game against Joliet Central.

Football Prediction: Minooka v. Joliet Central

Brandon Ritsos, Graphics Manager
September 8, 2023
Champions League now in quarterfinals

Champions League now in quarterfinals

Brandon Ritsos, Photographer
March 28, 2023
Champions League now in round 16

Champions League now in round 16

Brandon Ritsos, Photographer
February 1, 2023
The Minooka dance team performs during halftime of a football game in the fall of 2022.

[Photo] Varsity dance team wins conference

Elijah Slavik, Sports Media class
February 1, 2023
Senior Preston Van Pelt drives the basketball at an early season game against Oswego.

[Photo] Varsity boys basketball drops game to Romeoville

Matt Sergeant, Sports Media class
February 1, 2023
Prediction: College Football National Championship

Prediction: College Football National Championship

Brandon Ritsos, Photographer
January 8, 2023
Senior Preston Van Pelt handles the ball against Oswego East on Dec. 2.

[Photo] Varsity boys basketball loses to Plainfield North

Zane Caves, Sports Media class
December 20, 2022
Junior Jahmai McCoy takes the ball to the basket against Oswego East on Dec. 2.

[Photo] Varsity boys basketball drops loss to Oswego East

George Pietrzyk, Sports Media class
December 13, 2022
Junior Troy Hudak brings the ball up the court against Oswego on Nov. 29. Oswego won the game, 68-43.

[Photo] Varsity boys basketball loses to Oswego

Rhett Harris, Sports Media class
December 7, 2022
The JV volleyball team plays Plainfield Central on Oct. 13.

[Photo] JV volleyball beats West Aurora

Dylan Fuller, Sports Media class
November 9, 2022
The varsity boys soccer team beat Joliet West 1-0 on Sept. 20.

[Photo] Varsity soccer squeezes by Joliet West

Brayden Poort, Sports Media class
October 7, 2022
Linebacker Cayden Garcia blocked a punt against Oswego to give Minooka an early 2-0 lead.

[Photo] Varsity football defeats Oswego

George Pietrzyk, Sports Media class
October 6, 2022
Safety Efrein Ramirez calls a defensive play against Oswego East on Sept. 30. During the Plainfield Central game on Homecoming, Ramirez had an interception and two fumble recoveries.

[Photo] Varsity football beats Plainfield Central for Homecoming win

Jackson Lange, Sports Media class
October 3, 2022
Sophomore Caden Uphoff runs the ball against Joliet West on Sept. 2. Minooka won the game, 12-6.

[Photo] Sophomore football beats Joliet West

Thomas Frobes, Sports Media class
September 23, 2022
Junior Kyle Ebner warms up before a home football game against Joliet West.

[Photo] Homecoming football preview: Minooka has score to settle

Bryce Parker, Sports Editor
September 15, 2022
Minooka's offensive line helped the team rush for 259 yards in a win over Joliet West on Sept. 2. Carter Gessner, Ryan Susnar, and Jeremy Marrero are seen here with quarterback Gavin Dooley.

[Photo] Football wins 1st home game over Joliet West

Rhett Harris, Sports Media class
September 13, 2022
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