St. Joseph H.S., Westchester

St. Joseph’s legendary head coach Gene Pingatore walks the court during a game, in Westchester on Feb. 15, 2013. Part of the photo series Illustrious: The Best High School Basketball Gyms in Illinois. (Photo copyright of Vincent D. Johnson)

St. Joseph High School gym during a game against Loyola Academy, in Westchester on Feb. 15, 2013. Part of the photo series Illustrious: The Best High School Basketball Gyms in Illinois. (Photo copyright of Vincent D. Johnson)

Blog Posts about St. Joseph High School

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Visiting St. Joe’s From Up High

July 30, 2024July 30, 2024

One final look at St. Joseph High School in Westchester School was home to Isiah Thomas and Illinois’ all-time winningest boys coach Gene Pingatore. The all-boys Catholic school which opened in 1960 actually had three different head coaches of its … Continued

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Gym visits

The Curved Wooden Beam Gyms

March 16, 2022August 10, 2025

A Style From The 1950s & 60s Still Has Some Charm You might not even notice if you’re sitting in the first 4 or 5 rows at one of these gyms, but the arched-support beams holding the roof up are … Continued

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