Morgan Park and Providence return to the rankings continuously topped by Lincoln-Way East.
Top 10
With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Lincoln-Way East 5-0 (1)
Keagan Ruane pulls in pair of touchdown catches in a 48-7 win over Homewood-Flossmoor.
2. Mount Carmel 4-1 (2)
Jack Elliott becomes unstoppable running force, scoring two more TDs in 48-13 win over Benet.
3. St. Rita 4-1 (3)
Kyle Keyser grabs interception as Mustangs’ defense dominates in 42-0 win over Notre Dame.
4. Joliet Catholic 3-2 (4)
Hilltoppers put up strong fight, losing 16-13 to two-time defending Class 5A champion Nazareth.
5. Marist 4-1 (5)
Coach Mike Fitzgerald, after long stint at York, returns to Elmhurst for 34-26 win over IC Catholic.
6. Sandburg 4-1 (6)
Anthony Shelton and the Eagles are averaging 47 points over four-game winning streak.
7. St. Laurence 5-0 (7)
Senior linebacker Jace Chamberlain leads defense that has allowed just 29 points all season.
8. Richards 4-1 (8)
North Dakota State recruit Myles Mitchell erupts for five TD runs in 41-0 win over Argo.
9. Morgan Park 4-1 (NR)
Mustangs have outscored opponents 142-0 since season-opening loss to Marist.
10. Providence 3-2 (NR)
AJ Rayford throws 30-yard TD pass to Jayden Mikulski as Celtics stun Wheaton St. Francis 27-25.
Offensive Player of the Week
Senior running back John McAuliffe, a Cornell recruit, runs for 212 yards and four TDs on 33 carries and adds a 41-yard TD catch in Marist’s 34-26 win over IC Catholic.
Special Teams Player of the Week
KJ Morris, a senior, returns the opening kickoff for a 95-yard TD and adds a 45-yard punt return TD in Brother Rice’s 48-0 win over St. Patrick.
