Michael Osipoff’s football rankings and players of the week for Northwest Indiana

Larry Ellison racks up nearly 300 yards of offense as Crown Point continues to roll.

TOP 10 TEAMS

With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1. Crown Point 6-0 (1)

Larry Ellison runs for 220 yards and two touchdowns and adds three catches for 65 yards and two TDs in the Bulldogs’ win against Valparaiso.

2. Merrillville 5-1 (2)

Jac’Quarious “JQ” Johnson runs for 158 yards and three TDs in the Pirates’ win against LaPorte.

3. Valparaiso 4-2 (3)

Thomas Burda scores a TD in the Vikings’ loss to Crown Point.

4. Hanover Central 5-1 (4)

Caiden Verrett runs for 222 yards and three TDs in the Wildcats’ win against Munster.

5. Michigan City 2-4 (6)

George Branch returns an interception for a TD in the Wolves’ win against Lake Central.

6. Lake Central 3-3 (5)

Cameron Reddick throws two TD passes in the Indians’ loss to Michigan City.

7. Chesterton 4-2 (7)

Owen Edlen returns a fumble 63 yards for a TD in the Trojans’ win against Portage.

8. Hobart 4-2 (8)

Willy Shearer runs for 151 yards and two TDs in the Brickies’ win against Lowell.

9. Andrean 3-3 (9)

Brady Elish and Jayden Holmes each returns a punt for a TD in the 59ers’ win against Highland.

10. Griffith 6-0 (10)

The Panthers record their fourth shutout of the season in their win against East Chicago Central.

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Junior running back Antonio Benson rushes for 179 yards and two TDs on 10 carries during Bishop Noll’s 47-6 win against Lake Station.

SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Senior Johnny Bobos kicks three field goals, including a 42-yarder, during Boone Grove’s 32-31 overtime win against River Forest.

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