Steve Millar’s Daily Southtown football rankings and players of the week

Brother Rice enters rankings after big win over Mount Carmel, with Lincoln-Way East still in lead.

Top 10

With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1. Lincoln-Way East 6-0 (1)

Western Michigan recruit Zion Gist returns from injury, runs for TD in 48-14 win over Neuqua.

2. Mount Carmel 4-2 (2)

When will Jack Elliott return? That’s the huge question as Caravan fall to Brother Rice without him.

3. Joliet Catholic 4-2 (4)

Daniel Rouse produces two sacks as Hilltoppers shut out Notre Dame 28-0. Mount Carmel is next.

4. Marist 5-1 (5)

Brandon Hoff comes up with two sacks as RedHawks overcome injuries, top Providence 28-7.

5. St. Rita 4-2 (3)

Nazareth solves tough Mustangs defense, handing them a 45-21 loss.

6. Sandburg 5-1 (6)

Anthony SheltonCharlie Snoreck connection hits again for dramatic game-winner in final minute.

7. Richards 5-1 (8)

Johnny Lipscomb and the Bulldogs shut out district rival Shepard 21-0.

8. St. Laurence 5-1 (7)

With senior quarterback Chase Kwiatkowski on sideline, Vikings suffer first loss 37-15 to Fenwick.

9. Morgan Park 5-1 (9)

Pierre Jackson Jr. returns opening kickoff for TD to spark 57-7 win over Lane Tech.

10. Brother Rice 3-3 (NR)

Senior safety Conner Stack is force for Crusaders in breakthrough win over Mount Carmel.

Offensive Player of the Week

Junior quarterback Jonas Williams, an Oregon recruit, throws three touchdown passes and runs for two more TDs — all in the first half — for Lincoln-Way East in a 48-14 win over Neuqua Valley.

Special Teams Player of the Week

Junior kicker Brady Gomez connects on a 19-yard field goal as time expires to give Brother Rice a 16-13 win over Mount Carmel.

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