Mount Carmel takes over top spot, followed by Joliet Catholic and Chicago Christian, after a season-long run by Lincoln-Way East at No. 1.
Top 10
With records through Saturday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Mount Carmel 10-3 (2)
Quentin Burrell catches two TD passes, helps Caravan pull within one win of a three-peat.
2. Joliet Catholic 10-3 (4)
Larry Stringham runs wild as Hilltoppers earn another shot at Nazareth in Class l5A title game.
3. Chicago Christian 12-1 (7)
Kenny Jager runs for 219 yards, three TDs to send Knights to program’s first state title game.
4. Lincoln-Way East 12-1 (1)
Griffins are thankful to have another season with Jonas Williams, but Loyola remains kryptonite.
5. Marist 9-2 (8)
RedHawks’ near-upset effort in a 24-20 second-round loss to Loyola looks even better now.
6. St. Rita 10-3 (3)
Caravan too much for Mustangs, but coach Martin Hopkins has things going in right direction.
7. Lincoln-Way Central 9-4 (6)
What a playoff run it was for coach Dave Woodburn and his son Drew, a junior quarterback.
8. Richards 11-2 (5)
Blowout loss at East St. Louis doesn’t diminish a fantastic season for Austin Synoga and Bulldogs.
9. Morgan Park 10-2 (9)
Senior quarterback Marcus Thaxton earns all-state honors to cap terrific career.
10. Lincoln-Way West 7-4 (10)
Senior receiver Austin Rowswell, an honorable mention all-state pick, finishes with 12 TD catches.
Offensive Player of the Week
Senior quarterback Jack Elliott, a Vanderbilt recruit, completes 9 of 12 passes for 123 yards and five TDs and runs for 67 yards, all in the first half, in Mount Carmel’s 43-24 Class 7A semifinal win over St. Rita.
Defensive Player of the Week
Senior defensive back Mikey Brow pulls in two interceptions for Joliet Catholic in a 42-7 Class 5A semifinal win over archrival Morris.
