Griffith moves into the rankings after winning its fourth straight game. Crown Point, also unbeaten, stays at the top.
TOP 10
With records through Tuesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Crown Point 4-0 (1)
Noah Ehrlich completes 19 of 25 passes for 277 yards and four touchdowns in the Bulldogs’ win against Lake Central.
2. Merrillville 3-1 (2)
John Peters returns an interception 99 yards for a TD, gets a strip sack and records four tackles in the Pirates’ win against Portage.
3. Valparaiso 3-1 (3)
Jacob Moore intercepts two passes in the Vikings’ win against Michigan City.
4. Hanover Central 3-1 (4)
Tommy Bonner completes 18 of 23 passes for 296 yards and a program-record six TDs in the Wildcats’ win against Lowell.
5. Lake Central 2-2 (5)
The Indians have alternated wins and losses through four games.
6. Michigan City 1-3 (6)
Trin Hart throws two TD passes in the Wolves’ loss to Valparaiso.
7. Portage 2-2 (7)
Jayjouir Pleasant Jr. makes 10 tackles and an interception in the Indians’ loss to Merrillville.
8. Chesterton 3-1 (8)
Andrew Goveia runs for 225 yards and two TDs in the Trojans’ win against LaPorte.
9. Andrean 2-2 (9)
Jimmy Finley catches seven passes for 55 yards and two TDs, returns a punt for a TD and adds two interceptions, a fumble recovery and six tackles in the 59ers’ win against Munster.
10. Griffith 4-0 (NR)
Jaxon Lawson and the Panthers top Whiting and debut in the top 10.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Senior quarterback Ayden Silver throws for 114 yards and two TDs and runs for 103 yards and a TD during River Forest’s 35-0 win against West Side.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Senior safety Eric Allen makes 10 tackles, including three for loss, during Calumet’s 26-12 win against Highland.
