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

Marist takes tumble after loss, but Chicago Christian enters rankings heading into quarterfinals.

Top 10

With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1. Lincoln-Way East 11-0 (1)

Northwestern recruit Caden O’Rourke leads swarming defense as Griffins beat Minooka 38-7.

2. Mount Carmel 8-3 (3)

Vanderbilt-bound Jack Elliott throws for three TDs, runs for two in 48-15 rout of St. Charles North.

3. St. Rita 9-2 (4)

James Kingsbury helps Mustangs overcome slow start in taking down Willowbrook 21-9.

4. Joliet Catholic 8-3 (5)

Daniel Rouse leads dominant defense in 49-0 victory. Another long trip to Peoria is next.

5. Morgan Park 10-1 (6)

Mustangs like to pass but Terrance Gurley goes for 163 yards, four TDs in 55-28 win at Metamora.

6. Richards 10-1 (7)

Emmanuel Mahonie returns fumble for TD, lifts Bulldogs to 42-14 win over downstate Washington.

7. St. Laurence 8-3 (8)

Cory Les is the X-factor again, running for two TDs as Vikings top Wheaton Academy 26-14.

8. Lincoln-Way Central 8-3 (10)

Carick Richards grabs interception as Knights’ running game rolls past Hoffman Estates 49-28.

9. Chicago Christian 10-1 (NR)

Kenny Jager runs for 182 yards in 24-14 win at Tri-Valley. Knights are true contender in Class 2A.

10. Marist 9-2 (2)

RedHawks come close to ending Loyola’s reign but let late lead slip away in 24-20 loss.

Offensive Player of the Week

Senior running back Tyler Tulk piles up 250 yards and five TDs on just 17 carries for Lincoln-Way Central in a 49-28 Class 7A second-round playoff win over Hoffman Estates.

Defensive Player of the Week

Junior defensive back Kendall Griffin returns an interception 65 yards for a TD as Morgan Park keeps cruising in a 55-28 Class 5A second-round playoff win at Metamora.

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