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.
