Richards, Lincoln-Way Central and Chicago Christian continue to move up the rankings.
Top 10
With records through Saturday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Lincoln-Way East 12-0 (1)
After more Jonas Williams magic against Stevenson, showdown with Loyola looms Saturday.
2. Mount Carmel 9-3 (2)
Freshman sensation Marshaun Thornton hauls in two long TD catches for Caravan in 49-42 win.
3. St. Rita 10-2 (3)
Big second half by Nick Herman leads Mustangs past Quincy, sets up semifinal vs. Mount Carmel.
4. Joliet Catholic 9-3 (4)
Zachary Beitler and Hilltoppers shut down in Peoria in stunningly comfortable 43-8 victory.
5. Richards 11-1 (6)
Myles Mitchell carries load as Bulldogs stun Kankakee 21-20. Long trip to East St. Louis up next.
6. Lincoln-Way Central 9-3 (8)
Luke Tingley proves awfully tough to tackle. Knights get by conference foe Bradley-Bourbonnais.
7. Chicago Christian 11-1 (9)
Kenny Jager and the Knights continue a fairy-tale season, reaching semifinals for first time.
8. Marist 9-2 (10)
Senior defensive lineman Brad Fitzgibbon, an Iowa recruit, named honorable mention all-state.
9. Morgan Park 10-2 (5)
Mustangs’ high-flying offense gets grounded in 21-7 Class 5A quarterfinal loss to Morris.
10. Lincoln-Way West 7-4 (NR)
Senior linebacker Josh Veldman, a Northwestern recruit, earns all-state honors.
Offensive Player of the Week
Senior quarterback Christian Flutman completes 10 of 15 passes for 146 yards and three touchdowns and adds a 69-yard TD run for Chicago Christian in a 34-13 Class 2A quarterfinal win over Bismarck-Henning-Rossville-Alvin.
Defensive Player of the Week
Junior defensive back Emmanuel Mahonie returns a fumble 50 yards for a TD to spark Richards in a 21-20 Class 6A quarterfinal win over Kankakee.
