It’s still Lincoln-Way East at the top, while Lincoln-Way West and Lemont enter the rankings.
Top 10
With records through Saturday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Lincoln-Way East 9-0 (1)
Jeremiah Powers and Griffins stand tall on defense, top Naperville Central in battle of unbeatens.
2. Marist 8-1 (3)
Iowa recruit Brad Fitzgibbon leads RedHawks to second straight shutout, 34-0 over Notre Dame.
3. Mount Carmel 6-3 (2)
Caravan must get back in sync quickly after getting shut down by Loyola in 31-7 loss.
4. St. Rita 7-2 (4)
Nick Herman runs for three touchdowns as Mustangs keep IC Catholic out of the playoffs.
5. Joliet Catholic 6-3 (5)
Vince Bremner gets in on running back parade as Hilltoppers eliminate rival Providence.
6. Morgan Park 8-1 (7)
Terrance Gurley breaks off two long TD runs, Mustangs rout Simeon 42-6 for eighth straight win.
7. Richards 8-1 (6)
Behind Myles Mitchell (North Dakota State), Bulldogs enter playoffs on seven-game win streak.
8. Brother Rice 6-3 (8)
Crusaders’ clash with Fenwick looks like one of the best first-round playoff games around.
9. Lincoln-Way West 6-3 (NR)
Chase Hetfleisch throws five TD passes as Warriors stomp AP-ranked Bradley-Bourbonnais 51-7.
10. Lemont 6-3 (NR)
Cole Johnson scores on catch, kickoff return to seal South Suburban Blue title.
Offensive Player of the Week
In his season debut on offense, junior linebacker Chris Miller runs for 290 yards and five TDs in Lockport’s 36-32 win over Homewood-Flossmoor.
Defensive Player of the Week
Junior defensive back Jaiden Dunlap returns an interception 45 yards for a TD to lift Tinley Park to a playoff berth with a 34-20 win over T.F. South.
