Steve Reaven’s football rankings and players of the week for Lake County

Libertyville, Wauconda and Grayslake North move up as four other teams crack the top 10.

TOP 10 TEAMS

With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1. Warren 1-0 (1)

Julian Vieux makes two interceptions as the Blue Devils’ 55-26 win against Hersey turns heads, but it doesn’t get any easier with Maine South up next.

2. Carmel 1-0 (2)

Trae Taylor throws four touchdown passes, including two to Kai Owens, in his first varsity start to lead the Corsairs to a 63-13 win against Grayslake Central.

3. Stevenson 1-0 (3)

Christopher Thorndyke scores three TDs as one of five players to get in the end zone in the Patriots’ 52-14 win against Kenosha Bradford.

4. Libertyville 1-0 (8)

Quinn Schambow goes 11 for 15 for 298 yards and five TDs in the Wildcats’ 43-0 win against Lemont.

5. Wauconda 1-0 (6)

Jackson Rudolph, an all-conference linebacker, rushes for 141 yards and four TDs on 24 carries in the Bulldogs’ 44-34 win against Hinsdale South.

6. Grayslake North 1-0 (10)

Mitchell Hughes completes 13 of 15 passes for 220 yards and two TDs and also runs for a score in the Knights’ 35-14 win against Vernon Hills.

7. Mundelein 1-0 (NR)

Jake Junia‘s two interceptions are among four takeaways by the Mustangs during their 42-27 win against Grant.

8. Lake Forest 1-0 (NR)

Charlie Markee and Jack Burger each catch two TD passes from Daniel Van Camp in the Scouts’ 35-12 win against Lakes.

9. North Chicago 1-0 (NR)

The Warhawks’ 32-0 win against Wheeling is their first shutout since their 2022 opener against Waukegan.

10. Waukegan 1-0 (NR)

Devaughn Brown starts the season in style, returning the opening kickoff 94 yards for a TD in the Bulldogs’ 16-14 win against Plainfield Central.

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Junior running back Aaron Stewart rushes for 362 yards and five touchdowns on 28 carries during Warren’s 55-26 win against Hersey on Friday.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Junior cornerback Frank Concialdi makes three interceptions and forces a fumble during Stevenson’s 52-14 win against Kenosha Bradford on Friday.

Steve Reaven is a freelance reporter.

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