Carmel, Warren and Lake Zurich all return to the top 10.
TOP 10 TEAMS
With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Libertyville 5-0 (1)
Is Quinn Schambow playing catch in his backyard? He completes 23 of 24 passes for 305 yards and five touchdowns in the Wildcats’ 42-0 North Suburban Conference win against Mundelein.
2. Stevenson 4-1 (3)
Griffin Suren and the Patriots’ defense record nine three-and-outs during their 35-6 NSC win against Waukegan.
3. Lake Forest 4-1 (2)
Matthew Somoza’s strong play at nose tackle continues for the Scouts, whose unbeaten run ends with their 17-14 NSC loss to Lake Zurich.
4. Wauconda 4-1 (4)
Jaxson Miglans, Noah Kosiek and Jake Thorstenson get takeaways during Wauconda’s 37-13 Northern Lake County Conference win against Grant.
5. Antioch 4-1 (5)
Martin Cohen and the Sequoits play consecutive home games against Grayslake North and Wauconda that could decide the NLCC title.
6. Grayslake North 4-1 (7)
Landon Dovel rushes for a career-high 204 yards and two TDs on 22 carries in the Knights’ 28-12 NLCC win against crosstown rival Grayslake Central.
7. Carmel 3-2 (NR)
Trae Taylor and the Corsairs’ offense are beginning to show the efficiency and production they hoped to see this season.
8. Warren 3-2 (NR)
The Blue Devils roll into their NSC game against Mundelein after outscoring their previous two opponents 85-20.
9. Deerfield 3-2 (10)
Jack Berger and the Warriors’ offense produce 245 passing yards and 364 rushing yards in their 49-7 Central Suburban South win against Glenbrook North.
10. Lake Zurich 2-3 (NR)
Alex Pirrone looms large in the Bears’ win against Lake Forest as he rushes for 216 yards and two TDs on 26 carries.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Junior running back Giuseppe Urso rushes for 173 yards and two touchdowns on 27 carries as Vernon Hills runs past Maine East 36-12 in a Central Suburban North game for its first win of the season.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Junior safety Jack Bucar makes five tackles and returns a fumble 16 yards for a touchdown during Antioch’s 50-8 Northern Lake County Conference win against North Chicago.
Steve Reaven is a freelance reporter.