Stevenson rises to the top of the rankings as Lake Forest, Libertyville, Mundelein and Grayslake North all move up.
TOP 10 TEAMS
With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Stevenson 2-0 (3)
Thomas Simmons catches two touchdown passes as the Patriots excel in all three phases during their 42-7 win against Taft.
2. Lake Forest 2-0 (8)
Joey Schnack makes seven tackles and picks off two passes during the Scouts’ 24-14 win against Carmel.
3. Libertyville 2-0 (4)
Erich Walldorf makes eight tackles in the Wildcats’ 48-15 win against Richards. Stevenson is next.
4. Mundelein 2-0 (7)
Jake Junia scores two touchdowns and the defense makes three takeaways during the Mustangs’ 21-14 win against Johnsburg.
5. Grayslake North 2-0 (6)
Isaac Rios has made an interception in each of the Knights’ wins, including their 35-24 victory against Elgin.
6. Warren 1-1 (1)
Aaron Stewart rushes for 201 yards and two touchdowns in the Blue Devils’ 35-18 loss to Maine South.
7. Carmel 1-1 (2)
Eli Jackson catches two touchdown passes in the Corsairs’ loss to Lake Forest.
8. Antioch 1-1 (NR)
After their first win, the Sequoits will face three opponents who had a combined 3-24 record last season.
9. Wauconda 1-1 (5)
Brody Rudolph makes 14 tackles in the Bulldogs’ 16-7 loss to Kaneland.
10. Deerfield 1-1 (NR)
Aaron Pelts, Jonah Belden and Quinn Schimanski make interceptions in the Warriors’ 21-0 win against Highland Park.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Senior quarterback Quinn Schambow completes 21 of 30 passes for 368 yards and seven touchdowns during Libertyville’s 48-15 win against Richards.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Senior defensive tackle William Cole makes 12 tackles, including four for loss and three sacks, during Round Lake’s 10-7 loss to Maine East.
Steve Reaven is a freelance reporter.