Libertyville rises to No. 1, while Grant returns to the rankings.
TOP 10
With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Libertyville 3-0 (3)
Averaging almost 45 points, the Wildcats’ offense is hard to overlook, but Erich Walldorf and the defense more than carry their weight in their 43-14 win against Stevenson.
2. Lake Forest 3-0 (2)
Marty Hippel’s 17 carries for 133 yards and two touchdowns are a big factor in the Scouts’ 38-7 win against Warren.
3. Mundelein 3-0 (4)
Brody Paluch (68 yards), Jake Junia (58 yards) and Logan Young (54 yards) all rush for at least 50 yards in the Mustangs’ 17-6 win against Zion-Benton.
4. Carmel 2-1 (7)
Trae Taylor’s 25-yard touchdown pass to Eli Jackson with 0:25 left lifts the Corsairs over Providence, and Larry Wilder’s interception secures their 27-24 win.
5. Stevenson 2-1 (1)
Thomas Simmons and the Patriots averaged 47 points in their first two games before the loss to Libertyville. Mundelein is next.
6. Wauconda 2-1 (9)
Finally healthy, Jacob Hawley is making good use of his snaps, carrying the ball 10 times for 119 yards and a touchdown in the Bulldogs’ 57-33 win against Grayslake North.
7. Antioch 2-1 (8)
The Sequoits were able to get a lot of players into the game during their 63-0 win against Round Lake.
8. Deerfield 2-1 (10)
Evan Yoblon rushes for two touchdowns and the Warriors force three turnovers during their 28-7 win against Buffalo Grove.
9. Grant 2-1 (NR)
Tyler Zdon is producing at a rare clip, compiling 547 yards from scrimmage, including 331 yards rushing, and five touchdowns after the Bulldogs’ 23-7 win against North Chicago.
10. Grayslake North 2-1 (5)
Chris Filas is a bright spot during the Knights’ loss to Wauconda, making five catches for 93 yards and two touchdowns.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Junior wide receiver Blaise LaVista catches four passes for 235 yards, including 90-yard and 95-yard touchdowns, during Libertyville’s 43-14 win against Stevenson.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Junior linebacker Logan Myers makes his second interception of the season and returns it 90 yards for a touchdown during Grant’s 23-7 win against North Chicago.
Steve Reaven is a freelance reporter.
