Morgan Park and Brother Rice move up, while Crete-Monee enters the rankings.
Top 10
With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Lincoln-Way East 8-0 (1)
Jonas Williams leads Griffins into Friday’s battle of unbeatens with Naperville Central.
2. Mount Carmel 6-2 (2)
Jack Elliott and Caravan are set for CCL/ESCC clash Friday with Loyola in Chicago.
3. Marist 7-1 (3)
Senior linebacker Ricky Ericksen gets 10 tackles, two for loss, in 42-0 shutout of Marmion.
4. St. Rita 6-2 (4)
Mustangs score three TDs on blocked punts, including Owen Lynch, in 48-7 win over St. Patrick.
5. Joliet Catholic 5-3 (5)
After forfeit win from De La Salle, Hilltoppers prepare for Friday’s Holy War against Providence.
6. Richards 7-1 (6)
Austin Synoga and Bulldogs’ defense continues to dominate in 49-6 win over Evergreen Park.
7. Morgan Park 7-1 (8)
Senior quarterback Marcus Thaxton and Mustangs brace for Saturday’s showdown vs. Simeon.
8. Brother Rice 5-3 (9)
Charlie Stec comes up big defensively to lead Crusaders to 35-6 win over St. Laurence.
9. Crete-Monee 6-2 (NR)
Derrin Couch and Warriors have outscored opponents 382-24 during six-game winning streak.
10. St. Laurence 6-2 (7)
Vikings hopeful senior quarterback Chase Kwiatkowski can return from injury by postseason.
Offensive Player of the Week
Senior running back Gavin Hagan totals 121 yards and three touchdowns on 15 carries for Providence in a 34-6 win over Marian Catholic.
Special Teams Player of the Week
Senior linebacker Justin Buckner scores two TDs on blocked punts for St. Rita in a 48-7 win over St. Patrick.
