Sandburg moves up after beating Lincoln-Way East, while Crete-Monee enters rankings again.
Top 10
With records through Saturday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Mount Carmel 9-0 (1)
Emmett Dowling delivers with two TD passes and two TD runs in 35-24 win over Loyola.
2. Brother Rice 8-1 (2)
Junior offensive lineman Ethan Posey picks up offers from San Diego State, Western Michigan.
3. Lincoln-Way East 7-2 (3)
Griffins are still undefeated when Jonas Williams plays. But can they get back on track in time?
4. Lincoln-Way Central 8-1 (4)
Drew Woodburn and Knights extend winning streak to five with 48-8 victory over Rich Township.
5. Lincoln-Way West 8-1 (5)
Grant Tustin and the Warriors roll to 49-0 win over Stagg to lock up home playoff game.
6. Sandburg 7-2 (9)
West Virginia recruit Vincent Smith, Eagles big on defense in 21-13 win over Lincoln-Way East.
7. Richards 8-1 (7)
Emmanuel Mahonie and the Bulldogs shut out Evergreen Park 51-0 to secure top seed in 7A.
8. Lockport 6-3 (8)
Adam Kozak grabs 76-yard TD catch to highlight Porters’ dominant 41-17 win over Neuqua Valley.
9. Providence 6-3 (5)
Sophomore quarterback Dominic Vita leaves loss to Joliet Catholic early with apparent injury.
10. Crete-Monee 7-2 (NR)
Derrin Couch throws three TD passes as Warriors make statement with 27-14 win over Kankakee.
Offensive Player of the Week
Junior running back Brandon Johnson Jr. piles up 158 yards and three TDs on 24 carries to help St. Rita lock up a playoff spot with a 38-21 win over IC Catholic.
Defensive Player of the Week
Senior defensive back Nicholas Pryor returns an interception 20 yards for a TD and helps Reavis shut out Oak Lawn in a 42-0 victory.