There’s a lot of movement below top-four teams Crown Point, Merrillville, Valparaiso and Andrean.
TOP 10
With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Crown Point 2-0 (1)
Oscar Biasi and Griffin Van Tichelt each intercepts a pass in the Bulldogs’ nonconference win against Indianapolis Pike.
2. Merrillville 1-1 (2)
Amarie Eller collects 14 tackles in the Pirates’ nonconference loss to perennial Illinois power Loyola.
3. Valparaiso 0-2 (3)
Gage Finlay rushes for 95 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries in the Vikings’ nonconference loss to Brother Rice, another strong Illinois opponent.
4. Andrean 1-1 (4)
Christian Gavin registers nine tackles with three for loss and a sack in the 59ers’ nonconference win against Fort Wayne Bishop Luers.
5. Hobart 2-0 (6)
Terry Earvin records nine tackles with a fumble recovery and an interception in the Brickies’ nonconference win against Portage.
6. Michigan City 1-1 (5)
Trinaston Hart completes 21 of 29 pass attempts for 233 yards and three TDs in the Wolves’ nonconference loss to Lafayette Jefferson.
7. Chesterton 1-1 (8)
Mace Redman kicks the go-ahead 33-yard field goal in the Trojans’ nonconference win against Morton.
8. Griffith 2-0 (9)
Desmond Neylon rushes for 168 yards and three TDs in the Panthers’ nonconference win against Munster.
9. Morton 1-1 (10)
Corderro Bennett runs for a TD and makes a TD catch in the Governors’ nonconference loss to Chesterton.
10. Lake Central 1-1 (7)
Brian Rzyski returns an interception for a TD in the Indians’ nonconference loss to Grand Rapids Catholic Central of Michigan.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Senior quarterback Brody Kalwinski completes 12 of 20 pass attempts for 177 yards and two TDs and rushes for 120 yards and a TD on 17 carries during Lowell’s 34-6 nonconference win against LaPorte.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Senior linebacker Keysuan Barnes notches 11 tackles with two for loss and a sack during West Side’s 28-22 nonconference overtime win against East Chicago Central.