Top 10
With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Wauconda 6-0 (1)
The defense stopped Antioch four times on fourth down, three in Bulldogs territory, in a 16-14 win.
2. Lake Zurich 5-1 (2)
Ashton Gondeck threw for 144 yards and rushed for 101 yards and two TDs in a win against Libertyville.
3. Warren 5-1 (3)
Cassius Callahan had a TD catch, a punt return for a TD and five tackles in a bounce-back win.
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4. Antioch 3-3 (5)
BMX star Marshall Gehrke is developing into a big target on the perimeter against smaller defensive backs.
5. Grayslake North 5-1 (6)
Multipurpose Michael Jefferson rushed for 191 yards and two TDs in a win against Lakes.
6. Carmel 4-2 (4)
Eyeing first playoff berth since 2016, the Corsairs play Marmion on Friday.
7. Grayslake Central 4-2 (8)
Kaiden Miller had video game numbers in a win against Grant.
8. Stevenson 4-2 (10)
The Patriots outscored Mundelein and Lake Forest 49-6 in the past two weeks. The defense had two safeties against the Scouts.
9. Libertyville 3-3 (7)
Cole Matulenko and Caleb Christensen continue to be stout on the defensive front.
10. Deerfield 3-3 (NR)
Vincent Sciarrone’s three TDs in a win against Highland Park helped put the Warriors in the Central Suburban North driver’s seat.
Offensive Player of the Week
Kaiden Miller rushed for 307 yards and four touchdowns on 27 carries in Grayslake Central’s 49-33 win against Grant.
Special Teams Player of the Week
In his first-ever kicking appearance, Anthony Bishop began Round Lake’s 28-20 win against North Chicago by delivering an onside kick that his teammates recovered.
Steve Reaven is a freelance reporter for the News-Sun.