Top 10
With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Mount Carmel 7-0 (1)
Jaden Bossie’s return from injury gives Caravan yet another weapon.
2. Lincoln-Way East 7-0 (2)
James Kwiecinski continues to pile up rushing touchdowns for Griffins.
3. Lemont 7-0 (3)
Scoring 68 points against Richards? This offense is a machine.
4. St. Rita 5-2 (4)
Six different players run for TDs for Mustangs in rout of Marian Central.
5. Marist 4-3 (9)
Marc Coy and Chris Lofgren give RedHawks strong backfield duo.
6. Morgan Park 7-0 (8)
Mustangs get huge test Saturday against Simeon in battle of undefeated teams.
7. Crete-Monee 5-2 (5)
Warriors score last-minute TD to escape Rich Township’s upset bid.
8. Brother Rice 4-3 (NR)
Owens Lyons’ one-handed TD catch
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in double OT vs. Joliet Catholic is the Play of the Year.9. Homewood-Flossmoor 4-3 (7)
Vikings look to bounce back against Sandburg after back-to-back losses.
10. Lockport 5-2 (NR)
Reigning state champion Porters score two TDs in final two minutes to stun Bolingbrook.
Offensive Player of the Week
Senior tight end Hyatt Timosciek had six catches for 174 yards and two TDs, plus the game-winning two-point conversion catch, in Lockport’s 34-33 win over Bolingbrook.
Defensive Player of the Week
Junior linebacker Terrance Gurley returned an interception for a TD and had a fumble recovery in Morgan Park’s 52-0 win over Brooks.
Steve Millar is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.