Top 10
With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Wauconda 8-0 (1)
The Bulldogs go for their second straight undefeated regular season and Northern Lake County Conference crown against Grayslake North.
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2. Lake Zurich 7-1 (2)
The North Suburban Conference leader’s defense yielded a paltry 10 yards in the first half of a win against Mundelein last week.
3. Warren 7-1 (3)
The Blue Devils go for their fourth straight full season with at least eight regular-season wins.
4. Antioch 5-3 (4)
The Sequoits have exploded offensively since their 0-2 start, averaging more than 41.8 points per game.
5. Grayslake North 7-1 (5)
The Knights go for eight wins in the regular season for the first time since 2012.
6. Stevenson 5-3 (8)
Colin Schultz and Ethan Aghakhan each have 9.5 sacks for defense that has posted three straight shutouts.
7. Carmel 5-3 (6)
The Corsairs would love to enter the postseason on a high with a road win against Marian Catholic.
8. Libertyville 5-3 (9)
A third straight win against rival Stevenson would boost the Wildcats’ playoff seed.
9. Grayslake Central 5-3 (7)
Despite a lopsided loss to Antioch, the Rams offense still managed 430 yards. Their defense will need to tighten up, though.
10. Deerfield 5-3 (10)
The defense has rounded into shape, having recorded multiple takeaways in three of four Central Suburban North games.
Offensive Player of the Week
Sophomore running back Martin Cohen accounted for 301 yards and four touchdowns on just eight touches in Antioch’s 56-28 win against Grayslake Central. Included in those totals were five catches for 230 yards and three TDs.
Defensive Player of the Week
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Junior safety Carter Barenbaum had two more interceptions in Grayslake North’s 70-0 win against Round Lake, bringing his season total to five.
Steve Reaven is a freelance reporter for the News-Sun.