Antioch moves up in the top 10, and Grant’s Tyler Zdon and Vernon Hills’ Lex Sarantos are the players of the week.
TOP 10
With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Warren 6-1 (1)
Aaron Stewart has rushed for 1,892 yards, 484 more than anyone else in the state, heading into the Blue Devils’ showdown with Lake Zurich for first place in the North Suburban Conference.
2. Wauconda 7-0 (2)
Noah Kosiek records 13 tackles and an interception in the Bulldogs’ Northern Lake County Conference win over Grayslake Central ahead of a first-place clash with Antioch.
3. Lake Zurich 6-1 (3)
Reid Pfeifer completes 12 of 13 passes for 211 yards and three touchdowns in the Bears’ NSC win over Mundelein.
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4. Antioch 6-1 (5)
Owen Shea and the Sequoits’ defense have held opponents to an average of 53 rushing yards.
5. Stevenson 5-2 (4)
Quarterback Aidan Crawley rushes for 85 yards and two TDs in the Patriots’ loss to Warren.
6. Carmel 5-2 (6)
Jorden Moore runs for 84 yards and two TDs on eight carries and makes three catches for 55 yards and another TD in the Corsairs’ win over DePaul Prep.
7. Grant 5-2 (7)
Max Hembrey and the Bulldogs will try to dampen Grayslake Central’s playoff aspirations before a season-ending game against Antioch.
8. Highland Park 5-2 (8)
Max Stevens flashes on both sides of the ball in the Giants’ Central Suburban North win over Niles North with two receiving TDs, an interception and a fumble recovery.
9. Lakes 5-2 (9)
Ean Ankney establishes a personal-best quarterback rating of 157.5 in the Eagles’ NLCC win over North Chicago.
10. Libertyville 4-3 (10)
Brock Williams accounts for four of the Wildcats’ five TDs in an NSC win over Zion-Benton, catching four passes for 125 yards and three TDs and returning a kickoff 87 yards for a TD.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Senior running back Tyler Zdon, a North Dakota commit, rushes for a team-record 365 yards and six touchdowns on 16 carries during Grant’s 65-17 Northern Lake County Conference win over Round Lake, shattering the mark held by running backs coach Kyle Whitman.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Senior linebacker Lex Sarantos sets a team record with 23 1/2 tackles during Vernon Hills’ 27-6 Central Suburban North win over Niles West.
Steve Reaven is a freelance reporter.