Zion-Benton, Grayslake North, Libertyville and Lake Zurich all move up as Highland Park returns to the top 10.
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Top 10
With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Antioch 4-0 (1): Logan Lennon shows off his big-play ability in the Sequoits’ win over Grayslake Central by averaging over 40 yards on five touches with three touchdowns.
2. Wauconda 4-0 (2): Luke Sickmeir becomes the Bulldogs’ all-time leader in receiving yards after making six catches for 136 yards and two TDs in a win over North Chicago.
3. Zion-Benton 4-0 (4): Marquan Gordon and Kevin James connect for two TDs to complement Jamere French’s 297 rushing yards and four TDs in the Zee-Bees’ first win over Stevenson since 1995.
4. Grayslake North 4-0 (6): Beckett Dovel and Jay Kelly each rushes for more than 100 yards in the Knights’ win over Round Lake.
5. Libertyville 2-2 (7): The Wildcats’ passing game hums in a win over Lake Forest as Charlie Paden makes a TD catch and Lukas Melton contributes multiple first-down grabs.
6. Lake Zurich 2-2 (8): Benji Ferguson and Joey Wessman each accounts for two TDs in the Bears’ win over Waukegan.
7. Carmel 2-2 (3): Jameer Miles makes eight tackles and breaks up a pass in the Corsairs’ loss to Providence, which remains unbeaten but fires its coach.
8. Mundelein 3-1 (5): Dylan Leipold records 12 tackles while Maddox Solum and Kolton Sydanmaa each adds 10 in the Mustangs’ loss to Warren.
9. Deerfield 3-1 (9): Mycol Cochran and Grant Wilson combine for five TDs and 212 of the Warriors’ 250 rushing yards in a win over Maine West.
10. Highland Park 2-2 (NR): Benjamin Marcus makes an interception and Max Wittenberg makes two tackles for loss with a sack in the Giants’ win over Maine East.
Offensive player of the week
Senior tight end Brock Williams, a Texas recruit, returns the opening kickoff for a touchdown and then makes two TD catches during Libertyville’s 40-26 North Suburban Conference win over Lake Forest.
Defensive player of the week
Sophomore defensive end Colton Zak makes four tackles with two sacks and recovers a fumble during Wauconda’s 49-8 Northern Lake County Conference win over North Chicago.
Steve Reaven is a freelance reporter.
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