Although the first four teams remain the same, much else changes as Mundelein and Grayslake Central enter the top 10.
Top 10
With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.
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1. Antioch 6-0 (1): Chance Verden’s 80-yard kickoff return and Logan Lennon’s 26-yard interception return account for the Sequoits’ second-half scoring against Lakes.
2. Wauconda 6-0 (2): Brian Hart continues to shine, rushing for 116 yards and three touchdowns on just nine carries in the Bulldogs’ win over Round Lake.
3. Libertyville 4-2 (3): Texas recruit Brock Williams scores all four touchdowns, including a 90-yard kickoff return, in the Wildcats’ win over Stevenson.
4. Lake Zurich 4-2 (4): Logan Coyle picks off two passes and also makes five catches for 85 yards, including a late 25-yarder on 4th-and-17, in the Bears’ close win over Mundelein.
5. Warren 3-3 (6): Jaden Wright’s interception and 50-yard punt return for a TD spark the Blue Devils’ defense and special teams in a win over Zion-Benton.
6. Grant 4-2 (10): Jackson Fudala churns out 87 yards and a TD on 20 carries in the Bulldogs’ win over Grayslake North.
7. Zion-Benton 4-2 (5): Kevin James continues to be a viable target in the passing game, catching three passes for 59 yards in the Zee-Bees’ loss to Warren.
8. Mundelein 3-3 (NR): Kolton Sydanmaa makes a team-high 13 tackles in the Mustangs’ loss to Lake Zurich.
9. Grayslake Central 4-2 (NR): Ken-Ye Pendleton Jr. leads the Rams’ potent rushing attack with 287 yards and two TDs in a win over North Chicago.
10. Grayslake North 4-2 (7): Beckett Dovel records 20 tackles in the Knights’ loss to Grant while Brooklyn Washington catches three TD passes from Jaylen Newkirk.
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Offensive player of the week
Senior quarterback Colin McMurray completes 12 of 23 pass attempts for 232 yards and four touchdowns and also rushes for 91 yards and a score on six carries during Vernon Hills’ 47-6 win over Maine East.
Defensive player of the week
Senior defensive back Luke Sickmeir makes four interceptions, one of which he returns for a touchdown, during Wauconda’s 69-6 win over Round Lake to increase his season total to a state-best seven.
Steve Reaven is a freelance reporter.