Antioch continues to lead an unchanged top four as Highland Park returns to the rankings after a win over rival Deerfield.
Top 10
With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Antioch 7-0 (1): Pick-sixes by Caleb Caldani and Chance Verden, who also catches a touchdown pass, are among the Sequoits’ five interceptions against Grayslake North.
2. Wauconda 7-0 (2): Brody Rudolph makes much of his 12 carries in the Bulldogs’ win over Grayslake Central, rushing for 160 yards and two TDs, and adds a TD catch.
3. Libertyville 5-2 (3): Cade Christensen’s interception and Colten Siebert’s 1.5 sacks spark the Wildcats’ shutout of Mundelein.
4. Lake Zurich 5-2 (4): Benji Ferguson fills in seamlessly at quarterback in the Bears’ win over Lake Forest, rushing for 129 yards and two TDs on 12 carries.
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5. Grant 5-2 (6): Jackson Fudala continues his strong run, rushing for 157 yards and two TDs and also catching a TD pass in the Bulldogs’ win over Round Lake.
6. Zion-Benton 5-2 (7): The Jamere French show is renewed in the Zee-Bees’ win over Waukegan as he runs for 140 yards and two TDs.
7. Highland Park 4-3 (NR): Gustav Crane runs for two TDs and throws one to Owen Loftus in the Giants’ win over Deerfield.
8. Warren 3-4 (5): Jonathan Randolph surpasses 100 rushing yards again as he and Xavier Vinson each accounts for two TDs in the Blue Devils’ loss to Stevenson.
9. Mundelein 3-4 (8): Ashton Salski racks up 10 tackles with three for loss and a sack in the Mustangs’ loss to Libertyville.
10. Grayslake Central 4-3 (9): George Flaig and Karl McDonald also reach double figures in tackles in the Rams’ loss to Wauconda.
Offensive player of the week
Junior running back Ray Ray Wright accounts for all of Grayslake Central’s touchdowns during a 63-20 Northern Lake County Conference loss to Wauconda with an 86-yard kickoff return, a 27-yard run and a 34-yard run.
Defensive player of the week
Senior defensive end/linebacker Jacob Syc makes five tackles with two for loss and 1.5 sacks during Libertyville’s 28-0 North Suburban Conference win over Mundelein.
Steve Reaven is a freelance reporter.