Eisenhower enters rankings topped by Mount Carmel, Lincoln-Way East and St. Rita. Marist’s Owen Winters and Joliet Catholic’s Mitchell Ragusa are the players of the week.
Top 10
With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Mount Carmel 2-0 (1)
Three TD passes for Jack Elliott against Morgan Park in second big win for Caravan.
2. Lincoln-Way East 2-0 (2)
Jashawn Echols’ tackle saves day, and night, for Griffins against Batavia.
3. St. Rita 2-0 (3)
Noah Gertonson and Justin Buckner notch interceptions in fourth quarter against Kenwood.
4. Marist 1-1 (6)
Sophomore receiver Stephen Brown and 6-foot-7 frame is great target for Owen Winters.
5. Joliet Catholic 2-0 (7)
Four field goals keep kicker Patrick Durkin busy for Hilltoppers against Providence.
6. Brother Rice 1-1 (5)
Defensive star Christian Pierce leaves game against Marist with right leg injury.
7. Lockport 2-0 (8)
Austin Cichon returns opening kickoff for TD against Wheaton North.
8. Lincoln-Way West 2-0 (9)
Zach Hermanson nails late 24-yard field goal to seal victory over Oswego East.
9. Providence 1-1 (4)
Collin Sheehan throws for 106 yards, but Celtics can’t get on board against JCA.
10. Eisenhower 2-0 (NR)
Andre Lovett and Co. run into Richards on Friday to open South Suburban Red play.
Offensive Player of the Week
Senior quarterback Owen Winters accounts for 256 of Marist’s 308 yards in 30-26 win over Brother Rice, including 33-yard TD pass to Stephen Brown with 38 seconds left.
Defensive Player of the Week
Senior defensive end Mitchell Ragusa records two sacks and a fumble recovery for Joliet Catholic in 22-0 victory over Providence in huge CCL/ESCC crossover game.
Jeff Vorva is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.