1. MARIST (9-1)
Last week: 8A, Beat Glenbrook South 42-14
This week: vs. Loyola
Comment: After shaky start, RedHawks defense was excellent against the Titans.
2. LYONS (10-0)
Last week: 8A, Beat Joliet West 38-0
This week: vs. Downers Grove South
Comment: Lions’ offense has been strong all season averaging 35.4 points per game.
3. ST. RITA (8-2)
Last week: 7A, Beat Guilford 45-3
This week: vs. Willowbrook
Comment: Nick Herman rushed for 132 yards and two TDs, and also caught a pair of scoring passes from Steven Armbruster.
4. RICHARDS (9-1)
Last week: 6A, Beat Dunlap 21-20
This week: vs. Washington, Ill.
Comment: What can’t Myles Mitchell do? Scored three TDs and picked off a pass in final minute to secure the victory.
5. MOUNT CARMEL (7-3)
Last week: 7A, Beat Harlem 56-14
This week: vs. St. Charles North
Comment: Bounced back from loss to Loyola with convincing win, leading 49-0 at halftime.
6. NAZARETH (8-2)
Last week: 5A, Beat Payton 54-0
This week: vs. Woodstock North
Comment: Putting up points isn’t a problem for Roadrunners who are averaging 35.9 per game.
7. BROTHER RICE (6-4)
Last week: Lost to Fenwick 12-7
This week: TBA
Comment: Crusaders will turn focus to Prep Bowl playoffs.
8. SHEPARD (7-3)
Last week: 6A, Lost to Washington, Ill. 52-21
This week: Season over
Comment: First state playoff appearance since 2021 not as long as Astros hoped.
9. ST. LAURENCE (7-3)
Last week: 4A, Beat Richmond-Burton 35-17
This week: vs. Wheaton Academy
Comment: Harley Rizzs ran for a career-high 216 yards and scored four total TDs.
10. SANDBURG (5-5)
Last week: 8A, Lost to Stevenson 31-14
This week: Season over
Comment: Eagles end season on four-game losing streak.