FOOTBALL RANKINGS
With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1 . Mount Carmel 2 -0 (1 )
Danny Novickas and Caravan defense have allowed just three points in two games.
2 . Lincoln-Way East 2 -0 (2 ) Griffins make a statement, turning showdown with Batavia into early blowout.
3 . Lemont 2 -0 (5 )
Nate Wrublik leads way in huge win at Nazareth. Can any conference foe prevent a 9-0 season?
4 . Joliet Catholic 2 -0 (3 )
A touchdown run in final minute by T.J. Schlageter lets Hilltoppers escape IC Catholic.
5 . Lockport 2 -0 (4 )
With three TD catches in two games, Hyatt Timosciek has been unstoppable at tight end.
6 . Marist 1 -1 (7 )
RedHawks trail 21-0 after five minutes in Week 1, lead 21-0 after five minutes in Week 2. What’s next?
7. St. Rita 1 -1 (8 )
Count out Mustangs at your own peril. Johnny Schmitt leads bounce-back win over Brother Rice.
8 . Lincoln-Way West 2 -0 (NR) Warriors have victories over two opponents who combined for 14 wins last year.
9. Brother Rice 1-1 (6)
Trey Pierce-led defense puts up tough fight as Crusaders fall short against St. Rita.
10. Morgan Park 2-0 (9)
After blowing out Richards, Mustangs narrowly avoid letdown at Rich Township.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Senior quarterback Cameron Oglesby completed 11 of 14 passes for 266 yards and four TDs and ran for two more in HomewoodFlossmoor’s 53-12 win over Cahokia.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Sophomore defensive lineman Caden O’Rourke returned an interception 33 yards for a TD in Lincoln-Way East’s 31-16 win over Batavia. He also had six tackles.