1. Homewood-Flossmoor (2-0) (1)
Last Week: Beat Stevenson, 43-29
This Week: @ Stagg
EDGY's Take: Can any defense contain 'The Machine" for four quarters?
2. Mount Carmel (2-0) (2)
Last Week: Beat Morgan Park, 48-0
This Week: vs. Providence Catholic
EDGY's Take: The Caravan will look to knock rival Providence Catholic down to an 0-3 record with a win this week.
3. Glenbard West (2-0) (3)
Last Week: Beat Hinsdale South, 50-31
This Week: vs York
EDGY's Take: It took the Hilltoppers three quarters but once they caught fire against Hinsdale South, look out.
4. Naperville Central (2-0) (4)
Last Week: Beat Neuqua Valley, 14-7
This Week: vs Metea Valley
EDGY's Take: The Redhawks will look to establish its running game first and foremost this season.
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5. Loyola Academy (2-0) (9)
Last Week: Beat Maine South, 49-8
This Week: vs Brother Rice
EDGY's Take: The Ramblers are getting a big season so far from senior QB Emmett Clifford.
6. Nazareth Academy (2-0) (6)
Last Week: Beat Leo, 42-12
This Week: vs St. Patrick
EDGY's Take: The Roadrunners will look to get off on the right foot in ESCC play on Friday night.
7. Libertyville (2-0) (7)
Last Week: Beat Lake Forest Academy, 48-0
This Week: @ Zion-Benton
EDGY's Take: Libertyville cannot overlook the Zee-Bees (2-0) this Friday.
8. Phillips (2-0) (8)
Last Week: Beat Carmel, 41-7
This Week: vs Simeon at Gately
EDGY's Take: This week's showdown against Simeon might be the best CPL regular season showdown in several years.
9. Stevenson (1-1) (5)
Last Week: Lost to H-F, 43-29
This Week: vs Lake Zurich
EDGY's Take: The Patriots will look to rebound after a tough loss to top ranked H-F. The Bears always plays Stevenson tough.
10. Joliet Catholic Academy (2-0) (10)
Last Week: Beat Wheaton North, 34-14
This Week: vs. Carmel
EDGY's Take: The Hilltoppers had over 200 yards in penalties and still handled a very good Wheaton North team.
11. Montini Catholic (2-0) (11)
Last Week: Beat East St. Louis, 24-14
This Week: vs St. Rita
EDGY's Take: The Broncos get a huge win on the road against the Flyers. Senior QB Justin Blake has been on a roll.
12. Hinsdale Central (2-0 )(12)
Last Week: Beat Downers Grove South, 42-7
This Week: vs. Downers Grove North
EDGY's Take: The Red Devils will look for the Downers Grove sweep this week.
13. Oak Park-River Forest (2-0) (13)
Last Week: Beat Addison Trail, 35-7
This Week: @ Morton
EDGY's Take: The Huskies are quietly putting together another conference title-contending team (and beyond) this fall.
14. Lincoln-Way East (1-1) (14)
Last Week: Beat Lincoln Park, 48-0
This Week: @ Joliet West
EDGY's Take: The Griffins had issues at times against Joliet West last season and this could be a potential trap game.
15. Simeon (1-1) (15)
Last Week: Beat Greenville, Miss., 42-6
This Week: vs Phillips at Gately Stadium
EDGY's Take: The Wolverines will need to contend with Phillips’ speed. Huge CPL bragging rights are up for grabs this week.
16. Batavia (1-0) (17)
Last Week: Beat South Elgin, 35-28
This Week: @ Larkin
EDGY's Take: The Bulldogs just keep winning game and look ready to make another deep run this fall.
17. Lincoln-Way West (2-0 )(18)
Last Week: Beat Bloom Township, 27-13
This Week: @ Lincoln-Way Central
EDGY's Take: The Warriors line gets all the pub but RB Gabe Montalvo is also the real deal.
18. Barrington (2-0) (21)
Last Week: Beat Hersey, 46-7
This Week: vs Elk Grove
EDGY's Take: The Broncos have a strong passing game with QB Johnny Davidson and the running game isn't too shabby either.
19. Brother Rice (2-0) (22)
Last Week: Beat Crete-Monee, 49-21
This Week: @ Loyola Academy
EDGY's Take: Senior QB Cam Miller is off to a very strong start this season.
20. Waubonsie Valley (2-0) (NR)
Last Week: Beat Glenbard North, 14-7
This Week: @ Neuqua Valley
EDGY's Take: The Warriors get a huge win on Friday and now comes the annual showdown against rival Neuqua Valley.
21. Oswego (1-1) (NR)
Last Week: Beat Providence Catholic, 14-13
This Week: @ Plainfield Central
EDGY's Take: Can anyone in the Southwest Prairie beat the Panthers?
22. Cary-Grove (2-0) (NR)
Last Week: Beat Lake Zurich, 30-15
This Week: vs Grayslake North
EDGY's Take: So much for easing into this whole reload phase for the Trojans. Still the kings of the Fox Valley.
23. Lemont (2-0) (25)
Last Week: Beat Danville, 15-9
This Week: vs. Richards
EDGY's Take: The Indians defense is on-point and if the offense can come around, Lemont could make another deep run this season.
24. Bolingbrook (1-1) (NR)
Last Week: Beat Romeoville, 55-6
This Week: @ Sandburg
EDGY's Take: One rival coach told me the Raiders might have one of the best defensive lines in the state. If the offense can round into shape, look out.
25. Fremd (2-0) (NR)
Last Week: Beat Elk Grove, 45-28
This Week: vs Prospect
EDGY's Take: Fremd senior Kenney Lyke (Michigan State) is playing running back this fall. Beware.