1. Homewood-Flossmoor (8-0) (1)
Last Week: Beat Sandburg, 55-21
This Week: vs. Bolingbrook
EDGY's Take: The Vikings got out of the gates slow but finished strong in beating Sandburg. H-F's rival Bolingbrook is up next.
2. Loyola Academy (8-0) (2)
Last Week: Beat St. Rita, 56-14
This Week: vs. Mount Carmel
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EDGY's Take: The Ramblers will try for a rarity this week in the CCL Blue, a rare undefeated regular season record.
3. Glenbard West (8-0) (3)
Last Week: Beat Proviso West, 42-0
This Week: @ Addison Trail
EDGY's Take: The Hitters have now won the West Suburban Silver conference title in seven of the past eight seasons.
4. Libertyville (8-0) (4)
Last Week: Beat Mundelein, 34-7
This Week: vs. Lakes
EDGY's Take: The Wildcats are all setting themselves up for a high seed in the upcoming IHSA state playoffs.
5. Montini Catholic (8-0) (6)
Last Week: Beat Fenwick, 48-7
This Week: @ Marmion Academy
EDGY's Take: The Broncos backfield is as good as anyone's in the state this season.
6. Naperville Central (7-1) (8)
Last Week: Beat Wheaton North, 34-14
This Week: @ Lake Park
EDGY's Take: The Redhawks better be ready this week for a hungry Lake Park team looking to secure a state playoff spot.
7. Phillips (7-0) (7)
Last Week: Beat Solorio, 63-13
This Week: vs. Calumet Perspectives Friday @ Mandrake Park
EDGY's Take: Whether it's 3A or 4A, the Wildcats will be considered one of the favorites to win a state title.
8. Brother Rice (7-1) (9)
Last Week: Beat Providence Catholic, 31-24
This Week: @ St. Rita
EDGY's Take: The Crusaders will look to finish off the regular season with a win this week against longtime rival St. Rita.
9. Mount Carmel (7-1) (10)
Last Week: Beat Hales Franciscan, 1-0 (forfeit)
This Week: @ Loyola Academy
EDGY's Take: The Caravan healed up after getting a forfeit win last Friday. Will Mount Carmel be rusty or ready this week?
10. Hinsdale Central (7-1) (12)
Last Week: Beat Hinsdale South, 45-38 OT
This Week: @ Oak Park-River Forest
EDGY's Take: The Red Devils needed overtime to beat district rival Hinsdale South. This week doesn't get any easier at OPRF.
11. Oak Park-River Forest (7-1) (13)
Last Week: Beat Lyons Township, 35-7
This Week: vs. Hinsdale Central
EDGY's Take: Despite a late season rash of injuries the Huskies just keep marching forward. Beware of senior RB Antonio Cannon.
12. Lincoln-Way East (6-2) (14)
Last Week: Beat Joliet Central, 70-0
This Week: vs. Sandburg
EDGY's Take: The Griffins are starting to get standout RB Liam Morrissey back in time for the state playoffs.
13. Joliet Catholic (7-1) (5)
Last Week: Lost to Benet Academy, 24-21
This Week: vs. Marist
EDGY's Take: JCA is also dealing with a handful of key injuries late in the season. Can the Hilltoppers defense slow down Marist?
14. Huntley (8-0) (15)
Last Week: Beat McHenry, 62-19
This Week: @ Dundee-Crown
EDGY's Take: The Red Raiders are getting a big season from QB Anthony Binetti this fall.
15. Nazareth Academy (6-2) (18)
Last Week: Beat Marist, 62-45
This Week: @ St. Viator
EDGY's Take: The Road Runners can score a bunch of points this season when needed. RB Ivory Kelly-Martin is dangerous at all times.
16. Batavia (7-1) (19)
Last Week: Beat Geneva, 24-14
This Week: @ Streamwood
EDGY's Take: Huge win over rival Geneva for the Bulldogs. QB Kyle Niemiec is an All State candidate.
17. Simeon (5-2) (17)
Last Week: Beat Taft, 1-0 (forfeit)
This Week: vs. Collins Thursday @ Gately
EDGY's Take: The Wolverines also get a forfeit win last Friday and should be rested and ready for the post-season.
18. Neuqua Valley (6-2) (11)
Last Week: Lost to Lake Park, 28-21
This Week: vs. Glenbard North
EDGY's Take: The Wildcats will need to clean up the penalties and mistakes this week hosting Glenbard North.
19. Glenbard North (6-2) (21)
Last Week: Beat Metea Valley, 45-9
This Week: @ Neuqua Valley
EDGY's Take: The Panthers are getting a big season from RB Devion Hodges and RB Vittorio Tricase.
20. Cary-Grove (7-1) (22)
Last Week: Beat Dundee-Crown, 48-6
This Week: vs. Crystal Lake South
EDGY's Take: The Trojans are getting another huge season from FB Ty Pennington.
21. Lincoln-Way North (8-0) (23)
Last Week: Beat Lincoln-Way Central, 45-18
This Week: vs. Lincoln-Way West
EDGY's Take: The Phoenix will host rival Lincoln-Way West in the school's last regular season home game on Friday. How weird does that sound?
22. Notre Dame (7-1) (NR)
Last Week: Beat Marian Catholic, 50-12
This Week: vs. Carmel
EDGY's Take: QB Tyler Tsagalis is an All State candidate as well this fall for the Dons.
23. Barrington (7-1) (NR)
Last Week: Beat Fremd, 49-28
This Week: vs. Hoffman Estates
EDGY's Take: The Broncos will also get a Week 9 test against Hoffman Estates who is fighting for a state playoff spot.
24. Maine South (6-2) (NR)
Last Week: Beat Niles West, 52-21
This Week: vs. Evanston
EDGY's Take: The Hawks have now won 74 straight conference games and will get another big test this week from the Wildkits.
25. Geneva (7-1) (22)
Last Week: Lost to Batavia, 24-14
This Week: @ Larkin
EDGY's Take: The Vikings will bounce back after a tough loss to Batavia. QB Sean Chambers remains a key for the Vikings.