1. MARIST (7-1)
Last week: Beat Marmion 42-0
This week: vs. Notre Dame
Comment: After missing out on state playoffs last season, RedHawks appear ready for a deep run.
2. LYONS (8-0)
Last week: Beat York 24-7
This week: vs. Proviso East
Comment: Snapped six-game losing streak to Dukes and earned first outright conference title since 1987.
3. MOUNT CARMEL (6-2)
Last week: Beat Fenwick 35-10
This week: vs. Loyola
Comment: Great way to wrap up the regular season with CCL/ESCC Blue showdown vs. Ramblers.
4. NAZARETH (7-1)
Last week: Beat Benet 62-14
This week: at St. Francis
Comment: Can anyone stop a Roadrunners offense averaging 33.6 points per game?
5. ST. RITA (6-2)
Last week: Beat St. Patrick 48-7
This week: vs. IC Catholic
Comment: Two-way standout Justin Buckner scored on run and fumble return vs. Shamrocks.
6. RICHARDS (7-1)
Last week: Beat Evergreen Park 49-6
This week: vs. Reavis
Comment: Bulldogs have won six in a row, allowing just 38 points with two shutouts in that span.
7. BROTHER RICE (5-3)
Last week: Beat St. Laurence 35-6
This week: at St. Ignatius
Comment: Key to Crusaders’ four-game winning streak? Defense. Opponents have scored just 26 points.
8. ST. LAURENCE (6-2)
Last week: Lost to Brother Rice 35-6
This week: at Montini
Comment: Things get no easier for Vikings with regular-season finale on the road against Broncos (6-2).
9. SANDBURG (5-3)
Last week: Lost to Naperville Central 22-8
This week: at Naperville North Friday
Comment: Luke Basiorka (3-yard run) had Eagles’ only TD against Redhawks.
10. SHEPARD (6-2)
Last week: Beat Reavis 57-0
This week: at Eisenhower
Comment: QB Noah Vaughn accounted for four TDs in shutout of Reavis.