1. MOUNT CARMEL (10-3)
Last week: 7A, Beat St. Rita 43-24
This week: vs. Batavia
Comment: Mount Carmel defeated Batavia in the state title game in 2022 and the semifinals last season. Caravan looking for 16th state championship.
2. ST. RITA (10-3)
Last week: 7A, Lost to Mount Carmel 43-24
This week: Season over
Comment: In nine playoff matchups all-time, Mustangs are 1-8 against Mount Carmel.
3. RICHARDS (11-2)
Last week: 6A, Lost to East St. Louis 48-0
This week: Season over
Comment: Talented Flyers just too much for Bulldogs to handle in state semifinals.
4. NAZARETH (11-2)
Last week: 5A, Beat St. Francis 40-21
This week: vs. Joliet Catholic
Comment: Rematch in championship game from Week 5 in which Roadrunners prevailed 16-13.
5. LYONS (11-1)
Last week: Season over
6. MARIST (9-2)
Season over
7. ST. LAURENCE (8-4)
Last week: Season over
8. BROTHER RICE (6-4)
Season over
9. SHEPARD (7-3)
Season over
10. SANDBURG (5-5)
Season over