Carmel jumps to No. 1 as Grant, Wauconda, Lake Zurich, Stevenson, Zion-Benton and Highland Park all move up.
TOP 10
With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Carmel 2-0 (6)
Nebraska commit Trae Taylor completes 19 of 22 for 301 yards and four touchdowns and also rushes for two TDs in the Corsairs’ nonconference win against Lake Forest.
2. Warren 1-1 (1)
Safety Mason Durst emerges as a steadying force for the Blue Devils’ defense, which will try to shake off a nonconference loss to Maine South against Lake Forest.
3. Grant 2-0 (4)
Max Hembrey makes six catches for 237 yards and two TDs in the Bulldogs’ nonconference win against Glenbrook North.
4. Wauconda 2-0 (5)
Jackson Rudolph runs for 158 yards and two TDs, makes a TD catch and adds a 2-point c