Mount Carmel, Oak Lawn, Marist, Lemont and Lincoln-Way Central are picks to click for Week 6.

Brother Rice (5-0, 1-0) at Mount Carmel (5-0, 1-0)

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Matchup breakdown: It’s the regular season Game of the Year. Not just in the Southland but in the state.

These CCL/ESCC Blue rivals have performed as well as anyone. After pulling out a 43-42 thriller over Ohio powerhouse Moeller in their opener, the Caravan have outscored four Illinois opponents by a combined 166-51. The Crusaders have outscored five opponents by a combined 190-49.

Senior quarterback Emmett Dowling has stepped in to lead Mount Carmel’s explosive offense, while junior defensive back Tavares Harrington has been a playmaker in the secondary.

Senior quarterback CJ Gray is playing like a star

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