Introduction to Week 10 Rankings
The path to a state is clear for all the 256 state playoff qualifiers. That always makes the Super 25 rankings feel silly, which is the way it should be. But we soldier on, trying to make sense of all the chaos.
Review of Week 9
Week 9 provided more questions than answers overall. Lincoln-Way East, without Jonas Williams and Jacob Alexander, lost to Sandburg. The Griffins drop to No. 14 after two short-handed losses. Providence lost to Joliet Catholic. It was a must-win showdown for the Hilltoppers, and they won and got into the playoffs. That game impacted the Super 25 significantly, with Carmel unable to rise after beating Fenwick because Providence beat Carmel in Mundelein.
Movement in the Rankings
It was that type of week, with the full regular season’s results weighing heavily on everything. St. Francis held on despite losing to Nazareth and Morris sticks after losing in Michigan. Glenbrook South returns and replaces Kankakee, which lost to Crete-Monee. I considered adding the Warriors, who were ranked in the preseason, but Glenbrook South’s early win against York shows its potential to be a factor in the Class 8A.
Super 25 High School Football Rankings for Week 10
With record and last week’s ranking
- Mount Carmel (9-0) 1
8A: vs. Loyola - Brother Rice (8-1) 3
7A: vs. Jefferson - Maine South (8-1) 4
8A: vs. Downers Grove South - Nazareth (8-1) 5
6A: vs. Hononegah - Montini (9-0) 6
4A: vs. UP-Bronzeville - Glenbard West (8-1) 8
7A: vs. Willowbrook - Fremd (8-1) 9
8A: vs. Huntley - Batavia (7-2) 10
7A: vs. Hoffman Estates - Downers Grove North (7-2) 13
7A: vs. Prospect - Warren (8-1) 14
8A: vs. New Trier - Barrington (8-1) 15
8A: vs. Elgin - Carmel (7-2) 12
7A: vs. Normal - St. Charles North (8-1) 16
7A: vs United - Lincoln-Way East (7-2) 2
8A: vs. Stevenson - Fenwick (6-3) 7
6A: vs. Kennedy - Providence (6-3) 11
5A: vs. Springfield - Lyons (7-2) 17
8A: vs. York - Prairie Ridge (8-0) 18
5A: vs. Vernon Hills - Lincoln-Way Central (8-1) 19
7A: vs. Reavis - York (6-3) 20
8A: at Lyons - Hersey (7-2) 21
7A: vs. Payton - Bradley-Bourbonnais (8-1) 24
6A: vs. Shepard - Morris (8-1) 22
4A: vs. Woodstock - Glenbrook South (7-2) NR
8A: vs. Minooka - St. Francis (6-3) 25
5A: at Morgan Park
Conclusion
The Week 10 Super 25 rankings reflect the chaos and unpredictability of the high school football season. With the state playoffs on the horizon, teams are gearing up for a shot at the championship. The rankings will continue to shift as teams face off in the postseason.
FAQs
Q: What is the Super 25 ranking?
A: The Super 25 ranking is a weekly ranking of the top 25 high school football teams in the state.
Q: How are the rankings determined?
A: The rankings are determined by a combination of factors, including team performance, strength of schedule, and overall dominance.
Q: What is the significance of the Week 10 rankings?
A: The Week 10 rankings are significant because they reflect the final standings before the state playoffs begin.
Q: Which teams are on the rise in the rankings?
A: Teams like Glenbrook South and Bradley-Bourbonnais are on the rise, while teams like Lincoln-Way East and Fenwick are falling.
Q: What can we expect in the state playoffs?
A: The state playoffs are expected to be highly competitive, with several teams vying for the championship title.
