Top 10
With records through Wednesday.
1. Warren (1-0)
A dominant win against Barrington sets the stage for a showdown with perennial power Maine South.
2. Carmel (1-0)
Sophomore receiver Jarren Black made five catches for 88 yards in his varsity debut against Antioch.
3. Wauconda (1-0)
The Bulldogs are 17-1 in their past 18 regular-season games.
4. Grayslake North (1-0)
The Knights had six takeaways against Vernon Hills.
5. Deerfield (1-0)
Sophomore quarterback Mac Jones’ late TD pass beat Hinsdale South in his debut.
6. Grayslake Central (1-0)
Garrett Guenther had two TD catches in a win against Hubbard.
7. Lake Zurich (1-0)
Ashton Gondeck threw a 68-yard TD pass to Tyler Erkman on the first play against Fremd.
8. Mundelein (1-0)
The Mustangs churned out almost 450 yards rushing against Grant.
9. Highland Park (1-0)
The Giants have won five straight season openers.
10. North Chicago (1-0)
Beating Waukegan, the Warhawks recorded their first shutout since 2017.
Offensive Player of the Week
Libertyville sophomore quarterback Quinn Schambow completed 12 of 18 passes for 293 yards and four touchdowns in his first varsity start, a 32-27 win against Lemont.
Special Teams Player of the Week
Grayslake North senior kicker Gavin Congalton made his only field goal attempt, a 40-yarder, and booted three touchbacks on kickoffs.
Steve Reaven is a freelance reporter for the News-Sun.
