...Niles West, 54-0, to vault into the Tribune and Sun-Times rankings (No. 20 in both) while No. 1 Maine South crushes Waukegan, 45-0. This sets up next week's big showdown in Park Ridge in which the once-beaten Titans hope to sneak up on the defending state champion Hawks. (Remember, GBS came closer than anyone last year to beating Maine South.)
In other games of note, No. 5 St. Rita should get back on track against St. Ignatius and No. 10 Loyola (No. 7 in the Sun-Times) should have no trouble with Gordon Tech. No. 4 Providence shouldn't underestimate up-and-coming De La Salle and No. 17 Mt. Carmel needs to be very careful with St. Laurence. In fact, I'll pick the Vikings to upset the Caravan in what is shaping up to be a nightmare season for Mt. Carmel.
In the "Who Cares?" column, Fenwick hosts Hales and Brother Rice travels to Bishop McNamara.
Finally, for you true Illinois high school football junkies, there's No. 11 Glenbard North (7-0) hosting No. 3 Wheaton Warrenville South (6-1) in what will be my Upset of the Week. Also, two undefeated and bitter rivals will meet as No. 13 Cary-Grove hosts No. 16 Crystal Lake South; No. 15 Joliet Catholic (5-2) travels to (No. 21 in the Sun-Times) Marian Catholic (6-1); and No. 9 Lincoln-Way East (6-1) will be at home against cross-town rival (and No. 25 in the Sun-Times) Lincoln-Way Central (6-1). It's getting to be crunch time now.
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