All the teams in the High School Football America Illinois Top 10 high school football rankings, powered by NFL Play Football, won their opening round playoff games. As a result, there are no changes in the latest statewide rankings created with out proprietary algorithm.
Related: 2nd Round Illinois high school football playoff matchups
This week’s big game is in 8A where two-time defending state champ Loyola meets No. 10 Marist. The winner moves to the state quarterfinals.
High School Football America Illinois Top 10
| Ranking/Team | Record | Last Week |
| No. 1 East St. Louis | (9-1) | 1 |
| No. 2 Lincoln-Way East | (10-0) | 2 |
| No. 3 Cary-Grove | (10-0) | 3 |
| No. 4 Loyola Academy | (8-2) | 4 |
| No. 5 St. Francis | (8-2) | 5 |
| No. 6 Mount Carmel (Chicago) | (7-3) | 6 |
| No. 7 Naperville Central | (9-1) | 7 |
| No. 8 Nazareth Academy | (8-2) | 8 |
| No. 9 St. Rita | (8-2) | 9 |
| No. 10 Marist | (9-1) | 10 |
Editor’s Note: The High School Football America national, regional and state rankings are developed using our proprietary algorithm.
