Loyola Academy is back on top of the High School Football America Illinois Top 10, powered by NFL Play Football. The Ramblers are off to a 3-0 start with another win over a nationally-ranked opponent.LA beat No. 7 St. Rita 34-14 last week.
St. Rita held its ranking even though it’s 1-2. The Mustangs other loss was to No. 4 Mount Carmel (Chicago).
This week, LA plays Mount Carmel on Saturday.
East St. Louis dropped from the top spot to No. 2 after losing 10-8 to Georgia’s Creekside.
High School Football America Illinois Top 10
| Ranking/Team | Record | Preseason Rank |
| No. 1 Loyola Academy | (3-0) | 2 |
| No. 2 East St. Louis | (1-2) | 1 |
| No. 3 Joliet Catholic | (3-0) | 3 |
| No. 4 Mount Carmel (Chicago) | (3-0) | 4 |
| No. 5 Lockport Township | (3-0) | 5 |
| No. 6 Wheaton North | (2-0) | 6 |
| No. 7 St. Rita | (1-2) | 7 |
| No. 8 Brother Rice | (2-1) | 8 |
| No. 9 Warren Twp. | (3-0) | 9 |
| No. 10 Lincoln-Way East | (3-0) | 10 |
