Loyola Academy has one more hurdle to clear in its run for the No. 1 spot in the High School Football America Illinois Top 10 for the Spring 2021 high school football season. After rolling by Chicago Public League power Phillips Academy 30-0 last weekend, all that stands between the Ramblers and a perfect 6-0 season is this weekend’s matchup against No. 4 Marist.
One week after breaking into the Top 10, O’Fallon lost a heart-stopping 43-40 double overtime game against Edwardsville. Justin Johnson Jr. became Edwardsville’s all-time leading rusher in the game and also scored four touchdowns, including the game-winner.
Next up, Edwardsville will play East St. Louis next week for the Southwest Conference title. On April 2nd, ESL beat Edwardsville 53-21.
New to the Top 10 this week is Hinsdale Central at No. 8 after beating former No. 10 Glenbard West 28-7 in battle of unbeatens.
High School Football America Illinois Top 10
No. 1 Loyola Academy (5-0), LW: #1
No. 2 Lincoln-Way East (5-0), LW: #2
No. 3 Mount Carmel (Chicago) (4-1), LW: #3
No. 4 Marist (4-1), LW: #4
No. 5 Warren Township (5-0), LW: #5
No. 6 St. Rita (4-1), LW: #6
No. 7 Joliet Catholic (5-0), LW: #8
No. 8 Hinsdale Central (5-0), LW: NR
No. 9 O’Fallon (2-1), LW: #7
No. 10 East St. Louis (4-1), LW: #9
Editor’s Note: The High School Football America national, regional and state rankings are developed using our proprietary algorithm.
