Steve Millar’s Daily Southtown football rankings and players of the week

Brother Rice enters rankings after big win over Mount Carmel, with Lincoln-Way East still in lead.

Top 10

With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1. Lincoln-Way East 6-0 (1)

Western Michigan recruit Zion Gist returns from injury, runs for TD in 48-14 win over Neuqua.

2. Mount Carmel 4-2 (2)

When will Jack Elliott return? That’s the huge question as Caravan fall to Brother Rice without him.

3. Joliet Catholic 4-2 (4)

Daniel Rouse produces two sacks as Hilltoppers shut out Notre Dame 28-0. Mount Carmel is next.

4. Marist 5-1 (5)

Brandon Hoff comes up with two sacks as RedHawks overcome injuries, top Providence 28-7.

5. St. Rita 4-2 (3)

Nazareth solves tough Mustangs defense, handing them a 45-21 loss.

6. Sandburg 5-1 (6)

Anthony Shelton – Charlie Snoreck connection hits again for dramatic game-winner in final minute.

7. Richards 5-1 (8)

Johnny Lipscomb and the Bulldogs shut out district rival Shepard 21-0.

8. St. Laurence 5-1 (7)

With senior quarterback Chase Kwiatkowski on sideline, Vikings suffer first loss 37-15 to Fenwick.

9. Morgan Park 5-1 (9)

Pierre Jackson Jr. returns opening kickoff for TD to spark 57-7 win over Lane Tech.

10. Brother Rice 3-3 (NR)

Senior safety Conner Stack is force for Crusaders in breakthrough win over Mount Carmel.

Offensive Player of the Week

Junior quarterback Jonas Williams , an Oregon recruit, throws three touchdown passes and runs for two more TDs — all in the first half — for Lincoln-Way East in a 48-14 win over Neuqua Valley.

Special Teams Player of the Week

Junior kicker Brady Gomez connects on a 19-yard field goal as time expires to give Brother Rice a 16-13 win over Mount Carmel.