Mount Carmel and Lincoln-Way East, of course, top list. Watch out for St. Rita and Brother Rice.
Top 10 Teams
1. Mount Carmel (11-3)
After three straight state titles in Class 7A, Caravan gets their shot at 8A. Roster is loaded with Division I talent, including senior defensive linemen Braeden Jones (USC) and Joey Quinn (Vanderbilt) and senior offensive lineman Claude Mpouma (Nebraska). Junior receiver Quentin Burrell , who totaled 17 touchdowns last season, has several high-major offers.
2. Lincoln-Way East (12-1)
Star senior quarterback Jonas Williams (USC) has new weapons via transfer in senior receiver Blaise LaVista (Washington) and junior receiver Jayden Cawthon . Senior running back Brody Gish is back after helping Griffins reach 8A semifinals, while senior line