Here are the latest @NBCSPreps Top 25 Power Rankings after two weeks of play on the IHSA slate.
1. Lincoln-Way East 2-0 (1)
Last Week: Beat Naperville Central, 31-10
This Week: vs Bradley
EDGY's Take: The Griffins get a big night from senior RB Devon Williams in beating Naperville Central last Friday.
2. Loyola Academy 1-1 (2)
Last Week: Beat New Trier, 34-3
This Week: vs St. Rita
EDGY's Take: The Ramblers bounce back from their opening week loss and beat their next door neighbors on the North Shore.
3. Nazareth Academy 1-1 (3)
Last Week: Beat Curie, 35-0
This Week: vs Fenwick
EDGY's Take: The Roadrunners also bounce back with a shutout win over Curie on Friday night.
4. Homewood-Flossmoor 2-0 (5)
Last Week: Beat Penn, 35-7
This Week: vs Andrew
EDGY's Take: The Vikings are getting a big season so far from senior RB Sean Allen.
5. Batavia 1-1 (6)
Last Week: Beat Naperville North, 35-7
This Week: @ Lake Park
EDGY's Take: The Batavia backfield with Art Taylor and Quinn Urwiler get rolling in beating Naperville North last Friday night.
6. Warren Township 2-0 (7)
Last Week: Beat Glenbard North, 26-6
This Week: @ Waukegan
EDGY's Take: The Blue Devils defense has allowed just six points per game so far this season.
7. Brother Rice 2-0 (8)
Last Week: Beat Perspectives, 45-6
This Week: vs Providence Catholic
EDGY's Take: The Crusaders get a big test on Friday hosting Providence Catholic.
8. Glenbard West 2-0 (9)
Last Week: Beat Leyden, 55-8
This Week: vs Proviso West
EDGY's Take: The Hitters' power running game/offense has been on fire so far this season.
9. Mount Carmel 2-0 (10)
Last Week: Beat Maine South, 21-14
This Week: vs Montini
EDGY's Take: The Caravan get two passing touchdowns from junior QB Justin Lynch in beating Maine South.
10. Bolingbrook 2-0 (NR)
Last Week: Beat St. Charles North, 21-6
This Week: vs Stagg
EDGY's Take: The Raiders, once again, stun St. Charles North for the upset win.
11. Phillips 2-0 (11)
Last Week: Beat St. Mary Mo., 28-26
This Week: vs Taft
EDGY's Take: The Wildcats return home from their successful World Tour. They host Taft at Mandrake Park this week.
12. Montini 2-0 (12)
Last Week: Beat Collins, 55-0
This Week: @ Mount Carmel
EDGY's Take: The Broncos will now see the schedule ramp up. It starts this week at Carey Field as they battle the Caravan.
13. Hinsdale Central 2-0 (13)
Last Week: Beat Morton, 48-10
This Week: @ Hinsdale South
EDGY's Take: Time for the Doings Cup. The Red Devils will take on district rival Hinsdale South.
14. Hersey 2-0 (NR)
Last Week: Beat Fremd, 35-14
This Week: vs Maine East
EDGY's Take: The Huskies are getting a huge season from first year QB Jordan Hansen.
15. Minooka 2-0 (15)
Last Week: Beat Plainfield South, 46-7
This Week: vs Plainfield East
EDGY's Take: The Indians' offense has been on fire through two games.
16. Prairie Ridge 2-0 (16)
Last Week: Beat Hampshire, 59-0
This Week: @ Huntley
EDGY's Take: The Wolves have actually brought the forward pass into the equation this season. Be afraid...be very afraid.
17. Oswego 2-0 (17)
Last Week: Beat Joliet West, 23-14
This Week: vs Plainfield South
EDGY's Take: The Panthers break open a 14-14 game in the second half for the 23-14 win over an improved Joliet West squad.
18. St. Charles North 1-1 (4)
Last Week: Lost to Bolingbrook, 21-6
This Week: @ Wheaton North
EDGY's Take: The North Stars will need to forget about the Bolingbrook loss. An upset-minded Wheaton North team (2-0) is on deck.
19. Neuqua Valley 2-0 (19)
Last Week: Beat Stevenson, 28-21
This Week: vs East St. Louis
EDGY's Take: The Wildcats get a strong 28-21 road win over Stevenson last Friday.
20. Barrington 1-1 (21)
Last Week: Beat Buffalo Grove, 42-0
This Week: vs New Trier
EDGY's Take: The Broncos notch their 500th win in school history as the take care of Buffalo Grove.
21. Waubonsie Valley 2-0 (22)
Last Week: Beat Libertyville, 40-20
This Week: @ Trinity High School, Kentucky
EDGY's Take: The Warriors also get an impressive 40-20 win last Friday in Libertyville. Ethan Nelson threw a trio of TD passes.
22. Richards 2-0 (23)
Last Week: Beat St. Rita, 35-28
This Week: @ Hillcrest
EDGY's Take: The Bulldogs have a major impact player in RB Leshon Williams. QB Javon Robinson is also a big key to the Bulldogs' success this fall.
23. Marist 2-0 (24)
Last Week: Beat Lake Zurich, 24-17 OT
This Week: vs Niles Notre Dame
EDGY's Take: The Redhawks needed overtime but get the road win over the Bears. Winning at Lake Zurich is never an easy task.
24. Providence Catholic 2-0 (25)
Last Week: Beat Morgan Park, 42-8
This Week: @ Brother Rice
EDGY's Take: Should be a good one Friday night. The Celtics travel to the South Side and battle the 7th-ranked Crusaders.
25. Maine South 0-2 (18)
Last Week: Lost to Mount Carmel, 21-14
This Week: @ Fremd
EDGY's Take: The Hawks keep fighting and are hoping to heal up soon from an early rash of injuries. How will they fare at Fremd?