“Edgy Tim” O’Halloran provides an updated ranking of the Top 30 Chicagoland High School football teams for Week 7. Head to EdgyTim.Rivals.com for more coverage. 

Note: Number in parentheses is the team’s ranking in the previous week. 

 1. Mount Carmel 6-0 (1)

The Caravan are aiming for a top seed in Class 7A.

Next: @ Fenwick

2. Lincoln Way East 6-0 (2)

The Griffins defense has been locking down all comers so far this season.

Next: vs Homewood Flossmoor

3. Loyola Academy 6-0 (3)

The Ramblers will need to not overlook Class 4A power IC Catholic Prep this Friday night in Elmhurst.

Next: @ IC Catholic Prep 

4. York 6-0 (4)

The Dukes are rolling and this program looks more and more like a long distance runner in Class 8A. 

 Next: vs Glenbard West 

5. Batavia 5-1 (5)

The Bulldogs are just so good at making all opposing teams play at their pace of play each week.

Next: @ St. Charles East 

6. Kankakee 6-0 (6)

The Kays have outscored its conference opponents 240-13 in just 4 games so far this season.

Next: vs Bloom Township 

7. Maine South 5-1 (7)

Maine South QB Constantine Coines continues to impress this season.

Next: vs Glenbrook South 

8. Prairie Ridge 6-0 (8)

The Wolves look to be headed towards the Class 5A state playoff field in a few weeks. That’s not good news for the 5A field.

Next: @ Central (formerly Burlington Central) 

9. Hersey 6-0 (9)

The Huskies offense has been getting all the hype…but the Huskies defense has allowed just 29 points so far in 2023.

Next: @ Rolling Meadows 

10. Palatine 4-2 (10)

Tulane commit RB Dominik Ball remains one of the state’s top big play game breakers this season. 

Next: vs Conant 

11. Barrington 6-0 (12)

Looking for a top Coach of the Year candidate? Barrington’s Joe Sanchez is a great place to start.

Next: @ Hoffman Estates 

12. St Rita 4-2 (11)

The Mustangs will hope to get the running game going this week at St Francis.

Next: @ St Francis 

13. Naperville Central 5-1 (20)

Naperville Central head coach Mike Ulreich has also somewhat quietly gotten the Redhawks back to the top of the DVC this fall. 

Next: vs DeKalb 

14. Warren Township 4-2 (21)

The Blue Devils have seemed to find some answers after an 0-2 start to the season.

Next: @ Waukegan 

15. Geneva 5-1 (13)

Geneva junior 4 star ranked WR Talyn Taylor is the real deal folks.

Next: @ Wheaton North

16. Downers Grove North 5-1 (14) 

The Trojans will look to bounce back this week on the road at Lyons after a loss to York last Friday.

Next: @ Lyons Township

17. Lake Zurich 5-1 (22)

Da Bears needed OT to beat rival Libertyville last Friday night.

Next: vs Lake Forest

18. St. Francis 4-2 (NR)

Senior QB Alessio Miliojevic (Ball State) has been as advertised this season for the Spartans. 

Next: vs St Rita 

19, Morgan Park 5-1 (19)

The Mustangs have several multi-year starters at key positions and this could be a very dangerous sleeper to watch in the postseason.

Next: vs Kenwood 

20 St. Charles North 4-2 (24)

The North Stars offense remains it’s strength this season led by junior QB Ethan Plumb.

Next: vs Glenbard North 

21. Morris 6-0 (25)

Morris no question sent the state a strong message Friday night with an impressive 35-7 win over Richmond Burton.

Next: vs Woodstock 

22. IC Catholic Prep 5-1 (16)

The Knights will look to upset one of the state’s top programs in Loyola Academy this Friday night.

Next: vs Loyola Academy 

23. Prospect 4-2 (18)

The Knights will also look for a bounce back win this Friday after a tough 28-3 loss to rival Hersey last Friday.

Next: @ Elk Grove 

24. Brother Rice 3-3 (15)

No one wants to face a low seeded Crusaders team in the postseason. No one.

Next: @ Nazareth Academy 

25. Lincoln Way West 5-1 (28)

The Warriors and head coach Luke Lokanc have gotten a big season from backup turned into now starting QB Chase Hetfleisch.

Next: vs Bradley 

26. Cary Grove 5-1 (29)

Next up for the Trojans is an always tough test against Huntley. Sophomore FB Logan Abrams is a ton for CG. 

Next: vs Huntley 

27. Carmel 5-1 (30)

The Corsairs head coach and former Bears Jason McKie is also a Coach of the Year candidate in my opinion. 

Next: @ Providence Catholic 

28. Joliet Catholic 4-2 (NR)

The Hillmen passing game is starting to come together led by senior QB Andres Munoz. 

Next: vs Leo 

29. Wheaton North 3-3 (17)

The Falson are also another team that will be a lower seeded team no one wants to draw early in the state playoff field.

Next: vs Geneva 

30. Glenbard West 4-2 (NR)

Somehow, someway the Hitters are winning games despite a starting lineup that’s been hampered by serious injury all season.

Next: @ York