High school football rankings: Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 rankings for April 4, 2021

Wheaton North and Lake Forest join for the first time this season and Phillips is back after a season-opening win.

By Michael O’Brien

Wheaton North players celebrate their 17-14 victory over Wheaton Warrenville South.

New additions to the Super 25

Wheaton North: This was an easy call. The Falcons are unbeaten and take the spot of crosstown rival Wheaton Warrenville South after knocking them off on Saturday.

Lake Forest: The Scouts are unbeaten with wins against Lake Zurich, Libertyville and Mundelein.

Phillips: Clearly a bit rusty in the season opener, but the potential is there.

Dropping out

Prairie Ridge (2-1): When in doubt I rank Fox Valley teams. The top tier of the conference is so good. But the upset loss to Crystal Lake Central knocks the Wolves out for now.

Wheaton Warrenville South (2-1): This is another team that could play its way back in over the next couple of weeks.

Fremd (2-1): The Vikings fall out after losing to Palatine.

Week 4’s Super 25
With record and last week’s ranking

1. Loyola (3-0) 1
No game scheduled

2. Lincoln-Way East (3-0) 2
Friday at Lockport

3. Batavia (3-0) 4
Friday vs. Wheaton Warrenville South

4. St. Rita (2-1) 6
Friday at Marian Catholic

5. Mount Carmel (2-1) 8
Friday at De La Salle

6. Marist (2-1) 3
Saturday at No. 11 Nazareth

7. Glenbard West (2-0) 5
Saturday vs. Lyons

8. Naperville Central (3-0) 7
Saturday at No. 20 DeKalb

9. Warren (3-0) 10
Friday vs. Lake Zurich