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Loyola celebrates with the Class 8A state championship trophy after beating Lincoln-Way East.

Michael O’Brien’s final Super 25 high school football rankings for the 2023 season

Loyola ends the season on top.

By Michael O’Brien

Batavia’s Charlie Whelpley (4) leaps over Lincoln-Way East’s Gavin LaDere (9) and then takes a hard hit from Connor Durkin.

Super 25 Football Rankings

Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school football rankings for Week 13

The top four teams continue to dominate and Wilmington makes its season debut.

By Michael O’Brien

Mount Carmel’s Kevin Gardner (19) and Darrion Gilliam (17) celebrate after a touchdown against Prospect.

Super 25 Football Rankings

Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school football rankings for Week 12

It’s a major shakeup as seven new teams join before the state quarterfinals.

By Michael O’Brien

Hersey players rush toward the student section after defeating Wheaton-Warrenville South in the first round of the Class 7A playoffs on Saturday.

Super 25 Football Rankings

Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school football rankings for Week 11

Downers Grove North jumps, Lyons returns and Nazareth makes the cut.

By Michael O’Brien

Loyola’s Michael Baker (11) celebrates his touchdown against Mount Carmel amongst teammates.

Super 25 Football Rankings

Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school football rankings for Week 10

There is a new No. 1 for the first time since 2021.

By Michael O’Brien

Loyola’s William Carlson (14) and Finley Miller (42) celebrate Miller’s second touchdown against Benet.

Super 25 Football Rankings

Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school football rankings for Week 9

Wheaton North, Downers Grove North and Prospect are all back.

By Michael O’Brien

Morgan Park’s Jovan Clark (5) reacts after beating Kenwood at Gately Stadium.

Super 25 Football Rankings

Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school football rankings for Week 8

St. Laurence and Carmel make season debuts.

By Michael O’Brien

Hersey’s Colton Gumino (1) drops back to pass against Prospect.

Super 25 Football Rankings

Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school football rankings for Week 7

St. Francis debuts and Joliet Catholic returns.

By Michael O’Brien

Lincoln-Way East’s Gage LaDere (96) and Simon Bromberek (70) and the rest of the Griffins bench celebrate after stopping Batavia’s two-point attempt.

Super 25 Football Rankings

Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school football rankings for Week 6

The top remains stable, and three teams make season debuts: Naperville Central, Lincoln-Way West and Morris.

By Michael O’Brien

Loyola’s Andrew MacPherson (34) and Brendan Loftus (87) react during the game against Brother Rice.

Super 25 Football Rankings

Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school football rankings for Week 5

The top five remain solid, but parity is cropping up all over the area. Four new teams join this week.

By Michael O’Brien

Loyola’s Andrew MacPherson (34) reacts after scoring a touchdown against Marist.

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Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school football rankings for Week 4

Loyola jumps a spot to No. 2 and Oswego, Lincoln-Way Central and Lake Zurich join.

By Michael O’Brien

Lincoln-Way East’s DJ Richardson (7) holds the ball aloft after scoring the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter against Batavia.

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Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school football rankings for Week 3

Marist, Lockport and Libertyville join the rankings for the first time this season.

By Michael O’Brien

Mount Carmel’s Maurice Densmore (10) screams at the moon after he picked up a first down that secured the Caravan’s 36-33 victory over East St. Louis.

Super 25 Football Rankings

Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school football rankings for Week 2

Kankakee, Prospect and Barrington join after big opening week wins.

By Michael O’Brien

Mount Carmel’s Darrion Dupree runs the ball during football practice.

Super 25 Football Rankings

Michael O’Brien’s preseason Super 25 high school football rankings

A look at the best teams in the area heading into the upcoming season.

By Michael O’Brien

Mount Carmel players hoist the IHSA Class 7A state trophy after beating Batavia.

Super 25 Football Rankings

Michael O’Brien’s final Super 25 high school football rankings for 2022

The season is all wrapped up. Here’s where things stand after all of the action.

By Michael O’Brien

Loyola’s Jack Fitzgerald (87) reacts as Johnny McGuire (33) scores a touchdown against York.

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Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school football rankings for Week 14

Thirteen games are in the books ... and it looks like we expected it to back in August.

By Michael O’Brien

Mount Carmel’s Demarion Arrington (1) and Jimmy Deacy (9) celebrate Arrington’s touchdown against Brother Rice.

Super 25 Football Rankings

Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school football rankings for Week 13

Four new teams join and Providence makes its season debut.

By Michael O’Brien

Crete-Monee’s Tyrell Hester (5) celebrates after making a big hit on Simeon’s Angelo Stockstill (7).

Super 25 Football Rankings

Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school football rankings for Week 12

A look at where things stand heading into the state quarterfinals.

By Michael O’Brien

Mount Carmel’s Alonzo Manning, II, breaks out of the grasp of Loyola’s Gabe Gyorgy (25).

Super 25 Football Rankings

Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school football rankings for Week 11

Glenbrook South joins for the first time this season.

By Michael O’Brien

Mount Carmel’s Damarrion Arrington (1) catches a pass for a first down on a fake punt.

Super 25 Football Rankings

Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school football rankings for Week 10

Naperville North returns. South Elgin and IC Catholic debut.

By Michael O’Brien