2018 Final Chicagoland Top 30
2018 Final EDGYTIM.com Chicagoland Top 30 poll
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1. Loyola Academy 11-3 (3)- The 2018 Ramblers put together one of the most memorable late season runs in school history to capture the Class 8A state title. The Ramblers defeated Maine South. Lincoln-Way East and Brother Rice in three straight weeks.
2. Nazareth Academy 13-1 (2)- The 2018 Class 7A state champion Road Runners featured the state's most dynamic overall player, the state's most dynamic quarterback and a roster stacked with talent.
3. Cary-Grove 14-0 (4)- The 2018 Class 6A Trojans beat everyone in their way to an impressive 14-0 record and a Class 6A state title.
4. Brother Rice 13-1 (1)- The Crusaders and head coach Brian Badke took Brother Rice from a 2-7 season in 2017 to a Class 8A state runner up squad in 2018.
5. Lincoln-Way East 12-1 (5)- Next: Season Completed
6. Marist 11-2 (6)- Next: Season Completed
7. St. Charles North 10-4 (7) The North Stars wrapped up a historic 2018 season as the Class 7A state title runner up.
8. Batavia 12-1 (8)- Next: Season Completed
9. Mount Carmel 11-2 (9)- Next: Season Completed
10. Homewood-Flossmoor 10-2 (10)- Next: Season Completed
11. Simeon 11-1 (11)- Next: Season Completed
12. Maine South 10-2 (12)- Next: Season Completed
13. Warren Township 10-2 (15)- Next: Season Completed
14. Immaculate Conception 14-0 (18)- The 2018 Class 4A state champion Knights got "multiplied" to Class 4A and have now won back to back to back state titles.
15. JCA 10-4 (19)- Joliet Catholic and head coach Jake Jaworski led the Hilltoppers to the 2018 Class 5A state title game in one of the most memorable games all weekend. Not bad for a team that was at 4-4 in 2018.
16. Montini Catholic 12-2 (13)- The Broncos wind up a terrific 2018 season as the Class 5A state runner up.
17. Crete-Monee 10-4 (14)- The Warriors once again overcome a handful of early regular season losses to become the 2018 Class 6A state title runner up.
18. Richards 12-1 (16)- Next: Season Completed
19. Niles Notre Dame 10-3 (17) Next: Season Completed
20. Willowbrook 11-1 (20)- Next: Season Completed
21. Phillips 9-3 (21)- Next: Season Completed
22. Bishop McNamara 12-2 (22) The Fightin Irish posted a terrific 2018 season as the Class 4A state title runner up team. Also pay attention to the Fightin Irish in 2019.
23. Oak Park-River Forest 8-3 (23)- Next: Season Completed
24. Wheaton South 10-2 (24)- Next: Season Completed
25. Oswego 10-1 (25)- Next: Season Completed
26. Naperville Central 10-1 (26)- Next: Season Completed
27. Glenbard West 8-3 (27)- Next: Season Completed
28. Hinsdale Central 8-3 (28)- Next: Season Completed
29. Hillcrest 12-1 (29)- Next: Season Completed
30. Prairie Ridge 8-3 (30) Next: Season Completed
Out: None
Others to Watch (in no order): Antioch/Barrington/West Aurora/Hersey/Lincoln-Way West/Maine West/Lake Zurich/Kaneland/Lakes/Crystal Lake South/Yorkville/Shepard/Evergreen Park/Sycamore/St. Rita/Taft