After a Week 2 where each game seemed to be either a heavy-hitting matchup or a blowout, the biggest game – #4 Nashville @ #5 Carterville saw an exciting game that the Hornets eventually won 41-27.
That win pushed the Hornets to the top of the rankings, garnering a first place vote and jumping up to #2 in the region.
Carbondale tumbled down from #2 to #6 after suffering their second loss of the season.
Entering the Top 10 for the first time is Mt. Carmel, edging Murphysboro out.
Here’s a look at the Full Rankings:
Rank School (First Place Votes) Points
- Marion (9) 99
- Nashville (1) 79
- Benton 73
- Fairfield 55
- Centralia 45
- Carbondale 43
- Carterville 35
- Du Quoin 29
- Mt. Carmel 25
- Herrin 20
Also receiving votes: Cahokia 7, Murphysboro 6, Johnston City 6, Chirstopher-Zeigler-Royalton 3, Eldorado 1, Harrisburg 1, Mt. Vernon 1