The latest Super 25 Illinois high school football rankings have been reshuffled after a dramatic Week 3 showdown in Orland Park, where Sandburg surged from No.23 to No.9 with a 35‑28 victory over Montini.
A Week of Upsets and Breakouts
Coach Sheamus Murphy, in his second season at Sandburg after a stint at Back of the Yards, guided his team through a game that featured a roller‑coaster of turnovers yet still delivered a decisive win.
Quarterback Sean Ruisz was a dual threat, completing 14 of 17 passes for 226 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for 14 carries that produced 181 yards and three scores.
The Vikings’ junior signal‑caller Will Clark has emerged as a new focal point, posting 34 of 51 passes for 535 yards, two touchdowns and a single interception as he replaces the departed Johnny O’Brien.
Loyola remains atop the poll after a win in Indianapolis, while Lincoln‑Way East climbed to No.3 following a narrow triumph in Kankakee, and St. Rita jumped to No.8 with a road victory over Glenbard West.
Rochester’s 44‑16 drubbing of Batavia showcased a dominant performance, though Batavia had opened the season with a win over Maine South; Michael Vander Luitgaren threw for 237 yards but tossed three interceptions in the loss.
Meanwhile, Joliet Central, a Class 4A program that has struggled in recent years, hinted at a playoff resurgence after two consecutive wins, a feat not seen since the combined Joliet Township program last made the postseason in 1994.
The rankings also reflect a broader competitive landscape, with teams like Mount Carmel, Brother Rice, Hersey and others jostling for position, while Israel Abrams, a Miami recruit, is listed as the nation’s No.3 quarterback according to 247Sports.com.