The clash between Benton and Du Quoin was as billed in Week 4. The pair collided and a tight 17-7 victory for Benton was the result. Benton remains the #1 team in the John A. Logan College Little Egypt Football Poll as a result and Du Quoin only slips to #3.
Carterville improved to #2 following a 42-0 beatdown of the Herrin Tigers to open conference action in the SIRR Ohio.
The Marion Wildcats went to defending 1A state champs Belleville Althoff and blasted the Crusaders 56-24 to rise to #4.
The Johnston City Indians were held under 45 points for the first time this season in a 36-6 win over Eldorado. The Tribe still remains in the Top 5 at #5, dropping a spot from Week 4.
The Nashville Hornets remained unfettered in a 57-14 victory over Anna-Jonesboro in Week 4. They remain at #6.
A tie at the #7 spot is intriguing folks around the region.
Centralia remains at #7 following a 42-6 win at Granite City. Meanwhile, the West Frankfort Redbirds still are undefeated after winning a defense-optional style game at Pinckneyville 64-31. The Redbirds rise a place into the tie for #7.
The Chester Yellow Jackets weathered a lightning delay and shutout Sparta 27-0 in Week 4. They rise to #9.
The Fairfield Mules suffered a 34-22 loss at home to Sesser-Valier but didn’t drop out of the rankings. They fall from #9 to #10, garnering the most points out of the remaining teams with just six points.
Here’s a look at the Full Rankings:
| Rank | School (Record) [First Place Votes] | Points | Rank Last Week |
| 1 | Benton (4-0) [11] | 137 | 1 (-) |
| 2 | Carterville (4-0) [1] | 113 | 3 (+1) |
| 3 | Du Quoin (3-1) | 100 | 2 (-1) |
| 4 | Marion (3-1) [1] | 99 | 5 (+1) |
| 5 | Johnston City (4-0) [1] | 96 | 4 (-1) |
| 6 | Nashville (3-1) | 65 | 6 (-) |
| 7 (t) | Centralia (3-1) | 58 | 7 (-) |
| 7 (t) | West Frankfort (4-0) | 58 | 8 (+1) |
| 9 | Chester (3-1) | 22 | 10 (+1) |
| 10 | Fairfield (3-1) | 6 | 9 (-1) |
Also receiving votes: Mt. Vernon 5, Carbondale 5, Sesser-Valier 3, Murphysboro 2
*The John A. Logan Little Egypt Football Poll is voted on by a trusted group of area coaches and media members each week
