Headed in to Week 6 of the High School Football season, the John A. Logan College Little Egypt Football Poll remains largely unchanged.
The Benton Rangers remain at #1 following a dominant 56-7 win at Anna-Jonesboro.
Carterville took care of business against Hopkinsville, KY 35-15 to keep their spot at #2.
The Du Quoin Indians bounced back with a 46-27 win against Pinckneyville, surviving a bumpy start that saw the Panthers primed for an upset before Du Quoin righted the ship. The Indians keep their #3 spot.
The Johnston City Indians move back up to #4 following a 38-20 win at Flora in a game many believe could have been for the Black Diamond Conference crown.
Marion Wildcats slide to #5 following a 28-22 loss to Cahokia, dropping to 3-2 and 1-1 in the South Seven.
The Nashville Hornets went to West Frankfort and handed the Redbirds their first loss of the season, 41-6. Nashville remains at #6 while West Frankfort drops to #9.
The Centralia Orphans took care of business at Carbondale in a 35-23 victory. The Orphans remain #7.
The Chester Yellow Jackets impressed with a 42-20 win over Wesclin.
The Mt. Vernon Rams re-enter the Top 10 following a tight 29-28 win over Belleville Althoff.
Here’s a look at the Full Rankings:
| Rank | School (Record) [First Place Votes] | Points | Rank Last Week |
| 1 | Benton (5-0) [13] | 139 | 1 (-) |
| 2 | Carterville (5-0) [1] | 124 | 2 (-) |
| 3 | Du Quoin (4-1) | 99 | 3 (-) |
| 4 | Johnston City (5-0) | 92 | 5 (+1) |
| 5 | Marion (3-2) | 80 | 4 (-1) |
| 6 | Nashville (4-1) | 69 | 6 (-) |
| 7 | Centralia (4-1) | 66 | 7 [t] (-) |
| 8 | Chester (4-1) | 28 | 9 (+1) |
| 9 | West Frankfort (4-1) | 21 | 7 [t] (-2) |
| 10 | Mt. Vernon (2-3) | 19 | NR |
Also receiving votes: Fairfield 17, Sesser-Valier 9, Murphysboro 7
*The John A. Logan Little Egypt Football Poll is voted on by a trusted group of area coaches and media members each week
