The first week of the Southern Illinois Football season is in the books and rankings are in ahead of Week 2 matchups.
The #1 Centralia Orphans did exactly what everyone expected them to – dominating Salem 35-0 at halftime and winning 49-20. They garner nearly all the first place votes.
The #2 Carbondale Terriers offense popped the way most envisioned, quarterback Davin Wooley was 5-6 with 199 passing yards and 4 passing touchdowns to lead the Terriers past Murphysboro 47-13. They earn a first place vote.
#3 Carterville hung on in a wild 28-24 win over the #8 Marion Wildcats. Both teams remain unchanged in the rankings.
Nashville rose from #6 to #4 following a 42-14 win over a visiting Roxana team.
The West Frankfort Redbirds rocketed up from the #10 spot to #5 in the rankings after a big 48-14 win over Massac County. Quarterback Lucas Parker was 5-6 with 132 yards and three touchdowns while running back Chris Samples rushed for 117 yards and two touchdowns on eight carries.
Benton’s 18-6 win at Herrin saw voters sour on the Rangers some, dropping Benton from #4 to #6.
The Harrisburg Bulldogs dominated Anna-Jonesboro 56-3 to rise in to the Top 10 to #9 in the rankings. They’ll hit the road to face #10 Du Quoin Friday night. The Indians slid from #5 to #10 this week following a 50-22 loss at Mt. Carmel.
Here’s a look at the Full Rankings:
| Rank | School (Record) [First Place Votes] | Points | Rank Last Week |
| 1 | Centralia (1-0) [12] | 135 | 1 (-) |
| 2 | Carbondale (1-0) [1] | 122 | 2 (-) |
| 3 | Carterville (1-0) | 106 | 3 (-) |
| 4 | Nashville (1-0) [1] | 101 | 6 (+2) |
| 5 | West Frankfort (1-0) | 57 | 10 (+5) |
| 6 | Benton (1-0) | 54 | 4 (-2) |
| 7 | Johnston City (1-0) | 39 | 7 (-) |
| 8 | Marion (0-1) | 34 | 8 (-) |
| 9 | Harrisburg (1-0) | 26 | NR |
| 10 | Du Quoin(0-1) | 24 | 5 (-5) |
Also receiving votes: Mt. Vernon 22, Fairfield 17, Christopher-Zeigler-Royalton-Elverado 11, Sparta 7, Chester 5, Salem 2, Murphysboro 1
*The John A. Logan Little Egypt Football Poll is voted on by a trusted group of area coaches and media members each week
