Rend Lake Cabins in the Woods Week 9 Rankings

The Benton Rangers remain atop the Ballin4God Rankings for the seventh straight week after a dominant 56-7 win over Pinckneyville. The Carterville Lions stay put at number two following a 28-7 win over Murphysboro, while Cahokia holds at number three after handling Collinsville 34-14.

Du Quoin climbs into the top five at number four after a solid 28-18 win over Nashville, while Johnston City stays unbeaten and steady at number five following a 30-0 shutout of Red Hill.

Richland County remains at number six after escaping Casey-Westfield 28-27 to stay perfect. Centralia jumps to number seven after rallying from 44-20 halftime deficit to beat rival Mt. Vernon 48-44.

Marion moves up a spot to number eight after a 39-35 thriller over Carbondale, while Chester re-enters the top ten at number nine after rolling past Red Bud 42-18. Waterloo rounds out the rankings at number ten, back in the top ten for the first time since Week 6 after a 21-14 win over Triad.

On the outside looking in are Nashville and Flora, tied as the first teams out, followed by Sesser-Valier-Waltonville, West Frankfort, Murphysboro, and Dupo.

Ballin4God Week 9 Rankings:

1. Benton 126 (9)

2. Carterville 112 (3)

3. Cahokia 103 (1)

4. DuQuoin 84

5. Johnston City 75

6. Richland County 59

7. Centralia 58

8. Marion 25

9. Chester 20

10. Waterloo 17

Others receiving votes: Flora 16, Nashville 16, Sesser-Valier/Waltonville 6, West Frankfort 3, Dupo 1, Murphysboro 1