John A. Logan College Little Egypt Football Poll Week 3: Mt. Vernon moves to #2, Benton still atop the rankings

The Benton Rangers remain atop the John A. Logan College Little Egypt Football Poll after another dominant victory in Week 2 (56-0 over Salem).  They have the game of the week at home this week when they host #4 Murphysboro, who moved into the Top 5 after a 59-7 win over Anna-Jonesboro last week.

Mt. Vernon and Carbondale swapped spots in this week’s poll after the Rams picked up a 31-20 victory over the Terriers.

Meanwhile, Nashville fell four spots to #8 following 20-16 loss to unranked Carterville.  The Lions’ victory pushed them back in to the Top 10 to #9.

Chester continues to impress following a 56-6 win over Pinckneyville, moving from #10 to #7.

Here’s a look at the Full Rankings:

Rank School (First Place Votes) Points Rank Last Week
1 Benton (11) 125
2 Mt. Vernon 100 6 (+4)
3 Johnston City 94 3 (-)
4 Murphysboro (1) 77 6 (+2)
5 Marion (1) 75 8 (+3)
6 Carbondale 63 2 (-4)
7 Chester 38 10 (+3)
8 Nashville 33 4 (-4)
9 Carterville 32 NR
10 Du Quoin 26 NR

Also receiving votes: Harrisburg 21, Centralia 14, Sesser-Valier 6, Fairfield 5, West Frankfort 5, Carmi-White County 3

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