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Maine South high school football
Brother Rice continued its climb up the Friday Night Drive Power Rankings in a week with substantial shuffling of the rankings.
Indiana commit Jameson Purcell threw for 238 yards and three touchdowns, and also ran for 65 yards, to power Maine South past Barrington 41-21 for the Hawks' first win in the series since 2016.
Minor shuffling was all that really happened in the Friday Night Drive Power Rankings as all but four of the previous week's ranked teams claimed victory.
Maine South's defense forced 10 three-and-outs, and Jameson Purcell threw two touchown passes in a 52-6 rout of Palatine.
Five new teams broke into the Friday Night Drive Power Rankings based on strong performances in Week 1.
Jameson Purcell threw for 243 yards and three touchdowns to lead Maine South past Warren on Friday.
USC recruit Jonas Williams threw for 358 yards and four touchdowns and Lincoln-Way East intercepted Indians commit Jameson Purcell four times, one of those a pick-six, in the Griffins' stunning 40-0 win at Maine South.
Maine South fell 35-14 to Class 8A rival Loyola on Saturday in Wilmette.
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