John A. Logan College Little Egypt Football Poll Week 4: Marion and Murphysboro climb the ranks after huge road wins

Thanks to a last second touchdown to come-from-behind and steal a victory on the road at #2 Mt. Vernon 37-34, the Marion Wildcats soared from the #5 ranking all the way up to the #1 ranking in this week’s Little Egypt Football Poll.

The Murphysboro Red Devils went to #1 Benton and used a strong start to win on the road 28-20 to climb from the #4 ranking to #2.  The Red Devils also garnered the most first place votes this week but couldn’t muster up enough points take the top rung.

Carterville and Du Quoin tied for the #7 ranking following a 31-0 win at Herrin for Du Quoin and a 21-16 victory over West Frankfort for Carterville.

Here’s a look at the Full Rankings:

Rank School (First Place Votes) Points Rank Last Week
1 Marion (4) 113 5 (+4)
2 Murphysboro (7) 111 4 (+2)
3 Benton 91 1 (-2)
4 Johnston City (2) 78 3 (-1)
5 Mt. Vernon 68 2 (-3)
6 Chester 55 7 (+1)
7 Du Quoin 42 10 (+3)
Carterville 42 8 (+1)
9 Nashville 41 8 (-1)
10 Carbondale 28 6 (-4)

Also receiving votes: Harrisburg 22,  Sesser-Valier 13, West Frankfort 6, Carmi-White County 3, Fairfield 2

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