The John A Logan preseason poll is out. Coming in at first with a whopping 13 first place votes is the Mt. Vernon Rams – who were considered the top team after Summer Shootouts concluded as well.
The Marion Wildcats (3rd) and Breese Central (8th) both received a first place vote as well. Teutopolis and Harrisburg tied for 9th place.
Here’s a look at the Full Rankings:
| Rank | School (First Place Votes) | Points | Rank Last Week |
| 1 | Mt. Vernon (13) | 135 | – |
| 2 | Nashville | 102 | – |
| 3 | Marion (1) | 80 | – |
| 4 | Centralia | 76 | – |
| 5 | Massac County | 64 | – |
| 6 | Carterville | 52 | – |
| 7 | Pinckneyville | 50 | – |
| 8 | Breese Central (1) | 35 | – |
| 9 | Teutopolis | 33 | – |
| – | Harrisburg | 33 | – |
Also receiving votes: Steeleville 26, Murphysboro 21, Mt. Carmel 14, Carbondale 11, Herrin 11, Benton 11, Du Quoin 9, Fairfield 9, Hamilton County 9, Okawville 6, Cobden 6, Anna-Jonesboro 4, Galatia 4, Waterloo Gibault 4, Christopher 3, Carlyle 3, Meridian 2, Cairo 2, Wayne City 1
Southern Illinois Coaches interested in participating in the Coaches Poll can email mattv@riverradio.net to be included in the weekly poll.