Johnson County football rankings

1. Shawnee Mission East (3-0, 2-0)

Last week: Defeated Shawnee Mission Northwest 41-6

The Lancers are undefeated and averaging 43 points per game. Gunnar Englund threw for two touchdowns and ran for another.

2. Olathe North (3-0, 2-0)

Last week: Defeated Olathe South 27-26

For the third straight week the Eagles were tied or trailing going into the fourth quarter and again came up with a big victory.

3. Olathe South (2-1, 1-1)

Last week: Lost to Olathe North 27-26

Jake Seurer led the Falcons with three touchdown runs, but they suffered their first loss in a big rivalry game.

4. Lawrence Free State (2-1, 2-1)

Last week: Defeated Lawrence 31-12

Bryce Torneden threw for one touchdown and ran for another as the Firebirds defeated their rival.

5. Olathe East (2-1, 1-1)

Last week: Defeated Shawnee Mission South 14-6

The Hawks bounced back from a Week 2 loss with senior linebacker James McGinnis making progress in recovery after collapsing last game.

6. Olathe Northwest (2-1, 2-0)

Last week: Defeated Leavenworth 15-6

Jack Hatzfield and Brendan Watkins each ran for a short touchdown in the win, keeping the Ravens undefeated in league play.

7. Lawrence (1-2, 1-1)

Last week: Lost to Lawrence Free State 31-12

The Chesty Lions lost, but had big success with their running game. JD Woods scored on a 71-yard touchdown run and Trey Moore scored on a 53-yard run.

8. Shawnee Mission South (1-2, 1-2)

Last week: lost to Olathe East 14-6

The Raiders scored first with a 2-yard touchdown run from Matt Hollingsworth but gave up 14 unanswered points.

9. Shawnee Mission West (1-2, 1-2)

Last week: Defeated Shawnee Mission North 36-6

Adam Rellihan threw for two touchdowns and Isaiah Macklin scored on a 30-yard interception return in the victory.

10. Leavenworth (1-2, 0-2)

Last week: lost to Olathe Northwest 15-6

Landry Hodges connected with Isaiah Ross for a touchdown, and the defense came up with a safety in the loss.

11. Shawnee Mission Northwest (1-2, 1-1)

Last week: lost to Shawnee Mission East 41-6

The Cougars ran into the red-hot Lancers and scored just once. It came on a 29-yard interception return by Mitchell Hodson.

12. Shawnee Mission North (0-3, 0-3)

The Indians gave up five consecutive touchdowns before scoring on a 5-yard touchdown pass from Will Schneider to Nick Perez.

1. Bishop Miege (3-0, 3-0)

Last week: Defeated Blue Valley 42-21

Dawson Downing scored four TDs for the Stags, the team to beat in the EKL.

2. Blue Valley (2-1, 1-1)

Last week: Lost to Bishop Miege 42-21

Colton McCumber threw for all three of the Tigers’ touchdowns in the loss. He connected with Taylor Debey and Ryan Cyr.

3. Blue Valley West (2-1, 1-1)

Last week: defeated Blue Valley North 42-13

Nathan Wiles threw for three touchdowns and Jackson Clemets added a 66-yard interception return on defense.

4. St. Thomas Aquinas (3-0, 2-0)

Last week: Defeated Blue Valley Northwest 35-7

James Cosentino ran for 154 yards and two touchdowns in 27 carries, helping the Saints stay undefeated.

5. Blue Valley Northwest (1-2, 0-2)

Last week: Lost to St. Thomas Aquinas 35-7

The Huskies gave up five consecutive rushing touchdowns before scoring on a 6-yard run by Zack Zegunis.

6. Blue Valley Southwest (3-0, 2-0)

Last week: Defeated Gardner Edgerton 49-25

Luke Wilmes and Ryan Peroo helped the Timberwolves stayed undefeated with two rushing touchdowns apiece.

7. Blue Valley North (0-3, 0-3

Last week: Lost to Blue Valley West 42-13

The Mustangs gave up five straight touchdowns before scoring on a 6-yard pass from Joey Dolan to Alex Blake.

8. Gardner Edgerton (0-3, 0-2)

Last week: lost to Blue Valley Southwest 49-25

The Trailblazers scored their first points of the season on a 71-yard touchdown run by Colton Mullin. Jadon Pearson-Bruce added two rushing touchdowns.

1. St. James Academy (3-0, Independent)

Last week: defeated De Soto 14-0

Jake Burgmeier ran for 108 yards and a touchdown in 18 carries, helping the Thunder stay undefeated.

2. De Soto (1-2, 0-1)

Last week: lost to St. James Academy 14-0

De Soto suffered its second straight shutout after scoring 70 points in the first game.

3. Spring Hill (1-2, 0-2)

Last week: lost to Ottawa 44-43

Spring Hill outscored Ottawa 22-13 in the fourth quarter but could not complete the comeback.

4. Mill Valley (0-3, Independent)

Last week: lost to Derby 35-14

Mill Valley is still looking for a victory after losses in the first three weeks of the season. The Jaguars have given up 34 or 35 points in each game.

This story was originally published September 23, 2014 at 8:41 PM with the headline "Johnson County football rankings."