Batavia takes over the top spot, while Oswego East and Marmion also join the rankings.
Top 10
With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Batavia 4-0 (2)
Malachi Smith gets two sacks, three quarterback hurries in 45-21 win over St. Charles North.
2. Oswego 4-0 (3)
Iowa recruit Carson Cooney returns interception for touchdown in 70-7 win over Joliet Central.
3. Geneva 4-0 (4)
Georgia recruit Talyn Taylor catches three TD passes as Vikings topple Lake Park 63-13.
4. West Aurora 4-0 (5)
Bryce Riley runs for 224 yards, two TDs on 11 carries to lead Blackhawks past South Elgin 50-7.
5. Kaneland 4-0 (6)
Dylan Sanagustin runs for three TDs to lead the Knights in a 49-20 win at Ottawa.
6. St. Charles North 3-1 (1)
Keaton Reinke catches 10 passes for 145 yards in North Stars’ first loss.
7. Oswego East 2-2 (NR)
Caden Bregar converts two 39-yard field goals, the difference in 13-7 win over Plainfield South.
8. Burlington Central 3-1 (10)
LJ Kerr grabs two TD passes from Jackson Alcorn as Rockets beat Crystal Lake Central 49-0.
9. Marmion 3-1 (NR)
Sean Dahlman comes up with three TD runs as Cadets blank De La Salle 35-0.
10. Waubonsie Valley 2-2 (7)
Dylan Beacom throws TD pass to Joshua Tinney, the lone score in Warriors’ 21-7 loss to Lockport.
Offensive Player of the Week
Senior running back Nathan Whitwell finishes with 264 yards on 39 carries and scores five TDs in the second half as Batavia rallies from 11-point halftime deficit to beat St. Charles North.
Defensive Player of the Week
Senior safety Andrew Pohlman delivers with four passes defended and intercepts a pass in the final 90 seconds to seal Oswego East’s 13-7 win over Plainfield South.
