Libertyville and Warren rise in the rankings as Zion-Benton rolls in.
TOP 10
With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Lake Zurich 10-1-2 (1)
Sawyer Klein, a tough defender, helps organize the Bears’ back line and makes difficult plays look easy.
2. Libertyville 5-3-1 (4)
The Wildcats’ back line continues to shine with three shutouts, while Shea Krakowski and the offense rev it up.
3. Deerfield 11-3-2 (2)
Leah Cohen delivers in the clutch for the Warriors with two game-winners among her three goals in four games.
4. Warren 8-5 (5)
Addison Stanciak and Sophie Dolinar each scores in the Blue Devils’ win against Rockford Boylan in the championship bracket of the BodyArmor Series on Sunday.
5. Stevenson 6-3-2 (3)
Ellie Egeland, Anabelle Egeland and Sami An all shine in the Bears’ North Suburban Conference loss to Warren on Thursday.
6. Mundelein 6-2-3 (6)
Delaney Kruse plays a vital role in the Mustangs’ NSC wins against Zion-Benton and Waukegan.
7. Wauconda 7-4-1 (7)
Freshman Meagan Gerle continues to make an impact, scoring the game-winning goal against Grant on Thursday.
8. Lakes 7-4-1 (8)
Mia Silber leads the Eagles with 12 goals and 10 assists, and Raina Schmitt has 11 goals and four assists.
9. Highland Park 8-6 (9)
Emma Risko-Juarez is a force in the midfield for the Giants, who beat Mundelein on Saturday.
10. Zion-Benton 7-6-3 (NR)
Mia Carias has controlled the midfield to lead the Zee-Bees to five straight victories.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Senior forward Lauren Bailey records a hat trick during Lake Zurich’s 8-0 victory against host Prospect in the Joe Welk Invitational championship game.
Bobby Narang is a freelance reporter.