Libertyville returns to the top, Round Lake debuts in the rankings and player of the week Caitlin Pron boosts Lakes.
TOP 10
With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Libertyville 7-3-1 (2)
Erin Kelly and the back line are fueling the Wildcats’ late-season surge, which includes a 1-0 North Suburban Conference win against Lake Zurich.
2. Deerfield 13-3-2 (3)
Sophia Peiser has been instrumental for a back line that has helped the Warriors record 11 shutouts this season.
3. Lake Zurich 10-2-3 (1)
Freshman Reilly Novak scores twice in the Bears’ 2-2 tie against Warren in an NSC game to increase her season totals to 10 goals and 10 assists.
4. Warren 9-5-1 (4)
Freshman Kimberly White scores back-to-back goals to power the Blue Devils’ 3-1 NSC win against Mundelein.
5. Stevenson 8-3-2 (5)
Emma Mendoza is playing aggressively in the midfield to help the Patriots build momentum for the playoffs.
6. Lakes 9-4-1 (8)
Raina Schmitt has 13 goals and five assists for the Eagles to form a strong duo with Mia Silber.
7. Wauconda 8-5-1 (7)
Center midfielder Caryl Fisher has embraced her new position, turning into a strong facilitator for the Bulldogs.
8. Mundelein 6-4-4 (6)
The Mustangs, who are winless in their past four games, play Libertyville and Lake Zurich this week.
9. Round Lake 9-6-1 (NR)
Layah Glover has been outstanding up front for the Panthers this season.
10. Zion-Benton 8-7-3 (10)
Angelina Diaz is a tough player who can find the back of the net for the Zee-Bees.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Senior goalkeeper Caitlin Pron records two shutouts, increasing her season total to eight, as Lakes moves closer to a second straight Northern Lake County Conference title.
Bobby Narang is a freelance reporter.