Lake Zurich, Deerfield and Round Lake move up, and Lake Forest returns to the rankings.
TOP 10
With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Libertyville 11-4-1 (1)
Led by Shannon Phillips, the Wildcats’ back line didn’t allow a goal in North Suburban Conference games to win the title.
2. Lake Zurich 14-2-3 (3)
Ellie Wise, who brings a lot of energy to the Bears, has been making quality runs and displaying good finishing ability.
3. Deerfield 16-5-2 (4)
Celeste Rivera steps up at holding midfielder with two starters out and plays one of her best games against Warren.
4. Stevenson 12-4-2 (2)
Goalkeeper Reese Yoo’s toughness, athleticism and intelligence have been important to the Patriots’ success this season.
5. Warren 11-7-1 (5)
Alex Brock has been a consistent force in the Blue Devils’ attack this season.
6. Lakes 12-5-1 (6)
Raina Schmitt records a hat trick in the Eagles’ win against Woodstock North.
7. Wauconda 11-6-1 (7)
Freshman Isabelle Gerle has taken her play to another level late in the season, boosting her season total to seven goals.
8. Round Lake 11-6-1 (9)
Alexa Vega is showing good vision and touch with the ball, ranking second on the team with eight assists.
9. Lake Forest 6-8-1 (NR)
Kendall Snodgrass and Elizabeth Flynn each scores two goals in the Scouts’ win against Lake Forest Academy.
10. Highland Park 10-9-1 (10)
Emma Risko-Juarez records three goals and an assist in the Giants’ win against Maine East.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Lake Zurich freshman forward Reilly Novak wraps up the regular season with five goals and two assists in her last two games to increase her team-high totals to 18 goals and 12 assists.
Bobby Narang is a freelance reporter.
