Paul Johnson’s Aurora-Elgin girls basketball rankings and player of the week

Waubonsie Valley maintains top spot, while Plano and Yorkville Christian enter the rankings.

Top 10

With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1. Waubonsie Valley 8-0 (1)

Danyella Mporokoso scores 24 points Saturday for Warriors in an 81-62 win over Libertyville.

2. St. Charles North 8-0 (2)

Still unbeaten North Stars top Wheaton North 53-27 in DuKane Conference opener.

3. West Aurora 5-1 (5)

Blackhawks have won five straight, including 2-0 start in return to Upstate Eight Conference.

4. St. Charles East 4-2 (4)

Saints lose to Waubonsie for the second time this season despite 17 points from Corrine Reed.

5. Aurora Central Catholic 8-1 (6)

Sofia Corral scores 17 points to beat Wheaton St. Francis after overtime loss to West Aurora.

6. Batavia 5-2 (7)

Hallie Crane is averaging 11.9 points for the new-look Bulldogs.

7. Plano 8-2 (NR)

Josie Larson averages 16.8 points during a big 5-0 week for the Reapers.

8. Kaneland 4-3 (3)

Sam Kerry scores 17 points in losses to Dixon and Ottawa to end last week.

9. Yorkville Christian 7-1 (NR)

Payton Wallin is averaging 14.5 points for the Mustangs, who have won seven straight.

10. St. Edward 5-3 (10)

Savannah Lynch picks up where she left off last season, but Green Wave goes through 1-2 week.

Player of the Week

Sophomore guard Savannah Lynch continues torrid start to season, scoring 71 points in three games, including 30 points in a win over Marengo.

Paul Johnson is a freelance reporter for The Beacon-News.

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