Geneva takes over the top spot, while Batavia also moves up after second-round playoff action.
Top 10
With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Geneva 10-1 (3)
Talyn Taylor returns kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown in 42-28 win over Burlington Central.
2. Batavia 10–1 (4)
Michael Vander Luitgaren passes for 269 yards, three TDs in 25-21 win at Lincoln-Way West.
3. Oswego 10-1 (1)
Panthers, minus injured Iowa-bound Carson Cooney, can’t stop York ground game in 35-17 loss.
4. St. Charles North 9-2 (2)
North Stars jump out to an 8-0 lead but it was all Mount Carmel after that in 48-15 setback.
5. West Aurora 10-1 (5)
Mason Atkins passes for 231 yards to lead Blackhawks in 41-6 loss at powerhouse Maine South.
6. Burlington Central 8-3 (6)
Rockets hang tough on three TD runs by Zach Samaan in loss to comeback-minded Vikings.
7. Jacobs 7-3 (7)
Did not play. Season over.
8. Waubonsie Valley 5-5 (8)
Did not play. Season over.
9. Kaneland 5-5 (9)
Did not play. Season over.
10. South Elgin 6-4 (10)
Did not play. season over.
Offensive Player of the Week
Senior wide receiver Isaiah Brown catches eight passes for 178 yards and a TD as Bulldogs rally to 25-21 victory at Lincoln-Way West. Brown also threw a 76-yard pass to Keegan Harp.
Defensive Player of the Week
Senior middle linebacker Troy Velez has a hand in a team-high 12 tackles, giving him 64 for the season, in Geneva’s 42-28 second-round Class 6A playoff win over Burlington Central.
