Rick Armstrong’s Aurora-Elgin area football rankings and players of the week

Oswego and Geneva flip spots atop rankings, while South Elgin, Kaneland and Sandwich return.

Top 10

With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1. Oswego 8-0 (2)

Brett Connolly throws for two TDs, runs for another as Panthers dominate Minooka 42-10.

2. Geneva 8-0 (1)

Talyn Taylor returns kickoff 90 yards for TD as Vikings clinch share of DuKane Conference title.

3. Batavia 7-1 (3)

Xavier Blanquel tallies six tackles, two sacks as Bulldogs beat Wheaton Warrenville South 35-13.

4. West Aurora 8-0 (4)

Kewon Marshall keys Blackhawks past East Aurora 47-6, highlighted by three TD receptions.

5. St. Charles North 7-1 (5)

North Stars top Lake Park 43-13, play Friday at Geneva with share of conference title on line.

6. Jacobs 6-2 (6)

Golden Eagles lock down fourth straight playoff berth with 35-19 win over McHenry.

7. Burlington Central 6-2 (7)

Jackson Alcorn leads Rockets past Hampshire 31-6 and into first playoff berth since 2014.

8. South Elgin 5-3 (NR)

Storm roll past Elgin 51-0, become eligible for playoffs seventh straight time.

9. Kaneland 5-3 (NR)

Carter Grabowski runs for two TDs as Knights snap three-game skid against state-ranked teams.

10. Sandwich 5-3 (NR)

Nick Michalek scores 10-yard TD on run in fourth quarter to put Indians back on playoff track.

Offensive Player of the Week

Junior quarterback Mason Atkins completes 10 of 12 passes for 196 yards and six TDs for West Aurora in 47-6 win over crosstown rival East Aurora, securing Blackhawks’ first conference title since 2016.

Defensive Player of the Week

Senior linebacker Easton Ruby intercepts two passes for Oswego, giving him four for the season and leading to two scores as Panthers clinch Southwest Prairie West title with 42-10 win over Minooka.

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