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

St. Charles North moves up behind Oswego in top spot, while Waubonsie Valley joins rankings.

Top 10

With records through Saturday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1. Oswego 9-0 (1)

Kaleb Stumpenhorst hits field goals of 24, 34 and 35 yards as Panthers top Oswego East 23-7.

2. St. Charles North 8-1 (5)

North Stars rally for 35-21 victory over Geneva to form three-way tie atop DuKane Conference.

3. Geneva 8-1 (2)

Finnegan Weppner gains 101 yards receiving as Vikings win first conference title since 2010.

4. Batavia 8-1 (3)

Brett Berggren returns kickoff 90 yards for touchdown as Bulldogs hold off Glenbard North 35-34.

5. West Aurora 9-0 (4)

Michael Williams marks TD runs of 19 and 44 yards as Blackhawks roll 56-0 over Streamwood.

6. Jacobs 7-2 (6)

T.O. Boddie runs for three TDs, including one of 84 yards, as Eagles top Crystal Lake South 41-7.

7. Burlington Central 7-2 (7)

Role reversal? Senior quarterback Jackson Alcorn catches TD pass in 31-7 win over Huntley.

8. South Elgin 6-3 (8)

Full circle? Storm cruise 55-0 vs. East Aurora, draws first-game foe Barrington to open playoffs.

9. Waubonsie Valley 5-4 (NR)

Josh Siekierski throws three TD passes as Warriors down Metea Valley 70-28, return to playoffs.

10. Kaneland 5-4 (9)

Tough stretch to end season as Knights lose 14-10 to Class 1A powerhouse Belleville Althoff.

Offensive Player of the Week

Senior quarterback Ethan Plumb accounts for all five TDs for St. Charles North, running for three and also passing for a pair of scores in a 35-21 decision that hands Geneva its first loss.

Defensive Player of the Week

Senior linebacker Mikey Claycombe, who leads stout defense in tackles for second year in a row, gets two sacks in a 23-7 win over Oswego East as Oswego complete perfect regular season.

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