Batavia takes over top spot and Oswego East jumps up, while Aurora Christian enters rankings.
Top 10
With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Batavia 5-2 (4)
Brett Berggren catches seven passes for 111 yards, two TDs in 28-7 win over Wheaton North.
2. Oswego East 6-1 (6)
Butler commit Lincoln Ijams comes up with two key catches for Wolves in 28-17 win over Yorkville.
3. Burlington Central 6-1 (5)
Parker Auxier picks up two big interceptions to help the Rockets take down Huntley 20-7.
4. St. Charles North 6-1 (1)
North Stars lose 33-7 as Wheaton Warrenville South’s Owen Yorke runs for 285 yards, five TDs.
5. Yorkville 6-1 (2)
Wolves keep senior quarterback Jack Beetham at bay and off the field in Foxes’ 28-17 setback.
6. Oswego 5-2 (3)
Panthers limited to 40-yard field goal by Kaleb Stumpenhorst on first drive in 10-3 loss to Minooka.
7. Jacobs 5-2 (9)
Justin Gonzalez returns kickoff 99 yards for TD as Golden Eagles roll past Hampshire 53-19.
8. South Elgin 5-2 (10)
Julian Huerta catches two TD passes from Carter McDonald as Storm overwhelm Bartlett 55-19.
9. Kaneland 5-2 (7)
Jackson Little steps up but Knights struggle for big stops as Rochelle eats up clock in 21-20 win.
10. Aurora Christian 5-2 (NR)
Dominic Klimpke delivers pair of TD catches for Eagles in 49-7 win over Chicago Christian.
Offensive Player of the Week
Senior running back Jasiah Watson leads Oswego East with 38 carries for 253 yards and three TDs, including an 89-yarder, as Wolves hand Yorkville first loss of season in 28-17 decision.
Defensive Player of the Week
Sai’mar Howell, a senior defensive back who can play cornerback or safety, tallies team-high eight tackles, three pass breakups and an interception for Batavia in a 28-7 win over Wheaton North.
