Rick Armstrong’s high school football rankings and Week 9 top players for the Aurora-Elgin area

Batavia holds top spot, while Burlington Central moves up and West Aurora moves into rankings.

Top 10

With records through Saturday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1. Batavia 7-2 (1)

Michael Vander Luitgaren completes 14 of 17 passes as Bulldogs clinch DuKane Conference title.

2. Burlington Central 8-1 (3)

Landon Arnold throws three TD passes as Rockets roll to 42-6 win in Fox Valley Conference finale.

3. St. Charles North 8-1 (4)

Three TD passes by JT Padron lift North Stars past Lake Park 35-16 for share of conference title.

4. Yorkville 7-2 (5)

Foxes hurt by three turnovers as Bolingbrook takes advantage to win 26-21 for conference title.

5. Oswego 7-2 (6)

Teddy Manikas unleashes 47-yard TD run as the Panthers ease past Plainfield North 37-7.

6. Oswego East 6-3 (2)

Zamarion Taylor returns punt for a TD but the Wolves drop a 15-14 nail-biter to Minooka.

7. South Elgin 7-2 (8)

Carter McDonald completes seven passes with five for TDs as the Storm rout East Aurora 69-0.

8. Kaneland 7-2 (9)

Jake Buckley, Jack Parker each tally three tackles for loss as Knights beat Belleville Althoff 55-28.

9. Aurora Christian 7-2 (10)

Jalen Callaway returns kickoff 85 yards for TD as Eagles down Marian Central Catholic 44-20.

10. West Aurora 7-2 (NR)

Antonio Higgins catches three passes for 79 yards and two TDs as Blackhawks erupt for 52-8 win.

Offensive Player of the Week

Senior wide receiver Brett Berggren catches five passes for 77 yards and a 12-yard TD and adds three carries for 90 yards and pair of TDs to lead the Bulldogs to a 45-12 win over Wheaton Warrenville South.

Defensive Player of the Week

Senior linebacker Nick Jansey totals a game-high 11 tackles with 1 1/2 sacks, three quarterback hurries and a fumble recovery for Batavia.

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