Football Top 20
By Bob Sakamoto, Tribune staff reporter
RANK, TEAM, REC, MOMENTUM, PRE
1. St. Rita 3-0 Side-by-side 1
Mustangs blank Leo 35-0 in preparation for huge showdown Friday night against No.3 Mt.Carmel at Gately Stadium.
2. Naperville North 3-0 Side-by-side 2
Huskies still haven’t found a challenge as they have outscored their opponents 132-20 in first three weeks.
3. Mt. Carmel 3-0 Up 4
Key performers LB Kyler Kopach and DB Dan Coci expected back from high ankle sprains for game against No.1 St.Rita.
4. Lincoln-Way East 3-0 Up 5
Offense awakens for Griffins as QB Blake Hammond passes for a pair of touchdowns and also scores on a 7-yard run.
5. Wheaton Warrenville South 3-0 Up 6
8A champion won 17th in a row, 37-0 over West Chicago, and travels to Carol Stream on Friday to face talented Glenbard North (2-1).
6. Joliet Catholic 2-1 Up 7
Hilltoppers more frightening each week: score on their first eight possessions in 56-14 shellacking of St.Patrick.
7. Downers Grove South 3-0 Up 8
Tyler West and Scottie Williams lead Mustangs past rival Downers Grove North.Next:WSC Gold showdown versus Willowbrook.
8. Fremd 3-0 Up 9
Mike Gyetvay ran for three TDs and QB Mark Tolzien passed for two in the Vikings’ 49-12 triumph over Elk Grove.
9. Loyola 3-0 Up 10
Mark Harvey’s electrifying 85-yard punt return TD and two touchdown passes from QB Peter Badovinac lead Ramblers past Brother Rice.
10. Rolling Meadows 3-0 Up 11
A defensive stand inside the 1-yard line on fourth down with 30 seconds left gives the Mustangs a 21-14 victory over Palatine.
11. Maine South 2-1 Down 3
QB Charlie Goro intercepted in end zone by Jordan Komendowski with 21 seconds left in Glenbrook North’s 13-10 upset of Hawks.
12. Crystal Lake South 3-0 Side-by-side 12
Gators don’t have any problems with Grayslake Central, pouring on the offense in a 48-6 rout.Grayslake North is next.
13. Richards 3-0 Side-by-side 13
A pair of Tommie Thomas TD passes and a stifling defensive performance lead Bulldogs past Oak Forest 21-0.
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14. Lake Zurich 2-1 Side-by-side 14
Three field goals from Kevin Johnson and a 21-yard TD run by QB Bobby DiLeo enough to ease Bears past Stevenson.
15. Bolingbrook 2-1 Side-by-side 15
Stellar performance by defensive linemen Trent Noble, Perry Burge and John Harbin lift Raiders past Lincoln-Way Central.
16. Marian Central Catholic 3-0 Side-by-side 16
Junior QB Jon Budmayr suffers hamstring injury Saturday in Hurricanes’
14-0 victory over Immaculate Conception.
17. Lemont 3-0 Side-by-side 17
Brett Nagel & Co. face their biggest test Friday night in Oak Lawn against No. 13 Richards and breakaway QB Thomas.
18. Prospect 2-1 Up 20
After scoring just 10 points in first two games,Knights’ offense breaks loose in a 27-0 victory over Hoffman Estates.
19. York 2-1 Side-by-side 19
Spencer Ingle (17 carries, 141 yards) sparks rally with 65-yard TD run as Dukes finish off Proviso West 17-12 on Saturday.
20. Glenbrook South 3-0 Up NR
Mike Hirsch, Sean Progar and Justin Klise score touchdowns in Titans’ 22-13 comeback victory over Highland Park.
On the verge: Lincoln-Way Central (2-1), Montini (3-0),Morgan Park (2-1), Willowbrook (3-0) and St.Viator (3-0).
Boys soccer Top 10
By Dave Surico, Tribune staff reporter
RANK, TEAM, REC, MOMENTUM, PRE
1. New Trier 4-0 Side-by-side 1
Junior midfielders Chris Ritter and Kyle McCrudden make things happen.
2. Neuqua Valley 4-0-2 Side-by-side 2
Bryan Gaul rocketed another long-range goal vs.Naperville C. in 2-2 tie Sat.
3. Naperville Central 6-1-1 Side-by-side 3
Joe Wehrli nears school record for assists.He’s difference-maker.
4. Downers Grove South 8-0-1 Side-by-side 4
Keeper Brett Petricek named to all-tourney team at Great Midwest Classic.
5. Naperville North 3-1-3 Side-by-side 5
Huskie Augie Celentano is nearing full strength and making an impact.
6. Barrington 6-1 Up 7
Great Midwest co-champs won semifinal match on goal from Ata Ozbay.
7. Morton 6-1-1 Up 9
Senior midfielder Miguel Ramirez a potent playmaker for the Mustangs.
8. Lincoln-Way Central 7-1-1 Up NR
A scary bunch when they put it all together; Matt Ducci leads in assists.
9. Wheaton Warrenville South 7-2 Up NR
Five-foot-5-inch senior Nico Galto is a whirlwind for the Tigers.
10. Maine South 7-1 Up NR
Teams will regret it if they don’t keep an eye on senior Nick Kulas.
On the verge: Lyons Township (5-1), St.Viator (4-0-3), Libertyville (3-1), Glenbard West (8-1), Lemont (5-1-1).
Girls volleyball Top 10
By Jack McCarthy, Special to the Tribune
RANK, TEAM, REC, MOMENTUM, PRE
1. St. Francis 9-0 Side-by-side 1
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Ranked 13th in nation,Spartans travel to conference foe Rosary on Monday.
2. Crystal Lake Central 12-0 Side-by-side 2
Tigers sweep three McHenry County foes to win own four-team tourney.
3. Naperville North 7-1 Side-by-side 3
Justine Pappas (19 assists),Colleen Ward (9 kills) lift Huskies by Glenbard E.
4. Joliet Catholic 9-0 Side-by-side 4
Angels win 20th of last 21 matches with Thursday sweep of Bolingbrook.
5. Wheaton Warrenville South 8-0 Up 6
Big week for Tigers with victories over Naperville Cen.and Downers South.
6. Downers Grove South 3-1 Down 5
Wheaton South hands Mustangs first loss in two-game makeup match.
7. Benet 7-0 Up 9
Two matches and a tournament on the slate for Redwings next week.
8. Naperville Central 7-1 Down 7
Redhawks bounce back from Wheaton S. loss to post West Aurora sweep.
9. Marist 3-0 Up 10
Eleven-day layoff ends on Tuesday at Mother McAuley.
10. Sandburg 3-1 Up NR
Eagles rebound from loss to top Mother McAuley and Lockport.
On the verge: Mother McAuley (2-2), Sycamore (8-0), Plainfield North (5-1), St.Charles East (8-1) and Stagg (3-0).