Top 10
With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Sandburg 16-1-3 (1)
Eagles, top seed at Class 3A Lockport, in search of first sectional title since 2013.
2. Stagg 18-2-2 (2)
Abdallah Omar hopes to lead the Chargers to program’s first state trip.
3. Lockport 15-4-1 (3)
Jackson Abdel-Razik records hat trick in rout of Providence in regular-season finale.
4. St. Laurence 16-2-4 (5)
Vikings knock off Bloom and Oak Lawn to finish regular season strong.
5. Bloom 18-5-2 (4)
Junior midfielder Miguel Vilchis is emerging as another offensive threat.
6. Lincoln-Way Central 11-6-1 (6)
Senior goalkeeper Ryan Marszalek could steal a playoff game or two for the Knights.
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7. Mount Carmel 10-3-5 (7)
Last time Caravan was in Class 2A, the 2016 team finished as state runners-up.
8. Bremen 11-6-1 (9)
Braves are seeded third in the Class 2A Brother Rice Sectional.
9. Lemont 11-3-7 (NR)
Finishes regular season on nine-game unbeaten streak, including tie with Stagg.
10. Oak Lawn 16-4-1 (10)
Defensive ace Jose Aceves scores in crosstown win over Richards.
Player of the Week
Junior forward Chad Busker scores the winning goal in both host Chicago Christian’s 1-0 win over Joliet Catholic in a Class 1A regional semifinal and the Knights’ 1-0 win over Universal in the regional championship game.
Steve Millar is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.