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With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Libertyville 14-2-2 (1)
Shea Krakowski, a freshman, made a splash in her playoff debut for the regional champion Wildcats with three goals against Waukegan.
2. Lake Zurich 17-3-2 (2)
Cammy Niepomnik had three goals and two assists in two games for the regional champion Bears to increase her season totals to 15 goals and 10 assists.
3. Stevenson 14-5-1 (3)
Goalkeeper Mandy Meliker made 19 saves in two games for the Patriots, who won their fourth straight regional title.
4. Deerfield 16-5-2 (4)
Maggie Culver had two goals and two assists in two games for the regional champion Warriors.
5. Carmel 12-6-1 (5)
Emily Fix leads the regional champion Corsairs with 24 goals and also has five assists.
6. Lake Forest 9-7-3 (8)
The back line of Riley Hoskins, Hanna Sands, Sophia Benjakul, Madelyn Cummins and Ava Walsh has sparked a resurgence for the regional champion Scouts.
7. Warren 10-6-3 (6)
Addison Stanciak, a sophomore, led the Blue Devils with 23 goals.
8. Mundelein 16-9-1 (7)
Ailani Zires, a sophomore, led a young back line that helped the Mustangs match the second-highest win total in program history.
9. Grayslake Central 8-11-1 (10)
Northern Lake County Conference player of the year Sara Armstrong had 10 goals and eight assists for the Rams.
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10. Grayslake North 11-6-2 (9)
Rylee Jaramillo and Victoria Rodell scored for the Knights in a loss to Deerfield in a regional final.
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Junior forward Lauren Bailey totaled five goals and two assists in two games for regional champion Lake Zurich.
Bobby Narang is a freelance reporter for the News-Sun.