Oswego takes over the top spot from Metea Valley, while Hampshire and Burlington Central enter rankings. Oswego’s Mia Jurkovic is the player of the week.
Top 10
With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Oswego 15-1 (2)
Behind Sidney Hamaker’s 64 kills, Panthers lose match but still win Champaign Central title.
2. Metea Valley 18-5 (1)
Junior libero Addison Torain up to 198 digs but Mustangs stumble against Neuqua Valley.
3. Geneva 14-6 (3)
Senior middle hitter Charlotte Potvin notches 14 kills, four blocks in Vikings’ two wins.
4. St. Charles North 15-9 (4)
Haley Burgdorf pounds out 54 kills as North Stars go 4-1 and take second at Hersey.
5. Kaneland 16-7 (6)
Rosie Karl tallies 33 kills, 13 aces to lead Knights to runner-up finish in own tourney.
6. Newark 19-2 (5)
Softball star Kodi Rizzo
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comes up with six kills, three blocks in win over Sandwich.7. Hampshire 15-11 (NR)
Jorah Rutter puts up 34 assists, 19 kills, six blocks in a pair of three-game wins.
8. Burlington Central 9-8 (NR)
Leah Freesemann totals 10 kills, but Rockets join Hampshire, Jacobs in conference logjam.
9. Jacobs 8-8 (7)
Eagles get 23 digs from Gracie Breeze but come up short in three-game loss to Whip-Purs.
10. Aurora Christian 14-6-2 (9)
Sophomore outside hitter Hope Wagner leads Eagles with 171 kills.
Player of the Week
Mia Jurkovic, a 6-foot junior outside hitter, turns in all-tournament performance with 39 kills, 41 digs, five blocks and four aces in five matches to lead Oswego to championship at Champaign Central.