Four teams hold steady at top, while Jacobs jumps back into rankings. East Aurora’s Kenneth Cooley and Batavia’s Ben Fiegel are the players of the week.
Top 10
With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Batavia 7-1 (1)
Junior defensive tackle Malachi Smith creates havoc as Bulldogs clinch conference title.
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2. St. Charles North 6-2 (2)
Sophomore linebacker Aidan McClure intercepts three passes in 42-14 win over Lake Park.
3. South Elgin 7-1 (3)
Junior quarterback Kevon Brooks throws for three TDs, runs for another in rout of Bartlett.
4. Geneva 6-2 (4)
Senior tight end Michael Loberg catches four TD passes in 42-20 win over St. Charles East.
5. Yorkville 5-3 (7)
Ben Alvarez’s 27-yard interception return for TD highlights 13-8 win over Oswego East.
6. Kaneland 5-3 (6)
Senior receiver Aric Johnson runs for two TDs in 28-7 win over Woodstock North.
7. Oswego 5-3 (5)
Lucas Anderson’s 17-yard TD reception keeps Panthers close in 13-10 loss to Minooka.
8. East Aurora 5-3 (9)
Jeremiah Brown runs 23 times for 180 yards, one TD. Tomcats now playoff eligible.
9. Jacobs 5-3 (NR)
Eagles deliver fourth straight win following 1-3 start to season.
10. West Aurora 5-3 (8)
Luis Estrella makes 16 tackles for Blackhawks in 10-0 setback at Plainfield North.
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Offensive Player of the Week
Kenneth Cooley raises season touchdown total to 22 with two on runs, one on his fourth punt return of season in 32-21 win over West Chicago that makes Tomcats playoff eligible for the first time in 40 years.
Defensive Player of the Week
Senior linebacker Ben Fiegel, a Southern Illinois recruit, tallies 10 tackles in 28-14 win over Wheaton Warrenville South. He leads Bulldogs with 67 tackles, to go with one interception and three forced fumbles.