Sandwich zooms up the rankings topped by Batavia and Geneva, while Geneva’s Nate Stempowski and Batavia’s Ben Brown are the players of the week.
Top 10
With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Batavia 10-1 (1)
Ryan Boe passes for 243 yards, three TDs in 45-17 win over Lincoln-Way Central.
2. Geneva 9-2 (2)
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Tony Chahino, Michael Loberg, Troy Velez catch TD passes in 42-7 rout of Lake Forest.
3. Sandwich 8-3 (9)
Simeion Harris runs for 156 yards, two TDs, adds two receiving TDs in 54-6 rout of Dyett.
4. South Elgin 9-2 (3)
Ishmael George catches three TD passes, sets school’s single-season mark with 20.
5. Kaneland 7-4 (4)
Knights miss defensive end/running back Josh Mauthe in 35-14 loss to Lake Zurich.
6. Aurora Christian 8-3 (5)
Hope avenges only loss of season in third week to conference rival Eagles.
7. Yorkville 6-4 (6)
Season over.
8. St. Charles North 6-4 (7)
Season over.
9. Oswego 6-4 (8)
Season over.
10. West Aurora 5-5 (10)
Season over.
Offensive Player of the Week
Senior quarterback Nate Stempowski
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runs for 149 yards and throws for 114 yards and three touchdowns to lead Geneva to 42-7 rout of Lake Forest in second round of Class 6A playoffs. Stempowski only played half of the third quarter.Defensive Player of the Week
Senior linebacker Ben Brown found a home for Batavia in Lincoln-Way Central’s backfield Saturday during a 42-17 win in a Class 7A second-round playoff game. He had six tackles and five for loss, including three sacks. He also forced a fumble and had two quarterback.