South Elgin makes biggest move up, while Yorkville enters rankings topped by Waubonsie Valley and West Aurora. Kaneland’s Troyer Carlson is the player of the week.
Top 10
With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Waubonsie Valley 9-0 (1)
Warriors extend streak at DeKalb, grab top seed at Jacobs’ Hinkle Holiday Classic.
2. West Aurora 9-2 (2)
CJ Savage scores 20 points as Blackhawks extend winning streak to seven straight.
3. Oswego East 8-3 (3)
Senior guard Noah Mason highlights big week by committing to Benedictine.
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4. Batavia 8-2 (4)
Kyle Porter delivers career-high 18 points in 50-30 DuKane Conference win at Geneva.
5. Kaneland 9-1 (5)
Wisconsin Whitewater football recruit Troyer Carlson leads Knights to perfect 3-0 week.
6. Aurora Christian 9-1 (7)
Eagles earn top seed for small schools at State Farm Classic in Bloomington-Normal.
7. South Elgin 7-4 (10)
Improving Storm receive seventh seed in 16-team Hinkle Holiday Classic at Jacobs.
8. Burlington Central 6-3 (8)
Defending champion Rockets pick up second seed at Plano Classic, just behind Kaneland.
9. Yorkville 5-5 (NR)
Foxes enter York’s Jack Tosh tourney at full strength after 56-55 win over Lincoln-Way East.
10. Metea Valley 4-4 (6)
Will Ashford, Mustangs open vs. Peoria on Dec. 27 in prestigious State Farm Classic.
Player of the Week
Senior guard Troyer Carlson averaged 22.3 points for Kaneland in wins over LaSalle-Peru, Plano and Johnsburg, moving up to sixth on the Knights’ all-time scoring list with 1,187 points. He passed Doug Lakin, who had 1,185, and trails Chuck Turk for fifth place by 58.