Aurora Christian moves up a spot in the rankings, while Batavia maintains grip on top spot.
Top 10
With records through Saturday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Batavia 9-2 (1)
Henry Hahn runs for 99 yards and two TDs as Bulldogs top Glenbard East 42-21.
2. Burlington Central 10-1 (2)
Rockets’ mudder Tyler McGladdery gets two TD runs in 24-14 win over Machesney Park Harlem.
3. St. Charles North 10-1 (3)
North Stars capitalize on three turnovers and TD from Tommy Vendl to rally past Carmel 26-23.
4. Oswego 9-2 (4)
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dominates in second half to power Panthers past Lane Tech for 45-10 win.5. Kaneland 8-3 (5)
Jalen Carter breaks out by running for 191 yards in Knights’ 30-25 loss to Belvidere North.
6. Aurora Christian 8-3 (7)
Asa Johnson runs for one TD, throws for another for Eagles in 21-14 loss to Farmington.
7. Yorkville 7-3 (6)
Did not play. Season ended.
8. Oswego East 6-4 (8)
Did not play. Season ended.
9. South Elgin 7-3 (9)
Did not play. Season ended.
10. West Aurora 7-3 (10)
Did not play. Season ended.
Offensive Player of the Week
Senior quarterback Landon Arnold runs 19 times for 131 yards and scores TD in fourth quarter for Burlington Central to seal a 24-14 win over Machesney Park Harlem in a Class 6A second-round playoff game. The Rockets advance to quarterfinals for the first time since 2006.
Defensive Player of the Week
Sophomore defensive back Luke Gardner totals a team-high 14 tackles for Batavia in a 42-21 win over Glenbard East in a Class 7A second-round playoff game that sends the Bulldogs to the quarterfinals for the 10th time since 2011.