Lincoln-Way Central takes over the top spot and Marist makes big move. Plus, Sandburg joins the rankings.
Top 10
With records through Wednesday and previous records in parentheses.
1. Lincoln-Way Central 7-0 (4): Senior goalkeeper Flynn Meyer already has six shutouts for the Knights, who won their second straight Windy City Ram Classic championship.
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2. Providence 5-1-1 (2): Maggie Wolniakowski scores the lone goal for the Celtics in a 1-0 victory over Springfield, which finished third last season in Class 2A.
3. Marist 5-1-1 (8): Junior Giuliana Conte, a former midfielder, shines at goalkeeper as the RedHawks surprise their way to a runner-up finish in the Windy City Ram Classic.
4. Lockport 4-1 (1): Senior midfielder Makenna Klacko emerges as an offensive force for the Porters, providing two goals and an assist in a 7-0 win over Joliet Catholic.
5. Lincoln-Way West 5-1 (7): The Kinsella sisters ∞ Kate, a senior midfielder, and Grace, a freshman forward — spark Warriors to fast start, highlighted by a 4-1 win over Andrew.
6. Andrew 2-2 (3): Illinois-Chicago recruit Emily Crotty is quickly up to seven goals for the Thunderbolts, who pushed Lincoln-Way Central to a shootout in a 2-1 loss.
7. Mother McAuley 4-2 (10): Fresh off a big basketball season, senior forward Quinn Arundel scores the game-winning goal in a 2-1 win over Lincoln-Way East.
8. Lincoln-Way East 3-1 (5): Junior forward Alina Puri produces a hat trick as the Griffins roll to an 8-0 win over Morton.
9. Lemont 4-1 (6): After season-opening loss to Marist, Madison Weil and Co. respond with four straight victories to win the Windy City Ram Classic consolation championship.
10. Sandburg 2-0-2 (NR): Freshman forward Sofie Ulleweit makes an immediate impact, scoring a big goal in a 2-1 win over Downers Grove South.
Player of the Week
Senior defender Taylor Watt scores two goals for Lincoln-Way Central in a 3-0 win over Marist in the Windy City Ram Classic championship game. The Millikin recruit adds a goal in a 5-0 victory over Homewood-Flossmoor while providing strong defense in both games.