Providence and Lincoln-Way West move up, while Sandburg enters topsy-turvy rankings.
Top 10
With records through Tuesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Lincoln-Way Central 12-1-1 (1): The Knights suffer their first loss, 2-1 to Maine South in a shootout. But that was without injured star Taylor Watt, who is expected back soon.
2. Providence 11-2-3 (3): Senior midfielder Maggie Wolniakowski plays the hero yet again, scoring to help the Celtics earn a huge 1-1 tie with crosstown rival Lincoln-Way Central.
3. Marist 11-1-1 (2): Freshman midfielder Elianna Tzotzos continues her hot streak with a goal to help the RedHawks edge Plainfield East 3-2 in a shootout in the BodyArmor Series.
4. Lemont 11-1-1 (4): Illinois-Chicago recruit Gabriela Kuruc
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cashes in on a penalty kick as Lemont salvages a 1-1 tie with Lincoln-Way West, remaining unbeaten over last 12 games.5. Lincoln-Way East 8-3-1 (5): Junior forward Ximena Hernandez comes through with an early goal to spark the Griffins to a 2-1 victory over Downers Grove North.
6. Lincoln-Way West 10-3-1 (9): Senior forward Jaiden Hughes delivers the equalizing goal as the Warriors mount a late comeback to earn a 1-1 tie with Lemont.
7. Sandburg 6-5-2 (NR): Add midfielder Quinn Fahey to the long list of impactful area freshmen. Her second-half goal gives the Eagles a breakthrough 1-0 win over Andrew.
8. Andrew 7-6-1 (8): Illinois-Chicago recruit Emily Crotty shines with a hat trick as the Thunderbolts roll to a stunningly convincing 6-0 road victory at Lockport.
9. Mother McAuley 8-6-2 (7): Coach Megan McCauley’s Mighty Macs are winless in their last five games, but they escape with a 1-1 tie against a talented, young St. Laurence team.
10. Lockport 7-4-1 (6): Senior midfielder Lily Nonte steps up for the tie-breaking goal in the second half as the Porters bounce back with a 3-2 win against Bradley-Bourbonnais.
Player of the Week
Sophomore midfielder Natalie Romano scores five goals over five games for St. Laurence — which goes 4-0-1 — highlighted by a two-goal performance in a 4-0 win over Evergreen Park.