Elgin, West Aurora, Streamwood and Marmion top rankings at end of regular season. Westminster Christian’s Stephen Boldt is the player of the week.
Top 10
With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Elgin 12-3-3 (1)
Eduardo Nava’s hat trick helps Maroons salvage 3-3 tie against archrival Larkin.
2. West Aurora 18-3 (3)
A 1-0 win over Plainfield East gives the Blackhawks the conference title.
3. Streamwood 13-4-4 (4)
AJ Sabanovic ends the regular season with 19 goals for the Sabres.
4. Marmion 12-3-3 (2)
Giovanni Magana’s 15 goals power the Cadets into the postseason.
5. Larkin 12-2-2 (5)
Royals roll into the playoffs on a 6-0-2 surge.
6. St. Charles East 15-7 (6)
A forfeit win, paired with St. Charles North loss, gives Saints conference title.
7. Geneva 12-5-2 (8)
Jack Hatton’s first two goals of season spoil North Stars’ conference title hopes.
8. St. Charles North 10-6-1 (7)
North Stars are 1-2-1 in their last four games heading into postseason.
9. Oswego 15-6-3 (10)
Panthers enter playoffs with momentum via 2-0-2 finish to regular season.
10. Oswego East 10-6-4 (9)
Wolves go into playoffs coming off 6-0 win over Yorkville, 1-1 tie with Plainfield North.
Player of the Week
Senior forward Stephen Boldt maintains area lead in goals with 33, including a four-goal Monday for Westminster Christian in an 8-0 win over St. Edward.
Paul Johnson is a freelance reporter for The Beacon-News.