West Aurora and Sandwich enter rankings topped by Batavia, while East Aurora’s Kenneth Cooley and West Aurora’s Jaden Edwards are players of the week.
Top 10
With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Batavia 2-1 (1)
Jake Feller delivers with six tackles, two passes deflected, two hurries, fumble recovery.
2. Geneva 3-0 (3)
Nate Stempowski totals 225 yards, three TDs in 28-6 win over Wheaton Warrenville South.
3. Oswego 3-0 (4)
Dylan King runs for two TDs as Panthers match last year’s win total in 48-3 victory.
4. South Elgin 3-0 (5)
Bode Schneider, Stewart Williams, Kevon Brooks all get interceptions in rout of Fenton.
5. St. Charles North 2-1 (2)
Following 35-23 loss to Wheaton North, showdown looms for North Stars vs. Batavia.
6. Waubonsie Valley 2-1 (8)
Trent Selby catches two TD passes from Luke Elsea but Warriors’ upset bid comes up short.
7. Jacobs 1-2 (6)
Golden Eagles get going with TD pass from Daniel Curran to Caden DuMelle in Huntley loss.
8. Kaneland 1-2 (9)
Tough early schedule but Knights keep it close again in 43-33 loss to Morris.
9. West Aurora 3-0 (NR)
Azuriah Sylvester runs for 96 yards, TD and returns interception for another in 56-14 rout.
10. Sandwich 3-0 (NR)
Simeion Harris runs 14 times for 157 yards, one TD in 27-7 rivalry win over Plano.
Offensive Player of the Week
On his first four touches, Kenneth Cooley catches TD passes of 59 and 80 yards from Amado Martinez, runs 30 yards for a TD and returns kickoff 79 yards for a TD as East Aurora tops Bartlett 42-36 win. That gives Cooley 10 touchdowns for the season.
Defensive Player of the Week
Jaden Edwards intercepts a pass for a third straight game, tallies four tackles and returns blocked field goal 60 yards for a touchdown as West Aurora rolls past Romeoville.